Now that the Coachella line up has finally been announced this week, we think that you should familiarize yourself more with some of the names that are sitting on the bottom rows. Because while the headliners are great there is a lot more to discover.
Wu Lyf generated a lot of buzz last year after the release of their debut album “Go Tell Fire To The Mountain” and when they came to town selling out two Los Angeles shows. The Manchester based band have also been known to avoid press interviews, leave cryptic messages online and even allegedly snubbed Michel Gondry when he tried to contact them (who does that?). More importantly the music should and does speak for itself, so take a listen before anyone labels it as just “hype”. Their album received plenty of positive recognition online in the blog world, most calling it one of the best of 2011. The best way that I can describe this band is a cross between HEALTH and early Modest Mouse. The vocals are a bit unconventional and at times I find myself wondering what the hell he just said as the the lead singer grunts through a song.
Take a listen to “Lyf” above and get ready to see Wu Lyf when they perform at the Coachella Music and Arts Festival on Friday, April 13th and 20th.Tickets go on sale tomorrow Friday, January 13th at 10am PST through the Coachella website.
We have gathered yet another batch of great bands that we think are most definitely worth a list. As always, each of these bands have upcoming Los Angeles show dates. So take a listen and if you like what you hear, then like the links so you can be in the crowd for their next local show.
After LA favorite Mika Miko decided to go their separate ways to peruse other interests, many fans mourned. But something great did come out of it! Jennifer and Jessica Clavin formed Bleached and they are coming strong with their classic punk style! Check out “Think of You” and see them live with Hunx and His Punx and FIDLAR at The Echo Thursday, November 17th.
Youth Lagoon has been getting a lot of attention lately, and we can totally see why. The sound that this 22-year-old from Boise is coming out with is something that you would expect from a seasoned vet. It was hard to choose which song to use but with went with “Cannons”. Get a taste of Youth Lagoon and head to The Echo to see him live along with Young Magic and Driftwood Singers.
Hey Rosetta! can be easily be described as a great rock band that includes an amazing string section. Their sound has a lot of power in it and I hear that their live show matches it perfectly. Listen to “Yer Spring” below and wee Hey Rosetta! at The Echo on Tuesday, November 8th along with The Jezabels and Yellow Red Sparks.
