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Topanga is Stefan Babcock, Nestor Chumak, Zack Mykula and Steve Sladkowski: four childhood friends that write irresistibly catchy, riff-heavy songs dripping with energy and wrapped in the essence of youth. High-on-life and ambitious-as-hell, these youngsters spent 2011 gaining a reputation for their rambunctious live shows complete with explosive gang vocals, airtight hooks and unbridled enthusiasm. Their latest offering, 7” Oceans, was produced by Jon Drew (Tokyo Police Club, Arkells, f*cked Up) and is available from Royal Mountain Records February 15, 2012. Oceans follows a stellar 2011 for Topanga, during which the band rocketed from its first show to spots at Pop Montreal, NXNE, CMW and dates with Parlovr, Young Rival, The Darcys and more. All that - plus a scrappy 4 song EP the band floated online – grabbed the attention of both Drew and Hollerado, with the latter taking the band out on its recent winter tour and agreeing to release Oceans on its burgeoning label. They know what so many others are about to find out: Topanga is too good a time to miss.

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QWANQWA Announce 2024 North American Tour Dates Photo QWANQWA Announce 2024 North American Tour Dates
by Michael Major - March 20, 2024

Get the latest on QWANQWA's 2024 North American tour dates. Stay updated with BroadwayWorld for the most recent news on entertainment and live performances. This year's tour is equally ambitions; spanning nine weeks in March through May, 39 cities, both coasts, and everything in between -- with more...

Grace Cummings Announces New Album 'Ramona' Photo Grace Cummings Announces New Album 'Ramona'
by Michael Major - January 24, 2024

Grace Cummings announces her new album 'Ramona.' The lead single 'On + On' is out now. Ramona - her finest and most captivating work yet - was recorded in Topanga Canyon with acclaimed producer Jonathan Wilson (Angel Olsen, Father John Misty, Margo Price) puts Cummings' rich vocals and dramatic stor...

The Polyphonic Spree Release Eighth Studio Album, 'SALVAGE ENTERPRISE' Photo The Polyphonic Spree Release Eighth Studio Album, 'SALVAGE ENTERPRISE'
by Blair Ingenthron - November 18, 2023

The Polyphonic Spree have released their highly anticipated, eighth studio album, 'Salvage Enterprise,' The album features nine original compositions and is described as the band's most vulnerable work to date. The band has also announced upcoming live shows and a free pop-up listening experience in...

HEATHER ANNE LOMAX Releases 'The Doman Tracks' Photo HEATHER ANNE LOMAX Releases 'The Doman Tracks'
by Michael Major - November 07, 2023

HEATHER ANNE LOMAX releases 'The Doman Tracks' and shares music video for 'Bits And Pieces' in new announcement. The album consists of eight collaborative songs recorded with the late Michael Doman, formerly the singer-songwriter-producer of the noted ‘80s L.A. rock band Broken Homes....

The Polyphonic Spree Share New Track 'Shadows on the Hillside (Section 48)' Photo The Polyphonic Spree Share New Track 'Shadows on the Hillside (Section 48)'
by Michael Major - October 17, 2023

The Polyphonic Spree shares new track 'Shadows On The Hill (Section 48)' from their upcoming album 'Salvage Enterprise.' The band's front man, Tim DeLaughter, describes the album as a rising-from-the-ashes record with acoustic elements and rich folk music. The album was crowdfunded by their dedicate...

Bob Moses Return With Festival-Ready New Single 'Round & Round' Photo Bob Moses Return With Festival-Ready New Single 'Round & Round'
by Michael Major - October 06, 2023

BOB MOSES returns with a festival-ready new single, 'Round & Round.' Listen now to the new single “Round & Round” and its accompanying visualizer. Rooted in musician/producers Tom Howie and Jimmy Vallance's masterful approach to sound design, “Round & Round” celebrates dance music....

Devendra Banhart Releases 'Fireflies' From New Album Out Friday Photo Devendra Banhart Releases 'Fireflies' From New Album Out Friday
by Michael Major - September 19, 2023

Devendra Banhart has released “Fireflies,” the newest track taken from his upcoming album Flying Wig. The accompanying visualizer features Anthony Ivancich and Julia Crockett - two pillars of the Stud Country Queer Country Western Dancing community - two stepping through Los Angeles' Club Bahia as D...

Jonathan Wilson Releases New Album 'Eat the Worm' Photo Jonathan Wilson Releases New Album 'Eat the Worm'
by Michael Major - September 08, 2023

Jonathan Wilson’s new BMG album Eat the Worm is out now, on the heels of buzz-building singles such as “Marzipan,” “Charlie Parker” and “The Village Is Dead” from the acclaimed singer, songwriter, and producer. Additionally, Wilson has shared a new video for album highlight “Ol’ Father Time.”...

Devendra Banhart Releases New Track 'Nun' Photo Devendra Banhart Releases New Track 'Nun'
by Michael Major - August 31, 2023

Devendra Banhart has released a new song, “Nun.” Banhart recently announced openers for his world tour in the fall, including Hayden Pedigo, Le Ren, Miho Hatori, Soma,  John Moods, Rogov, and - following an epic performance at the Hollywood Bowl in support of Carla Morrison - has announced his own h...

Video: Jess Williamson Shares 'Topanga Two Step' Video Photo Video: Jess Williamson Shares 'Topanga Two Step' Video
by Michael Major - August 14, 2023

Jess Williamson shares a video for “Topanga Two Step,” a stand out from her  acclaimed new album, Time Ain’t Accidental, out now on Mexican Summer. Upon its release the song was called “a soft-rock reverie for a casual but intense encounter” by NPR who praised Williamson saying she “writes from such...

Grace Potter Debuts New Track 'Masterpiece' Ahead of New Album 'Mother Road' Photo Grace Potter Debuts New Track 'Masterpiece' Ahead of New Album 'Mother Road'
by Michael Major - August 14, 2023

Produced by Eric Valentine (Queens of the Stone Age, Nickel Creek) and recorded at RCA’s famed Studio A in Nashville and Topangadise in Topanga, CA, Mother Road - the follow-up to Potter’s 2019 acclaimed, 2X GRAMMY-nominated album, Daylight - finds the rock and soul artist deconstructing her deepest...

Erin Rae Announces Live Album & Embarks On 'Lighten Up & Try' Headline Tour This Fall Photo Erin Rae Announces Live Album & Embarks On 'Lighten Up & Try' Headline Tour This Fall
by Michael Major - August 14, 2023

Rae has shared “Bad Mind (feat She Returns From War) (Live & From The Heart)” from the record. This fall, Rae will head out on her Lighten Up & Try headline tour. The dates will take her across the country with stops in Brooklyn, Denver, Portland, Los Angeles, Houston, New Orleans, Nashville, Chicag...

Devendra Banhart Releases New Track 'Sirens' Photo Devendra Banhart Releases New Track 'Sirens'
by Michael Major - July 26, 2023

The accompanying music video is set in a dystopian society of Devendra’s creation and stars Devendra alongside multidisciplinary artist Dorian Wood as well as comedians Tim Heidecker and Mitra Jouhari. Support artists for his upcoming US/EU tour were revealed earlier this week. The tour starts Octob...

Jonathan Wilson Announces New Album & Shares 'Charlie Parker' Photo Jonathan Wilson Announces New Album & Shares 'Charlie Parker'
by Michael Major - June 12, 2023

Jake Blanton (The Killers) handled bass, while the string and horn sections feature venerable musicians such as C.J. Camerieri (Bon Iver), Rita Andrade (Kanye West), Wynton Grant (Miley Cyrus, Hans Zimmer), and Paul Cartwright (Lana Del Rey, Mary J. Blige)....

Jonathan Wilson Announces New Album & Shares 'Charlie Parker' Photo Jonathan Wilson Announces New Album & Shares 'Charlie Parker'
by Michael Major - June 12, 2023

Jake Blanton (The Killers) handled bass, while the string and horn sections feature venerable musicians such as C.J. Camerieri (Bon Iver), Rita Andrade (Kanye West), Wynton Grant (Miley Cyrus, Hans Zimmer), and Paul Cartwright (Lana Del Rey, Mary J. Blige)....

Grace Potter Finds Her Truth on 'Mother Road' Photo Grace Potter Finds Her Truth on 'Mother Road'
by Michael Major - May 10, 2023

Produced by Eric Valentine (Queens of the Stone Age, Nickel Creek) and recorded at RCA’s famed Studio A in Nashville and Topangadise in Topanga, CA, Mother Road follows Grace’s 2019’s acclaimed, 2X GRAMMY-nominated album, Daylight. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!...

Arroyo Low to Release Debut Album '2020' Photo Arroyo Low to Release Debut Album '2020'
by Michael Major - June 28, 2022

The former IRONTOM/Foxtrails bassist will release his debut album, 2020, via Bodan Kuma. Straddling alternative and lo-fi electronic expressions inflected with Dane’s broad array of influences, the hugely atmospheric album is accompanied by monthly singles and videos, art installations, and NFT cont...

Haunted Summer Release New Single 'Camera' Photo Haunted Summer Release New Single 'Camera'
by Michael Major - April 20, 2022

Today, the band is previewing a new single from the album along with a  music video. The video for 'Camera,' which was directed by Callie Bloem and Chris Ewing, debuted today at Flaunt and can also be shared at YouTube. 'Camera' was written at a friend’s house when the band was on tour. Watch the ne...

RY X Announces North American Tour Ahead of New Album 'Blood Moon' Photo RY X Announces North American Tour Ahead of New Album 'Blood Moon'
by Michael Major - April 04, 2022

His previous albums, Dawn and Unfurl, cast an hypnotic allure on fans with their mix of nuanced, introspective emotions, idiosyncratic production flourishes, and dramatic intensity. Those traits have led to RY X amassing over 700 million streams, selling out shows the world over, and earning constan...

James Share Future Islands Remix of 'Beautiful Beaches' Photo James Share Future Islands Remix of 'Beautiful Beaches'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 19, 2021

The result is a record with the most fresh and festival ready tracks of their 39-year career, the sound of one of Britain’s best bands, deconstructed and reassembled by one of the world’s most renowned producers.  ...

Babe Rainbow Shares New Album 'Changing Colours' Photo Babe Rainbow Shares New Album 'Changing Colours'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 14, 2021

Like-minded souls soon caught their music on the wind: Eric at Flightless Records, the label set up to release King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard’s hefty catalog of records, welcomed the band into the family, releasing Babe Rainbow’s early string of singles....

Parson James Releases Official Video for 'Dirty Laundry' Photo Parson James Releases Official Video for 'Dirty Laundry'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 12, 2021

'Dirty Laundry' is the first bit of new music to come from Parson James this year, and serves as the follow up to his song 'High Tide Low Tide.' ...

Babe Rainbow Share New Song & Video 'Ready for Tomorrow' Photo Babe Rainbow Share New Song & Video 'Ready for Tomorrow'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 06, 2021

'Ready for Tomorrow' is a contradiction of singer Angus Dowling's disco flavor up the front and Cool Breeze folk picking guitar style as its anchor. It finds the band celebrating but in a mood. ...

James Release New Track 'Recover' Photo James Release New Track 'Recover'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 05, 2021

The third track to be released from the new record is the most personal and reflective. “Recover” tells of the death of Tim Booth’s father-in-law to Covid during the first wave in Spring last year, the lyrics reflecting the universal pain for those dealing with grief from a distance....

BACHELOR Share New Single 'Sick of Spiraling' Photo BACHELOR Share New Single 'Sick of Spiraling'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 22, 2021

Written and recorded in Topanga, CA over the course of two weeks in January of 2020, pre-pandemic, Doomin’ Sun is a record steeped in friendship....












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