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Best New Music: Julie Hill "Be Well"

3 weeks ago | grimygoods.com | David Sosa

Despite being still hot off her sophomore album, 2024’s glow serene, Brooklyn-based artist Julie Hill isn’t stopping anytime soon based on the release of her latest single, “Be Well.” Hill, who has made a habit of looking inward in her songwriting while holding her own as a producer, has zeroed in on growth for “Be Well,” which explores how she keeps herself well through the years.
New Music to Hear: Mareux & Riki "Ébène Fumé"

3 weeks ago | grimygoods.com | David Sosa

Mareux is fittingly not pulling any stops with newly announced SoCal shows and his latest single, “Ébène Fumé,” as he approaches his upcoming album, Nonstop Romance, out June 27 via Revolution / Warner Records. Joined by fellow LA-based singer Riki, Aryan Ashtiani, the mind behind Mareux, is following up on his promise to deviate from past singles like “The Perfect Girl” for his sophomore album.
5 Things I Loved About the Head in the Clouds Music Festival and 5 Things That Need Improvement

3 weeks ago | grimygoods.com | Asha Mone Jackson

As temperatures soared into the high 80s over the weekend, the Heads in the Clouds (HITC) Festival emerged as the ultimate destination to kick off summer festivities and showcase some of Asia’s most iconic performers. However, the celebration of its 10th anniversary received mixed reactions from fans. Despite several challenges, my two-day experience at the festival was undoubtedly memorable. Here are five things I loved about Head In The Clouds 2025 and five things that needed improvement.
Best New Music: Balu Brigada "Backseat"

3 weeks ago | grimygoods.com | David Sosa

After a string of singles sporting eerily similar cover art, New Zealand alt-pop band Balu Brigada has officially announced their debut album, Portal, out Aug. 29 via Atlantic Records/Warner Australia. To mark the reveal, “Backseat” is the latest single off Portal that reaffirms the duo’s commitment to reinventing themselves, whether it’s 70s glitz or bursts of rock.
Best New Music: Lew Apollo "No Room In Hell"

3 weeks ago | grimygoods.com | David Sosa

Texas-based singer-songwriter Lew Apollo is gearing up for Fool’s Gold, his debut album out August 8, with a summer-ready single, “No Room In Hell.” Although the single comes straight from the album’s tracklist, it was made during a special lightning in a bottle moment for the Minnesota native, who wrote “No Room In Hell” in about 45 minutes. The reason for the quick creation process? Good old-fashioned inspiration. “‘No Room In Hell’ came to me in about 45 minutes,” said Apollo.
Photos & Review: Jensen McRae Offers a Night of Healing Harmonies and Heartfelt Connection at the El Rey

4 weeks ago | grimygoods.com | Asha Mone Jackson

The first words that greeted me as I stepped into Jensen McRae‘s concert at the El Rey on Wednesday night were, “Would you like a mask?” Clusters of black N95 masks were handed out by workers as eager concert-goers streamed into the storied Los Angeles music venue, excited to hear the folk alternative pop singer with the hauntingly soft yet gritty alto voice and forget about their worries. Inside, the temperature felt 10 degrees cooler than outside on Wilshire Blvd.
New Music to Hear: King Isis "LATELY"

4 weeks ago | grimygoods.com | David Sosa

With an LA show scheduled on the release of their upcoming SIRENITY EP due June 13 via Dirty Hit and No Matter, Oakland singer-songwriter King Isis reconciles monotonous living on “LATELY.” Although she is no stranger to roaring anthems that evoke the grunge era, their newest single finds them striking a balance when it comes to their artistic pendulum, swinging back and forth between calm introspection and brooding bursts of rock. “‘Lately’ is a cathartic release,” said Isis.
Best New Music: Cerrone & Christine and the Queens: "Catching feelings"

1 month ago | grimygoods.com | David Sosa

When you take two artists who define the genres they’re most associated with, you get “Catching feelings,” the newest single from Christine and the Queens and disco producer Cerrone. The duo, who first made waves last year when they performed at the Paris Olympic Games, decided to join forces once again, taking their collaboration from the performance stage to the recording studio.
Photos & Review: Amelia Moore at The Echo in Los Angeles and Why You Need To Experience Her in Concert

1 month ago | grimygoods.com | Asha Mone Jackson

If I know one thing to be true, it’s that a butterfly loses its wings every time someone breaks Amelia Moore‘s heart, and after seeing her perform on a vibrant Tuesday night at The Echo in Los Angeles, the crowd confirmed that her feelings are protected. If not, she will write an infectious, soulful pop song about your wrongdoings.
New Music to Hear: Fazerdaze "Motorway"

1 month ago | grimygoods.com | David Sosa

Hot off last year’s Soft Power, Fazerdaze is back again with “Motorway,” a new single released ahead of tour dates, including an LA date at El Rey Theatre on Aug. 23. Amelia Murray, the New Zealand singer-songwriter behind Fazerdaze, has been on a streak since returning to her project with the Break! EP in 2022 after her 2017 debut, Morningside.