Editorial

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

LA Witch Tour Kick Off at The Lodge Room with Poppy Jean Crawford and Tremours

It’s been a minute since L.A. Witch last headlined their hometown. 26 months since their Dr. Martens Presents show at Gold-Diggers, to be precise. In the interim, our favorite psych garage rockers released their second album Play with Fire, further fueling the anticipation for their return - check out our photos from the bands tour kick-off and find out when they’re ripping through your town.

Live, Events, FeatureJames DuranJanuary 20, 2022frank mojica, la witch, poppy jean crawford, tremours, the lodge room, beinabandordie, be in a band or die

TOGETHER PANGEA Kick Off 'How To Dye' Tour at Alex’s Bar with THE PARANOYDS and NO WIN

Thursday night LA’s Together Pangea pulled up to Alex’s Bar in Long Beach, CA for the first stop on their ‘How To Dye 2022’ Tour with The Paranoyds and No Win - it was sold-out and sweaty, just how it should be.

Live, Feature, EventsJames DuranJanuary 15, 2022together pangea, the paranoyds, no win, alexs bar, long beach, long beach music scene, long beach music, james duran, james alan duran, beinabandordie, be in a band or die

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

San Francisco Punks Goof Organize Chinese Resturant Rager with The Witless, Surprise Privilege, Bull Goose Randall

San Francisco punks showed the fuck out for a sold out DIY rager in the back of a Chinese restaurant in SF’s Chinatown this past week. The show, organized by Goof frontman Ahmed Amer, featured Bay Area punk bands Surprise Privilege, Goof, The Witless, and Local Bylaws.

Live, Feature, EventsJames DuranDecember 24, 2021local bylaws, the witless, christina cerza, be in a band or die, surprise privilege, goof

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

Mike Krol’s Christmas Spectacular Makes a Comeback at Highland Park Ebell

After two years of COVID living, LA-based garage rock favorite Mike Krol brought back his annual Sid the Cat Christmas show with support from Oakland shredders Shutups - check out our photos from the hot gig

Events, Feature, LiveJames DuranDecember 15, 2021mike krol, shutups, sophie prettyman beauchamp, highland park ebell club, beinbandordie, be in a band or die

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

Walter Mitty and His Makeshift Orchestra Celebrate 'Overwhelmed and Underdressed' at The Constellation Room

Last night we made it out to The Constellation Room to catch Walter Mitty and His Makeshift Orchestra as they celebrated 10 years of their LP Overwhelmed and Underdressed with support from Sad Park and Suzie True. It was packed, loud, and a lot of fucking fun.

Live, Feature, EventsJames DuranDecember 10, 2021walter mitty, walter etc, walteretc, suzie true, constellation room, the constellation room

Warm Clothing Drive at The Love Song Bar with Ariel Beesley, MACKandgold, and Alexa Van

Last night we made it out to The Love Song Bar in Los Angeles, CA to catch intimate, stripped down sets by Ariel Beesley, MACKandgold, and Alexa Van for community-based mutual aid organization FEED THE STREETS warm clothing drive.

Live, Feature, EventsJames DuranDecember 8, 2021james duran, james alan duran, beinabandordie, be in a band or die, mackandgold, ariel beesley, alexa van, pretty but wicked

FILM OR DIE: V3

For FILM OR DIE: V3 Our editorial contributor Lexi McCoy captures Saint Heartbreak, Punk Crush, and Screaming Skulls on film at iconic DIY-staple The Smell in Los Angeles, CA

Film Or Die, Feature, LiveJames DuranDecember 2, 2021lexi mccoy, suzie true, punk crush, screaming skulls, saint heartbreak, beinabandordie, be in a band or die, film or die, biabod

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