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 deluxe 30th anniversary edition of (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? will arrive on October 3.
For the First Time, Again will arrive on January 30 via Rough Trade Records.
The rapper’s seventh LP—featuring contributions from Frost Children, underscores, Quadeca, Jane Remover, and more—will arrive on November 7.
The band’s debut single, “UFO,” is out now.
The songwriter’s new gospel LP will arrive on October 10 via Easy Eye Sound.
The new album and physical editions of the Pavements soundtrack will both arrive on November 14.
The band’s new album A Bridge to Far will be released on November 7.
The band’s debut will arrive on October 3.
Some Like It Hot is out on October 17.
The benefit concert is set for December 6 at the Saban Theatre in LA.
Tickets will go on-sale this Friday for the event celebrating the album’s 40th anniversary.
The party in the desert is set for April 10 – 12 and 17 – 19.
The Portuguese songwriter and veteran touring musician breaks down the themes of isolation on her newly released debut album.
The band’s latest project will drop in December via Loma Vista Recordings.
Sincerely: P.S., the artist’s follow-up to her 2025 LP, will arrive on September 26.
The alt-rock star has offered up a version of the band’s “Yellow.”
The National frontman has been including the song in his live sets.
The 2025 ceremony will be held on October 16 in Newcastle.
The Brooklyn songwriter and the legendary composer’s collaborative album will be released digitally on September 19.
The band has been performing the song live at recent shows.
