Vintage pop project California yearns and jangles from the heart of the 1960s on the group’s new album Postcard From London. The 22-song set is a well-produced effort made up of both original songs and covers of classics from that golden age of radio. Postcard From London was released on October 25th, 2025 on the […]
In the ever-churning machine of indie revivalism, we are all witnessing the great songs from the past returning for another season in the sun. California and guitar wizard Les Fradkin continue the trend with a classic take on “The Mighty Quinn.” It feels like a sun-bleached postcard from a California coast that never quite faded. […]
California, the dynamic music group led by the versatile Les Fradkin and Loretta Pieper Fradkin, delivers a sun-soaked rendition of Van Morrison’s classic Brown Eyed Girl in their 2025 single. Featuring Les Fradkin’s signature guitar prowess and vocal contributions from Tony Pernice and Richie Tuske, this cover infuses the 1967 hit with a fresh yet […]
In a world where nostalgia often overshadows innovation, our friend Les Fradkin has found a way to honor both. With the passing of Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys recently the amazing music he created has had a revival. In that memory, Les Fradkin has released his unique rendition of “Good Vibrations” under his California […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
