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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
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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
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Odd Army shreds our socks off with their song, "Illus
Written by Natasha Olson
frownyfacerecords
Oct 12, 20232 min read
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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
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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
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Move Over American Football, Laketown is taking over with his single, “Leftovers”
Written by Natasha Olson
frownyfacerecords
Oct 2, 20232 min read
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Billy On Campus keeps the good times rollin' with his song, "Mr. Apology"
Written by Katherine Priest
frownyfacerecords
Sep 28, 20232 min read
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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
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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
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The Paper Cutouts portray complex feelings with their song, "April Fool"
Written by Katie Priest
frownyfacerecords
Sep 19, 20232 min read
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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
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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
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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
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Check mate, Chess Club: 'Invisible Veil' Transports Listeners to a Soothing Indie Paradise
Written by Natasha Olson
frownyfacerecords
Jul 19, 20232 min read
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Raccoon Cartoons draws the romantics with their song, “The Sun Cares.”
Written by Lauren Chavez
frownyfacerecords
Jul 17, 20232 min read
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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
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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
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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
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.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
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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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