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.




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
The Los Angeles Issue

Devendra Banhart, Cripple Crow [20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]
Further extending the LP’s dimensions, this reissue adds a third disc of outtakes, B-sides, and demos that only serve to fortify the project’s sonic asymmetry and emotional, quixotic lyricism.

Die Spitz, Something to Consume
With their Will Yip–produced debut, the Austin punk quartet has something to say about postmodern society in 11 metal-fusion tracks ripe with political turmoil and skatepark angst.

Shame, Cutthroat
The UK rockers don’t mince words on their fourth studio album, pairing their infectious proto-punk grooves with nakedly hedonistic lyrics.
Kim March

The singer spoke extensively about the new project in an interview with W.

The SoCal synth-rock duo take us deeper into the themes and gear behind each track on their new record, out now via Hit the North.

The visual arrives alongside the studio version of the latest single from the Nashville-based folk songwriter’s upcoming album, Mammoth.

A studio version of the recent live staple arrives ahead of the pop star’s recently announced set of dates in NYC, Pasadena, and Kansas City.

Jackson Stell’s third collection of electro-pop will arrive August 29 via Giant Music.

The indie-pop outfit’s recently announced fourth album Lovesick drops September 19.

The artist is currently on tour with Vildava.

With their new EP Sirenity out now, the Oakland-based songwriter shares how Bright Eyes, Saya Gray, Lauryn Hill, and more helped shape the project’s emotional palette.

Proceeds from the sale of “Bye Bye 25!” will be donated to reproductive rights nonprofit Noise for Now.

Ryan Immegart and Donald Horne of theLINE share their third track under the moniker alongside a trippy visual.

Vali Porter shares what the alt-R&B duo has been jamming leading up to the release of their latest album, Orenjii.

Composers set to perform include Questlove, John Carpenter, and Mark Mothersbaugh.

The “simple and fun” recording will appear on Esteban Muñoz’s forthcoming friends, vol. 2, which drops May 23 via 777 Music.

Ahead of the house artist’s set this afternoon (and next Friday) at the Indio festival, he shares some of his favorite remixes and electronic sounds from his peers.

The LA-based songwriter’s debut EP Orange Drive will arrive on May 16 ahead of appearances at BottleRock, Warped Tour, and more later this year.

The band’s 31-date Man On The Moon Tour kicks off on July 24 in San Diego, CA.

The indie-pop songwriter breaks down each track on her fourth album, out now via Public Consumption/Atlantic Music Group.

The pop singer continues to establish her new era ahead of upcoming appearances at Coachella, Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, and other major fests.

The collection of five queer indie-pop tunes recorded by the touring member of The 1975 is out now via CoolOnline.

“I want my music to offer fans a sense of comforting, peaceful nostalgia,” the singer explained.