Third place in our Readers Poll goes to Alt-Rockers, The Cold and Lovely. Fronted by Megan Toohey and formed along with Nicole Fiorentino (who spends her spare time playing with The Smashing Pumpkins and Veruca Salt), the female powered group shape every tone with intention and precision. As if calling forth the goddesses of earth and sky, they layer gritty, biting guitars, with hard-hitting electro-style drums, spacey synth lines, and the vocals of a dark angel. With the intensity ready to fill an arena or simply blow the PA at your local club, The Cold and Lovely are filling a musical space left vacant for far too long. Stream "Doll" from their ‘Ellis Bell’ EP released today and catch them at The Viper Room on Feb. 6 with Nightmare Air (who seem to be making the rounds with the best of the best in LA this winter).
