The Noise Train

She is sooo good. Watch this video and basque in her amazing voice. Nina Simone is a legend. Here is a video of Nina playing 6 songs in September 1968.

Dale Earnhardt Jr Jr is on tour and playing at the El Rey Theatre on May 16^th in support of their debut album, It’s a Corporate World.
If you haven’t seen them live, it’s a show to see. Their electro pop sound will get your head bobbing so check out the new videos below, get their album and make it to their show. You won’t be disappointed.
 

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. – We Almost Lost Detroit from Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. on Vimeo.

Sam Outlaw is a Los Angeles based bad ass country boy. Here are some photos from a recent concert at the Troubadour here in LA. Ballads, love songs with a folky twist. Sam Outlaw and his band put on a good show. Make sure to catch them next time they’re through your town.

Photos by Braedon Flynn

Sam Outlaw is coming to town to play the Troubadour this coming thursday the 21st and you need to make this show. Los Angeles based country singer songwriter is touring with Matt Costa and it’s a show not to miss. Here’s a link to the whole tour to make sure you can catch them coming through your home town.

THE SAM OUTLAW BONFIRE SESSIONS – “COUNTRY LOVE SONG” from Graham Lovelis on Vimeo.

Sam Outlaw And The Desert Shack from matt wignall on Vimeo.

Los Angeles based Wildcat Wildcat has been getting a lot of buzz lately and there is good reason. Made up of keys, base and drums, harmonized falsettos, they bring a fun sound that leaves you wanting more.

Wildcat Wildcat is a band not to miss out at SXSW if you’ll be there. They’re playing Filter Magazine’s Cedar Street Showdown and a few other shows. Below are some shots from a recent show Wildcat Wildcat played with a video below:

Here’s a video of their song, Mr. Quiche played live at a Pacific Festival pre-party show:

Wildcat Wildcat – Mr. Quiche from Braedon Flynn on Vimeo.

Listen a new song by Wildcat! Wildcat! here: “Please and Thank You”

Filter Magazine has, over the past few years, been putting together some of the best showcases at SXSW. This year, the Filter magazine SXSW lineup is sooo good.

Bands to look out for at the Filter Showcases are Local Natives, Wildcat Wildcat, Surfer Blood, Shout Out Louds, Toro Y Moi, Fits and the Tantrums, Frightened Rabbit, Poolside, and so many more. Going to be a blast!

This is an older video from The Hundred in the Hands from their Self Titled Album in 2010. I just came across it again and just love the video for the song ‘pigeons’.

The Hundred in the Hands – Pigeons (Music Video) from DANIELS on Vimeo.

Jim JamesA New Life video was just released, the first single from his debut album Regions of Light and Sound of God. Featuring a dancing buffalo, a series of dancers in top hats, and showcasing the serene mountain landscape. A New Life is a beautiful song and love the video. Excited for Jim James upcoming tour!

It was such a fun to see The Postal Service announced they will be playing Coachella this year and will be on tour surrounding that date. First tour for The Postal Service, side project of Ben Gibbard ( Death Cab for Cutie ) since 2003 and there are a lot of people, including us, very excited about this.

The video below is so classic. Love it.

Local Natives have released their 2nd full length album, Hummingbird and you need to get it. They’ve embarked on an extensive tour and on Friday, Feb 1st, they’ll be streaming a live show from NYC at the Music Hall of Williamsburg 10pm EST.

Here’s a live performance of Ceilings recorded in Los Angeles. A track from the new record, Hummingbird.