Paradise Vultures are a hard rock two-piece out of Los Angeles, gracing the Sketched Sounds studio in Pomona to talk music, touring, and life's fun speed bumps. Check out "Misanthropocene" out on all platforms now! Misanthropocene EP
Ashley N Roth is a rising star in the Nashville literary scene, debuting her first novel, We Never Took a Bad Picture, a la April Gloaming. This novel explores the friendship and lives of four lifelong friends – the ups and downs, lights and darks. It will ring many bells for those on the generational mend. Enjoy! Grab a copy through the link below. We Never Took a Bad Picture
Loup Barrow is a Parisian composer and master of the cristal baschet, a steel instrument consisting of 56 chromatically tuned crystal rods. Played like wet wine glasses, the rods resonate through the steel body and are expressed outward through three amplifying cones positioned at the front, producing otherworldy sounds that may be familiar to sci-fi fans. The largest of these, called "The Flame", is somewhere between that and a flower, perfectly polished and photogenic. Loup channels the world ...
San Francisco-based music journalist Michael Goldberg is back to share his latest release, Jukebox , a la HoZac Books . His beautiful collection of photos spans from 1967 to 2023, covering everyone from The Doors and Frank Zappa to Sleater-Kinney and Courtney Barnett. Grab a copy at the link below! Order "Jukebox"
Riverside's own Integra Pink are making alt indie waves across Southern California. As they stack gigs in 2024, we are reminded of the connections our scenes have and continue to make. Check out their performance of "Sangre" on the Fox Theater Rooftop in Pomona a la the Sketched Sounds YouTube! Listen! Watch! Instagram...
Sam Westre is a Long Beach-based photographer who covers the local scene with precision. We talked photography, music, and how we got into all of this. Enjoy! IG: @samwestre Website: www.samwestre.com
Solar Haze are a heavy rock three piece based in Southern California. They'll be shredding at the great dba256 in Pomona, August 15th!
SoxGnar is the San Bernardino-based alt rock project of Scotty Audio and Dean Baker, the latter also fronting Reckless Voyage. This was a chill podcast talking music, life and influence in the Inland Empire. Enjoy!
Randy is a founding member of decade-running Gravity Bookings, organizing shows and events across Southern California. He offered insights into the world of throwing shows, local scenes, and how it all works. Enjoy! Gravity Bookings IG
Polimana is a local musician and multimedia artist whose latest EP, Strange Folk , can be found on tapes and streaming services everywhere. Shout out to Little Badger Coffee for hosting the show where we met! Polimana on Spotify Little Badger Coffee
Paradise Vultures are a hard rock two-piece out of Los Angeles. Their latest video, Catacombs, is a fun take on cult building while personally ascending. Their next single, Sister Kennedy, is out Friday!
Today's episode is with Kalen Lister of Death By Piano, the Brooklyn-based dark pop outfit whose latest EP, Vow , explores cryptic imagery in post-pop darkness. Vow EP Instagram Intro music by: Purple Dream by Ghostrifter bit.ly/ghostrifter-yt Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/...
Clay Davies is an LA-based producer, musician, and latest addition to Bullets & Octane. We talked about his history in the industry, touring around Canada, and of course joining this force of nature. Enjoy!
Hayley and Dr. Cain of Hayley and the Crushers return to catch me up on their move to Detroit, beginning anew, and the local bustling art scene. Their forthcoming EP, Unsubscribe , is out September 10th via Kitten Robot Records. In the meantime, check out their video for the title track!
Blacklite District is the rock project of Kyle Phieffer, Black Hills-based artist whose perseverance through tragedy and addiction has led to therapeutic melodies for the though in need. Pre-save You Can Do Better for its official release May 3rd! You Can Do Better + More
Bridges Ablaze are a metal duo out of Texas. We talked fortuitous beginnings, the artistic process, Imposter Syndrome, and the duo's future. Find their videos on YouTube now! Spotify YouTube
Devon Thompson is back to talk about her recent EP debut, Skin , new shows, and life in the industry thus far. We hung out at the Gibson showroom in Hollywood. Thanks again for having us! Devon's video for Straitjacket is debuting in the coming weeks so stay tuned. This episode is sponsored by Little Badger Coffee in Upland, CA. Support local coffee! Address below: 830 E Foothill Blvd Unit C-3, Upland, CA 91786
Iron Axxis are a NYC-based metal duo whose latest release, 2286 , is out now on all platforms!
Carolyn Castiglia is a NYC-based comedian with appearances on The Stand, Uptown Showdown and Comedy Central, among others. We talked comedy, her local scenes and of course, her special CHUCK, which she will be performing this Friday, March 22nd at Theater Row in Manhattan. Tickets!
Today’s episode is with Tyler Durham, LA-based composer whose work in film and TV scores, notably News of the World, Fantastic Beasts, and Biohackers has culminated into a debut of his own under the name LIMINA. Coming Home was recorded at AIR Studios in London, largely where Tyler drew inspiration, and is being released a la Sonic Ritual, the LA-based label whose showcase I covered for Girl Underground Music at Harvard & Stone about two years ago? Those following the page will remember. Gre...
Steven Wesley Guiles is a San Dimas-based musician who pays tribute to his father with his latest instrumental album. Chester Light Guiles is now available on all platforms! Check out the links below, listen in and be sure to subscribe to the Sketched Sounds Patreon! Chester Light Guiles Instagram...
Far Away Fiction is the latest project by Jetpacks and Laser Guns vets Michael Martinez and Vinnny Macias. Joining them is Andrew Long, former drummer for Jetpacks and producer of the duo's latest release.
Devon Thompson is rising alternative rock musician from Los Angeles, cultivating a band of extremely talented musicians that woos crowds at every show. We caught her at The Goldfish in LA and had to say hello.
I've been busy! Check out these upcoming shows. PRINCESS CHELSEA at THE ECHO 11/17 DEVON THOMPSON at THE GOLDFISH 11/18 THE NOIR DALIS + VOICE ON TAPE @ BLISPY BAR 11/19
Jordan Keith is a multi-instrumentalist based in Rancho Cucamonga. We chatted this round about his latest single, Trip Sister, under his Necrodancing project.
SF-based trio StrateJacket are breaking free from Covid's obnoxious hindrances and hitting the ground running with their latest single, Bad Start. They formed in 2019, working out the kinks before the world shut down. With all of that in the rear view, the band are set to tour along the West Coast with EDGEOUT Records. Tune in! StrateJacket Links
Cole Gallagher is a rising singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles, releasing his debut EP, The Confluence , with enlisted hands from the great David Hidalgo of Los Lobos and producer Vance Powell. Cole pulls out a real gem in "Sugarland", his own take on a previously unreleased single by Bruce Springsteen.
Local multimedia artist Bianca Ornelas is debuting her first solo exhibition in Pasadena! To Gaze Upon You features a collection of her illustrations, inspired by the work of Gian Lorenzo Bernini, among others, and is a testament to years of honing her craft. This is a free event with times and address listed below: 1056 E Green St. Pasadena, CA 91106 8/3 Thursday – 7pm to 10pm 8/4 Friday – 3pm to 10pm 8/5 Saturday (Closing Reception) – 3pm to 10pm...
Loga Ramin Torkian is a founding member of Iranian-American band Niyaz, whose exploration in soundscapes and classical poetry transcends language and cultural barriers. Their work in a fully immersive experience in live storytelling will be on stage at UCLA's Royce Hall on August 19th. Don't miss it! _______ Royce Hall tickets Niyaz IG...
I met up with Michael Thomas of Night Swims to talk about his debut album, Idle/Wild , along with his move from playing in a band to leading one as a songwriter. SHOW DATES: 7/21 – The Hotel Cafe 7/29 – Boomtown Brewery 8/3 – Pourhouse Oceanside SOCIALS: Spotify Instagram...
