GEMZ
“The title and lyrics of ‘Younger’ are a metaphor for healing,” says Palm Springs, CA based singer-songwriter Jen Wood. “By healing and undoing damage, you are returning to your younger inner child,” she adds. Alongside former Seattle electronic musician Ted Chen (now based in Sebastopol, CA), GEMZ is a new dreamy synthpop project the two conceptualized that has nods to the nostalgic […]
Devon Thompson
In some cities, feeling like an outsider is a lonely, isolating experience, but growing up in Los Angeles, it was almost an inevitability for Devon Thompson. More interested in immersing herself in classic rock and similar lone wolf activities like skateboarding and snowboarding, Thompson struggled with bullying, trying to fit in, and moving schools multiple […]
The Dandy Warhols
Formed in Portland, OR, The Dandy Warhols combined the best bits of shoegaze, alternative powerpop and heavy rock with a wicked satirical pen. Spawning alt-rock mainstays like “Bohemian Like You”, “Not If You Were the Last Junkie on Earth,” “”Have a Kick Ass Summer (Me and My Friends)” and the synth-disco jam “We Used to […]
Love And Rockets
Love And Rockets is the seminal, groundbreaking trio of Daniel Ash (vocals and guitar), David J (vocals and bass) and Kevin Haskins (drums). They formed in 1985 after the first split of their band Bauhaus. Love and Rockets provided a clean slate and an opportunity to plumb the depths of imagination and influences. Named […]
Shonen Knife
Since their pure DIY beginnings in 1981, Osaka, Japan’s Shonen Knife have been building a faithful following of music enthusiasts and the alternative rock elite. Their relentless journey secured the band’s place as one of the pioneer ambassadors of Japanese rock music and culture on the international stage. Their first album in nearly three years […]
Yellowcard
Still reeling from the overwhelming success of their headlining slot at Riot Fest in Chicago in September 2022, YELLOWCARD have decided to keep the excitement rolling with the announcement of more shows in 2023. Celebrating 20 years of their breakthrough album Ocean Avenue which was released July 2003, Ryan Key (vocals, guitars), Sean Mackin (violin), Ryan Mendez (guitar) and Josh Portman (bass) will be embarking on a North American […]
The Alarm
Described by U2’s Bono as “The second greatest rock and roll band in the world”, The Alarm was formed in Wales and with the release of 1981’s debut single ‘Unsafe Building’, featured a daring mix of amped-up acoustic guitars, harmonica and passionate Mike Peters’ vocals likened by early reviewers as “Bob Dylan meets The Clash”. This is […]
The Church
Few bands enter their fifth decade of making music with all the fierce creative energy of their early years. Even fewer bands are like The Church. Experiencing a renaissance of sorts with their worldwide critically-hailed 26th album The Hypnogogue and a world tour that took them through North America, the UK, Europe and Australia, The […]
Pansy Division
There have been gay musicians hidden throughout rock music history, but when Pansy Division began in 1991 in San Francisco, they were the first to be so boldly open about it. Founded by guitarist/singer Jon Ginoli and soon joined by bassist/vocalist Chris Freeman, with the intent of forming a gay rock band, Pansy Division blew […]
William Ryan Key
William Ryan Key continues musical journey by exploring genres and instrumentals via his new EP, ‘Everything Except Desire’. Primarily known for his past work within the rock scene, Key is excited to share his cinematic experimental electronic tracks and new direction with the world with the goal of his fans “experiencing something new”. ‘Everything Except […]