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

Alison Goldfrapp, The Love Invention
The Goldfrapp vocalist is bound for the dancefloor on her debut solo outing.

AJJ, Disposable Everything
The Phoenix folk-punks’ eighth LP feels more post-/mid-apocalyptic than foreshadowing of it while maintaining the band’s wonderful mix of pathos and humor.

Tinariwen, Amatssou
On their ninth album, the Malian outfit moves further through their exploratory desert-blues aesthetic by interlocking their groove with the sounds of American country music.
Kim March

Season three of Tim Robinson‘s sketch comedy series is now streaming.

The track appears on the SLC rockers’ new album All Out of Good Days, out now.

Hear the fourth single from Lewis’ forthcoming album Joy’All.

With the Dallas alt-pop trio’s debut album out now, Jackson Simmons shares how artists ranging from Radiohead to Brockhampton laid the groundwork for it.

The punk icons returned to South Bay to perform at the newly reopened Saint Rocke.

“Body” sets the scene for the Nashville-based songwriter’s second album, arriving September 22 via Canvasback Music/Atlantic Records.

The British producer reworked the track from Georgia’s Rostam co-produced LP Euphoric, dropping July 28 via Domino.

The Nashville-based alt-pop songwriter’s sophomore album officially drops tomorrow via Warehouse West/BMG.

Having recently signed to Nettwerk Music Group, the Nashville-based songwriter has a new album in the works.

The SoCal rockers also announce new LP Time Will Wait for No One will arrive July 7 via Loma Vista.

Take a trip to Palm Springs with the latest project from the White Sea songwriter, which is out now.

The NYC-based sibling trio’s sophomore album is out now via Fantasy Records.

Ahead of her appearance at Hangout Fest later this month, the electropop songwriter shares 10 tracks she’ll have on repeat in the coming months.

The Luna Li–featuring single originally surfaced last month.

The LA-based songwriter is coming off his first-ever tour in support of JAWNY.

Pete Lawrie Winfield shares the project’s first new single since 2018’s self-titled record.

The Atlanta-based musician debuts “Element” ahead of the release of John Oluwole ADEkoje’s feature film.

The folk songwriter’s Jonathan Wilson–produced album is out now via Rounder Records.

The Kevin Morosky–directed clip includes needle drops for “Bad Company,” “Late Night People,” and “From a Lover.”

Inspired by The Wicker Man, the visual follows the songwriter’s recent Catching Rabbits EP.

The LA group’s sophomore LP Best Comedown Ever is out August 10.

The self-directed visual arrives on the heels of Liz Nistico’s stint at SXSW.

The visual arrives ahead of Galactic’s upcoming performance at New Orlean’s Jazz Fest on May 7.

Dante Jones breaks down the duo’s collaborations with Kacey Musgraves, Yung Bleu, Fana Hues, and more track by track.

The Australian group returns with their first new music since 2020’s Forever in Bloom.

“Wendy” will appear on the songwriter’s sophomore LP Beneath the Brightest Smiles, arriving June 23 on Jullian Records.

The Jonathan Rado–produced single preceded the German group’s US live debut at SXSW last month.

Jonathan Visger’s latest chapter incorporates a multimedia approach to vintage horror aesthetics.

The Australian singer’s debut album is out now via BunBun/BMG

Eyes of Glass will be released May 19 via KRO Records.

The single arrives with a Call Me by Your Name–inspired visual ahead of King’s opening set for Anna of the North at LA’s El Rey Theatre later this week.

A visual for “HIMBO” and “God’s Lonely Man” arrives ahead of the record’s May 19 release.

Originally released earlier this month, the single is the first new music from the duo since signing with Elektra Records.

The event will run from May 31 through July 2 across various venues in NYC.

The track arrives ahead of the Brooklyn-based songwriter’s latest record, Natural.

The cathartic single follows the Minneapolis trio’s signing to Big Loud Rock.

Before the album officially drops tomorrow, vocalist Joedin Morelock shares a track-by-track breakdown with us.

The bassist and funk songwriter’s debut album Lotus Glow drops this Friday via Unity Group.

The UK-based songwriter’s debut EP Hookey is set to arrive March 24 via Secretly Canadian.

Produced by Butthole Surfers’ Paul Leary and featuring Renée Zellweger, the filmmaker/musician’s new LP Texas Radio arrives March 17.

My Morning Jacket
The Beach Boys, Janet Jackson, and Jill Scott will also be among the artists performing at the iconic LA venue later this year.

The Sharon Van Etten–featuring single from Strays gets a glossy, Risky Business–referencing visual.

Caroline Polachek
The original tune, “Welcome to My Island,” will appear on Polachek’s forthcoming album Desire, I Want to Turn Into You.

The original track appeared on Björk’s most recent album Fossora, released last September.

The songwriter and producer’s latest track is a glimpse into the new era of her career.

Modest Mouse
The event will take place the weekend of August 19 in Quincy, Massachusetts.

Wet Leg
Before hitting the road in February, the UK duo shares a reworking of their 2021 breakout hit.

Originally performed on the Australian radio station Triple J, the cover follows the electro-pop duo’s WET TENNIS LP from earlier this year.

Desire, I Want to Turn Into You, her sophomore album under her own name, will arrive next Valentine’s Day.

If you’re in LA, you can also win a pair of tickets to the band’s sold out residency at Hollywood Forever’s Masonic Lodge next week.

Ahead of the newly announced album launch shows for their forthcoming LP Never Going Under, the English quartet share the songs that get them hyped before they hit the stage.

The single arrives ahead of the Utah-based folk-pop project’s latest collection of songs, out March 3.

The title track from Matan KG’s self-proclaimed “Boyhood the album” arrives ahead of tomorrow’s release date.

The singer/rapper joins a troupe of wind dancers in her latest visual.

The track arrives in the wake of his sold-out House of Blues Chicago show benefitting the Dear Jack Foundation.

The Berlin-based musician promises more new music is on the horizon.

The Migos rapper was killed last week at the age of 28.

Portair also reveals details for his forthcoming Learning How to Die EP, dropping February 24 via Nettwerk.

The Halloween-ready single arrives ahead of the release of her debut album Good Thing We Stayed in January.

After announcing a North American tour for early 2023, the LA-based songwriter shares 10 tracks that reflect the painful themes of his music videos.

The track is from her upcoming full-length Shadows.

The Phoenix-based songwriter’s latest album arrives today via Fat Possum Records.

From Britney Spears to Rico Nasty, the songwriter shares 10 tracks that helped her kick off a colorful new era.

The San Diego–based garage rockers introduce themselves with a new track out via Enabler No. 6 and SonaBLAST! Records.

It was the final track recorded for the jazz-funk ensemble’s Big Crown Records debut, Education & Recreation.

The new single announces the LA-based songwriter’s signing to Nettwerk Music Group.

The LA-based pop project’s album If the World Is Ending will arrive this fall.

Preview the San Antonio–based hip-hop artist’s new track, which officially drops this Friday.

The Whigs vocalist’s latest collection of songs drops tomorrow via Normaltown/New West Records.

The East Sussex group’s ninth studio album of the same name arrives September 30.

Slated for release in 2023, the ex-HOLYCHILD songwriter takes a turn toward Italo disco.

The latest chapter of Fortress of Fun’s choose-your-own-adventure saga takes a medieval turn.

The latest single from Suicide Squeeze’s Pinks & Purples series arrives with the Mexican punks’ anti-patriarchy rager.

The songwriter and activist continues to tease her new album MATA, coming soon.

From Mexico with Love’s November 4 release date will coincide with a set of tour dates across North America alongside Bad Suns.

The singer’s new anthem about disappointing dates arrives ahead of her newly announced album The Loneliest Time.

Bassist Nikki Monninger takes lead vocals on the latest single from the group’s forthcoming album Physical Thrills.

The band also reveal that their new album You’re Not a Bad Person, It’s Just a Bad World will arrive August 19 via Empire.

Following a string of singles, the SLC-based outfit’s latest record arrives October 7 via Rude Records.

The Baltimore punks’ self-titled EP is slated to arrive August 26 via ZODHIAC Records.

The pair hit it off after Van Der Ark guested on Brett Newski’s Dirt From the Road podcast.

Flannery’s solo debut—featuring members of The Walkmen and The War on Drugs—arrives September 20.

The Midwestern songwriter’s latest album Carving Canyons arrives September 16 via Lionboy Records.

Titled “Candy Cane Forest 2,” the track follows last month’s reimagination of their song “Firesale.”

All Bandcamp proceeds from the single will benefit Noise For Now.

The rocker also shares a live video performance of the track ahead of releasing his new album Young Blood in August.

The Nashville group’s Margo Price–produced self-titled debut arrives July 1 via Appalachia Records.

Her new album S.I.D.E.S. is out today via Mom+Pop.

The New Orleans–based group’s first album in five years is out July 8 via New West Records.

The LA-based songwriter announces his signing to Nettwerk Music Group with the new single.

It’s the second single from the group’s forthcoming album A Round of Applause.

The Alabama-bred songwriter’s upcoming album was produced by The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach for Easy Eye Sound.

Tame Impala
In addition to big draws like The Marías, King Gizzard, and JPEGMAFIA, Tame Impala will be playing Lonerism in full.

The song will serve as the title track to Halsey’s touring guitarist’s debut album, out August 5 via Ani DiFranco’s Righteous Babe Records.

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The LA rapper takes on the Nosaj Thing–produced Acid Rap single.

The LA-based songwriter shares a video for the track ahead of the record’s September 16 release via New West.

The longstanding psych-folk group’s latest album, Artificial Countrysides, arrives July 15 via Yep Roc.

The track appears on the songwriter’s recent debut EP to anyone who cares.

The Irish group shares a new visual while in the midst of their tour of Europe and the UK.