With lush vocals that warm your heart and fill you soul, Jessica Rotter‘s voice has been echoed all over with her modern folk band JEMS, as well as across multiple platforms including: movies, TV shows and commercials to backing vocals and collaborations with other artists—in addition to her original songs. She has worked with notable […]

Charm La’Donna has finally dropped her debut EP with La’Donna, a seven-song collection clocking just under twenty minutes with every second charged with the rapper, artist, dancer, creative director, songwriter, VMA Award-winning choreographer, and proud Compton native’s ferocious bars. Opening with “Hallelujah,” which features a heartfelt message from La’Donna’s brother given from jail in which […]

The Hollywood Bowl has announced plans for re-opening this summer and we couldn’t be more thrilled! The legendary outdoor venue will open this May and June, followed by the official return of the Hollywood Bowl’s Summer Concerts! This May and June the Hollywood Bowl will host four FREE concerts “for healthcare workers, first responders, and […]

When I watched this video this morning, I was in tears; the kinds words from artists in our music community, who over the years have grown to be people I admire and proudly call friends. Happy tears! That’s what I tell my toddler when she sees mama cry over her growth from baby to little […]

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 […]

Joy Downer (aka Joy née Bishop) is an illustrious singer-songwriter who’s music has been featured everywhere — from network television ads (yes, that lovely voice singing here, that’s Joy), to MTV’s ​Siesta Key​ highlighting “Weapons Down” and Netflix Original Series ​Spinning Out​ — not only is Joy a radiant talent, but she’s also an incredible mother to her […]

It’s always Women’s History Month on Grimy Goods, but for this year’s celebration we wanted to honor a certain type of womxn: mothers. You don’t know the true magic of motherhood, until you become a mama. It is one of life’s most challenging experiences, and most certainly one of the most beautiful. This year, Grimy […]

February saw our biggest Best New Songs of the Month playlist. With over 180 new song releases from lesser known artists and bands, press play on these rising stars! February’s playlist features new music from: Arlo Parks, FYÜTCH, Body Language, Lo Village, Ayoni, Jacklen Ro, Black Pumas and LUCIUS, Taleen Kali and Astrobrite, Mavis Staples […]

The voice that got us through some of the darkest times in 2020 is coming to life in Los Angeles. London-based musician and modern day poet, Arlo Parks has announced Los Angeles tour dates at the both the Echoplex and Moroccan Lounge. Arlo Parks will headline the Echoplex on Oct. 14 at the Moroccan Lounge and […]

Photo by Jeff Mendoza How do you pursue a relationship while scared stiff? Deqn Sue knows all too well that you can’t. On her brand new single “Trickyman,” the Alabama-born and locally-based pop artist describes a relationship with a suitor who was too afraid to be vulnerable. The song sways like a ‘90s trip-hop deep-cut, […]

Adeline — the French-Caribbean singer, bassist and producer — we just can’t get enough of has pleasured our senses yet again with a a new single titled “Mystic Lover.” The sultry, soulful track was released last week, just in time for Valentine’s Day — but this song is about passionate love, and should be celebrated every […]

The one and only queen diva of New Orleans bounce is back with a new single sure to burnish your ego until it gleams. “Platinum” is Big Freedia’s first new single of the new year, following a holiday EP she released in late 2020. The style of her latest is strikingly more pop-centric than her […]

Just in time for the heart-filled hallmark holiday, Taleen Kali has shared the Astrobrite remix of her unique cover of The Supremes‘ “Baby Love.” Dark and sweet, and full of galactic distortion — the track is an eccentric take on the beloved classic; more so now since the recent passing of Mary Wilson, the longest-reigning […]