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Artist: bambu (of native guns)
Genre: Hip-HopFor some artists, making music is an escape from reality. For Bambu, it’s an opportunity to change the world. As a young boy raised in the Watts District of Los Angeles in the early 80s, there was equal parts tragedy and inspiration to draw upon. The oldest male of his family to make it past a violent death, Bambu became an unwitting... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on April 17, 2007
Story: LA artists make love, with beats
Aug 27, 2007 New compilation marks a growing movement in the City of Angels, mixing soul, hip-hop, and electronic music accompanied by visual art.
Album: "Nayba'hood Queen"
by JV
Release date: 1994
Release date: 1994
Tagged by 1 person, last on March 29, 2008
Artist: One Hot Suzy Music
Genre: Rock/PopFemale Fronted Melodic Rock. Lead singer Joanna Aynat sings, writes, and produces... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on May 10, 2007
Artist: Paper Pills
Genre: Rock/PopPaper Pills is out of Los Angeles. A mix of moody, explosive, pretty and experimental music, Paper Pills does not hold itself to one genre or language. They are a trio made up of Jorge, Ken and Ted who found themselves needing an outlet that could express their very thoughts and moods, which in turn is why they came together. [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on June 27, 2007
Story: Prince brings Planet Earth to Columbia
Jun 13, 2007 Legendary artist returns to label, offers first single "Guitar" for free download; new album out July 24.Artist: Pussycat Dolls
Genre: Rock/PopFounded by choreographer Robin Antin in 1995, the Pussycat Dolls began as a burlesque dance revue based in Los Angeles, spawned a second revue in Las Vegas, grew into an A-list phenomena with a revolving cast of guest celebrities, and eventually became a recording act with a number one dance hit. It wasn't long after launching its revue that the... [+] Read More
Tagged by 2 people, last on March 8, 2008
Artist: Sparks
Genre: Rock/PopSparks were a vehicle for the skewed pop smarts and wise-guy wordplay of brothers Ron and Russell Mael, Los Angeles natives who spent their childhood modeling young men's apparel for mail-order catalogs. While attending UCLA in 1970, the Maels formed their first group, Halfnelson, which featured songwriter Ron on keyboards and Russell as lead... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on July 10, 2007
Story: Up and Coming: Orgone
Jul 3, 2007 After years as a backing band, LA-based collective turns up the heat with fiery funk and gritty soul.Story: Van Halen rehearsals incite buzz
Sep 18, 2007 Stars come out to see reunited group perform in advance of its 35-date tour, which kicks off Sept. 27 in Charlotte.
Album: "Warlock featuring Amanda Jane"
by High Spies
Release date: 2008
Release date: 2008
Tagged by 1 person, last on June 11, 2008
