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!
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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
Photo: Sketched Sounds
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.
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!
13 – Bianca Ornelas
This week I met with Bianca Ornelas – local muralist and illustrator whose political portraits have attracted a lot of attention in recent months. We met at our mutual favorite dba256 in Pomona, which was gracious enough to let us hang out for a few.
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.
7 – Vic Alva | Emo Night Pomona
I met up with Vic Alva of Emo Night Pomona to talk about his history with the event, working with artists both iconic and on the rise, as well as Emo Night’s new home at dba256. This is a longer one, so strap in.