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frownyfacerecords
Nov 1, 20232 min read
"Hell’s Plum?" More like "Hell’s Punk" with the Black Dahlia's debut single
Written by Cassidy Reyna
510
Frankie
Oct 23, 20233 min read
The Canonets ride the 80s new wave resurgence with their song, "It's Later Than You Think"
Genre: Indie Rock "Are you tired of this life? Are you tired of the compromise?" TW: mentions of suicide Derived from the low valleys of...
360
frownyfacerecords
Oct 19, 20234 min read
Emo is back and is still sad with Case Study's debut album, "The Problem with Me is Everything"
Written by Cassidy Reyna
350
Frankie
Oct 17, 20232 min read
Reservoir Valley gets candid in their single, "Filler"
Genre: Indie Rock "Failed the test balancing what I want with what I need." Based in Pomona California, Reservoir Valley is set to take...
220
frownyfacerecords
Oct 12, 20232 min read
Odd Army shreds our socks off with their song, "Illus
Written by Natasha Olson
230
Frankie
Oct 9, 20233 min read
Big Hat Logan has a flair for the dramatic in their EP, "Awakening the Dark Heart"
Genre: Rock, Alternative Rock "Aiming at God but I'm just a locust." Hailing from the Whittier and Downey areas , Big Hat Logan is...
151
frownyfacerecords
Oct 5, 20233 min read
Glass Generation goes out with a bang with their first and final EP, "Never Better"
Written by Cassidy Reyna
300
Frankie
Oct 4, 20233 min read
JRXHC takes us to a musical buffet with his album, “Memory Card”
Genre: Alternative Rock, Trap “I know I messed things up, but I’m sorry I’m not coming back.” Situated in Azusa California, JRHXC has...
300
frownyfacerecords
Oct 2, 20232 min read
Move Over American Football, Laketown is taking over with his single, “Leftovers”
Written by Natasha Olson
120
frownyfacerecords
Sep 28, 20232 min read
Billy On Campus keeps the good times rollin' with his song, "Mr. Apology"
Written by Katherine Priest
200
Frankie
Sep 25, 20233 min read
The Sols deliver high quality music with their song, “NYSAD”
Genre: Indie Rock “I’m lost for words, but I like to speak.” Hailing from San Diego California, The Sols are a 4-piece indie rock band...
190
Frankie
Sep 21, 20232 min read
Sierra Sumie is quirky but in the best way in her song, “Neighbor Number”
Genre: Bedroom Pop, R&B, Lo-fi “Tried to replace you. It went okay, but now- this fuck boy -he won’t go away.” Cooking in San Pedro...
870
frownyfacerecords
Sep 18, 20232 min read
The Paper Cutouts portray complex feelings with their song, "April Fool"
Written by Katie Priest
80
frownyfacerecords
Sep 13, 20232 min read
The future of indie looks bright thanks to Say Ha! and their debut single, "I Don't Want to Die"
Written by Natasha Olson
1050
Frankie
Sep 12, 20232 min read
Summersol makes us swoon with their debut single, "River Lily"
Genre: Indie Rock “You’re like the rain putting out a flame.” Based in Norwalk California, Summersol is a new indie rock band coming into...
220
Frankie
Sep 6, 20232 min read
Tables Turned is turning heads with their song, "Safe to Say"
Genre: Pop Punk "I've come to terms with things I'll never learn." Calling all pop-punk sad kids looking for a new band to listen to....
450
Frankie
Sep 4, 20232 min read
Von’s Island represents that classic sound of the local scene with their song, “Softball”
Genre: Punk Rock, Rock “I’m not angry, I just wish the world wasn’t as cruel as I see.” Based in the greater Los Angeles area, Von’s...
120
Frankie
Sep 1, 20233 min read
Verum reintroduces themselves with their newest EP, "FEED"
Genre: Hard Rock, Alternative, Prog Rock “I’m coming back to take what’s mine.” Rocking from Brea California, Verum describes themselves...
430
frownyfacerecords
Aug 30, 20232 min read
LØØM plays no games on their newest single “Fever Dream"
Written by Lauren Chavez
170
Frankie
Aug 29, 20232 min read
Black Market the Band leans into thrash metal with their latest single, "Tattoo"
Genre: Thrash Metal, Alternative, Metal "One, two, three, you don't even know me, you don't even know yourself, you don't even need the...
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