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For duo Raquel Berríos and Luis Alfredo del Valle, the dichotomy of their tropical Puerto Rican roots and the bustling grit of their New York home is a temperament that is self-evident in their music almost immediately. On their most recent EPII, as well as their new single “Frío,” the couple effectively ground their souls and foot-soles […]
MoreLove. The only true reason for human interaction since the dawn of time. Is it an emotion? An affirmation? Or a web, uniquely connecting many? You can sense it in a song or a glance, but it remains one of life’s mysteries. Despite its elusive and subjective nature, that four-letter word is still the most […]
MoreBerlin songstress Lola Sparks talks small beginnings, big aspirations for her indie-electronica At 26-years-old, Berlin native Lola Sparks has the kind of ambitious tenacity for her career as a musician that it’s doubtful her audience will be restricted to one country–or continent, for that matter. For the last five years, Sparks has been piecing […]
MoreAustra, also known as the Canadian vocalist and producer Katie Stelmanis has an upcoming Los Angeles gig on February 9 at the El Rey Theatre. Touring in support of her new album Future Politics, released January 20 via Domino, the 11-track record features compelling songs with Austra’s signature bewitching croon. Noted as her most ambitious album to […]
MoreSkyler Day Opens Up About Getting Her Start in Music — Residency Dates at The Hotel Cafe Los Angeles is the city of a thousand concert venues, and because of that it’s easy to forget that many people who come to partake in the revelry of its glitz and glam are here for the […]
MoreMusicians Support & Participate The Women’s March on Washington I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but a lot of our (and your) favorite musicians are participating in tomorrow’s Women’s March on Washington, as well as its many sister marches across the United States and the world. With today marking the official inauguartion in of Donald […]
MoreFor those of you taking part in the Women’s March on Washington, and all of its many sister marches across the U.S. (and world), we’ve created an empowering playlist to get you revved up for a safe and peaceful march. We’ve selected songs from some of our favorite female musicians who through their music have […]
More“If it wasn’t for menstruation, you wouldn’t be here…” Los Angeles feminist punk rockers, The Menstruators have released their debut EP Dead Glitter and it’s quite the “dirty, feral and slutty” experience. Fused with a blistering dose of riot grrrl punk and 90s grunge, the album comes at you like a wild banshee out of hell. […]
MoreShy Girls Set to Release Debut Album “Salt” via Hit City Records on January 20th Here’s a riddle for you: If twenty people record demos on a synthesizer and guitar in their bedrooms, and someone labels it all alt-R&B, does anyone hear the difference between them? At the expense of some really great DIY artists, alternative R&B […]
MoreEven if the name is unfamiliar at first, chances are you’ve heard Spencer Ludwig’s signature trumpeting long before you even knew there was a man behind the horn. In a world in which instrumentals are as easily recorded as pushing a button on a keyboard, Ludwig’s ever-shining presence both in the studio and onstage has […]
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