JEMS, the L.A.-based alt-folk trio consisting of singer / songwriters Emily Colombier, Jessica Rotter, and Sarah Margaret Huff have shared a new music video for their song “Gotta Get Away.” Directed by Gille Klabin, the video is a bright and heart-warming illustration of the love of travel and connecting with others. It makes you want […]

A declaration is made at the start of Denver-based sextet Milquetoast & Co.’s new album Shiny (little) Mind — one that hones in on the band’s own tumultuous road that led them where they are today. Originally formed in Boston where they self-released three EPs that pinned down their love of jittery Americana that blended […]

Through calming soundscapes and warm, wistful vocals Glass Dove’s new single “Patterns of My Mind” featuring Liz Cooper & The Stampede x Desert Noises will gently rock you into captivation. With fuzzy, Americana melodies and light, textured arrangements, you cannot help but gently melt away. The melancholy track details missing someone so deeply and not receiving […]

When it comes to sunkissed performers, Susy Sun has them all beat. As a Grimy Goods favorite, we have followed her for a few years now, marking the ups and ups of the local songwriter’s career. Two years ago, Sun was playing a Hollywood residency; today she has two brand new songs and a highly […]

The holiday time brings cheer for most, but when spent away from family or friends, one may become forlorn. Laura Jean Anderson’s recent EP should alleviate the pain, not only for anyone in such a position this December, but for all who have felt self-doubt at any point in their lives. She recorded a series […]

When we are desperate, we become irrational. Recklessness makes us prone to fall for schemes from unsavory characters. South Carolina’s Brother Oliver tells us to be wary around new people with unusual ideas; their new single “False Prophet” is a powerful bit of wisdom. Listen to it exclusively below and grab tickets to their upcoming True […]

Three students at USC bonded last spring over their love for songwriting, and today their band is one of the most ambitious new acts in the LA Americana scene. Their social media shows they’ve been active for only about ten months, yet they have already put out a full-length record. I can’t be the only […]

If you ever hang out downtown around Chinatown or Little Tokyo, or if you’ve ever visited the new State Historic Park on Spring Street, chances are you’ve seen the dried up concrete anded that used to ferry water across the city. Thanks to restoration projects, water does sit near Elysian Valley, but pushing south, the […]

Nothing like some sweet Americana for the soul. No frills, no fluff, just a catchy melody and wholesome lyrics. Los Angeles singer-songwriter, Eddie Berman has shared a pleasing DIY video for his latest track reveal “Easy Rider.” The song is the lead single off Berman’s forthcoming album Before The Bridge, which will be released by […]

Alt-country trailblazers, the Old 97s have been tearing it up since the 90’s and the band have a Los Angeles headline date scheduled for Thursday, March 30 at the Fonda Theatre! The Old 97s will be rocking out with their special brand of twang and soul in support of their new album, Graveyard Whistling. The […]

Always lighting up a good time with their good ole rock ‘n’ roll, Nashville’s Natural Child are making their way back to Los Angeles with a headline performance at The Echo slated for Tuesday, September 27. The trio are touring in support of their upcoming full-length record release, Okey Dokey. The 10-track album arrives on September […]

Interview Feature by Steven Ward Wandering around the Warner Bros. studios, gawking at all the Harry Potter memorabilia, Barns Courtney is on top of the world. With a Conan O’Brian appearance slated to air that night, a debut album on the way, and two viral hit singles, you would be hard pressed to believe that the […]

The second opening night at the Teragram Ballroom was just as spectacular as the first. Aptly dubbed “An Evening with Delta Spirit and Friends”, the show was one to never forget. The night featured special guests Nate Willet (Cold War Kids), Richie Follin (Guards, Willowz), Sam Outlaw, Taylor Goldsmith (Dawes), & Daniel Michicoff (Tijuana Panthers). […]

As part of their 4-pack of Halloween shows, Delta Spirit went out with a ghoulish bang on Halloween night at the Observatory in Santa Ana. The band had previously blasted Los Angeles with their Americana-infused indie rock at The Satellite on Oct. 28, followed by The Troubadour on Oct. 29, then the El Rey Theatre […]

The line to get into see Los Angeles based band, Dawes, snaked through the parking lot of The Observatory in Santa Ana as dedicated fans gathered to see them at the intimate side venue known as the Constellation Room. We all knew that this was an opportunity to get up close and personal with the band […]

Photo by Danny Clinch O.A.R. (Of a Revolution) is bringing their Americana roots rock to Los Angeles as part of their O.A.R. Extended Tour. The quintet will headline three intimate evenings at the Troubadour on Friday, May 2; Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4. O.A.R.’s previous studio album, King, was released back in 2011. […]

For those that enjoy that old-timey Americana roots sound, with a touch of downhome blues — Massachusetts’, the Dire Honeys are just the sweet dose of new music you need to add to your iTunes library. The darling East Coast vixens are as fresh as newly plucked roses and began creating music together in December of […]

  Celebrating that early Americana with a vibrant mix old-timey sound, Pokey LaFarge and The South City Three embrace all the musical goodness of yesteryear and deliver it in a classic package to captivate the rhythmic ears of today. Sprouting from St. Louis, Missouri — a city rich in the musical culture of blues, jazz […]

  L.A.’s Muddy Reds are hard at work getting their name out there and making sure their fans know what they are up to. These guys camp their band, book their face, joined the reverb nation — frankly I wouldn’t be surprised if the dudes had a Friendster page. I applaud their efforts to communicate with all […]

Photo: The Damn Sons by Craig Parker From the moment we heard the Damn Sons five-song self-titled EP we were instantly hooked to their edgy and grimy alt country rhythms. Not to mention, front-man Travis Schneider has a badass vocal swagger. We dug these dudes so much that we asked them to play one of […]