new from one of LA’s hottest up and coming groups, “Bombs On LA” is off The Bixby Knolls debut EP Love to Hate Today which drops early 2010. their sound is best decribed by the band as:

The north of England and the west of America meet at The Bixby Knolls. A blistering blend of British northern grit with a prevailing nod to great Western Americana. The aural pleasures of Arthur Lee and Love with Joy Division, The Clash with The Beach Boys, The Smiths and Oasis with Link Wray…

The Bixby Knolls will be headlining the Spaceland in LA tomorrow, Tuesday, November 24th. and needless to say, we’ll be there.

The Bixby Knolls - Bombs On LA

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rating: 8.6

ooooooh woooooo ahhhhhhh. “feels like rain” is a mixtape/mix cd staple for me. when i play it for others, and really without exception, the song always gets some sort of notice, like…. “what is this?” “who is this?” “this is awesome.” “this is one of the coolest songs i’ve ever heard.” so yeah, if you, the reader, are feeling something similar about now…. it’s spinnerty, he’s a dj from san francisco, and yes, i totally agree, this is one of the coolest songs i’ve ever heard too.

DJ Spinnerty - “Feels Like Rain” (Feat. EP and Czar Absolute)

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rating: 9.0

Vetiver - “You May Be Blue”

from the you may be blue EP released in ‘08, the title track is an american folk journey into what could only be a somber and bitter life experience.. “my time with you, beat a thorn-filled path, blood filled where we passed through”. their new record tight knit was released via Sub Pop this past February.

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rating: 7.5

Edward Sharp & The Magnetic Zeros - “40 Day Dream”

after living the “major label” lifestyle with his prior band Ima Robot, front man Alex Ebert has found a new alias, cleansed in the sounds of his organic LA folk rock outfit Edward Sharp & The Magnetic Zeros. damn zagat-me.. initial financing for the project came from the one the only Heath Ledger and his beloved Masses involvement. the 11-12 piece band just released the bohemian inspired EP Here Comes May 19 and will be releasing their full length debut on July 14. stoked to see these guys work their magic live..

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rating: 8.5