Author Archives: rian

Races “Big Broom”

Above is the official video for the RACES hit single “Big Broom” from the forth coming album Year of the Witch. The band’s music is set around the theme of renewal. “Big Broom” holds a mystic sense of hope within its despairing tone. The video mimics the tone of the song in a unique way. [...]

Outside Ones

The Glendale based artist known as Gangi is back with its latest cinematic expression, “Outside Ones”. Matt Gangi last came to the LA scene when he and co-collaborator Lyle Nesse relocated from New York to release “A”. This time around, Matt is tag teaming with Eric Chramosta to bring us “Gesture Is”, which we can [...]

Tomorrow Night at Hotel Cafe

The princess of Silverlake is heading to Hotel Cafe with her new project Pisces. As everyone knows, we LOVE Sarah Negahdari and we’re so excited that we can now explore her mind in both The Happy Hollows and Pisces. Tomorrow night, Pisces will be performing at Hotel Cafe along with Little Red Lung, a band [...]

A Seasons Residency

One of our favorite Los Angeles bands finally got a residency at The Echo. Tonight is the second night of their residency and is presented by our pals Web In Front. Seasons is highly underrated in Los Angeles, and we’re glad they finally gained a little recognition. Below is a free download of their song [...]

Calling All Minions

I Promote Good Bands is looking for interns! It’s once in a blue moon that we allow people to join our exclusive club (hardy har har). Seriously though. IPGB is going big or going home in 2012 before the world ends. We never go home, so I guess we have to go big. We need [...]

Happy Holidays from Yellow Red Sparks

Our favorite folk band is giving away a free download of their song “O Holy Night”. Josh Hanson has some of the most beautiful voice in southern California, and his version of this Christmas classic is phenomenal. IPGB wants to wish everyone a merry Christmas and happy Hanukkkah! Download “O Holy Night” by Yellow Red [...]

Posada AMF 2011

The purpose of the above festival is to cross-promote and form an alliance between the US music scene and Mexico’s music scene. Put forth by Trista Libre (free tourist) and a number of sponsors, the Posada AMF 2011 has brought together incredible bands for that purpose. Beach Fossils is headlining the event along with Ibi [...]

December 6th at Ella Street Social Club

The first Tuesday of December is quickly approaching which means IPGB is back at Ella Street Social Club. I know I say this every month, but this line-up is ridiculously good. Ross McLeron and the World Radiant, The Greencarts, Pale Tourist, and Holy Tentacles will be taking the stage at our favorite Southwest venue. The [...]

Mezzanine Owls is Back

This post is about a month too late, but better late than never right? Mezzanine Owls is finally back with a brand new 7-inch. The 7-inch was released on our favorite Los Angeles based label, JAXART on October 11th, and features the track “Obstacle”, which you can digitally download on Pretty Much Amazing. Mezzanine Owls [...]