The Black Beacon Sound - | She Smokes |

INDIE POP ROCK

Groovy bass lines and appreciative guitar tones. The (THE) Black Beacon Sound brings the elements of their early house parties from East LA to the stage nurtured by their late teens and early 20's playful spirits. Supported to the core by their friends, family and garages, the band has developed a vibrant sound crafted by their strong musical backgrounds and taste in pedals.

The EP erupts with "Won't Last Long", a track dynamically structured to make you dance. The volcanic EP then oozes with dreamy violins in "Into Gloom". The ashes fall strong in "Care For You", a sweet track dedicated to the guitarist's sister.

If you have a chance to catch them at a show, you might even see the bassist rap a Kanye West or Kendrick Lamar cover. 

Remember to clap along!

She Smokes. Audio Mech Productions. 2017

Bloom - | Ringworm EP |

GARAGE PUNK ROCK

"Ringworm" introduces the brazen vibe for this EP by Bloom (bloom.oc). The added guitar distortion and grunge mood pulls a punk-grunge-Arctic-Monkeys through its guitar and bass combination of tones. "Ringworm" strategically adds character with on and off lo-fi vocals and provides a great contrast to the highlighted and much anticipated gritty vocals in the chorus. 

On a separate note, "Joynoise" reminds me of "Merry Christmas". Garage punk Christmas party? Yes, please.

#SoundsLikeFIDLAR

2017.

Chook Race - | Around The House |

GARAGE POP ROCK

Melancholic state! This album is peppy with opposing melancholic lyrics. The female vocals add happy tones. The ad libs encourage sing-alongs. Go ahead. Sing-along. 

 I recommend "At Your Door" and "Lost the Ghost".

from Around the House. by Tenth Court and Trouble In Mind Records. 2016.

Color TV - | Color TV |

GARAGE PUNK ROCK

Here's a dose of 3+ chord garage punk rock! This album happens quick, so enjoy its amazing distorted double vocals, loud guitars, and sweet not-so-over-the-top guitar solos.

from Color TV. By Deranged Records. 2016.

Tele Novella - | House of Souls |

INDIE PSYCH ROCK

What's a psych rock album without a tambourine? I don't know. But auxiliary percussion like the tambourine and mallets add bright colors to the darkness from the dancing reverb and low alto female vocals. Oh, man... Reverb oozes differently from every track to tailor its mood which pairs very well with the poetic imagery from its lyrics. 

This track stood out the most for its bossa nova / jazzy tone. Also listen to "Waiting On An Answer" and "Heavy Balloon" which have a carefree happy-go-lucky tone to not so happy-go-lucky lyrics.

from House of Souls. By Yellow Year Records. 2016.