Editorial

Hooveriii Celebrates ‘Water For The Frogs’ at Zebulon with Prettiest Eyes and Selland & Starr

Last week Hooveriii finally celebrated the release of their sophomore record Water For The Frogs at The Zebulon in Los Angeles, CA. Supporting Hooveriii were the always impressive Prettiest Eyes and Stelland & Starr, who made their glorious live debut.

Live, Events, RecordsJames DuranAugust 30, 2021hooveriii, selland and starr, prettiest eyes, pretty but wicked, the zebulon, james duran, anthony bibian, be in a band or die, be in a band or die presents

Flat Worms Headline The Sardine with Slaughterhouse and Dove Armitage

Earlier this week Flat Worms played a nearly sold-out gig at The Zebulon with Slaughterhouse - a whole 24-hours later and the two groups hit it again at The Sardine , this time with support from South Bay first-timer Dove Armitage.

Live, Events, FeatureJames DuranAugust 29, 2021slaughterhouse, flat worms, dove armitage, the sardine, anthony bibian, bibian.dnh, bibian.dng, beinabandordie, be in a band or die

Surfbort Sells Out Their First Show Back at The Lodge Room with Niis, The Freakees, and Shamon Cassette

Surfbort sold-out The Lodge Room in Highland Park, CA last night for their first show back since the pandemic. With support from local-superstars NIIS, The Freakees, and Shamon Cassette, the all-ages gig was a loud showcase of noise, love, and friendship - we’re all over it.

Live, Events, FeatureJames DuranAugust 28, 2021surfbort, surfbort band, dani miller, dani miller surfbort, niis, niis band, the freakees band, the freakees, shamon casette, the lodge room, be in a band or die, james alan duran, james duran

"Utopia" A Story + Single by Niis

Fire. Not just in the “hey that’s awesome” sense, but in the “oh, wait, this is actually burning” sense—fire best describes “Utopia.” And, hey, it’s a motif of the track, too.

Feature, RecordsJames DuranAugust 27, 2021niis, niis utopia, utopia niis, niis band, be in a band or die, beinabandordie, justin cervantes

Flat Worms Rally LA at The Zebulon with Reggie Watts, Slaughterhouse, and Civilian

Last night Flat Worms rallied LA to The Zebulon for a packed night of loud noises with support from San Pedro-punks Slaughterhouse, new-hustlers Civilian, and of course, the legendary Reggie Watts.

Live, Feature, EventsJames DuranAugust 27, 2021flat worms, reggie watts, slaughterhouse, slaughterhouse pedro, civilian, zebulon, the zebulon, james duran, james alan duran, be in a band or die, beinabandordie

Janelane Says ‘Goodbye To Heartache’ On New Single

On her latest single ‘Goodbye To Heartache’, Janelane singer-songwriter Sophie Negrini leaves the sore relationships of her past with a solemn goodbye.

Records, Feature, InterviewJames DuranAugust 27, 2021janelane, sophie negrini, james duran, goodbye to heartache, be in a band or die

Girl Pusher Thrashes The Zebulon with Edith Underground and Fantasy.luv

Last night Girl Pusher baptized The Zebulon in noise with their first set back since the pandemic. Joining the two electro-thrashers was Edith Underground and Fantasy.luv who made their live debut, much to everyone’s enjoyment.

Live, Events, FeatureJames DuranAugust 25, 2021james duran, girl pusher, fantasy lub, fantasy.luv, fantasy luv, edith underground, pretty but wicked, zebulon, the zebulon, beinabandordier, be in a band or die

Polartropica Brings Music and Love to Non Plus Ultra with Suzie True + Veronica Bianqui

Last night Polartropica and The Witching Hours brought their new concert and art series OASIS to life at LA’s Non Plus Ultra.

Live, Feature, EventsJames DuranAugust 22, 2021squidtropica, polartropica, be in a band or die, lexi mccoy, suzie true, veronica bianqui, non plus ultra, the witching hour, james duran, beinabandordie

Kuromi Sells Out The Smell with Niis and Whaja Dew

Kuromi made it back to DTLA’s The Smell last night for a sold out-sweat-fest with vets Whaja Dew and Niis, who performed on the iconic DIY-stage for the first time much to the crowds enjoyment - punk kids don’t miss a beat, lock-downs be damned.

Live, Feature, EventsJames DuranAugust 21, 2021kuromi, niis, the smell, whaja dew, the smell dtla, james duran, be in a band or die

Sex Beat Celebrates 40 Years Of Gun Clubs 'Fire Of Love' at Zebulon

This week super-group Sex Beat sold-out The Zebulon in Los Angeles, CA in celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Gun Club’s iconic Fire Of Love.

Geppetto Rips Non Plus Ultra with Dove Armitage and Goon

LA’s Geppetto, who’s members bear a striking resemblance to the shredders in Frankie & The Witch Fingers, performed to an intimate crowd last night at Non Plus Ultra with support from Dove Armitage and Goon.