Artist: the Shirley Rolls

Tonight in L.A.: Magic Wands, Pageants, Troup, Death Grips, Shirley Rolls, the Milk Carton Kids

Apr 24, 1:29pm Buzz Bands

► Almost three years after their debut EP of propulsive dream-pop came out, Magic Wands today release their first full-length, "Aloha Moon," and it's very good. The duo of Chris and Dexy Valentine celebrate with a headlining show at the Satellite, supported by Blue Jungle and the Sister Ruby Band. That's Magic Wands' video for "Space," above. ► We've been eager to hear more from Pageants — tonight they play the Echo, supported by E.S.P. ► Pop-rock quintet Troup [see our April 4 post ] does a night at the Mint ► [...]

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VIDEO: SHIRLEY ROLLS "COOL MURDER"

Jan 11, 3:58pm L.A. RECORD

This song isn't new. But we've never posted it before and why not now??? Close-up on the pores and unkempt face hairs and teeth of a guy singing a garage rock song, drinking from a bottle, maybe about to leak blood from his lips, maybe not. It's a natural song with a natural face. The recording of this catchy tune is much cleaner than the protagonist's underwear, dontchabet? And can't you imagine the springs sticking out of this song's couch? It's charming, Shirley Rolls. —Daiana Feuer

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Tonight in L.A.: Crooked Fingers, Walking Sleep (plus special guest), Tha Dogg Pound, Big Sean, Viza

Nov 25, 2011, 3:06am Buzz Bands

Our Black Friday show specials: ► Crooked Fingers , the long-running project of Archers of Loaf singer Eric Bachmann, headlines the Echo behind their sixth album (and first since 2008) "Breaks in the Armor." Strand of Oaks and Graham Lindsey support. ► L.A. indie-pop quintet Walking Sleep , joined by the Shirley Rolls , play the Satellite in a show that will be headlined by a special guest. Who? Well, it's somebody who hasn't played live in a while, and it'll be a nice surprise. Admission is $5 [...]

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JAN. 4: THE MONOLATORS + DOWNTOWN/ UNION + SHIRLEY ROLLS

Jan 4, 2011, 8:54pm L.A. RECORD

THE MONOLATORS, DOWNTOWN/ UNION, AND SHIRLEY ROLLS ON TUESDAY JAN. 4TH AT LABRIE'S, 8806 EAST COLORADO STREET, GLENDALE. 8:30PM/ FREE/ 21+.

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Hell Ya! At Spaceland This Sunday

Sep 17, 2009, 3:20pm Rock Insider

I'm really bummed I will be out of town This Sunday. Shirley Rolls will be playing a FREE SHOW at Spaceland alongside Absolutely Kosher artist Chris Garneau (plays at 9pm so please get there early!) Last American Buffalo and By Sunlight from Seattle, WA! Show starts at 9PM and again is ABSOLUTELY FREE! HELL YA! + SPACELAND PRESENTS THIS SUNDAY! FREE SHOW! FEATURING: [...]

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60 WATT KID + SHIRLEY ROLLS + THE SEIZURE + MIKKI AND THE MAUSES + SINGLE MOTHERS

Jul 21, 2009, 10:21am L.A. RECORD

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SEAN CARNAGE: NOISY AND GAY RIGHT FROM THE START

Jul 6, 2009, 2:16am L.A. RECORD

Sean Carnage has done so much for L.A. music that there had to be a movie made to help document it. He'll be celebrating four years of DIY shows (across six venues!) all this month at Women during his traditional Monday night residencies, and he'll have the official Sean Carnage birthdayversary spectacular on July 27. This interview by Drew Denny.

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JUNE 30: STRANGE BOYS + GROWLERS + SHIRLEY ROLLS

Jun 29, 2009, 6:11pm L.A. RECORD

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THE STRANGE BOYS: AAAAAAGH, LOOK OVER THERE, LOOK OVER THERE, AAAAAH!

Jun 29, 2009, 2:37pm L.A. RECORD

Texas made them strange and Beerland made them men and now Austin's Strange Boys are one of the realest rock 'n' roll bands currently prowling the American interstate system. They play tonight at the Smell and tomorrow at the Echo and will eradicate years of listless go-nowhere-ism with only 25 minutes and access to electricity. This interview by Dan Collins.

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The Voyeurs + Go West Young Man Give Birth To New Albums!

Jan 28, 2009, 11:00am Rock Insider

The Voyeurs (Highland Park, CA) [MP3] The Voyeurs - Things People Say It's a season of change and last night the Echo was full of it. The Voyeurs and Go West Young Man both gave birth to new albums and cemented their status as two bands to watch in the burgeoning east side music scene. The show drew a large crowd who came early for energetic fervor of Les Blanks and stayed well after

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The Voyeurs peek into the future, and it's no drag

Jan 26, 2009, 7:24am Buzz Bands

The way they bond, Jonathan Hylander and Sean Johnson may as well be twin drummers of different mothers. The pair, the driving force behind the Voyeurs , were pounding the skins for different South Bay bands when they met. They went on to play in the formidable but ill-fated (and hard to type) quartet E>K>U>K before bouncing back to write and record their Voyeurs debut, "Well Known Drag." Between then, they also play in about 54 other bands (actually, four), so you'd think they'd grow tired of one another. But over burgers in Burbank on [...]

• The Voyeurs - Things People Say

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Artist:	The Voyeurs
Title:	Things People Say
Link Text:	Things People Say
File Name:	The Voyeurs_Things People Say.mp3
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Year:	2008

Los Angeles Loves a Night with... Otik Records

Sep 3, 2008, 12:45pm la-underground: los angeles loves you

Otik Records, the South Bay-bred label that has brought you the likes of E>K>U>K, The Voyeurs, and Vaudeville are making quite a bit of noise with their bi-weekly nights at Saint Rocke down in Hermosa Beach. Formerly known as the Pitcher House, Saint Rocke is now a swanky joint that has already hosted the likes of The BellRays, The Bravery, and Donavon Frankenreiter. Otik Records' nights have

• Pulse Out - Girls Give Girls a Bad Name
• Shirley Rolls - Hard to Rely On
• The Henry Clay People - The Gentle Charm of the Soviette

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Artist:	Pulse Out
Title:	Girls Give Girls a Bad Name
Link Text:	"Girls Give Girls a Bad Name"
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Bitrate:	128 kbps
Year:	2008

Artist:	Shirley Rolls
Title:	Hard to Rely On
Link Text:	"Hard to Rely On"
File Name:	Shirley Rolls - Hard to Rely On.mp3
Bitrate:	128 kbps
Year:	1978

Artist:	The Henry Clay People
Title:	The Gentle Charm of the Soviette
Link Text:	"The Gentle Charm of the Soviette"
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Bitrate:	128 kbps
Year:	2007

Los Angeles Loves to... Party at pehrspace

Aug 6, 2008, 3:32pm la-underground: los angeles loves you

It's no secret that we at la-underground are some of the most boring individuals on the planet so our party-throwing abilities are nothing short of pathetic. Leave it to The Karabal Nightlife, whose knack for onstage frolic is as known to locals as their brilliant T.Rex meets Dinosaur Jr. sound, to start this party right. And any band named after a line in one of the most underrated movies of

• Shirley Rolls - Drunk
• The Digs - Air Traffic Controller
• The Karabal Nightlife - Sea of Sleep

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Artist:	Shirley Rolls
Title:	Drunk
Link Text:	"Drunk"
File Name:	Shirley Rolls - Drunk.mp3
Bitrate:	128 kbps
Year:	2003

Artist:	The Digs
Title:	Air Traffic Controller
Link Text:	"Air Traffic Controller"
File Name:	The Digs - Air Traffic Controller.mp3
Bitrate:	128 kbps
Year:	2007

Artist:	The Karabal Nightlife
Title:	Sea of Sleep
Link Text:	"Sea of Sleep"
File Name:	The Karabal Nightlife - Sea of Sleep.mp3
Bitrate:	128 kbps
Year:	2006

Los Angeles Loves... First Fridays

Apr 30, 2008, 4:13pm la-underground: los angeles loves you

Oh, First Fridays, how lovely to see you again. So the story goes, we've been trying to get our friends The Monolators on a bill with The Underground Railroad to Candyland and Pizza! for over a year and finally the day has arrived. You see, between constant touring and playing for their beloved hometown of San Pedro, URTC don't come around to L.A. too much. This we can forgive since Mr.

• Pizza! - Griffith Park Fire
• Shirley Rolls - I Got Nothin'
• The Monolators - I Was a Captain in the Army
• The Underground Railroad To Candyland - Suey (Ex-Fat Kid Blues)

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Artist:	Pizza!
Title:	Griffith Park Fire
Link Text:	"Griffith Park Fire"
File Name:	Pizza - Griffith Park Fire.mp3
Bitrate:	128 kbps
Year:	2008

Artist:	Shirley Rolls
Title:	I Got Nothin'
Link Text:	"I Got Nothin'"
File Name:	Shirley Rolls - I Got Nothin.mp3
Bitrate:	128 kbps
Year:	2006

Artist:	The Monolators
Title:	I Was a Captain in the Army
Link Text:	"I Was a Captain in the Army"
File Name:	The Monolators - I Was a Captain in the Army.mp3
Bitrate:	128 kbps
Year:	2006

Artist:	The Underground Railroad To Candyland
Title:	Suey (Ex-Fat Kid Blues)
Link Text:	"Suey (Ex-Fat Kid Blues)"
File Name:	The Underground Railroad To Candyland - Suey (Ex-Fat Kid Blues).mp3
Bitrate:	128 kbps
Year:	2007