Someplace, Somewhere, the stage name for musician Niko Burciaga, has released a slow, melodic EP, ‘I’ve Decided.’ The collection of four songs is perfect to sink deep into, or play in the background as a moody interlude. Staticky instrumentals weave into somber lyrics of self discovery, loss and ultimately the decision to hold onto hope. The […]

On the rise artist YaSi hits the nail on the head with blunt force honesty in her latest single “World is Burning.” The cerebral stimulating single comes with an equally tantalizing music video that encapsulates the universal angst and exhaustion from the last year of lock downs and a world pandemic. Converging on a few […]

In the midst of a pandemic that has affected every individual differently, L.A.’s Cassandra Violet constructs a beautiful, eclectic album that has since grown and taken on multiple meanings. ‘Maybe it’s Not Too Late’ is the debut album for Violet, who is also a teacher in Boyle Heights. Produced by M83’s Joe Berry, it was […]

Newly signed to the punk-roots music and art label Quiet Panic, LA based musician Tennis System released, “Truth Hurts,” the first single off the band’s upcoming album, ‘Autophobia,’ dropping later this summer. “Truth Hurts” is an edgy, atmospheric single with a lot of space to explore the frustrations and insecurities of being alone. Gritty guitar, […]

Stepping into the forefront of her own solo career, musician, multimedia artist and Louisiana native, Jess Joy finds a striking balance between artistic movement and musical oneness. Joy pens and performs “permanent heaven,” her newest single that while also be featured on her upcoming debut album, ’PATREEARCHY,’ produced by Greg Saunier of Deerhoof, set for […]

Experimental musician Caroline Minor Smith, better known by her alias, Siiickbrain, and protest collective Pussy Riot have teamed up to perform the tooth and nail “f*** the patriarchy” single “Power.” Sung in English and Pussy Riot’s native tongue, Russian, the song is a full throttle thrill ride pushing the power dynamics of men and woman […]

Releasing their first new music of the year, MYKKI BLANCO arrives with a beautifully orchestrated single “Free Ride” that is accompanied by a lively and equally luscious music video. “Free Ride” is a masterfully produced single with a big sound and upbeat melody. While some lyrics are inspired by the breakup of Blanco’s first long […]

Not wanting the kids to take themselves too seriously, Frankie & His Fingers deliver words of wisdom to all the tender youth transitioning into adulthood. In “Sad to Let You Down,” the band delivers an honest anti-pep talk via a delightfully 90s sounding tune. The new track lays out little bread crumbs of advice to […]

What do you do when you feel like you or your loved ones aren’t being properly represented? Well, for rising Grammy nominated artist CHIKA, the answer is to stop looking for it elsewhere, and create it instead. Delving into love, life and societal perceptions, CHIKA takes charge of the narrative and creates something beautiful and […]

Los Angeles native Jensen McRae explores the boundaries of friendship and love in her new single “Starting to Get to You.” Her first new single of 2021, the song comes after McRae released an acoustic version of her standout song “Wolves,” released a year earlier. While one single focuses on the predatory behavior women come […]