Past Stories
For Poppy
Reunions and Rememberings at The Glass House
Sadly, Poppy DaSilva will never meet her dad. The baby girl, who was born Feb. 7, lost her father before her big debut. Her father, longtime Chain Reaction soundman, Christian DaSilv...
Brotherly Love
Every Time I Die explores Ex Lives in the IE
There’s a common music business stereotype that if brothers play together in a rock band, there is usually some serious sibling conflict. However, Every Time I Die has been going&h...
Noise of Rumors
MEMBERS: Cyn Electric (vocals/rhythm guitar), Joey Raum (drums) and Danny Balboa (lead guitar).
CITIES OF ORIGIN: “We’re from Ontario and Rancho. Our drummer is from Maryland, but moved to Montclair a few years back.”
K...
Castle Pines
MEMBERS: Jesse Briseño (bass), Nick Barrientos (lead guitar), Sterling Fairfield (drums) and Leandro Barrientos (vocals/rhythm guitar).CITY OF ORIGIN: Corona.
KINDRED SPIRITS: “Wilco, Radiohead, Arcade Fire, My Morning Jacke...
Shock and Ska
Buck-O-Nine has come a long way from writing songs in their underwear
Experiencing a Buck-O-Nine show these days is about the same as it’s always been over the past two decades or so since this popular SoCal ska-punk group’...
Tangerine Smile
Members: Patrick Wall (guitar, vocals), Lauren Quon (piano).
City of Origin: Pomona.
Kindred Spirits: Patrick Wall: The Avett Brothers, Kevin Devine, Brand New, The Frames, Glen Hansard, Damien Rice. Lauren Quon: ’90s pop roc...
Divine Message
Photos by Max Epstein
Sounds of Satellites, appropriately enough, looks to the heavens for inspiration
Sounds of Satellites is an Orange County rock band fronted by Chance Espinoza, and this band’s music is passionate to the...
Cougrzz Rock!
MEMBERS: Grace Richardson (lead vocals), Roseann Aldrete (lead guitar), Shelly Cory (keyboards), Jeannette Jacques (bass guitar) and Chrissy Marquez (vocals/percussion).
CITIES OF ORIGIN: Corona.
KINDRED SPIRITS: “Janet Jacks...
Basic Instinct
Photos by Eliot Hazel
Indietronica duo Niki & The Dove is ready to ease your mind
Malin Dahlström (vocals) and Gustaf Karlöf (production) comprise the mysteriously named dance duo, Niki & The Dove. As you might guess...
The Calicos
MEMBERS: Garyadam Neuharth (guitar/vocals), Ry Sarmiento (drums/percussion) and Shaina Turian (keyboard/guitar/vocals).
CITIES OF ORIGIN: Redlands and Los Angeles
KINDRED SPIRITS: Neuharth: “Loud music, quiet music and everyt...
A New Classic
Photo by Stephen S. Taylor
Victoire’s new paradigm blends centuries-old instrumention with indie rock touches
In 2010, the seven-piece group Victoire saw its debut record, Cathedral City, land on several critics’ year-end ...
Xplicit
MEMBERS: Xplicit
CITIES OF ORIGIN: Lake Elsinore (E-Town)
KINDRED SPIRITS: “Old school West Coast rap. Stuff like Warren G, Brotha Lynch Hung, NWA, Ice Cube . . .”
RECENT RELEASES: Cartunez Volume 2 (June 2009). “The alb...
A Fork in the Road
Lucy Michelle takes some time away from her Lappelles for a solo run
Watch out, Californians: Lucy Michelle is on a mission to make you her fans. Part of her master plan includes kicking off the New Year with a…
Half & Half
MEMBERS: Alex Watkins (vocals/saxophone), Lucille Roseanne (harmonies/keys), Ben Purper (lead guitar), Aric Perez (bass) and Harrison Fakas (drums).
CITIES OF ORIGIN: “We all met at Redlands East Valley High School and formed...
Untitled
Finish Ticket is on the verge of releasing a new record but its title is a secret . . . for now.
Brendan Hoye (lead guitar) and Alex DiDonato (lead vocals) are both members of the band known to the…
SOCIETY FALLS
MEMBERS: Brenda Cabral (vocals/guitar), Adrian Rico (drums/guitar), Aaron Christopher (bass/guitar) and Aaron Alexander (guitar).
CITIES OF ORIGIN: Chino Hills.
KINDRED SPIRITS: The Pixies, AFI, The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Sa...
Not Preaching to the Choir
While Little Faith has built its career on gospel, most of its members are atheists
Jack Maeby, keyboardist for Little Faith, has been a professional musician and producer for decades, having previously worked for industry grea...
Assuming We Survive
MEMBERS: Adrian Estrella (vocals), Kris Pasos (drums), Manny Molina (guitar), Phil Adams (guitar) and Joe Lawson (bass).
CITIES OF ORIGIN
Redlands and Rancho Cucamonga.
KINDRED SPIRITS: Thrice, Strung Out, Four Year Strong and...
A Sacred Celebration
Photo by Angel Ceballos
Zola Jesus and Brooklyn Label Sacred Bones team up for one helluva party
If the Mayans are correct, we’re all in for it—and soon. So if Friday really is going to be our last day on…
Global Locals
Local hit maker Audio Push talk musicians, fame and moving past the jerkin‘ movement.
Its jerkin’ days are over, but the IE’s very own Audio Push still gets down to serious business: making quality music. Despite i...
GATSBY
MEMBERS: Gatsby
CITIES OF ORIGIN: “I’m originally from El Monte but I moved to the high desert in the early ’90s. However, where Gatsby was thought out and originated was in San Bernardino, and the IE in general, whic...
A Fantastic Metaphor
I See Hawks in L.A. invites you to look closer
Which cities come to mind when you think of breeding grounds for country music? Certainly Nashville, maybe Austin, but what about Los Angeles?
According to Rob Waller, front man fo...
200 WEST
MEMBERS: Jon Pacheco (vocals), Adam Cordova (drums), Greg (bass) and Chris Galarze (vocals/guitar).
CITIES OF ORIGIN: Rancho Cucamonga and Fontana.
KINDRED SPIRITS: “We all listen to everything. We are huge fans of music. M...
Imagine That
Wayne Sermon of Imagine Dragons won’t be playing other people’s hits for much longer
Wayne Sermon is the lead guitarist for Imagine Dragons, an indie rock group hailing from Las Vegas, Nevada. If you’ve listened to the ra...
JOE ATMAN
MEMBERS:
Joe Atman (piano, vocalist); 50 other musical contributors of various talents.
CITY OF ORIGIN:
Claremont.
KINDRED SPIRITS:
Gospel choir, Pink Floyd and Elton John.
RECENT RELEASES:
It Took the Village (2012).
WEBSIT...
A World-Class Exhibition
Cheap Trick spreads a little holiday cheer
The guys in Cheap Trick are no strangers to seeing their band’s name on the charts. The group’s 1979 multi-platinum Cheap Trick at Budokan live album had placed in the Top 10 in&he...
Twin Oaks
MEMEBERS: Aaron Christopher (guitar, keys, percussions and vocals) and Lauren Brown (lyrics, melodic structure and vocal).
CITIES OF ORIGIN: Born and raised in the San Gabriel Valley. Currently residing in Upland and Chino.
KI...
A Little Bit of Everything
The Colurs is a band of multiple instruments and modern radio sensibilities
Max Townsley and Drew Erickson are The Colurs, a contemporary pop group that combines introspective, orchestra-powered grandeur with modern radio sensi...
