About Us
Grimy Goods is a Los Angeles-based independent music blog founded in 2008. We cultivate community and culture through hand-picked selections of good music, artist discovery, and concerts. Always curated, never cluttered.
Founded by Sandra Burciaga Olinger, a first-generation Latina American, Grimy Goods is comprised of a diverse team of music lovers shaping music culture through their relatable words and visuals. We’re not just behind our computers and phones, we’re in the field covering the L.A. music scene: from the grimy underground venue with sticky floors, to the glitzy stadium. Grimy Goods is a familiar and trusted voice that reaches millions of people every month across all our platforms.
In an era where technology and journalism have transformed dramatically, Grimy Goods continues to thrive on the cutting edge of the LA music scene and beyond, fueled by Sandra’s dedication, marketing savvy, and passion for bold experimentation.
What We Do
Created by music fans for music fans, Grimy Goods is dedicated to music discovery and the lifestyle that goes along with it. From emerging artists to can’t-miss live shows and interesting music news, our focus has always been on discovery and depth over volume.
We’ve always leaned indie, covering lesser-known artists within the indie and underground music communities, with a focus on Women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ artists.
Our curated sounds, artist storytelling, and intentional event picks have helped grow massive arena artists like Tame Impala, Kali Uchis, Big Thief, Grimes, Gary Clark Jr., The Marias, and many more. We were catching these artists in small clubs with less than 200 fans and introducing them to our community. Many of these bands and their fans have grown with us, and some have become friends.
It’s all about community and music.
