When Max Hellmann, Drew Mottinger, and Patrick Doyle formed Hotel for Strangers in early 2014, the three members drew on the experiences they had sketched out from their previous bands in Los Angeles. Usually accustomed to writing in a live setting, the trio decided to mix things up and deconstruct their process in Doyle’s home […]
Interview with Sleeptalk – Bones
The LA space-rock quintet Sleeptalk (often stylized as SLPTVLK) has released a new music for their single “Bones.” The video premiered with Buzzbands.LA and comes from the group’s EP Young, the second installment in a planned trilogy of releases. In an attempt to convey the idea of getting lost in your own mind, SLPTVLK chose […]
Interview with Forest – The Struggle Is Not Real
Forest is an unconventional synth rock band from Los Angeles that is the brainchild of frontman Forest Marchini. In this interview, we discuss the new project, influences, and more. Full Q&A, links, and a stream of The Struggle Is Not Real below. The Struggle Is Not Real by Forest Let’s dive a little deeper into […]
Interview with Trade Heroes – Gates of Hell
In every field, be it music or carpentry, there are those who do their jobs so well that they inspire others to follow in their footsteps. Trade Heroes, the band, are not those people. Still, they try their best to channel their own inspirations into original music– music that people can run, fight, dance, and […]
Interview with Gestures & Sounds – Coach
Gestures & Sounds is an alternative folk group based in Los Angeles. Erik Fashingbauer, Jory Federighi and Brian LeGoo- grew up in Northern Wisconsin, where they started playing together in high school. After finding themselves together in LA a few years later, they began writing together again. They played swell LA venues such as The […]
Interview with The Other Words – Days Like Gold
Formed in 2013, The Other Words made waves with a unique blend of pop, folk, and country. The band is led by Aaron Crankshaw and Jenna Ryin, whose combined vocals provide a bridge between the twang of old rock and the powerful soul of today’s pop and blues. Accompaniment includes talented banjo/guitar player, Choco Freta, […]
Ride The River with Jess Wayne
Jess Wayne had it all… then decided to give it all away, walk away, and experience freedom. I’ve played music and written poetry all my life but I did not recognize it as my heart’s desire. I had lived so long with my true self buried that I was like the little fish that upon […]
Interview with The Wilder Society – Lion’s Den
At first glance, this band may seem like an improbable patchwork quilt of a union. With backgrounds ranging from graphic design, theater, collegiate sports, film production, and IT work, the guys from The Wilder Society definitely bring something unique to the table, and this doesn’t even cover their past musical endeavors. Each of the four […]
Interview with Mount Zion – Pick Me Up
In this interview, we chat with L.A. based synth pop duo Mount Zion about their newest project, influences, and more. Full Q&A as well as links and streams of “Pick Me Up” and “I | L | Y” available below. Let’s dive a little deeper into You, the artist and your music. What attracted you […]
Angie and The Deserters Release New EP Blood Like Wine
Los Angeles based Americana, Alt-Country outfit Angie and The Deserters have released their rockin’ new EP Blood Like Wine. This EP is the follow up to the band’s debut full length West of the Night which was released in 2015 and turned enough heads at Fender to get Angie selected as Fender Artist of the […]
