Monthly Archives: December 2011

Jill Hennessy: New Song

Jill Hennessy has a new song, and it’s by far her best (and catchiest) one yet. Called “I Do,” the song wasn’t on her first album, but she’s played it a few times live (it hasn’t been recorded yet, I … Continue reading

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The Roxy: 2012 Calendar

It’s almost January 2012, so it’s time to start looking for upcoming shows. Check out The Roxy’s upcoming concert calendar.

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Blast from the Past: Ben Lee

Here’s an old video of Ben Lee + band playing “Cigarettes Will Kill You” live:

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Oh Darling @ The Satellite

Last week, I went to the holiday/charity Belle Brigade show at The Satellite in Silverlake. Oh Darling, a four-piece local LA band, opened the show. They were really great! Check out “Prettiest Thing” and “I Know” by Oh Darling below:

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Lissie: Covered Up With Flowers

Has anyone heard Lissie’s 5-song EP of covers that came out last month? Covered Up With Flowers features a Kid Cudi, Lady Gaga, Joe South, Metallica, and Nick Cave cover. Listen to the cover of “Bad Romance” below:

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Girl in a Coma: “Smart”

“Smart” by Girl in a Coma is one of the best new songs I’ve heard in a really long time. “Smart” is the single from the band’s latest album, and it sounds like a long-lost song by The Smiths, if … Continue reading

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The Lift Away

I saw The Lift Away, a four-piece NYC band, play Thursday night at The Local 269. Check out photos from the show: The Lift Away’s strongest song was the last song of the set, called “I’ll Go Anywhere.” Listen to a few … Continue reading

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New Videos: Milo Greene & Eisley

-Eisley released their new music video for “The Valley”: + -Watch an acoustic video of “Silent Way” by Milo Greene over at Teen Vogue.

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Review: WATERS @ Webster Hall

On Wednesday (12/7), I got the chance to see WATERS open for Clap Your Hands Say Yeah at NY’s Webster Hall. WATERS, a four man band from San Francisco led by Van P, played songs from their first record to … Continue reading

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Family Records Holiday Extravaganza

Family Records Holiday Extravaganza is happening at the Bowery Ballroom in a week! Catch Wakey!Wakey!, Rosi Golan, Casey Shea, and Pearl and the Beard on December 15, 2011. Tickets

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