Hailing from Los Angeles, Zweng recently released their sturdy EP, titled Notes from: Needle. The band’s lead singer, Ryan Zweng, evokes the vocal dramatics of well-known Britrock frontmen Liam Gallagher and Damon Albarn. Their pop rock craft is cheerful, utterly catchy and well produced.
LA/ San Fransico duo The Peach Kings hold an intriguing mishmash of sounds. One minute, the duo of Steven Trezevant and Page Wood twist their twangy blues riffs with airy synth loops fit for a bar brawl. The next, they’ll write a breezy peaceful melody to embellish its classic pop sound, perfect for a pleasant night drive back home. See them play live at Boootleg Theatre on Monday, November 21st. – Fanelie Rodoz
Christopher Dallman is a Los Angeles singer-songwriter whose confessional folk chansons, and piercing voice, is equal parts Damian Rice and Tracy Chapman. Though he has no upcoming tour plans, his latest EP, Light the Love, will surely tune into your emotional side.