The downloads have spoken — or, at least, the fans who clicked "download" have. Four L.A.-area artists — alternative rockers Starving for Gravity , singer-composer Lucas Thanos and songstresses Stacy Clark and Marina V have advanced to the semifinals of the Pop Up Live program, a project from SPIN , the snack company popchips and Reverbnation to expose emerging artists. Theirs were the most-downloaded songs in the first stage of a five-city nationwide competition that eventually will send a winner to Austin in March to perform [...]
Top 5 shows on a very good night for local music: ► It's officially the release date for Olin & the Moon's new album "Footsteps" — the L.A. quintet (augmented by string players) is celebrating with a Tuesday residency this month at the Echo, where tonight Coyol and Paulie Pesh support. ► Willoughby , with Henry Wolfe , plays the Hotel Cafe. I don't think I ever posted the video for Willoughby's "Frankenstein," so here you have it. The song is from 20082s "I Know What You're [...]
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Two female singer/songwriters in a row from me! You probably think I'm getting all soft on you. WELL...I am. But is there something so wrong with that?? I mean, come on, when we hear good music, that's what we want to post, no matter what it is when it is. It's kind of like the NFL draft. Do you draft based on your need by position, or do you draft the best available talent? I say the best available talent, always and forever. If you were somehow able to follow along with that intro and fantastic metaphor, have [...]
Singer-songwriter Stacy Clark's new album Connect The Dots will be released by Vanguard Records on August 10th. The label is kindly sharing a free, legal mp3 from the album. "Don't Take What's Mine" is a catchy, perfect for summer pop song. Stacy Clark - Don't Take What's Mine (mp3)* *mp3 provided by & posted w/ permission of label Buy @ Amazon Stacy Clark MySpace
Dangerbird Records continues to add muscle to its roster — today the L.A.-based label announced the signing of Canadian indie-rockers Hot Hot Heat . The quartet's fourth album "Future Breeds" — a return to the delirious spazz-pop of early in its career — will be released this summer. Their two major-label albums for Warner Bros. in 2005 and 2007 produced several KROQ hits, including "Middle of Nowhere" and "Let Me In." Dangerbird's been busy, with the recent signings of Minus the Bear ("Omni" out May 4) and Codeine Velvet Club (the side project of [...]
[Happy birthday to Paul Simon, and here's what's on tap tonight:] Bob Dylan starts a three-night engagement at the Palladium, and considering the forecast I wonder whether we'll hear "Rainy Day Women." Johnny Rivers opens — "Secret Agent Man" was one of the first 45s I owned. ... It'll be a night of well-crafted songs and great harmonies at the Troubadour, where Jay Nash , Low Stars and Shane Alexander comprise the bill. ... At Spaceland, it's "The [...]
Not only is Stacy*Clark a talented artist and hard at work creating her second album, but she wants to encourage you to get creative yourself and create some art of your own. From now until Sept. 21, 2009, Clark wants fans to submit a piece of artwork of her via myspace message . Her favorite piece wins. The grand prize is $100 and a personal lyric/art book created by Clark. You also get a chance to get your artwork featured in her next cd artwork or her [...]
Ed Harcourt , the Londoner who just released the gorgeous EP "Russian Roulette" [see last week's post ], plays an intimate show at downtown's Bordello. ... John Vanderslice [pictured], getting some of the best reviews of his already well-reviewed career for his new album "Romanian Names" [downloads below], visits the Troubadour, accompanied by Sweden's the Tallest Man on Earth . ... Cursive segues from Sunday's show at the El Rey to a gig tonight at the Glass House. ... June residencies wind up in celebratory fashion, with newly signed Fool's Gold supporting [...]
Check out this interview where Joshua talks to Aaron Marsh of Copeland about his "to do" list that has as many items as his piano has keys. Joshua Hammond, PopWreckoning: Let's start here: you guys often get mislabeled as a ministry band. Where do you think this misconception stems from? Aaron Marsh , Copeland : Our music has kind of a hopeful quality to it. Some of the bands that we toured with in our earlier days [...]
[Welcome to June. We'll celebrate by kicking off some new residencies — and by wishing the Broken West's Ross Flournoy a happy birthday ...] Oliver Future takes another big step in its morphosis by launching a residency at the Echo, and the first night will offer Useless Keys as main support. ... At Spaceland, Castledoor — its debut album "Shouting at Mountains" barely a month old — flexes its pop muscles, with help from the Monolators [Eli [...]
There's a lot I could say about the indie pop act The Little Ones , but this interview was just so bizarre, you'll have to read it to really understand. So, I'm going to tease you with just one word: snuggie. Bethany, PopWreckoning: I'm going to have you guys introduce yourself and state your name and instrument in the band. Lee LaDouceur, The Little Ones: I'm Lee and I play the keyboards and bass. Brian Reyes, The Little Ones: I'm Brian. I play bass and keyboards. [...]
By Monica Alvarez The Bird and the Bee , Melanoid , Stacy Clark and DJ Rob TV helped promoter Dennis Lluy re-open the doors of the historic Yost Theatre in downtown Santa Ana last night. The bands played to an enthusiastic and young crowd that filled the room. In the past, the theater showcased Mexican cinema and hosted performers such as Mexican singer Pedro Infante, but last night was for the youth of Orange County. In between bands, DJ Rob TV spun a little Phoenix and Stone [...]
By Monica Alvarez Dennis Lluy must feel as if he has gone home again. The man behind Koo's Arts Cafe in Santa Ana (1994-2002), who spent the past five years struggling to make a go of his non-profit in Long Beach, has come back to the Orange County seat. With his Koo's Inc. in control of operations, the Yost Theatre opens its doors to a wide array of music, film and cultural events. Already on the calendar are the Bird and the Bee (Thursday), [...]
Apparently the last time we reviewed Jack's Mannequin , which was complete with pictures of Andrew McMahon 's fresh 'stache, we caused one of the worst days of his life. No, seriously, he actually said this during a pre-show set for the radio station, 96.5 The Buzz. Well, Andrew, no worries, this show review of the Night the Buzz Stole Christmas won't call you a porn star again. Besides, McMahon's just sporting a little grizzle right now, so that really isn't enough to start any gossip. I guess we'll just have to focus on the music [...]
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It is no secret that Popwreckoning , or at very least its Associate Editor, is without a doubt a Stacy Clark supporter. It is because of this that I'm overjoyed to announce to the public her recent signing to Shangri La Music , a label which also feature the legendary Pretenders . In addition to this exciting news, Clark has found success in the television aspects of music marketing. Her songs have been played on Bravo's " The Rachel Zoe Project," ABC Family 's " Samurai Girl" and countless episodes [...]
Although Jack's Mannequin may still be a relatively new project, the man behind the music, Andrew McMahon, is a seasoned veteran when it comes to making unforgettable pop melodies as is apparent on his newest album The Glass Passenger. Influences of both the debut Jack's Mannequin album Everything in Transit and McMahon's former band Something [...]
At 27, I honestly believe that I missed out on the best periods of popular music. I couldn't get into clubs or venues in the early 90s, which left me outside looking in on grunge. By the time someone had handed me a legal form of identification, Nu Metal had replaced Nirvana, and I was [...]
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