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Madras: Great Wide Spinout

You know what’s awesome? When an old Insomnia Radio host (Tim Poggioli of IR Baltimore) connects with an old high school buddy (Dan Luperini) to discover he’s fronting a pretty sweet indie rock band – Madras (“Mad-riss”) – and forwards…

The Antiques: Airplane Blues

Los Angeles based group The Antiques’ newest album, Cicadas, was released this last year and thankfully it didn’t totally fall off my limited radar. It was produced by Scott Solter (Mountain Goats, Okkervil River, Two Gallants) this past June at…

Princeton: Calypso Gold

Growing up on Princeton Street in Santa Monica, CA , twin brothers Jesse & Matt Kivel and childhood friend Ben Usen started playing together as a group in the late 90’s, but officially formed Princeton during a year long stay…

Drugstore Fanatics: Hangman

Drugstore Fanatics is an ambient/industrial influenced alternative independent rock entity from LA. Their debut album ‘What’s Born in the Basement’ was written, produced and recorded at their home studio. This song is from the same album, which is available for…