Music

Vibin’ with Levitation Room

Julian Porte of Levitation Room talks about the evolution of the Los Angeles music scene and the ever-supportive backing of two of Los Angeles' most hardworking indie labels, Burger Records and Lolipop Records.

Sextet Sounds: A Conversation With Evan Bird, Guitarist of Diarrhea Planet

The first sentence of Diarrhea Planet's bio answers the burning question of band title, no pun intended: “'What's in a name? That which we call a rose / By any other name would smell as sweet.'" But apprehensive listeners can be well ensured—this name is in no way suggestive of the quality of music.
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The Devil Makes Three Talks Fugazi, Recording Live, and Embarks On Largest Tour Yet

There is nothing fabricated or staged in the music that The Devil Makes Three creates, just an extension of the devastating and downright pretty feelings that really must rest in each of them. As the band starts its largest tour yet, guitarist and lead singer Pete Bernhard took the time to talk about learning everything they know from Fugazi, endlessly driving around this country in circles, and channeling Woody Guthrie for lyrical inspiration.
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Video Premiere: Rice Cakes Front Woman Covers “I Will Always Love You”

Roz and the Rice Cakes, the Rhode Island band of three, has been killin' it all year touring the country with the release of their latest album, Need to Feed. Even in the spurts of free time that the trio does have, music sweeps in with rad house shows, recording sessions and solo projects, like the exclusive listen featured here.