Artists
Inspired by music…...everything, from punk, to rap, r&b to reggae, ska to hardcore to jazz and blues, La 5 has been nominated by the 2008 Los Angeles Music Awards in the category of “Power Trio of the Year”. (Read More)
So how do 4 Irish boys end up playing rock n’ roll in Los Angeles, preparing to cut their first long-player on Sunset Blvd, far from the dirty streets of Dublin? We can tell you it’s a long and winding road… (Read More)
In pop folklore, bands were allowed three LPs to become themselves, yet the fabled third album is an increasing rarity in this low attention span epoch. So it comes as a bit of a rare treat to find that Liverpool-based boy… (Read More)
This symphonic-indie outift was originally financed by a Baltimore Colts footballer with, evidently, unsportsmanlike progressive taste. He’s now out of the picture, and with him went the post-rock learnings that frequently saw the quintese [which includes a flautist] improvising entire gigs… (Read More)
LAMBS BLOOD has backed artists like SUGAR MINOTT, RANKING JOE, J IRIE, and RAS DANNY, and have opened for ISRAEL VIBRATIONS, MIDNITE, SAMMY DREAD, HALF PINT, MICHAEL PALMER, SISTER NANCY, and many more… (Read More)
Montreal-based musical innovator Elizabeth Powell, has been banging out “Anti Folk Basement Rock” since the ripe old age of fourteen. Born and partially raised in a one-room schoolhouse in Moonstone, Ontario, Elizabeth and her family later moved to Guelph, where she… (Read More)
Larry started playing guitar at age 9, after his mom through his drumset out the window. Self taught on guitar. 1986 and 1987 Larry won the New York City “Limelight guitar solo contest. In 1988 Larry toured with Spanish/Italian artist Miguel… (Read More)
Where funk, Neo-soul and R&B collide, you’ll find passionate songwriter lyricist LaTanya Lockett leading her seven member posse in search of the eternal note. Often guesting on-stage locally with and in recordings of various artists such as B-Side Players, The Revelations… (Read More)
Singer/songwriter Laura Roppé was raised in San Diego, California, avidly listening as a child to Carly Simon, Journey, Fleetwood Mac, Jim Croce, and James Taylor. Laura sang her way through high school musical productions, and eventually obtained a degree in Theatre… (Read More)
Like so many Hawaiians, Led grew up in a musical family. In the tiny black sand bay village of Kalapana, there were few distractions. “We didn’t have electricity, not television, not even much radio,” says Led. “So we entertained ourselves. You… (Read More)
One of the most important figures in the history of reggae music is Lee “Scratch” Perry. As a songwriter, a performer and especially a producer, Perry has been at the forefront of reggae music since the late 50’s ska movement. Practically… (Read More)
25-year-old singer-songwriter-producer, Lee Coulter, relocated to the USA from Australia to further his career in January 2004. With significant credits under the belt as a producer and singer/songwriter, Coulter spent the last two years promoting his music and positive vibe around… (Read More)
“The Chicago Tribune” describes Rocker’s playing as “muscular and passionate.” “The Washington Post” says his music consists of “impressive, catchy, driving original songs, frantic romps, finger-snapping swing and brooding slow blues.” “Rolling Stone” declares, “Lee Rocker’s singing naturally captures the spirit… (Read More)
Parnell has garnered the respect of fans and industry veterans alike with his soulful vocals and award-winning slide guitar playing. His music runs the gamut of diversity: blue-eyed soul, Deltablues, road house rock, Southern boogie, Texas swing, and gospel defying conventional… (Read More)
Kottke’s 1971 major-label debut Mudlark positioned him somewhat uneasily in the singer/songwriter vein, despite his own wishes to remain an instrumental performer; in the liner notes to 1972’s 6- and 12-String Guitar, issued on Fahey’s Takoma label, he even described his… (Read More)
Leon Mobley is the founder, artistic and musical director of Da Lion and Djimbe West African Drummers and Dancers. He began to play African drum rhythms in 1976 and studied for ten years with Nigerian master drummer Babatunde Olatunji at the… (Read More)
Leon was instrumental in some of Joe Cocker’s biggest hits, including, perhaps, the defining song of Joe Cocker’s career, “Delta Lady,” written by Leon. The Carpenters struck gold with Leon’s song “Superstar,” Ray Charles covered “A Song For You,” and B.B… (Read More)
In the time since their 1999 U.S. debut ‘Princesses Nubiennes’ (Higher Octave/Virgin) became the most successful French-language album in more than a decade of Billboard charts, Les Nubians’ singing sisters have traveled the world, soaking up the sounds of reggae, afro-beat… (Read More)
Let’s Go Sailing has inspired a devoted following with its lilting indie pop, a tender blend of memorable melodies (informed by frontwoman Shana Levy’s classical training), sophisticated arrangements, and affecting, heart-on-the-sleeve vocals. The weekly My Little Underground L.A. called its music… (Read More)
Lexington began with the want for something to be accomplished. That want was to deliver a rock n roll show that kept people wanting more. Lexington has changed, grown, and learned from years of playing music to give such deliverance. Its… (Read More)
Recently profiled in SPIN, managing editor and author Chuck Klosterman proclaimed that Lez Zeppelin could be “the most powerful all-female band in rock history.” Bob Stanley of The Times of London raved, “they are the best band I’ve seen all year… (Read More)
Linda has a natural disposition to the orderliness of music and technology. Her intuitiveness and instinct has found a balance. Music technology has expanded to a nice equality; people are still singing and playing acoustic instruments. However, there are some people… (Read More)
