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Women In Music: Play Like A Girl

emilytreadgold July 13, 2017 #4, #5, Women In Music

We all know that LA has an incredible music scene, but asides from the huge acts that dominate the charts there’s a whole independent scene that has been a subject of fixation to me for quite a while. One group in particular, Play Like A Girl seems to be at the forefront of every cult-favorite band right now. The group puts on shows featuring female performers, but other than that they host workshops, run their own label, and promote the hell out of up and coming acts. I talked to founder Kimi Recor about the birth of the project and where she sees it heading.

The Rocketboys Come Full Circle

emilytreadgold July 3, 2017 #5, Features

I’ve been hearing about The Rocketboys for a long time. They’re a staple of the Austin music scene. I caught them at Mohawk right before their sold-out show for their newly released “Certain Circles.” This album really demonstrates their maturity as a band and shows them coming into their sound.

Finn Matthews’s Julia Will Be Stuck In Your Head All Day

emilytreadgold June 26, 2017 #16, #5, Premiere

As soon as I heard “Julia” I was hooked on Finn Matthews. The song is so catch and the video is colorful and lively.

Courtship Wants You To Stop Worrying

emilytreadgold June 15, 2017 #5, Features

Between the spam accounts and people I actually know, I’ll get the occasional artist who follows me on instagram. When I saw Courtship’s name pop up on my feed, and after looking at a few photos, I knew right away I had to preview their music.

Darla Beaux’s Sultry Voice Is Pure Magic

emilytreadgold June 14, 2017 #5, Features

Darla Beaux’s voice is really something. It’s soulful and it’s full and it’s real. With each verse, you can tell this girl is the real deal. Her authenticity is what drew me to her in the first place.

ALA.NI’s You & I Takes You Back To Another Time

emilytreadgold June 12, 2017 #5, Features

ALA.NI’s You & I is one of the most original records of the year, but not because it’s anything new, but rather it draws on sounds from the past. It’s like being transported, it even feels like it has a little dust on it, a little crackle like dusting off an old vinyl. It has an old soul with a modern edge.

Billy Raffoul’s Powerful Song Driver Is Just The Beginning

emilytreadgold June 5, 2017 #5, Features

As soon as I heard Billy Raffoul’s anthemic “Driver” I knew he had something. The song is so powerful and dynamic.

New Music Alert: MILKK

emilytreadgold May 31, 2017 #5, Premiere

It’s early April and I am getting coffee with a friend of mine that is an artist here in Nashville. We chat about his solo shows, acts he is playing guitar for, and his recent child that was just born. About midway through our conversation, Pat Kiloran tells me about an idea that he and longtime friend Jack Vondrachek had been collaborating on.

The Suffers Bring Gulf Coast Soul Wherever They Go

emilytreadgold May 30, 2017 #5, Features

Hangout Fest kicked my butt this year, but between all the walking and applying sunscreen, I got to sit for a second and ask The Suffers some questions about life, touring, and what it’s like being a band from Houston, Texas.

New Music Alert: Vox Eagle

emilytreadgold May 26, 2017 #5, Premiere

You ever have those nights where you get on a music rabbit hole and it’s 2 A.M. and you are finding new bands you have never heard of? Well, in this case, that’s exactly how I came across Aussie-American electro-psych duo, Vox Eagle. Ironically enough their lead single, “No Sleep”, was the track I found. Consisting of members Andy Crosby and Luke Hamel, Vox Eagle uses experimental instrumentations combined with deep synths and driving beats for a sound that caught me off guard.