NF returns full of ‘FEAR’ & forgiveness in new EP

Nathan Feuerstein, better known as NF, has been quiet for the past two years — a common thing for artists after releasing an album or finishing a tour. Yet, on November 14th, NF came back hard with his EP release, FEAR. The album surprised me and destroyed me in different ways. Let me explain exactly […]

Dropkick Murphys makes music ‘For the People’ to fight injustice

There’s something deeply satisfying about a band that knows exactly who they are. After nearly three decades in the game, Dropkick Murphys have delivered For the People, an album that feels both quintessentially DKM and remarkably mature — like finding an old friend who’s gotten wiser with age without losing any of their fire. Let me […]

Krooked Treez kicks it “West Coastin” for life in new single

Los Angeles’ own Krooked Treez expands their veteran Cali reggae presence with their newest release, “West Coastin” — mixing reggae with hip hop, rock, Latin, and Caribbean rhythms to make pure sunshine. “West Coastin” feels like rolling down PCH at golden hour — stress-free and soaked in sunshine. According to frontman O’Brown, he broke down […]

Miles Davis’ iconic ‘Kind of Blue’ reissued as 180-gram double LP

Jazz is a subjective art. Everyone has their own interpretation of how to present it in style, sound, and level of simplicity. Should it be horn-heavy? Should it be harmonized? What about tempo, production tricks, and time changes? Whatever definition of ‘good jazz’ you may have, there is one central record that most come back […]

Crash Richard crafts a sensory refuge in ‘Sensitive Devil’

New Orleans native and current LA resident Crash Richard spews introspection in every direction in Sensitive Devil, an 11-track opus out as of November 28th. After years of touring as a “Magnetic Zero” behind indie rocker Edward Sharpe and co-founding the Deadly Syndrome (a band that garnered quick acclaim following debut album, The Ortolan), Richard […]

Spaceface sends you to outer space in ‘Lunar Manor’

Three, two, one — BLAST OFF. All aboard the Spaceface craft, next stop, Lunar Manor. For fans of nouveaux psychedelia, melt-your-mind melodies, and existential-yet-audible metamorphosis, Spaceface is your kinda of vibe. Founded in 2012 by Jake Ingalls (formerly of Flaming Lips) and Eric Martin, the neo-psychedelic LA-based band returns with another sonic journey (as much […]

Westbound Train returns with skank-worthy ‘Sing The Ghost Away’ LP

In 2022, modern ska revivalists Westbound Train returned to the studio to bless fans with a full-length album following a 13-year hiatus from recording. Aptly titled Dedication, the boys — now fathers, teachers, other fully-grown adults — unveiled a more mature side to their initial success in the early naughts. As a result, the album’s […]

Fortunate Youth gives ‘Love For The Music’ in new studio LP

Fall is in the air as we celebrate the warmth in our hearts. The changing of the season makes us grasp onto those last warm summer breezes every year… and there’s one band we must mention that is always full of summer vibes year-round. Rocking the Cali reggae scene and repping peace, love, and unity […]

Photographer Mick Rock reveals ‘Rocky Horror: Behind the Scenes’ 50th anniversary book

As part of the Golden Anniversary of the iconic film, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, photographer Mick Rock releases an image-laden, perfect-for-the-coffee-table homage in Rocky Horror: A Behind the Scenes Look at the Cult Classic. Being on set throughout the full production, Rock gives Rocky Horror fans 256 pages of never-before-seen images of the cast […]