Art-rock duo Happy Hollows is the unlikeliest of matches, founded by two polar opposites: Northern California native and free-spirited guitarist Sarah Negahdari and graduate student and bassist Charlie Mahoney. The two initially met at a Los Angeles strip mall where Sarah was reading tarot cards to pay the bills. Charlie had just moved to Los Angeles from Washington, D.C. to pursue a Ph.D. Hundreds of shows and two albums later the band have released Concordia, its third studio album, on September 8.

Concordia was crafted in both Los Angeles and London with the help of producers Lewis Pesacov (Best Coast) and Gareth Jones (Grizzly Bear, Depeche Mode, Interpol). On the album, the band uses analog-synth melodies, angular guitars, and polyrhythmic drumming to anchor Sarah’s soaring vocals. The album is a true blend of expressive, post-punk instrumentation and neo-new wave flair.

Website – www.happyhollows.net

SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/happy-hollows

Facebook - www.facebook.com/happyhollows

Instagram - www.instagram.com/happyhollows

Twitter - https://twitter.com/happyhollows

Soular System is a soul duo based in Long Beach, California, comprised of Tom Kendall as the composer/producer/drummer, and Anthony Lynn as the vocalist. Together, they write lyrics reflecting life experience in reverence to nature and the cosmos.

To bring their spacey sound to life on stage, Tom arranges music to be played by various combinations of professional LA musicians. The band can range from a duo set with Tom playing drums and Djing while Anthony sings, to an 11 piece ensemble consisting of electric harp, flute, electric violin, percussion, guitar, keys, synth, bass, and back up vocals. The ever-changing ensemble keeps the music flowing organically in response to the stage space, sound system, and vibe of each venue.

With a constantly expanding sound and inspiration, Soular System aims to remind the listener of human's place in the universe. 

Check out more from Soular System at https://www.soularsystemsound.com/

you can buy our new record @ https://soularsystem.bandcamp.com/

Social Media:

https://soundcloud.com/soular_system

https://www.facebook.com/Soular.System.Music/

https://www.instagram.com/soularsystemsound/

https://twitter.com/soular_system

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgL6eeISaQMRCilPWdnrhIw

For Brandyn Burnette and Molly Moore, making music as Cosmos & Creature means infinitely drawing from their eclectic fascinations. Driven by a shared passion for timeless melody and sonic innovation, the L.A.-based duo bring a certain wide-eyed wonder to each of their songs. “Our name came from thinking about how big the universe is and how small we are, and how somehow it all works together,” says Burnette. “So much of our music is about seeing yourself in the grand scheme of things, and exploring the biggest emotions but in a very close and human way.”

Hands-on in every aspect of their music, Cosmos & Creature continually turn their most intimate expression into songs with major emotional power. “We want to encourage people to be who they really are—not by being preachy about it, but by putting a lot of positivity and energy into our music,” says Moore. And thanks to their nuanced artistry, Cosmos & Creature ultimately create pop music that hits on so many levels. “Part of our intention is to get some heavier messages out there, but in a way that makes you want to move and makes you want to dance,” says Burnette. “If we can inspire people to look inward but also make them feel really good, that’s really all we could ever ask for.”

LINKS:

https://soundcloud.com/cosmosncreature

https://open.spotify.com/artist/6nBujjA6fus37LVZEqEULp

Apollo Soul is a 4-piece instrumental group based out of Los Angeles, CA. The group consists of Matt Saunders (guitar), Jack Bastian (keyboards), Cole Brossus (bass), and Ellington Peet (drums). Influenced by a diverse musical background, Apollo Soul's sound weaves through a wide sonic spectrum ranging from rock n' roll and hip-hop to jazz and free-form improvised music. The band performs all original material as they flow between arranged melodies and improvised solos. Their debut album "Boys Night" was released summer of 2016, and they are now preparing to release a new EP this fall.

LINKS:

https://apollosoulofficial.bandcamp.com/

https://soundcloud.com/apollosoulofficial

Asal Hazel is a neo-soul songstress whose music is described as alternative R&B, with elements of soul, ethereal R&B, and pop. With the help of the Stones Throw/Akashik Records affiliated collective, the Persian-American Los Angeles native is wrapping up her debut project that she had begun independently back in 2015. She has curated a world of staggering dysphoria in the dreamy sounds birthed from lovelorn poetry and atmospheric vocal tone. Hazel's lyrics are vulnerable, clever and revolve around themes of love, lust, and enlightenment. The debut project, Like Water, features production from Swarvy, and Stones Throw heavy hitters, such as MNDSGN, and Grammy-winning producer, Knxwledge, amongst others.

Listen here: https://soundcloud.com/callum_connor/windows-ft-asal-hazel

Special thanks to Mango Disco Records for co-presenting!

Long Beach native Dustin Moore, a.k.a NeonPhoenix, is a seasoned musician and producer, who has toured the world since the young age of 17. Already making a name for himself he has played with such artists as Herbie Hancock, EWF, Keri Hilson, Kenny Lattimore, Chante Moore, Victor Wooten, Miguel, and Kanye West. Dustin has been blessed to arrange shows that have played in venues across the globe. In 2009 his work with NAS on his "Untitled" album lead him to his first Grammy nomination.  

He was honored to be musical director for "Man in the Mirror" in 2010, one of the first international tributes to the late Michael Jackson. The show toured globally from the U.S. and Canada all the way to London, and Monte Carlo in the South of France. Currently he is working as co-producer, programmer, bassist, keyboardist, composer arranger, and engineer for his band “Z.” The Long Beach based group, formally known as Mulatto, released part one of their debut album early this fall titled "ARIZE-The Prequel". As of 2012 Dustin has ventured yet again all over the world playing along side Z and NaS' for the Life is Good Tour. The energy and light that he brings to stage is both exciting and exhilarating to witness and he is grateful to be able to share it with the world. 

4D // MILLENIAL KINGDOM: https://jodyg4d.bandcamp.com/album/millennial-kingdom-vol-1

Neon Phoenix: https://soundcloud.com/dankradio/sets/neon-phoenix-shaman-dnk-004

Special thanks to Mango Disco Records for co-presenting!

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Deva.
Light.
Divine.
Expression.

Deva. is most known for her work with Long Beach based band Via Leaves (Fight Club LBC), as well as her influence within the LA county yoga community. Inspired by the flow of life and self expression her songwriting and unique vocals shine through in collaboration with music producer/musician Neon Pheonix. Deva., has been a songwriter and vocalist since childhood influenced by her family, a love for creative writing, and healing through music.

Deva. is reflective of the times and is devoted to creation in all forms.

Special thanks to Mango Disco Records for co-presenting!

The Los Angeles exclusive release party of These Things Take Time's "TIME002"

Forged last year in the fires of Chicago's world renowned club, Smartbar, with the support and distribution of Lobster Theramin, These Things Take Time is a Chicago/Philly based house label run by founder Hayes Bradley. Following a sell out tape in 2016 and a year long honeymoon in Berlin, Lobster Theramin picked up TTTT's second release for distro on wax, and the rest is history. Put on your dancing shoes and come see the label boss himself throw down some jigs on the 1's and 2's to celebrate the unveiling of TTTT's first wax on the market. 

Providing further aural entertainment is the acerbic Scotland based producer/DJ/CPR Certified Swift Water Rescue Lifeguard/ avid reader, Brooks Hudgins aka Sweetheart Cowboy; who's affable productions, and sweaty, kinetic, floorboard cracking sets in the UK have been the soundtrack to more than 10,000 k holes. The prodigal son returns after 3 years away for his LA debut, back to back like Jennifer Connolly in Requiem for a Dream with cougar heartbreaker and reformed Pagan child star Jack George, a name well known the in the illegal Montreal rave scene where he cut his teeth as a DJ. 

TTTT release review by Inverted Audio:

http://inverted-audio.com/review/various-artists-time002/

SOUNDCLOUDS:

https://m.soundcloud.com/thesethingstaketime
https://m.soundcloud.com/sweetheartcowboy
https://m.soundcloud.com/jackkgeorge
 

Dzang birthed half a decade ago as an outlet for Los Angeles producer Adam Gunther’s more exploratory impulses, beyond the confines of his soundtrack work. Following a pair of self-released LPs (XLO, 2014, and Lotion, 2015), he began amassing a vault of liquid inner space instrumentals, tracing connections between poolside R&B, sun-kissed pop, astral jazz, and blunted dance. For half the tracks he called in a cast of featured collaborators to sing, speak, rap, or reflect, including smoky New York City vocalist DonChristian, Estonian avant-diva Maria Minerva, neo-crooner Maxim Ludwig, and Cali chanteuse Olivia Kaplan.

The resultant collection, 3G, coasts blissfully across 14 tracks of weekend West Coast electronic rhythm, alternately soft and summery, downtempo and upscale. Gunther’s touch is heady, hi-fi, and healing. Pacific dreams for specific times. 

Link: 3G is out now on DzangRecs.

Special thanks to Mango Disco Records for co-presenting!