Posts by Apoorva Chiplunkar

Singer, model, author, muse, mentor, mother, grandmother…these are just a few words to describe the legendary Bebe Buell. With a voice that packs a punch with its soaring and powerful vibrato, bringing to mind the likes of Patti Smith, Iggy Pop, and Debbie Harry, Buell has carved a niche for herself with gripping albums like […]

East Austin rocker Christian Bland is a lean, mean streetwalking psychedelic machine. With an infectious smile and an electric personality, Bland has played a vital role in why the Austin psych-rock scene is one of the richest in the country. A founding member of psych pioneers The Black Angels, known for their darkly sexy and […]

The 2018 Desert Daze Festival wrapped up this past weekend (October 12-14, 2018) providing a little something for everyone at its new surreal Lake Perris location. in Moreno Beach, CA. With panoramic views of the glittering man-made blue lake set against dusty mountains, Desert Daze’s new home felt like you were discovering another planet for […]

Almost a decade since releasing their last record, The Stevenson Ranch Davidians’ new album Amerikana presents their signature folk-psychedelia sound with notable tracks like “Holy Life” and “Love is  Big Light” which are saturated with warm, expansive chord progressions speckled in sunlight. Messages of encouraging individuals to look within themselves and not mindlessly conform to […]

The 2018 Desert Daze Festival takes place October 12-14 at the lush Moreno Beach in  Lake Perris. CA- a different, yet fitting location for what is sure to be one of the year’s strongest and rock oriented fests. Tame Impala and My Bloody Valentine will be headlining with classic acts like Mercury Rev performing their […]

Sometimes surprises come out of the most unexpected places. Originally released in 1969, F.J. McMahon’s spellbinding album Spirit of the Golden Juice is a dewy, polaroid snapshot of anti-war sentiment intertwined with tales of heartbreak and resilience. Having been contacted by the label Mexican Summer (Allah-Las, Quilt), F.J. McMahon was asked if they could release […]

As the crisp fall air descends with the seasons changing and summer music festivals seem like a distant memory, the best of festival season isn’t quite over yet. October brings the 2017 Desert Daze Festival located at the Institute of Mental Physics in Joshua Tree, California Oct 12-15. Equal parts mystical and otherworldly, the festival’s […]

The dazzling matrix of Moon Duo’s newest release Occult Architecture Vol. 2 is a lighter exploration than that of Vol. 1, which boasted a heavier psych soundscape that crawled through fuzzy chord structures and syncopated rhythms. The brainchild of Wooden Shijp’s Erik “Ripley” Johnson and Sanae Yamada, Moon Duo has secured a permanent place in the modern psych rock scene, […]

English psych-rock wizards Temples’ second album Volcano (released 3/3) is a bewilderingly explorative sonic trip with sprinkles of the charmingly baroque textures of Sun Structures, yet showcases evident musical evolution. A deeper experimentation into incongruous melodic lines that boast stick and poke vocals scattered over celestial synth lines, their newest release is an intergalactic journey […]

Somewhere between the crossroads of classical Celtic tones and Americana folk lies the sweetness of Weyes Blood– the solo project of songstress Natalie Mering who will be playing the Echo in L.A. on December 15th. Having lived everywhere from Portland to LA and the East Coast, Mering’s eclectic and diverse background led her to find […]

Enter the mind of Mild High Club’s Alex Brettin and you find it overflowing with a deeply philosophical connection to creating music in its rawest form. Their latest release Skiptracing is a dreamy and richly introspective album that explores matters of both the heart and mind and draws from jazz, blues, and funk influences with […]

Bringing the sweetness of the beginning of Spring in their lush, homey, curl up in your sweater sound, Nap Eyes continues their tour, playing popular tracks off their 2016 release Thought Rock Fish Scale. Fresh from SXSW, Nap Eyes provides all the warmth and comfort of a well worn sweater, with a dreamy soundscape and […]

Two days of beer, artisanal corn dogs, 90’s inspired clothing, and a whole lot music made this year’s Fuck Yeah Fest the party you didn’t want to miss. A little something for everyone, the diverse mixture of musicians made it so you could customize your day and enjoy the flawless LA weather while enjoying some […]

Amongst the buried and the Garden of Eternal Love began a two hour intergalactic journey courtesy of Tame Impala, who finished their two night stay at the Hollywood Forever Cemetary. Performing tracks off their new album Currents -“Cause I’m a Man” and “The Less I Know the Better” – combined with classics from InnerSpeaker and […]

It’s that time of year again where the fedora wearing, craft beer drinking creatures of Los Angeles crawl out of their hallowed coves to experience FYF Festival in LA’s Sports Arena and Exposition Park, with this years lineup catering to both the electronic afficionado and free spirited hippy girl alike. A scrumptious blend of favorites […]

The Warfield came alive with The Jesus and Mary Chain playing a solid set from their album Psychocandy, as this tour marks its 30th anniversary. Arguably one of the most prolific bands to emerge from the early 80’s, The Jesus and Mary Chain carved the mold for the emergence of the shoegaze movement, laying down […]

Heroic Shart just happens to be one of nine creatively named tracks on POND’s sixth album, Man It Feels Like Space Again. Foregoing nomenclature, the album listens like an opus, beginning with the drizzly, 80’s drenched track “Waiting For Grace” which evolves into notable numbers like “Sitting Up On Our Crane” that burst in signature […]

A night of aesthetic excess and glamour, The Flaming Lips two night residency at The Warfield, concluding on New Years Eve, was a night of confetti explosions, balloons, costumes, colors, and a psychedelic blur that was compounded with performances by Foxygen and Phantogram. With the the recent release of With a Little Help from My […]