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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Alabaster DePlume, A Blade Because a Blade Is Whole
Informed by the dualities of harm and healing, the English saxophonist and poet weaves a tapestry of sounds—spiritual jazz, folk, classical, and beyond—into a potent missive of grace.
Neil Young, Oceanside Countryside
Originally recorded in 1977 between Florida and Malibu, this resurfaced bootleg collection is a pleasant and easygoing afternoon listen, though not entirely essential for casual fans.
Rufus Wainwright, Dream Requiem
Written in dedication to the smoldering spirits of Verdi and Puccini and the bleak words of Byron, the songwriter’s Requiem-Mass dirge doomily portrays death’s gutting solitude.
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First Listen
Chaos Chaos Rework “Do You Feel It?” as an Orchestral Piece (and Bury a Body in Its Music Video)
With the post-Smoosh project’s breakout EP Committed to the Crime turning 10 this week, Asy and Chloe Saavedra announce plans for its first-ever vinyl release.
October 11, 2024
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Alexia Avina Expresses Her Love for “Vespertine” on New Single “Flower”
The NYC-based experimental-folk songwriter shares how Björk’s “Cocoon” inspired the latest track from her new EP zen and hot.
October 10, 2024
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Shower Curtain Tap Into Y2K-Era Anxieties in Video for New Single “you’re like me”
Directed by Sex Week’s Pearl Amanda Dickson and Richard Orofino, the visual lands ahead of the NYC quartet’s debut album words from a wishing well.
October 10, 2024
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God’s Mom Share a Visual Ode to Italy with New Video for “Perche Non Mi Ami”
Vocalist Bria Salmena pays homage to her heritage with scenes filmed in Rome and Bologna.
October 10, 2024
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zzzahara Returns with New LP “Spiral Your Way Out,” Shares First Single “Ghosts”
The LA-based songwriter’s third album features production from Jorge Elbrecht and Sarah Tudzin, and will be released January 10 on Lex Records.
October 09, 2024
Non-Musical Influences
8 Non-Musical Influences on Chat Pile’s Absurdist New LP “Cool World”
The OKC noise-rockers share how spam calls, the third Die Hard movie, binging JRPGs, and more helped bring their second album to life.
October 08, 2024
First Listen
Little Moon Shares an Anthem for the Absurdity of Romance with “messy love”
Utah-based alt-folk songwriter Emma Hardyman’s second LP Dear Divine arrives October 25 via Joyful Noise.
October 08, 2024
First Listen
Daryl Johns’ Video for New Single “Happy” Is Pizza and Hot Dogs All the Way Down
The LA-based songwriter’s debut collection of hypnagogic jazz-pop is set to land November 22 via Mac’s Record Label.
October 08, 2024
Playlist
Sierra Spirit’s “coin toss” Influences Playlist
The Tulsa-based songwriter shares how boygenius, Ethel Cain, Daughter, and more helped shape the songs on her debut EP.
October 07, 2024
First Look
Billy Tibbals Hosts a Rager in New Video for “The World Revolves”
The track appeared on the vintage power-pop songwriter’s latest EP, Nightlife Stories.
October 04, 2024
First Listen
Starcrawler Offer Up a Crash Course in Cordial Breakups on New Single “Learn to Say Goodbye”
The LA rockers are currently on the road with Boris.
October 03, 2024
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Pipe-eye’s Relationship Is as Steady as Engineered Stone on New Single “Travertine”
Cook Craig is teasing his latest release outside of his work with King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard and The Murlocs, with his Pipe-defy LP landing October 18 via p(doom).
October 03, 2024
Playlist
Spirit Night’s “Time Won’t Tell” Influences Playlist
Dylan Balliett shares how Mirah, Blaze Foley, Durutti Column, and more helped shape the sister album to last August’s Bury the Dead.
October 02, 2024
First Listen
My Son the Doctor Confront the Masculine Ideal with New Single “Barry Bonds”
The slacker-punks’ first track for their new label Trash Casual arrives ahead of a pair of upcoming local dates playing alongside Gustaf, Godcaster, and more.
October 02, 2024
First Listen
Grumpy Meditates on the Fallibility of Relationships (and Umbrellas) in Video for New Single “Flower”
Wolfed, Heaven Schmitt’s debut EP for Bayonet Records, is out October 25.
October 01, 2024
First Look
Swirlies Indulge in the New England Tradition of Candlepin Bowling in New Video for “Give Us Moon Rocks!”
The cult noise-pop group teases their upcoming US tour and reissue of their 2003 LP Cats of the Wild: Volume Two.
October 01, 2024
Playlist
Yasmin Williams’ “Acadia” Influences Playlist
The American-primitivist guitarist picks 15 songs that helped shape her debut album for Nonesuch Records, ranging from Aoife O’Donovan to J Dilla.
September 30, 2024
First Listen
Red Ribbon Meditates on a Friend’s Wedding or a Breakup or Both on New Track “YSFP”
The open-ended single lands ahead of Emma Danner’s upcoming self-titled album, arriving November 1 via Danger Collective.
September 30, 2024
Track by Track
Jerry Paper Shares How Movement Inspired Their New LP “INBETWEEZER”
The songwriter fills in the gaps in between (in betweeze?) each song on their latest collection of change-focused recordings, out now via Stones Throw.
September 27, 2024
Playlist
Mediocre’s “Growth Eater” Influences Playlist
Citing Tegan & Sara, Rilo Kiley, Andy Shauf, and more as inspiration, the LA duo’s debut album is out now via Dangerbird.
September 27, 2024
