#Los Angeles

PREMIERELily Donat Knows "How It Feels" to Triumph Over Toxicity

Growing up in Los Angeles, Lily Donat always had a knack for storytelling, especially through sound. The granddaughter of Helen Reddy, Donat has songwriting in her blood, honing her craft and learning on the go. But to commit to a career as a musician, Donat had to shed some of her pain and focus...

Eleanor Forrest

How Soltera Stepped Up Her Music Practice During the Pandemic

“Basically, it’s the COVID song,” the L.A.-based electronic music artist says over a video call. In it, Ordoñez wrestles with her feelings about going out...

Liz Ohanesian

Deap Vally Invite Creative Collaborators Into Their Rock ‘N’ Roll Marriage

Their long friendship and professional partnership has been creatively fertile in the last two years,...

Cat Woods

Riki Turns Introspective on Sophomore Album Gold

Photo Crredit: Dustin Edward Arnold Riki knew that she wanted to include a cover song on Gold, released on November 26 via Dais Records, and had been working with a couple different song possibilities when she settled on “Porque Te Vas,” the 1974 melancholy pop song from Spanish singer Jeanette....

Liz Ohanesian

Ellise Conjures Dark Pop Coven with Mothica and DeathbyRomy on Expanded Version of "Soul Sucker"

Eleanor Forrest

Sound Baths Helped Center Taleen Kali; Now She Pays It Forward With Free Songs For Meditation EP

Then they hooked up the bass and synths to “a mess...

Liz Ohanesian

Alt-Rock Duo Mediocre Exorcise Pushover Tendencies with "Mattress Bitch" Premiere

Lindsey Rhoades

Donna Missal Shares New Sega Bodega Collab As She Embarks on First Post-COVID Tour

It’s just a few days before Donna Missal is set to leave for Houston to begin her stint opening for CHVRCHES across the United States. The L.A.-based singer has been busy with rehearsals, figuring out a cohesive way to bring together her body of work. There is new, unreleased material and songs...

Liz Ohanesian

Zzzahara and Ynes Mon Join Forces on Debut U.S. Velvet Video

A.-based musicians Zahara Jaime and Collin Davis couldn't help but react explosively once their powers combined. Jaime has been hard at work on their solo project under the moniker Zzzahara, as well as...

Lindsey Rhoades

PREMIERECHYL and Melissa Brooks Team Up to Reclaim "Barbie"

CHYL To some, the Barbie doll has come to represent many of the evils of patriarchy, from stereotypical gender roles to unrealistic beauty standards. But in her upbeat, danceable electronic single "Barbie," electro-house DJ/producer CHYL reclaims the iconic toy as the symbol of a woman who goes on...

Annie White

Liz Nistico of HOLYCHILD is Reborn as Revenge Wife

Michelle Rose

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Hollis Premieres Self-Directed Video for Latest Solo Single "Let Me Not"

L.A.-via Seattle singer, songwriter, and spoken word artist Hollis Wong-Wear, known simply as Hollis, is redefining herself and going solo. Until now, Hollis has been best known for her contribution to Macklemore and Ryan Lewis' 2013 debut GRAMMY-nominated album, The Heist, with the song "White...

Alexa Peters