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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...
Frankie
Oct 23, 20233 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...
Frankie
Oct 17, 20232 min read
Odd Army shreds our socks off with their song, "Illus
Written by Natasha Olson
frownyfacerecords
Oct 12, 20232 min read
Glass Generation goes out with a bang with their first and final EP, "Never Better"
Written by Cassidy Reyna
frownyfacerecords
Oct 5, 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...
Frankie
Oct 4, 20233 min read
Move Over American Football, Laketown is taking over with his single, “Leftovers”
Written by Natasha Olson
frownyfacerecords
Oct 2, 20232 min read
Billy On Campus keeps the good times rollin' with his song, "Mr. Apology"
Written by Katherine Priest
frownyfacerecords
Sep 28, 20232 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...
Frankie
Sep 25, 20233 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...
Frankie
Sep 21, 20232 min read
The Paper Cutouts portray complex feelings with their song, "April Fool"
Written by Katie Priest
frownyfacerecords
Sep 19, 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...
Frankie
Sep 12, 20232 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,...
Frankie
Aug 10, 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...
Frankie
Aug 3, 20233 min read
Check mate, Chess Club: 'Invisible Veil' Transports Listeners to a Soothing Indie Paradise
Written by Natasha Olson
frownyfacerecords
Jul 19, 20232 min read
Raccoon Cartoons draws the romantics with their song, “The Sun Cares.”
Written by Lauren Chavez
frownyfacerecords
Jul 17, 20232 min read
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...
Frankie
Jul 3, 20233 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...
Frankie
Jun 27, 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...
Frankie
Jun 19, 20232 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...
Frankie
Jun 11, 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...
Frankie
Jun 5, 20233 min read
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