Britt Daniel (of Spoon and Divine Fits) is making even more young hipster girls squeal with adoration with his latest song, “Love Letters”, a cover originally sung by 1960’s pop singer Shelley Fabares. Commissioned by Rookie magazine, Daniel’s cover was their featured song for the month of December. It’s a totally cute number and makes us […]

2013 is rolling out the door, but before we kiss it goodbye we want to share with you our selections for the best songs of 2013. From mainstream artists such as Queens of the Stone Age and Daft Punk, to underground bands such as Diane Coffee and together Pangea — we’ve come up with a […]

Atlanta’s dirty boys of garage punk, the Black Lips have a new album arriving March 18 titled, Underneath the Rainbow. The Black Lips teamed up with Patrick Carney (drummer of the Black Keys) and Budos Band’s Tommy Brenneck to record the new music. As their seventh full-length, the Black Lips promised a more Southern rock and […]

The Dead Weather have announced plans for a new album via Third Man Records! Don’t get too excited though, this rad new full-length featuring Jack White’s with Alison Mosshart of the Kills, Queens of the Stone Age’s Dean Fertita, and the Raconteurs’ Jack Lawrence won’t come out in 2014. You have to wait until 2015 […]

The Arctic Monkeys just put on an incredible performance this past Saturday at the Shrine Auditorium and today they have shared the sexy B-side to their hit single, “One for the Road”. The B-side is titled “You’re So Dark” and it’s a sultry number that would be a perfect track for a classic strip-tease (just […]

Xiu Xiu are back and have a seductively dangerous single to share with you. “Stupid in the Dark” is an unsettling new track that will send pleasurable shivers down your spine in true Xiu Xiu fashion. It’s dark, it’s mysterious and it’s full of danger. The song is the first single from Xiu Xiu’s forthcoming […]

UPDATE: We featured De Lux on our “top emerging L.A. bands to watch in 2014” list. Click here to read the feature! In a time where everyone is attributing some sort of “post” genre to their “about me” sections, here’s another new band classified as post-disco to add to your playlist (and they’re actually pretty […]

Whatever happened to the Norwegian electronic duo Röyksopp? It’s been at least a couple years since we’ve seen Röyksopp live in Los Angeles, let alone a new LP, EP or single. Good news though, Röyksopp have announced their first single since 2011, “Running to the Sea.” Featuring the vocals of Susanne Sundfør, the single is […]

Death Grips at FYF ’13 – Photo: Monique Hernandez   They cancel shows and music festivals, and they love to give away their albums for free. Death Grips are clearly not in the music game for money. Perhaps they’re just trying to send a message through their bass heavy noise rock. Just a few hours […]

Clad in his biker leather, L.A’s Tennis System (aka Matty Taylor) has delivered a new lo-fi punk jam titled “Call It Home.” The new song has an 80s post punk flare and will have you dancing (or convulsing) around like the late-and-great Ian Curtis. Boasting a sound as nostalgic as his vintage inspired motorcycle leather, […]

In early October, Danger Mouse and James Mercer of the Shins announced their new studio album as Broken Bells, titled After The Disco. After sharing a lil teaser to the highly anticipated new album, Broken Bells have finally shared a new track from After The Disco. You can stream their new song, “Holding On For […]

Some call them “melodic punk,” we just call them good fucking punk rock. From Vancouver, White Lung have shared a brand new song titled “Down With You.” The track comes as the B-side to their upcoming 7” set for release on November 5 via Deranged Records. In true hard, fast and loud punk fashion, the […]

This past September, M.I.A. announced two Los Angeles show dates in support of her new album — Matangi — set for release on Nov. 5 via N.E.E.T. / Interscope. Today, M.I.A. has shared her new single, “Y.A.L.A.”. The sassy track is a spin off the popular saying, YOLO. Listen to the lyrics and watch the […]

The Beatles once made a lovely song, full of fun lazy vibes and great melodies, but with lyrics that made your brain take a double-take. It was called “Lucy In the Sky with Diamonds.” Los Angeles duo, Mister Goodnite — made-up of Tyler Parkford and Alex Nicolaou — have also created quite the enchanting jam, […]

L.A.’s Best Coast have shared another new song from their forthcoming EP, Fade Away, out October 22. The new song titled “This Lonely Morning” is a catchy number with a very repetitive chorus sure to hook and reel you in. Expanding on their creativity and independence, Best Coast’s new EP Fade Away, will be the […]

The sultry smooth Los Angeles duo, Body Parts, have released another sexy jam for your ears to devour. Last month, Body Parts teased us with a vibrant summer banger titled, “Unavoidable Things.” Taking it down a few notches, but keeping you fulfilled with those rich and enticing vocals, Body Parts delivers a classy R&B ballad […]

Sleigh Bells have shared another new song this morning titled, “You Don’t Get Me Twice.” Always delivering vibrant tracks that will get that booty shaking and your fist pumping, the band does not disappoint on this new number. It’s sexy, it’s feisty and it’s a party starter! Sleigh Bells will release their third album, Bitter Rivals, on October […]

Why yes, that is David Bowie you hear on the new Arcade Fire single, “Reflektor.” Earlier today, we shared Arcade Fire’s official video for “Reflektor” — the first single from their forthcoming album out October 29 via Merge. Many of you may have noticed a very familiar and magical voice, and if you’re top-notch at knowing […]

There’s been a lot of Arcade Fire buzz of the late, with a trailer of their forthcoming album, as well as alleged cover art — now you get something with a lot of Arcade Fire substance. No teazers! Check out the official video for “Reflektor” by Arcade Fire. It’s basically an interactive short film (yep, […]

Cults have shared yet another new song from their forthcoming album, Static, out October 15 via Columbia Records. Following up with their single, “I Can Hardly Make You Mine,” you can listen to their new track “High Road” below. And while you’re at it, how dope is the animated GIF (above) of Static’s cover art? Cults […]