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 Los Angeles Issue
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Preoccupations, Ill at Ease
The Calgary post-punks couldn’t sound more comfortable in their own skin on their ironically titled fifth album, which seamlessly alternates between joyful and haunting moods.
Provoker, Mausoleum
Production from Kenny Beats heightens the LA trio’s signature gloominess on their third album of mournful 19th century gothic narratives and mirthful 1980s horror nostalgia.
Various artists, True Names: A Benefit for Trans Youth
Worry Bead Records compiles tracks from Squirrel Flower, Remember Sports, 22° Halo, and more conjuring a wistful world of lo-fi elegance while raising funds for a very worthwhile cause.
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First Listen
Worn-Tin Shares “Replace Me,” an Anthem for Anyone Who Just Wants to Try on Tiny Hats at Ross Dress for Less
His new album Lurlene is out April 11.
March 08, 2024
First Listen
Bleary Eyed Speed Through Major Changes on New Single “2 True”
The Philly shoegazers return with their first new single since releasing their self-titled EP and Born Losers Records debut last year.
March 07, 2024
Non-Musical Influences
5 Non-Musical Influences on Discovery Zone’s New Digital-Realm Exploring LP “Quantum Web”
Multimedia artist JJ Weihl’s debut album for RVNG arrives this week.
March 06, 2024
First Look
Slothrust Take Us Behind the Scenes of Their Recent Tour in New Video for “Maybe Maybe”
The visual compiles footage of the band on their month-long trek across the US in support of last October’s I Promise EP alongside The Front Bottoms and Pronoun.
March 06, 2024
Pixies Replace Bassist Paz Lenchantin with Band of Skulls’ Emma Richardson
Per a newly issued statement, leaving the band wasn’t Lenchantin’s decision.
March 05, 2024
First Listen
Buffalo Tom Channel Agnès Varda with Video for New Single “New Girl Singing”
Jump Rope, the power-pop group’s first new record in six years, arrives May 31.
March 05, 2024
Playlist
Mini Trees’ “Burn Out” Influences Playlist
Lexi Vega shares how Frou Frou, Baths, Charli XCX, and more informed her refreshed new EP.
March 04, 2024
First Listen
Beams Announce New LP “Requiem for a Planet,” Share Wake-Up Call “A.W.I.L.”
The Toronto sextet describe the new album—which arrives May 3—as “a hike along Grief Mountain with scenic lookouts.”
March 04, 2024
First Listen
Good Morning Are Quietly Freaking Out in Video for New Single “Excalibur”
The Australian jangle-pop duo’s seventh album—aptly titled Good Morning Seven—arrives March 22 via Polyvinyl, with a tour alongside Waxahatchee to follow.
February 29, 2024
Reviews
Mannequin Pussy, “I Got Heaven”
The Philly-based group’s fourth full-length expands on their sound in both directions, capturing some of their most explosive mad-dog punk and their most nuanced pop songwriting to date.
February 28, 2024
Track by Track
Gulfer Walk Us Through Their Rejuvenated New Album “Third Wind”
Co-songwriters Joseph Therriault and Vincent Ford take us track by track through the project, which is out now via Topshelf Records.
February 28, 2024
First Listen
Arushi Jain Ruminates on Beauty with Pulsating New Single “You Are Irresistible”
It’s the final track on the Indian synth composer’s new LP Delight, which lands March 29 via Leaving Records.
February 28, 2024
Playlist
Diamond Day’s “Connect the Dots” Influences Playlist
Before their debut album lands this Thursday, the Montreal dream-pop duo shares a tracklist featuring Broadcast, Sound of Ceres, Vashti Bunyan, and more.
February 27, 2024
First Listen
Mulva Go Full Scarecrow on New Single “Pray for Brains”
Bitter Form, the latest release from the band featuring members of Kal Marks and Bethlehem Steel, arrives this Friday via Sad Cactus Records.
February 27, 2024
First Listen
Les Savy Fav Detail New LP “OUI, LSF,” Share Latest Single “Guzzle Blood”
The post-hardcore group’s first album in over 13 years will arrive May 10 via Frenchkiss and The Orchard.
February 27, 2024
PJ Harvey Announces North American Tour, Shares Official Video for “Seem an I”
Ruth Wilson stars in the clip landing alongside news that Harvey will be touring the US for the first time in seven years.
February 26, 2024
First Look
Genital Shame Vanishes Into the Mist in New Video for “Schooled in Every Grace”
Erin Dawson’s black metal LP Chronic Illness Wish is out now via The Garrote.
February 26, 2024
Track by Track
Cavetown Breaks Down His Subtle New “little vice” EP Track by Track
Robin Skinner walks us through all five songs on the project, out today via Warner/Sire.
February 23, 2024
First Look
Pomme Says Goodbye to Winter with New “saisons, le film: hiver” Short Film
The nine-minute clip accompanies the three Aaron Dessner co-written winter tracks from her forthcoming Saisons LP, arriving in full on March 22.
February 23, 2024
First Look
Spiral Heads Square Off Against New York City’s Housing Market in Video for “NY Sorrow”
’Til I’m Dead, the new LP from the punk trio featuring MGMT’s touring bassist and members of American Nightmare and Doomriders, is out today via Trash Casual.
February 23, 2024
