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
Lightman & Lightman Pen a Pop Song About Divine Love with “Weave Your Name in Mine”
Twin sisters Romy and Sari Lightman will release their debut EP Sister Smile on December 6, featuring contributions from members of Hand Habit, Cola, and TOPS.
November 14, 2024
First Listen
Basia Bulat Captures the Rush of Love at First Sight on New Single “My Angel”
The Canadian songwriter’s seventh album, Basia’s Palace, is set to arrive on February 21 via Secret City Records.
November 14, 2024
Playlist
Mellow Waves: Cornelius Shares 10 Musical Influences on His Sound
The Japanese indietronica composer shares how Scritti Politti, Robert Plant, and various YMO-related projects have inspired him over the past four decades.
November 12, 2024
First Listen
Becky and the Birds Sets Raw Lyrics to Rawer Production on New Single “To trust you”
Swedish songwriter Thea Gustafsson’s debut album Only Music Makes Me Cry Now is out this Friday via 4AD.
November 12, 2024
First Listen
Heavy Moss Take Us on a Journey with Gentle New Psych-Odyssey “Treadmills”
The track lands ahead of the Australian group’s Stu Mackenzie–aided debut LP Dead Slow, which is out November 22 via p(doom).
November 12, 2024
First Listen
Skin Yard Share an Alternate Version of “Living Pool” Ahead of New 7-Inch Vinyl Box Set
Arriving December 2, the limited-edition Skin Yard Select compiles singles and rare recordings from the Seattle grunge pioneers.
November 12, 2024
Playlist
Negative Shawdy’s “Dancing with the Lights Out” Influences Playlist
The Arkansas-based songwriter shares how PinkPantheress, Grimes, Tinashe, and more helped shape the futuristic sounds of her debut album.
November 07, 2024
First Listen
Spanaway Meander Through a Meditative Purgatory on New Single “Twenty Seven”
The PA post-hardcore band’s debut album Songs of Yesteryear arrives December 6 via Burial Whisper Records.
November 07, 2024
First Listen
Rare DM Harnesses the Power of the First-Date Kiss for New Track “Skater Hits Me Harder”
The pulsing, raunchy single marks Erin Hoagg’s first new music this year.
November 06, 2024
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Rats on Rafts Announce New LP “Deep Below,” Share First Single “Japanese Medicine”
A video for the cut arrives ahead of the Rotterdam-based gothic post-punks’ fourth album, which is out February 7 on Fire Records.
November 05, 2024
Track by Track
Phantogram Break Down Their Time-Traveling New LP “Memory of a Day”
Sarah Barthel and Josh Carter share how their 14 years together under the moniker led up to this fifth LP, which is out now via Neon Gold Records.
November 04, 2024
Ethel Cain Formally Announces New Project “Perverts,” Shares Lead Single “Punish”
The 90-minute project is set for release on January 8.
November 01, 2024
Track by Track
Thirdface Walk Us Through Their Frantic New LP “Ministerial Cafeteria” Track by Track
The Nashville hardcore-punk group’s second full-length is out now via Exploding in Sound.
November 01, 2024
First Listen
Yuma Abe Makes the Best of Turbulent Situations on New Single “Friends”
The Japanese soft-rocker’s sophomore album Hotel New Yuma is set to drop on November 13 with a physical edition planned for December 18.
November 01, 2024
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Sedona Celebrates Romantic Fantasies on New Single “7 Minutes in Heaven”
The LA-based songwriter shares a video for her latest track ahead of a pair of shows in London and Seattle next weekend.
October 31, 2024
First Look
In Covert Pay Homage to “The Crow” with New Video for “Death Embers”
The LA gothic-punks released the single earlier this month via Dune Altar.
October 30, 2024
Playlist
Aaron Carnes and Adam Davis’ (Further) Defense of Ska Playlist
The author of In Defense of Ska and his co-host on the podcast of the same name share a few of their favorite deep cuts among the punk and reggae subgenre that does not suck.
October 29, 2024
Track by Track
Wahid Breaks Down His Ferocious “THEY ALL GO MAD!” EP Track by Track
The Orlando-based emcee’s second EP this year is out now via Innovative Leisure.
October 29, 2024
First Listen
Seán Barna Mourns the Loss of Chosen Family on New Mirah Duet “Wallflower”
The single is the first taste of the songwriter’s bluegrass-focused Internal Trembling EP, arriving November 22 via Kill Rock Stars Nashville.
October 29, 2024
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Dead Gowns Set the Scene for “Dark, Romantic, and Disorienting” Debut LP with “How Can I”
A video for the lead single arrives ahead of the February 14 release of It’s Summer, I Love You, and I’m Surrounded by Snow via Mtn Laurel Recording Co.
October 28, 2024
