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The Canonets ride the 80s new wave resurgence with their song, "It's Later Than You Think"

Frankie

Oct 23, 20233 min read

The Canonets ride the 80s new wave resurgence with their song, "It's Later Than You Think"

Genre: Indie Rock "Are you tired of this life? Are you tired of the compromise?" TW: mentions of suicide Derived from the low valleys of...

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Reservoir Valley gets candid in their single, "Filler"

Frankie

Oct 17, 20232 min read

Reservoir Valley gets candid in their single, "Filler"

Genre: Indie Rock "Failed the test balancing what I want with what I need." Based in Pomona California, Reservoir Valley is set to take...

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Odd Army shreds our socks off with their song, "Illus

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Oct 12, 20232 min read

Odd Army shreds our socks off with their song, "Illus

Written by Natasha Olson

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Glass Generation goes out with a bang with their first and final EP, "Never Better"

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Oct 5, 20233 min read

Glass Generation goes out with a bang with their first and final EP, "Never Better"

Written by Cassidy Reyna

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JRXHC takes us to a musical buffet with his album, “Memory Card”

Frankie

Oct 4, 20233 min read

JRXHC takes us to a musical buffet with his album, “Memory Card”

Genre: Alternative Rock, Trap “I know I messed things up, but I’m sorry I’m not coming back.” Situated in Azusa California, JRHXC has...

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Move Over American Football, Laketown is taking over with his single, “Leftovers”

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Oct 2, 20232 min read

Move Over American Football, Laketown is taking over with his single, “Leftovers”

Written by Natasha Olson

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Billy On Campus keeps the good times rollin' with his song, "Mr. Apology"

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Sep 28, 20232 min read

Billy On Campus keeps the good times rollin' with his song, "Mr. Apology"

Written by Katherine Priest

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The Sols deliver high quality music with their song, “NYSAD”

Frankie

Sep 25, 20233 min read

The Sols deliver high quality music with their song, “NYSAD”

Genre: Indie Rock “I’m lost for words, but I like to speak.” Hailing from San Diego California, The Sols are a 4-piece indie rock band...

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Sierra Sumie is quirky but in the best way in her song, “Neighbor Number”

Frankie

Sep 21, 20232 min read

Sierra Sumie is quirky but in the best way in her song, “Neighbor Number”

Genre: Bedroom Pop, R&B, Lo-fi “Tried to replace you. It went okay, but now- this fuck boy -he won’t go away.” Cooking in San Pedro...

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The Paper Cutouts portray complex feelings with their song, "April Fool"

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Sep 18, 20232 min read

The Paper Cutouts portray complex feelings with their song, "April Fool"

Written by Katie Priest

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Summersol makes us swoon with their debut single, "River Lily"

Frankie

Sep 12, 20232 min read

Summersol makes us swoon with their debut single, "River Lily"

Genre: Indie Rock “You’re like the rain putting out a flame.” Based in Norwalk California, Summersol is a new indie rock band coming into...

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Archer Oh makes heartbreak feel good in a place like this with their single, "Loneliest Surface"

Frankie

Aug 10, 20233 min read

Archer Oh makes heartbreak feel good in a place like this with their single, "Loneliest Surface"

Genre: Indie Rock, Surf Rock "And all the beautiful things that they swore you'd be." Rising from the sands of Moreno Valley California,...

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Ear Ringers pumps passion into our veins with their debut album, "Heart Therapy"

Frankie

Aug 3, 20233 min read

Ear Ringers pumps passion into our veins with their debut album, "Heart Therapy"

Like any great body of work, Ear Ringers opens up their latest album, "Heart Therapy" with a rumbling beat dressed with twangy guitar...

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Check mate, Chess Club: 'Invisible Veil' Transports Listeners to a Soothing Indie Paradise

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Jul 19, 20232 min read

Check mate, Chess Club: 'Invisible Veil' Transports Listeners to a Soothing Indie Paradise

Written by Natasha Olson

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Raccoon Cartoons draws the romantics with their song, “The Sun Cares.”

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Jul 17, 20232 min read

Raccoon Cartoons draws the romantics with their song, “The Sun Cares.”

Written by Lauren Chavez

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Surfwax Ghost is Keeping the Good Times Rollin' with their song, "Watch Out"

Frankie

Jul 3, 20233 min read

Surf Rock

Surfwax Ghost is Keeping the Good Times Rollin' with their song, "Watch Out"

Genre: Surf Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative “I’m blind and so not ready.” Originating from Fullerton and Long Beach, Surfwax ghost came...

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Hollow Drivers has us looking at the bright side with their song, "Lemonade"

Frankie

Jun 26, 20232 min read

Hollow Drivers has us looking at the bright side with their song, "Lemonade"

Genre: Alternative Rock, Pop Punk "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." Fiery from the start, Hollow Drivers unleashes their...

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The Indecisive commit to creating outside of the box with their song, "Falcon-Venezuela"

Frankie

Jun 19, 20232 min read

The Indecisive commit to creating outside of the box with their song, "Falcon-Venezuela"

Genre: Math Rock, Midwest Emo, Post-hardcore, Pop-punk "The sparkle in your eye will light up all of the sky." From the bustling city of...

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.XOM creates a luscious landscape of sound in their song, "Lavender Town"

Frankie

Jun 11, 20233 min read

.XOM creates a luscious landscape of sound in their song, "Lavender Town"

Genre: Shoegaze, Indie Rock, Garage Rock, Lo-fi "I feel the strangeness of that kiss I said I wanted." Based half in Santa Ana and half...

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IZZY shows their charm with their song, "I love you"

Frankie

Jun 5, 20233 min read

IZZY shows their charm with their song, "I love you"

Genre: 60s-style Rock, Indie Rock, Surf Rock “Don’t you know that I love you?” When life gives you a local indie band, you make...

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DISCOVER YOUR NEW FAVORITE ARTIST

The Canonets ride the 80s new wave resurgence with their song, "It's Later Than You Think"

Reservoir Valley gets candid in their single, "Filler"

Odd Army shreds our socks off with their song, "Illus

Glass Generation goes out with a bang with their first and final EP, "Never Better"

JRXHC takes us to a musical buffet with his album, “Memory Card”

Move Over American Football, Laketown is taking over with his single, “Leftovers”

Billy On Campus keeps the good times rollin' with his song, "Mr. Apology"

The Sols deliver high quality music with their song, “NYSAD”

Sierra Sumie is quirky but in the best way in her song, “Neighbor Number”

The Paper Cutouts portray complex feelings with their song, "April Fool"

Summersol makes us swoon with their debut single, "River Lily"

Archer Oh makes heartbreak feel good in a place like this with their single, "Loneliest Surface"

Ear Ringers pumps passion into our veins with their debut album, "Heart Therapy"

Check mate, Chess Club: 'Invisible Veil' Transports Listeners to a Soothing Indie Paradise

Raccoon Cartoons draws the romantics with their song, “The Sun Cares.”

Surfwax Ghost is Keeping the Good Times Rollin' with their song, "Watch Out"

Hollow Drivers has us looking at the bright side with their song, "Lemonade"

The Indecisive commit to creating outside of the box with their song, "Falcon-Venezuela"

.XOM creates a luscious landscape of sound in their song, "Lavender Town"

IZZY shows their charm with their song, "I love you"

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