Capsula – “Ziggy Stardust Teaser” Meet Capsula, just your average rock band hailing form Buenos Aires, Argentina. Equal parts 1960s South American psychedelic rock and garage rock, Capsula started in Argentina in the late 90’s and, following some European touring, in 2001 permanently relocated to Bilbao, Spain. Their mix of raw […]
Show Preview: LA Font at the Outpost February 9
Faithful Reader, as you are no doubt aware after all this time, Your Girl In Music holds a special, exalted place in her heart for LA Font, LA’s own garage-rock-glorious lo-fi superstars. There is something so appealing about their earnest yet ambivalent wail, those seething, soul-clutching strings or maybe its the danceable beats backbone that […]
Atlas Genius Touring with Local Legends Silversun Pickups
The much hyped Oz indie outfit Atlas Genius will join Angel City’s own Silversun Pickups on an epic North American fall tour. The run kicks off on September 4th and will include a stop at our own Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in Santa Monica, CA on September 13. In preparation for the stint with Silversun […]
WHY? Rocks the Echoplex tonight
WHY? returns with two new releases following nearly 3 years of silence: the six track Sod in the Seed EP dropped two weeks ago today, and a new LP Mumps, Etc. is due out Oct. 8/9. The trio heads out on a national tour with Anticon labelmates Serengeti, Doseone, Jel, Sodapop, and others. Listen to […]
The Music+Moxie Interview: Dave Stewart
For three decades, Dave Stewart has been writing a visceral soundtrack that captures the deep, dark and beautiful emotional sphere we inhabit. A collaborative genius and masterful musical innovator, he is that rare breed of ‘pure artist’, someone who if not writing or making music, is producing the work of his rock star peers like […]
The Music+Moxie Interview: Glen Heggstad
In the second installment of Music+Moxie’s 2012 Culture Cred series, Your Girl In Music spoke to author, world traveler and adventurer Glen Heggstad. Glen is a man with a history who never let that interfere with his ambitions. His unique worldview and defiantly optimistic outlook is one we maintain would change the lives of everyone, if […]
Tix Giveaway!! Andy Clockwise with Useless Keys at the Roxy TONIGHT!
In case you missed it, LA-based Australian indie-rock import Andy Clockwise is headlining KROQ Presents at The Roxy tomorrow night, September 22nd, in the final of three wildly successful So-Cal gigs. The music video for Clockwise’s “Love and War” off his recent stateside debut The Socialite premiered on September 6, and you can watch it […]
Hope Is Noise @ Redwood Bar Tuesday, September 20th
If I have learned anything in 2011 its this: Somewhere in Ireland, a mysterious stranger is touring the pubs, whispering my name and email address to every awesome band with hopes of touring the US. “Contact Ses, she’ll get you a Saturday night on the strip,” I can hear the raspy voice say as its […]
EPIC WIN! TV on the Radio @ Hollywood Bowl on 9/25
Your Girl in Music, in her typical benevolent fashion, with an exclusive ticket giveaway. You’re welcome, LA. This time, thanks to some seriously righteous friends in music’s high places, you could win two tickets to see art rock gods TV on the Radio at the Hollywood Bowl in what I’m officially calling the most epic […]
Shane Harper LA County Fair Contest is NOW!
Time to get WINNING, gang!! The first three fans to correctly tweet both Shane, @TheShaneHarper, + I, @MusicandMoxie, which 3 songs are currently available to stream on Shane’s website will win one of three ticket packages (each package is 4 tix with 1 parking pass included) to Shane’s concert at the LA County Fair this […]
W!N: Get “One Step Closer” to Shane Harper at the LA County Fair this Weekend!
Pop-rock fans may remember 18-year-old Shane Harper from his video for “Dance With Me,” which made a splash on the pop music scene last summer. Since then the triple threat actor, dancer, and musician has been busy writing and recording his self-titled debut album with industry hit-maker Adam Anders, the musical producer for Glee. The […]
You Need This: King Washington
This weeks LA artist making music your life is not complete without & now that you know you can save yourself, thank the lawd, (hold pls while i catch my breath) is Molly Malones regular, KING WASHINGTON. No, they dont totally understand how Democracy works in America, judging by their icon and name, but who […]
ECC’s Fan Collaboration Video WIN
Today ECC released their just-completed fan photo video for a cover of beloved Pixies anthem “Where Is My Mind.” Yep, Your Pics + Our Cover = Great Video. Please watch and share with your friends. I love everything about this video, and not just because Pixies or the song choice or the fact that i […]