#Los Angeles Band

[theaskew]

Janette Beckman (British b. 1959, lives and works in New York), The Go-Go’s, Los Angeles, 1980. Archival pigment print. 

[th3-0bjectivist]

Dear listener, this week I feel compelled to bring Tumblr a little slice of music from the Silversun Pickups, who, despite my best and most concentrated efforts to despise their sound, have managed to become endearing to my nearly non-existent heart. Regardless of my sincerest attempts to stop listening to them over a decade or so, this group is SO GOOD at what they do I just cannot manage to quit revisiting their catalog without a semi-religious consistency after being hooked by their intoxicating post-punk sound, and the complete experience that they have to offer. In terms of atmosphere, overall personal resonance, and contextual vibe… I keep returning to this band almost exclusively for their ability to manipulate my gloomy heartstrings like a melancholy violinist on a well-tuned violin. Smash play just above for Lazy Eye from their 2006 debut album, Carnavas, and if you want more, scroll on down.

True story: I tried to hate this band for about two years after I had discovered them (2015 or so). Looking back; I was immature, brash, a little punkass bitch. Also, true story, I have personally determined that hating them is impossible, especially after the emotional ride they have managed to provide for me in my limited time on planet Earth. I have realized that this dialect of rock music just isn’t for me, and still come back for more. They’ve got a lead male singer (Brian Aubert) whose voice registers as feminine to my ears and an overall sound that I would plainly describe as sonic. As of writing this musical recommendation, color me humble… their music is rabid and fervid with beautiful lyrical poetry, genuine passion for their craft, and a unique ability to bring me to the points of my knees just by being sincere and making songs about universal moments. This is a rare musical gem that I enjoy adoring, despite the nature of the force that formed it. The name of the group is derived singularly from the fact that the members early-on in their career picked up their alcohol from a store called Silversun Liquor… making it a Silversun pickup. Further, this group originally had not one, but two romantically involved couples in the lineup. When both couples broke up around the same time, and two members left subsequently, it nearly destroyed any future collaborative work… until around 2006 when they established their permanent lineup and released their first album which went gold by industry standards. I do honestly enjoy their earliest works more so than their later ones, as they had a knack for making me listen to shoegaze without actually wanting to open a vein in the process. Later on, they let their badass lady bassist, Nikki Monninger, take the lead vocal reins and they’ve even rubbed shoulders with industry titans like Butch Vig and Alan Moulder on the production end. Further on in their production cycle (2015-2022) their albums take on a newer, more mainstream sound that still feels groovy but also seems somewhat overproduced to me… as is the nature of getting in bed with music industry big wigs. But hey, that’s no sleight coming from me! I’ve got my headphones on right now and even their overproduced recent stuff is markedly better than approximately 91. 9999% of modern music. I just prefer their earlier stuff, which is why I will dovetail this post with There’s No Secrets This Year from their 2009 album Swoon!

This is a musical group I enjoy very much in spite of the type of music they make. Outside of a few bands here and there, I don’t even think I really like listening to rock music that much at all these days. SP makes my chest feel like it’s full of glitter and silly string, all while causing my head to bob up-and-down uncontrollably at the same time. Great job SP: your tunes actually make me feel something, unlike the rest of these indie/alt rock jabronis. Image source: https://www.livenation.co.uk/artist-silversun-pickups-2426

[psitrend]

Tombstones In Their Eyes releases Gimme Some Pain from Asylum Harbour

Kitten Robot Records presents Asylum Harbour by Tombstones In Their Eyes Los Angeles-based band Tombstones In Their Eyes has released the single Gimme Some Pain, accompanied by a video created by Italian multimedia artist Francesca Bonci. The song is part of the group’s latest album, Asylum Harbour, which is now available via Kitten Robot Records. The band, which incorporates elements of…

[deathrockgothnostagia]

One of my bands I was in. Girl

Jesus. Dark/Industrial

[longlistshort]

Dummy- Nine Clean Nails

This song is from Dummy’s 2024 album, Free Energy.

The band is playing at Genghis Cohen in Los Angeles on Sunday, 12/15/24 with Guck, Puli, and GMO.

[ponderingrandomthings]

Who is he? (Image Source: Here; Note: You may see an error/warning of an expired webpage certificate.)

And what has he got to do with these oddly behaving people in the photo below?

He's Liam Sternberg. The lyricist who wrote Walk Like an Egyptian, performed by The Bangles.

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The text from Wikipedia explains the origin of the song:

Liam Sternberg said he was inspired to create the song while on a ferry crossing the English Channel. When the vessel hit choppy water, passengers stepped carefully and moved their arms awkwardly while struggling to maintain their balance, and that reminded Sternberg of the depiction of human figures in ancient Egyptian tomb paintings. He wrote the words "Walk like an Egyptian" in a notebook. Later, Sternberg looked back in the notebook and, composing the melody with a guitar, he put together an up-tempo song with lyrics about Egyptian hieroglyphs, the Nile River, crocodiles, desert sand, bazaars and hookah pipes and then segued into modern scenes of blonde waitresses, school children and police officers.

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Tip: Do read about Susanna Hoff's eye movements in the Music Video section of that Wikipedia page. Interesting.

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The Bangles Band

Current members

Vicki Peterson – lead guitar, lead and backing vocals (1981–1989, 1998–present)

Susanna Hoffs – rhythm guitar, lead and backing vocals (1981–1989, 1998–present)

Debbi Peterson – drums, lead and backing vocals, acoustic guitar, percussion (1981–1989, 1998–present)

Annette Zilinskas – bass guitar, occasional backing vocals, harmonica (1981–1983, 2014, 2018–present)

Former member

Michael Steele – bass guitar, backing and lead vocals, acoustic guitar (1983–1989, 1998–2005)

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(Not posting the video link...)

[yewknee]

Talking with Hands has a new album...

[yourlittlevirus]

Hole photographed by Al Kowalewski at Jabberjaw in Los Angeles, California. August 1, 1990.

[graffisical]

take me back to june 22, 1977 in los angeles. i'm not okay

[motelghostsofficial]

Are you a disabled queer in LA? Well...

We're fuckin haunting Junior High! Look forward to a night of howling and shrieking! We're alive and life is a nightmare. Come join us!

[debdarkpetal]

Queen live on stage at the Forum in Los Angeles, California, USA, on December 22, 1977. Queen played one of their best sets, and certainly one of the longest and most spectacular shows in their career.

[theaskew]

Lyrics

I was so wasted I was a hippie I was a burnout I was a dropout I was out of my head I was a surfer I had a skateboard I was so heavy man, I lived on the strand I was so wasted I was so fucked up I was so messed up I was so screwed up I was out of my head I was so jacked up I was so drunk up I was so knocked out, I was out of my head I was so wasted I was wasted

[linkinparknews]

Happy Birthday Mike Shinoda 🎉🎉

[eroticlamb]

Izzy Stradlin performing at Perkins Palace in Pasadena, USA, photographed December 28, 1987. Photo credit: David Plastik

[discountdemonwarehouse]

Remember Papa told us to take care of each other

I know that we Ghost fans love our Ministry building's IRL location, and have likely heard it survived the fires in California - maybe with some damage, but it survived. I have seen mentions of finding ways to donate to the repairs.

But I'd like to remind you that as a business, they're probably going to be okay. If they open donations later on after assessing the damage and insurance coverage etc., and you want to donate, great, do that.

Please consider donating to more immediate relief for those who are not and will not be as well off as they are or any other celebrities will be.

Multiple insurance companies canceled fire coverage in homeowner policies or stopped offering it to new clients. By multiple they mean 7 out of 12 providers. Why? To avoid paying out for repairs because they can't up the insurance premiums high enough due to state regulations (which probably protect the consumer over the corporation - but I could be wrong, I'm not in California.) The areas affected don't usually see these kinds of fires, and it's not the usual fire season for California either.

So where to donate? Find GoFundMe options if you want to give directly to someone, or here are a few options for agencies. GoFundMe has created a central hub for donating to fire relief in general, and has a list of vetted/confirmed fundraising efforts for people and small organizations.

ABC 7 News has compiled a list with descriptions of what each is doing, so I won't bother to copy and paste that here, just know it has everything from Red Cross to Humane Society, so you can donate to whatever tickles your fancy.

California Fire Foundation is supporting efforts.

If you have been impacted by the fires, a resource from ABC 7 News about how to get help, specifically food and care. Federal care is rolling out, so make sure you try to stay on top of that and how to get it. Be careful of sources telling you that you won't be eligible or that it's not coming etc.

If you are in the impacted areas, I hope you're safe and well, and can stay that way. If you have loved ones in the area, I hope they're safe and well, and stay that way. If you or loved ones haven't been able to stay safe and well, I'm so, so sorry.

[sophaeros]

the voidz @ orpheum theatre - los angeles, usa, 2024 (x)