The Echo on Sunset Blvd was alive with a trio of 90s-influenced acts who lit up the venerable space with some surprisingly compelling alt-rock sets. First up was Completions, comprised solely of Matt Pond PA cellist Shawn Alpay and a nifty array of effects pedals. Playing through his self-titled EP, Alpay’s mellow set captivated the […]

Matt Pond PA at the Troubadour – Photo by James Goatcher If you’re into shows with some great singer/songwriters and hearty guitar tunes, you need to enter this contest to catch Rocky Votolato, Matt Pond PA and Apex Manor at the Glass House on Saturday, Oct. 8. Tickets to the show are $15 but we […]

Straightforward snare hits, pressing guitar and Matt Pond’s slightly breathy vocals lead immediately into the first track off Matt Pond PA‘s new Spring Fools EP entitled “Love to Get Used.” “Let’s hang on to abandon, let’s hope we lose control, to be out in the open, baby, and let go of the road.”  This is perfect […]