Editorial

Faux Real Slither Into New Skin in “United Snakes of America”

If you’ve ever seen 80s-inspired pop duo Faux Real live, you know that they’re LA’s local kings of Doing the Most. Another jewel in their string of instant-hit singles, they make good on their promise to “shed it like a snake” with their latest music video.

Feature, RecordsJames DuranFebruary 11, 2022faux real, sophie prettyman beauchamp, sophie pb, james alan duran, james duran, beinabandordie, be in a band or die, the united snakes of america

The Anti-Everything Mantra of Surfbort’s “Lot Lizard 93”

The Brooklyn-born quartet of punk-rockers, formally known as Surfbort, know how to make music so raw it spits in your face. Some months ago, we reviewed their debut studio record, Keep on Truckin’. Among those tracks we loved, “Lot Lizard 93” was a particular favorite - so when Surfbort dropped a music video for the track, we wanted to do a write up!

Feature, RecordsJames DuranFebruary 7, 2022surfbort, lot lizard 93, dani miller, dani miller surfbort, justin cervantes, taylor lacayo, christina cerza

Turning a New Page with The High Curbs’ Latest Single, “Try.”

The Southern Californian quartet, The High Curbs, begins a new chapter with the drop of their single, “Try.”

Feature, Records, EventsJames DuranJanuary 23, 2022justin cervantes, anthony bibian, the high curbs, beinabandordie, be in a band or die, the high curbs try, the high curbs band, the high curbs touyr, the high curbs tour

PREMIERE: Violet Lewis Shares Heartfelt EP 'Loose Lips'

Los Angeles, CA based singer + songwriter Violet Lewis has just shared Loose Lips, a collection of four heartfelt tracks that have captivated us with their lightness and attention to emotion

Premiere, Records, FeatureJames DuranJanuary 7, 2022violet lewis, natalie somekh, james duran, be in a band or die, loose lips, loose lips violet lewis

PREMIERE: NIIS Reclaim Power On New Single 'FUCK YOU BOY'

Los Angeles, California based punks NIIS have just shared a new single + accompanying music video for their track ‘Fuck You Boy’ - we’re obviously fucking OBSESSED

Premiere, Interview, RecordsJames DuranDecember 25, 2021niis, fuck you boy, niis los angeles, gilbert trejo, mimi sando, quincy larsen, ryan mcguffin

Mister Amiss Debuts First EP 'Nominal' with Release Show at The Love Song Bar

Mister Amiss, the solo-project of Gavin McDonald recently shared it’s first addition to the musical world in the form of a heartfelt, carefully crafted EP titled Nominal, we made it out to the intimate record release show + asked the important questions.

Events, Interview, RecordsJames DuranDecember 21, 2021mister amiss, be in band or die, james duran, the love song bar, mimi sandoe, pretty but wicked

The Paradoks Find Sweetness in Solitude on “Know Where?”

Formed in 2014 when they were still in high school, Venice-born rock trio the Paradoks more or less flew under the radar as they spent the past several years honing their chops. After releasing their debut LP Stuck in a Dream over the summer, they are emerging from the pandemic with a renewed vengeance…

Feature, RecordsJames DuranDecember 14, 2021sophie prettyman beauchamp, be in a band or die, beinabandordie, The Paradols, know where the paradoks

PREMIERE: Veronica Bianqui Shares Dreamy Music Video For "I Want To Tell You"

Los Angeles, CA based Veronica Bianqui has just shared the music video for her song ‘I Want To Tell You’ - it’s dreamy and we love it.

Interview, Premiere, RecordsJames DuranNovember 18, 2021veronica bianqui, i want to tell you, veronica bianqui i want to tell you, beinabandordie, be in a band or die, jame alan duran, james duran

PREMIERE: Little Fighter Shares Passionate Debut EP 'Fall Again'

Today, Los Angeles, CA based musician and songwriter G Leonardo has shared Fall Again, the debut EP for her solo-project Little Fighter. Emotionally gripping and overflowing with passionate tales of pain, beauty, life and coming of age, the EP and project as a whole is a scrapbook of personal moments conveyed not only lyrically but sonically as Leonardo conveys mood throughout every guitar note and drum beat

Premiere, Interview, RecordsJames DuranNovember 11, 2021little fighter, g leonardo, punk crush, suzie true, be in a band or die, noopur anagol, beinabandordie, james duran, james alan duran

Kamikaze Palm Tree with J.R.C.G, Moonily, and Oog Bogo at The Echo

Saturday night we made it out to The Echo to catch Kamikaze Palm Tree, J.R.C.G., Moonily and Oog Bogo - it was amazing, obviously.

Live, Events, RecordsJames DuranNovember 10, 2021frank mojica, be in a band or die, pretty but wicked, the echo, oog bogo, jrcg, jrcg band, moonily, kamikaze palm tree

Foxx Bodies Celebrate 'Vixen' Release with Suzie True and Lando Chill

Last week LA’s Foxx Bodies celebrated the release of their latest LP Vixen - the band celebrated the beautiful new record with a packed gig at Resident in the Los Angeles Arts District featuring Suzie True and Lando Chill.

Live, Events, RecordsJames DuranNovember 10, 2021suzie true, lando chill, foxx bodies, vicen, vixen, vixen foxx bodies, kill rock stars, resident, resident dtla, beinabandordie, be in a band or die, biabod, james duran

PREMIERE: PUNK CRUSH Shares Reflective New Single ‘BLACK OUT!’

It’s no secret that we’re obsessed with PUNK CRUSH and luckily for us, the LA-Based noise-masters have just shared a burning new single ‘BLACK OUT!’. Following the sporadic-release of their last few music videos, PUNK CRUSH never fails to bring the emotionally-gripping moments of life front and center on the platform of nasty guitar tones, primal drumming, and screaming.

Premiere, Feature, RecordsJames DuranOctober 29, 2021punk crush, punk crush band, g leonardo, gee leonardo, virgina pettis, cindy suk, black out, black out punk crush, suzie true

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