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
The Mountain Goats, Through the Fire Across From Peter Balkan
Whether or not it represents John Darnielle’s earnest Broadway aspirations, the indie-folk band’s 23rd LP stands out for its amped-up orchestration and sweeping grandeur.
The Mynabirds, It’s Okay to Go Back If You Keep Moving Forward
Laura Burhenn’s fifth album strips the project down to its piano core as she revisits old songs from her discography through a more introspective lens.
Midlake, A Bridge to Far
The Denton folk-rockers’ second album since returning from a hiatus flits effortlessly between psychedelic rock, folk, and hazy jazz as Eric Pulido continues to steer the ship forward.
Will Schube
The Irish post-punks will also be opening for Kneecap at Wembley Arena on September 18.
The duo’s second collaborative record full of hidden avenues and underground dives is out now via Unheard of Hope.
Kevin Parker’s new project will arrive on October 17.
The band will kick off a tour of the West Coast and the South next month joined by Kevin Morby and Feist.
The track marks the songwriter’s first release for TODO Records.
The band’s soundtrack for the film will arrive on September 19.
The band’s seventh LP Moments will arrive this Friday.
Byrne’s new solo album Who Is the Sky? arrives on Friday.
The band will hit Madrid, Bologna, London, Copenhagen, and Berlin in November and December.
Jason Dungan’s new LP The Animal will arrive on October 3 via Tonal Union.
The duo will begin a North American tour on September 5 in Atlanta.
The double-disc reissue will arrive on December 12 alongside a collection of exclusive merch.
The song will be released on vinyl alongside the recent single “The Recap.”
Other headliners for the March fests include Deftones, Lorde, and Doechii.
The Verve singer’s new solo album will arrive on October 10, with UK headlining dates to follow in 2026.
Conductor and arranger Jules Buckley worked with Annie Clark on the compositions set to be performed on September 3 at Royal Albert Hall.
The film is slated to be released this fall.
The event is set for September 4 in LA.
The show is set for October 30 with the band celebrating 1970’s Morrison Hotel.
Produced by Sam Evian, the folk-rockers’ sixth LP will arrive on November 7.
