Lady Danville - 'Better Side' (video)
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A prison break from an old folk's home set to a bouncy indie-pop soundtrack? Sign me up.
Freedom Fry - 'Let the Games Begin'
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Sunny and swingy dream-pop that builds itself up on the backs of rotating speckled textures.
Young Hunting - 'Rust'
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A simple melody, a slow build, and some seriously dark lyrics can all be found packaged inside this blossoming anthem.
Corners - 'The Grave'
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I'm reminded of early Pixies tapes when I go through Corners's debut Beyond Way EP. There's a similar sinister mania in these lo-fi garage rock tunes.
Kevin Greenspon - 'Unveiling'
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Gentle, lo-fi haze. Like Eno, but with a little more grit.
It's Raining Janes...hallelujah!!
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spotlight on LA group "Raining Jane"
Home grown Los Angeles indie-rockers Raining Jane planted the seed in 1999 in the UCLA music scene and have since cultivated their own unique acoustic sound that has taken their music through three albums, co-writes with Jason Mraz, song placements on television and guest spots on other artists albums.
In 2003 the band kicked off a six-year tour, averaging 120 shows per year opening for the likes of Sara Bareilles. During which time they’ve recorded and released four albums:
Raining Jane (2001): the bands self-titled debut features their first effort recorded in a garage studio. The sound has a raw edge to it, akin to the likes of The Indigo Girls. There is nothing homogenized on this record and features a cover of Ani DiFranco’s “Both Hands”.
Diamond Lane (2005): a cleaner set after being polished on-tour recorded at Village Recorder in Santa Monica.
Paper Nest (2008): a veteran sound with tight rhythms and soulful melodies.
The Good Match (2011): this album shows their range both artistically and creatively. Each song hits a different emotional string. This features “From Me To You” which they co-produced with Jason Mraz.
The group is headed by Mai Bloomfield, an L.A. native whom was raised on music playing cello orchestra and has played guitar and written songs since her teens. Raised in the mountains of Santa Cruz, guitarist Chaska Potter brings her musical legacy to Raining Jane. Drummer Mona Tavakoli uses her energy and personality to kick the beats supporting her band. Another L.A. native, Becky Gebhardt plays bass, guitar and sitar alongside of songwriting and recording. The band empowers the next generation of musicians with their music camp for girls. Together this mix of home spun musical magic brings out an earthy unique sound that’ll stay in your heart and play in your ears.
American Royalty - 'Matchstick' (video)
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What is this? Is it 16-bit electro-soul? Is it so catchy your irises will explode into quantums of glittering color? I think yes!
American Royalty - Matchstick from American Royalty on Vimeo.
Freddy Rupert - 'To Hell With This Whole Damn City'
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Freddy Rupert's previous band Former Ghosts officially called it quits this past Christmas Day--a shame, considering their record Fleurs remains one of my favorites to come out of California. But their leader isn't quite done making noise. He's just released a new EP that plays on many of the aesthetic choices that made Former Ghosts so appealing as a project. The closer to the Home From The Wars EP immediately stands out as its highlight. Check it out below.
Hopewrecker - 'Planet of the Year'
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Layer pop-punk whine over big, chunky power chords. Get irresistible single topped off with the perfect level of snark. Hopewrecker claims to have been born of "restless unemployment and sheer hyperbole". Armed with a fierce sense of humor, these dudes make some fun punk.
You Want Some Cheese With That Swank?
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The Worlds Most Popular Lounge Singer-Richard Cheese
Not since the days of Bill Murray and old school SNL, turning some oddball songs into lounge tunes has anyone captured the genre like Richard Cheese, the King of Swank.
Heralded as America’s loudest lounge singer and the hardest working Dick in show business; Cheese puts some of the most popular contemporary songs through the “Vegas-inator” and performs them lounge style. He covers rap, rock and Top 40 with his jazz trio “Lounge Against the Machine”.
Richard Cheese is world renowned and has spent 2011 touring the United States. His music has been featured in the movie “Dawn of the Dead”, NBC television’s “Las Vegas” and “Passions”, Jimmy Kimmel, CNN, Howard Stern, Co-hosted MTV’s “Say What Karaoke?”, Fox and Friends and has been the house band for “Last Call with Carson Daly”.
He made his debut on the recording scene with his first album “Lounge Against the Machine” and he hasn’t stopped there. His other CDs include “Tuxicity”, “I’d Like A Virgin”, “Aperitif For Destruction”, “The Sunny Side of the Moon”, “Viva La Vodka”, “Dick At Nite” and his latest album “OK Bartender”.
Not only has he recorded his own material but he also produced a new album by Johnny Aloha “Lavapalooza”.
Part Sinatra and part Weird Al, there is no end to this man’s talent for the funny. He and his band have sold out shows through the U.S. at such venues as the Hard Rock, House of Blues, The Social and the Red Devil Lounge, and other venues through the world.
“Lounge Against the Machine” features Bobby Ricotta on keys, Frank Feta on drums and they’ve changed bass players like Lady Gaga changes outfits.
For some unique and jazzed up entertainment, check out the Cheese and Lounge Against the Machine!