Bundy is a four piece post-punk band from Long Beach, California. They describe their music as “sadistically raw,
and despite it all still being filled with compassionate heart”. I found out about them after some of my college friends worked on their "Bastard Performer" music video. The band also uses their platform to promote other indie musicians. They interview other artists on Bundy the Podcast and lead singer Nani Serna created the music zine Rad Dog. The music video for their latest song “Enough to Know” premiered last week on Youtube. The new single and their previous albums are available for streaming on all digital platforms. My Top Three Tracks: Lavender and Chamomile, In the Forest, Honest Abe Where to find their work: Website: bundylbc.com Spotify: spoti.fi/2K6PVjq Instagram: @bundylbc Twitter: @bundyLBC Facebook: facebook.com/BundyLBC
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The indie rock trio follows a TV theme for their albums including the Pilot EP and Season 1. They are currently
working on Season 2 as they continue performing. I discovered Raised On TV when looking at the Silverlake Lounge calendar for one of my past internship assignments. What caught my attention is their fun energy and colorful visuals. Their latest music video “Smog City” premiered last month on the Rawkcus Magazine website. Raised on TV will be touring out of state in in July but you can catch their next LA show on May 12 at the The Mint! My Top Three Tracks: Caroline, Steal My Heart Away, Old Journals Where to find their work: Website: raisedontv.com/ Spotify: spoti.fi/2WpDjYf Youtube: bit.ly/2VS682w Instagram:@raisedontvband Twitter: @raisedontv Facebook: facebook.com/raisedontv/
Katie Jo leads a country group and is currently working on her full length album with Big Ego Studios. She grew
up in Kansas before moving to California. I met her through my volunteer work at Sofar Sounds Long Beach. In her bio she says that she is “out to prove that modern country music should be played with just enough bite to last-and you don’t have to wear a big hat or beard to do it”. Her songs have beautiful melodies and emotional lyrics. Katie Jo &the Mijo's next album won’t be released until late 2019. Until then you catch their performance on May 5 at the Echo and listen to the 2018 EP Prairie Flower on Spotify. My Top Three Tracks: Crooked Lies, Pawn Shop Queen, All My Money’s On the Highway Where to find her work: Website: katiejoandthemijos.com/ Spotify: spoti.fi/2L5Smoy Youtube: bit.ly/2LaAAjW Instagram: @katiejoandthemijos Facebook: facebook.com/katiejomijos/
Glowbird is another artist I found through the TRiP in Santa Monica. They are from San Fernando Valley and
perform at many venues in the Los Angeles area. The group describes their music as “introspective power-folk infused with lush guitar textures and vocal harmonies”. They remind me of the Lumineers and Mumford & Sons. Glowbird’s next show is under Westside Revival at Harvelle’s in Santa Monica on April 26. They will perform alongside other indies bands including The Revies and Vikinggo. My Top Three Tracks: Twist of Bliss, Aimless Flight, I’m Coming Over Where to find their work: Website: glowbirdmusic.com/ Spotify: spoti.fi/2Zq28VL Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/glowbirdmusic/ Twitter: @GlowbirdMusic Instagram: @GlowbirdMusic Facebook: facebook.com/GlowbirdMusic/
While looking at the Hotel Cafe calendar, I found Victoria Canal’s profile. She is a twenty year old pop/soul
singer from London that currently resides in New York. Her style reminds me of Tori Kelly and Alessia Cara. Her goal is to inspire her audience to embrace who they really are through her songs. Aside from from her music she has done humanitarian work with Thankful.org and Autism Speaks. Victoria Canal is currently on her first headlining tour with a show at Hotel Cafe on April 18. Starting in May, she will be the opening act for the Michael Franti & Spearhead tour. My Top Three Tracks: He Won’t Know, Wolves (The Other Side), Not Afraid Where to find her work: Website: victoriacanal.com Spotify: spoti.fi/2Zbnhmt Youtube: youtube.com/user/vickycanal Twitter: @victoriacanal Instagram: @victoriacanal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VictoriaCanalMusic/
I interviewed Manuel the Band when I created promotional content for Music Tastes Good. They were one
of the local bands performing and I’ve kept up with their work ever since. Their style reminds me of Jason Mraz and John Mayer. The rock jazz band is very grateful for their hometown of Long Beach for helping them launch. Some of their accomplishments include performing for Jam in The Van and winning the annual Surf City's Got Talent 2018 contest. The group’s latest single “Strong Independent Woman” is available on iTunes and Spotify. They have upcoming shows all over the Southern California including the Brix on Sunset and and Surf City Nights in Huntington Beach. Be sure the follow them on social media to keep up with all of their announcements! My Top Three Tracks: Thinking of You, Strong Independent Woman, Hoped You Would Where to find their work: Website: manueltheband.com Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2HQLGIz Instagram: @manueltheband Facebook: facebook.com/manueltheband/
I met Honor Flow Productions when they performed at one of the Sofar Sounds Long Beach shows I volunteered for.
They definitely made a great first impression on a new crowd! Everyone was dancing and singing along. The trio is made up of DJ Chuck “The Old Soul”, ELIMN8, and DJISLORD. They say their work is “inspired by the melting pot of influences that is their hometown of Los Angeles”. Honor Flow Production’s first album The B.L.A.C.K Odyssey highlights a lot of these themes. The group is working on more videos and promos on their Youtube Channel. They have a few DJ Sets coming up at The Regent Theater on March 30 and ANM Theater at April 5. My Top Three Tracks: It’s All Love, Alright, Conversation Where to find their work: Website: honorflowproductions.com/ Spotify: spoti.fi/2ur6AFm Instagram: @honorflowproductions Twitter: @HFPMusic Facebook: facebook.com/HFPmusic/ Youtube: youtube.com/user/HonorFlowProductions
Riot Child is a girl duo from Stockholm, Sweden. They moved to Los Angeles to further their music career and
have since done shows for Universal City Walk and KROQ Locals Only. Their alternative pop/rock songs remind me of Paramore and Twenty One Pilots. Something unique about them is that they direct and do special effects for their own music videos, the latest being “Lithium”. They are currently on tour with Cherry Pools until mid-April. Check out their website to see when they will be performing near your city and to find their debut album Made For Another Time. My Top Three Tracks: Made for Another Time, Dogs of War, Hey 21 Where to find their work: Website: weareriotchild.com Spotify: spoti.fi/2HEeDqa Instagram: @riotchildmusic Twitter: @riotchildmusic Facebook: facebook.com/RiotChildMusic
Pattie Lin is a singer-songwriter who can play piano, guitar, ukulele and the violin. Before moving to Los Angeles
she lived in Maryland. Though her day job is in physical therapy, she continues to pursue her passion for music. Last year she directed her first music video for her single “Pressure”. I connected with Pattie after she introduced herself on the Asian Creative Network Facebook page. There she described her songs as a blend of soul, jazz, and folk. Her powerful lyrics are inspired by various life experiences including growing up as an Asian American. She currently has two EPs on Spotify: Cutoff Time and Grandma Said No. She has a few shows coming up in the Hollywood area this month and Texas in April. You can check out the “LIVE” section on her website for more information! My Top Three Tracks: Twisted, When I’m Gone, and Hope Where to find her work: Website: pattielin.com Spotify: spoti.fi/2F1WEZe Instagram: @patt5e Youtube: bit.ly/2NWXf15
If you’re a fan of Panic! At The Disco and Walk the Moon, this is the next band you should listen to! The Active Set
is an indie alternative rock band from Los Angeles. Their songs have been featured on KROQ Locals Only. I actually discovered The Active Set after they followed me on Twitter! They’re very engaging with their fans and their tweets are really funny. They post updates on their upcoming album as well as random things just to entertain their followers. For those of you in the Los Angeles area they have a few live shows lined up. They are opening for The Rival Tides at the Satellite on March 28 and White Lies at the Fonda Theatre on May 8. My Top Three Tracks: Say Goodbye, Valley Born, Actual Factual Where to find their work: Website: theactiveset.com/ Spotify: spoti.fi/2SGjBo6 Twitter: @theactiveset Instagram: @theactiveset Facebook: facebook.com/theactiveset Youtube: youtube.com/user/theactiveset Bandcamp: theactiveset.bandcamp.com |
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