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California Shares “Willin” With Us

California has been engaging audiences since 1973. They had several hits as recording artists in the 70s and 80s signed to Laurie Records, and now Les and Loretta Fradkin are back with material updated for the modern era. California is known for their use of an eclectic collection of instruments, utilizing the harpsichord, mellotron, and […]

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Les Fradkin Brings Back California For ‘Perfect World’

Music will always be a cyclical being. Sounds that were popular will fade but years later rise up again. New ears will require music that sounds fresh to them even though the basis of it was built years ago. This has made for some long careers and great resurrections for some classic bands. A recent […]

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STEEN is Running Through ‘Red Lights’

Southern California has always been a hotbed of fresh musical talent. It seems that experimentation is in the air there while bands try new things and offer their own style that takes the SoCal feeling to the masses. The latest up-and-coming band to start making some noise is our recent find STEEN. The musical duo […]

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Royal Ruckus Comes Back Home For Their ‘Royalty Check’

There have been many classic times in the rise of hip-hop music over the last 40 years. Although relatively short, the different styles and offshoots within the genre have all had their own time in the sun. Our friends from Royal Ruckus have been in the game a long time and keep their classic vibe […]

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Daniel Blake Takes Us To ‘Circle Mountain’

Music has been known to go in cycles. The classic sounds of the past are due to return with a modern touch. Luckily there are plenty of new artists coming up now that took pride in listening to their parent’s records. One such artist that is doing it right is our recent discovery, Daniel Blake. […]

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LT Wade Shows The Radiance of the West Coast in New Single

Hailing originally from London England but now residing on the East Coast in Brooklyn, New York comes alternative rocker, LT Wade.   Wade is a musician and producer who began his professional career as a guitarist for Courtney Love back in the early 2000s before relocating and collaborating with members of “Black Wire” and “Lord […]

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mēk Brings Past To The Future With New Concept Album

In this current ‘quick hit and disappear’ music scene, singles have become king.  The idea of thought-provoking music that takes a few songs to fully understand has slipped by the wayside.  The great past of concept albums is sorely lacking.  Here to save the day and bring thinking mans music back is the band mēk. […]

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Nothing Wrong With Being Emotional, Baby!

Emotional is a brand new band from San Francisco, California. A new project from Brian Wakefield of Melted Toys, Emotional brings us an indie feel that’s reminiscent of the 1980s, but with vocals similar to The Smashing Pumpkins and some electronic elements to give it a modern twist. The very first impression you’ll get from […]