Salem 66 – Down The Primrose Path

Life in the 1980s and early 1990s was filled with music. My brother and I were enthusiastic listeners of alternative music radio, especially the commercial station KROQ, the biggest indie radio station in the Los Angeles area. However, the college radio stations were, by far, much better, as they offered Continue Reading

Yann Tiersen – Ker al Loch (Four Ways) EP

Not a single in the traditional sense, Yann Tiersen’s Ker al Loch (Four Ways) is a contemplative solo piano work that fits in well with his back catalog of contemporary classical music and soundtrack work.  The gem of the EP for me was the track 11 5 18. 1 12. Continue Reading

Yelka – In A Rose Hat

From the band’s Bandcamp site: “A strikingly different take on contemporary America—YELKA’s In A Rose Hat offers an artistic perspective far removed from stadium rock or trap trends. It’s an intimate, almost cinematic interpretation that upends expectations. “Crawl into your hibernation, don’t wait for a new sensation…” the opening, ´Colors Continue Reading

Various Artists – For Our Friends: A Disaster Relief Compilation

This compilation put together by Aloha Got Soul Records out of Hawaii was done in response to the terrible fires which happened in Los Angeles.  Thank you from an Angelino.  From the label’s Bandcamp site: “We believe in strength in numbers, in the potential within our music community, and in Continue Reading

Various Artists – Los Angeles Rising

Though California has an utterly repellent governor whose incompetence seems boundless, the citizens, rich or poor, are resilient.  In honor of the California spirit which has been bruised thanks to the horrible wildfires that destroyed parts of my former home, some fine artists have contributed tracks for this compilation of Continue Reading

Science Noodles – Soothe Me

From an article in TimeOut Magazine: “Science Noodles is a self-described “Hong Kong-Taiwan mixed baby” that formed in the most 21st century way possible. While on a trip to Taiwan, vocalist/guitarist Yuet matched with vocalist Qing on Tinder, and the two bonded over their mutual love for Taiwanese indie band, Continue Reading