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.
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The Los Angeles Issue
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zzzahara, Spiral Your Way Out
Mapped out in accordance with the five stages of grief, the LA-based artist’s third LP serves as an instruction manual on how to cope while also expanding their bedroom-pop palette.
The Locust, The Peel Sessions [Reissue]
Recorded in 2001, originally released in 2010, and newly remastered, there’s a bristling energy that runs through this EP that maximizes the weird terror of these 16 bursts of grindcore.
Mac Miller, Balloonerism
This unearthed material collects a cohesive set of world-weary character studies examining the slippery slide of self-medication—even if it’s only an interpretation of the late artist’s vision.
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First Listen
Cheridomingo Lean Into Ominous Alt-R&B on New Single “/cry”
The SoCal post-hardcore band’s new album Shapeshift is out September 3.
July 24, 2024
Playlist
Fancy Gap’s Self-Titled Album Influences Playlist
Stuart McLamb (of The Love Language) and Charles Crossingham share how everyone from Sheryl Crow to Counting Crows influenced their country-tinged debut album.
July 23, 2024
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Sister Gemini Returns with Claustrophobic Grunge Tune “One Room Apartment”
LA-based songwriter Remy Jean teases her debut album with her first new music in two years.
July 23, 2024
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Sinai Vessel Disentangles the Personal From the Rotting Economic System on New Single “Challenger”
Caleb Cordes’ fourth LP I Sing is slated to arrive this Friday via Keeled Scales.
July 23, 2024
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Cryogeyser Serve Up Forgiveness on New Track “Sorry”
The loose single marks the band’s first release since 2021’s timetetheredtogether, as well as the first recording with a new lineup.
July 22, 2024
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Emile Mosseri & Sam Gendel Are on the Case with an Early Stream of New LP “Hardy Boys”
The improvisational instrumental duo’s first full-length collaboration officially drops tomorrow.
July 18, 2024
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Pegg Only Makes Us Fear the Dentist More with Video for New Single “Sweetheart”
Drag queen Wet Mess stars in the latest clip landing ahead of songwriter Xander Duell’s self-titled debut album, out August 23.
July 17, 2024
First Look
Vitesse X Returns with New Single “Eternal,” Details Sophomore LP “This Infinite”
Slated for an October 4 release via Music Website, the new record features production from Wild Nothing’s Jack Tatum and Pearly Drops.
July 17, 2024
First Listen
Lesibu Grand Try Different Feelings on for Size on New Single “Emotional Disguise”
The Atlanta-based new wave group goes indie-pop on the latest single from their debut album Triggered, out August 16 via Kill Rock Stars.
July 16, 2024
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Diary Lean Into the Realms of No Wave and ’90s Alt-Rock on New Single “Brush Pile”
The NYC group’s forthcoming Speedboat EP is planned for an August release via Kanine Records.
July 16, 2024
Automatic Cover (and Cosplay as) Lou Reed in “New Sensations” Video
The LA trio are also hitting the road this week for a month-long tour playing alongside The Marías.
July 15, 2024
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WHY? Make the Most of a Little Car Trouble in Video for New Single “Jump”
Yoni Wolf’s seventh album The Well I Fell Into is out August 2 via Waterlines.
July 15, 2024
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Ben Katzman Celebrates the Homies on New Guerilla Toss Collaboration “Final Vibal”
In addition to currently touring as a member of GT’s live band, the recent Survivor contestant will release his new album Tears on the Beach on August 23.
July 15, 2024
Orville Peck Teams Up with Beck on “Death Valley High,” Enlists Sharon Stone and Gigi Goode for Music Video
The Peck/Beck alliance is the latest duet from the enigmatic country figure’s upcoming Stampede LP.
July 12, 2024
First Look
Pictureplane Goes Full Coldwave on New Track “Velvet Lies”
Travis Egedy teases his upcoming East Coast tour alongside Small Black with a new single that sees him “entering into some new sonic realms.”
July 12, 2024
Track by Track
Fold Paper Take Us Track by Track Through Their Gnarly Debut EP “4TO”
Chell Osuntade breaks down all four tracks on the Winnipeg-based math-punks’ introductory statement, out now via Royal Mountain.
July 12, 2024
Playlist
Bathe Alone’s “I Don’t Do Humidity” Influences Playlist
Bailey Crone shares how Beach House, Hayley Williams, Japanese city pop, and more helped shape her latest LP, out now via Nettwerk.
July 11, 2024
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Jerry Paper Gets Freer Than Free on New Single “Scenic Route”
INBETWEEZER, Lucas Nathan’s newly announced follow-up to 2022’s Free Time, lands September 27 via Stones Throw.
July 11, 2024
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STEFA*’s “Born with an Extra Rib” Influences Playlist
With their debut album out now, stefa marin alarcón shares a few favorite tracks by Empress Of, Santigold, Saul Williams, and more.
July 09, 2024
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Pinksqueeze Transform Feelings of Powerlessness Into Power with New Single “Crybaby”
The Chicago punks are currently on tour with The Dreaded Laramie.
July 09, 2024
