83 – Noir Dalis bring fuzz from the Shadowlands

Carlos and Antonio are the Noir Dalis, a psych-garage duo from Riverside, CA. They're some of the busiest locals around, releasing single after single and playing shows in between across three counties. Catch them opening for Sun Colony's residency at Harvard & Stone beginning May 24th!

82 – Ivan Magdaleno thrives in Pomona

Ivan Magdaleno is a local Pomona artist whose work with The After Party spawned a self-titled album in 2022, leading to new ventures in the new year, under a new name. His latest project, Orenda, features a single entitled Fangs, and he's graciously offered a taste of his latest single, Needles, out soon on all platforms. Enjoy!

79 – Watch for the Hazards

The Hazards are a four-piece rock outfit from Los Angeles, working in punk roots and a DIY drive. We met up at the great dba256, bathed in the ruckus of a quickly filling bar before a show. Mind the volume. Their latest album, Modern Medication, is out now on all platforms

77 – Reckless Voyage share debut album from San Bernardino

Reckless Voyage are a garage rock duo from San Bernardino whose debut album, The Odyssey, has been years in the making. I hung out with lead guitarist and vocalist Dean at the great dba256 to talk about the work in progress, living in San Bernardino and of course, music. Check it out.

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67 – Elk Ring riffs between songs

Elk Ring is a local musician based in Covina, whose history across Southern California is captured ethereally through guitar and stream of consciousness.

57 – Photographer Adam Ziegenhals shoots from the fire pits of the LA punk scene

I spoke with LA photographer Zugunruhe, aka Adam Ziegenhals, about shooting in the LA punk scene, wild shows under the overpasses and dancing around bonfires. Be sure to follow his work on IG: @zugunruhe and a big thank you to dba256 for the hospitality!

55 – Brain Fragment help relight the flame of shit-talking

I’m back! And so is Brain Fragment to catch up on a year of new developments. Thanks to luckily running into Ash downtown and setting this all up, I feel like hitting the ground running. More to come, so stay tuned!

8 – Thee Azmatics

I met up with Jorge and Joseph of Thee Azmatics at dba256 in Pomona (thanks for letting us hang out). We talked music, day jobs and scenesters while The Ramones played on the speakers in tribute to the absent Jacob. Show up next time.

6 – Andrea Esperanza Martinez

Andrea is a musician, choreographer and dance teacher who fronts two bands – Funk’d Martini and Popgun Rerun. We met up in Pomona where we talked about her history in music and life as an entertainer. Thanks to Acerogami for letting us hang out.