With 232 pages and an expanded 12″ by 12″ format, our biggest print issue yet celebrates the people, places, music, and art of our hometown, including cover features on David Lynch, Nipsey Hussle, Syd, and Phoebe Bridgers’ Saddest Factory Records, plus Brian Wilson, Cuco, Ty Segall, Lord Huron, Remi Wolf, The Doors, the art of RISK, Taz, Estevan Oriol, Kii Arens, and Edward Colver, and so much more.
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Photo by Michael Muller. Image design by Gene Bresler at Catch Light Digital. Cobver design by Jerome Curchod.
Phoebe Bridgers makeup: Jenna Nelson (using Smashbox Cosmetics)
Phoebe Bridgers hair: Lauren Palmer-Smith
MUNA hair/makeup: Caitlin Wronski
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The Mountain Goats, Through the Fire Across From Peter Balkan
Whether or not it represents John Darnielle’s earnest Broadway aspirations, the indie-folk band’s 23rd LP stands out for its amped-up orchestration and sweeping grandeur.
The Mynabirds, It’s Okay to Go Back If You Keep Moving Forward
Laura Burhenn’s fifth album strips the project down to its piano core as she revisits old songs from her discography through a more introspective lens.
Midlake, A Bridge to Far
The Denton folk-rockers’ second album since returning from a hiatus flits effortlessly between psychedelic rock, folk, and hazy jazz as Eric Pulido continues to steer the ship forward.
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EventsLive, In Photos
Live, in Photos: Newport Folk Festival 2025
Hayley Williams, Jack Antonoff, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Public Enemy, Remi Wolf, Jeff Tweedy, Kim Deal, Alex G, S.G. Goodman, and more from the iconic three-day fest in Rhode Island.
July 29, 2025
Neighborhoods
Watch Theo Bleak Perform in Dundee, Scotland for “Neighborhoods”
The songwriter plays “Peach Sky,” the opening track from her newly released EP Bad Luck Is Two Yellow Flowers, in her hometown.
July 29, 2025
Events
Free RSVP: Hammer Summer Concerts with Very Be Careful, Healing Gems, and DJ Eléanora
The museum’s summer concert series continues on July 31 with free live music in the courtyard.
July 25, 2025
Staff Picks
The Best Albums of 2025 (So Far)
25 records from the first half of the year that exhibit a bold sense of creative freedom.
July 22, 2025
Neighborhoods
Watch Pleasure Pill Perform in Coronado, California for “Neighborhoods”
The indie rockers perform “My Way to You” and “Wonder How” from their newly released debut album Hang a Star at Bay View Park in front of the San Diego skyline.
July 22, 2025
Events
Free RSVP: Hammer Summer Concerts with Dummy, Maral, and Peaking Lights This Thursday
The museum’s summer concert series is back on July 17 with free live music in the courtyard.
July 16, 2025
Neighborhoods
Watch Sophia Warren Perform in Austin’s Red Bud Isle for “Neighborhoods”
The alt-pop songwriter sings the track “Static” from her new EP Adesso in her hometown’s lakefront park.
July 15, 2025
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Join flipturn This Week on a New Episode of FLOOD FM’s “Hacked”
Now in the midst of a North American tour supporting their latest album, Burnout Days, the Floridian indie rockers spin tunes by Phoenix, Great Grandpa, Magdalena Bay, and more.
July 14, 2025
Backstage Camera RollLive, In Photos
On Stage (and at the Tattoo Parlor) with Youth Lagoon
We caught up with Trevor Powers in London where he got inked after a show at Islington Assembly Hall supporting his album Rarely Do I Dream.
July 09, 2025
Neighborhoods
Watch Windser Perform in Mount Washington, Los Angeles for “Neighborhoods”
Jordan Topf plays the tracks “Lose You” and “Shut Up and Kiss Me” from his self-titled debut outside of his studio in the Northeast LA neighborhood.
July 08, 2025
EventsLive, In Photos
Live, in Photos: Fontaines D.C. at Finsbury Park in London
The Dublin post-punk band played their biggest show to date with Amyl & the Sniffers, Kneecap, Blondshell, Been Stellar, and Cardinals.
July 08, 2025
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Join Nation of Language This Week on a New Episode of FLOOD FM’s “Hacked”
Having just announced their Sub Pop debut, Dance Called Memory, the synthpop trio spins singles by Cate Le Bon, Smerz, Tunde Adebimpe, and more.
July 07, 2025
Neighborhoods
Watch Your Grandparents Perform at Kenter Trailhead in LA for “Neighborhoods”
The R&B/hip-hop collective performs their song “Ali & Jenn” from their recently released The Dial LP on the hiking route in the Santa Monica Mountains.
July 01, 2025
Backstage Camera Roll
Backstage Camera Roll: Deerhoof’s Forest Greenroom
The avant-garde indie-pop band takes us on a walk through what may or may not be the back stage of Portland’s Revolution Hall.
June 27, 2025
EventsLive, In Photos
Live, in Photos: The Weeknd at SoFi Stadium
Abel Tesfaye kicked off the first of four sold-out shows in Los Angeles last night.
June 26, 2025
EventsLive, In Photos
Live, in Photos: Wu-Tang Clan and Run the Jewels at Crypto.com Arena
The “Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber” farewell tour landed in Los Angeles on Sunday.
June 24, 2025
Neighborhoods
Watch Born Ruffians Perform on a Rooftop in Hamilton, Ontario for “Neighborhoods”
Frontman Luke Lalonde plays “To Be Seen” from the band’s new record Beauty’s Pride on the roof of his home.
June 24, 2025
Backstage Camera Roll
Wishy Take Us Behind the Scenes of Their Recent Tour with Momma
The recap of their recently wrapped set of North American dates also includes appearances by Lily Seabird, Robber Robber, and more.
June 23, 2025
EventsLive, In Photos
Live, in Photos: Pixies and Kurt Vile at Hollywood Palladium
The alt-rock greats performed their classic Bossanova and Trompe le Monde albums on the first of two nights in LA.
June 23, 2025
Backstage Camera Roll
Backstage Camera Roll: Panchiko at Hollywood Palladium
The cult dream-pop ensemble is currently selling out shows across the US in support of their recently released second album, Ginkgo.
June 20, 2025
