Bad Lands
If pistol black mascara, fairy dust, Technicolor palm trees, dangerous love, and kaleidoscopes could be mixed in a blender and made into an intoxicating alt-electro pop elixir, you would have "Love Heroes," the new EP from singer/songwriter/musicians Rocky Chance and Mowgli Moon, the L.A.-based partners-in-crime formerly known as He Met Her and now continuing their magical musical journey as Bad Lands.
Forebear
Originally known as Wise Cub, which formed in 2011. Scott Goldbaum (lead vocals, guitar), Molly Rogers (viola, keys, vocals), Mike Musselman (drums), and Nick Chamian (bass) seamlessly went through their evolution to Forebear a year ago. Taking cues from cinematic and classical influences, Forebear creates and molds a surreal listening experience with solos that are sometimes brooding, sparse statements; and other times lyrical, fleeting phrases.
The Draw
The Draw is a Los Angeles based folk rock band made up of Julie Lavery(Vocals), Spencer Broschard(Vocals & Guitar), Vito Gutilla(Violin), Eric Kalver (Drums) and Paul Jones (Bass). The band started with Lavery and Broschard (The Babes) playing small venues and open mics with a few originals songs. When their music started catching peoples attention they knew they wanted to expand the band and get the sound they were envisioning. A violin was a must have, but also a difficult instrument to come by, especially in LA. So after searching endlessly with no luck they decided to try a more modern approach and looked to craigslist for help. With absolutely no expectation of finding anyone with the chops to be in the band they received a message from Vito Gutilla(Pizza), a violin player moving from Texas to LA. To say the least, they were blown away by his demos and the rest is history. Our next addition was Eric Kalver(the amazing Eric) another Berklee alum. Originally, he approached the band to discuss music publishing, but when he discovered they were without percussion and the band discovered he was a kick ass drummer they quickly recruited him for the band. Their final addition was Paul Jones(ePaul). The Draw was playing a show sans bass, when they heard him playing an impressive set with a hard rock band. They invited him to a jam session and after hearing just how tasty his licks were, they knew he was the right guy. Now with their powers combined they hope to take the world by storm with their eclectic, can't-get-it-out-of-your-head music!
LEX
The darkness covered the land. Its fog seduced, crawled and suffocated. Dreams were desolate - pleads to the stars. The quest became clear; the empresses had to combine their powers to overcome the void. As one, their journey began - for the illumination of the universe. The combination of their powers, artistry, innovation and electronic execution is LEX.
Beautiful Things
Singer, songwriter and guitar player Dina D’Alessandro was a solo artist who released two full-length albums under her unique but complicated name. She started the ambient pop-rock band Beautiful Things with fellow Los Angeles music scene veterans Billy Budd,Toby Swinehart and Sean X for one reason only: “I wanted to call my music by a name that was easy to say and spell.” The name Beautiful Things is not only an easy one to remember, it’s an accurate description of their sound. Listen and discover why critics are calling their music “pure pop-rock heaven" (Ravenheart Music).