Song of the Day: “Lost in Your Eyes” by Debbie Gibson and Joey McIntyre

Posted on 07/01/2021 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged California, Debbie Gibson, Joey McIntyre, Los Angeles, pop, Song of the Day.

Joey McIntyre and Debbie Gibson (Photo courtesy Shore Fire Media)

Today, Debbie Gibson dropped her new video for her brilliant rerecording of her classic No. 1 hit “Lost In Your Eyes.” Partnering with Joey McIntyre of New Kids on the Block, the video showcases the timeless elegance and universality of the song as well as the musical chemistry between Debbie and Joey.

Song of the Day: “How Not to Drown” by CHVRCHES featuring Robert Smith

Posted on 06/03/2021 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged California, CHVRCHES, Los Angeles, new wave, Robert Smith, Song of the Day.

CHVRCHES and Robert Smith (Photo by Sebastian Mlynarski & Kevin J Thomson)

CHVRCHES recently announced their highly anticipated fourth studio album, Screen Violence, due out Aug. 27 on Glassnote Records. The band has also shared the second single from the forthcoming record, titled “How Not to Drown,” featuring one of the trio’s ultimate heroes, Robert Smith.

Song of the Day: “Opus 56” by Dustin O’Halloran

Posted on 05/05/2021 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged ambient, California, Dustin O’Halloran, Los Angeles, piano, Song of the Day.

Dustin O’Halloran (Photo by Anna Maggý Grímsdóttir)

Oscar-nominated, Emmy-winning US composer and pianist Dustin O’Halloran unveiled his new single, “Opus 56,” recently.

The track is the second single from his forthcoming Deutsche Grammophon debut, Silfur, which arrives on June 11.

Song of the Day: “Prayer from Nowhere” by Cold Cave

Posted on 04/28/2021 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged California, Cold Cave, goth, Los Angeles, neo-psychedelia, post-punk, Song of the Day.

Cold Cave (Photo courtesy Indie Publicity)

As Cold Cave prepare for the release of their highly-anticipated new 7-song album Fate in Seven Lessons, the group has premiered another single — this time, the release’s brooding, pensive opener “Prayer from Nowhere.”

Song of the Day: “Burn Through the Atmosphere” by Nightjacket

Posted on 04/23/2021 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged California, dreampop, Los Angeles, Song of the Day.

Nightjacket (Photo by Britt Wilen)

Lonely Archer Records and Los Angeles-based dream-pop quintet Nightjacket are pleased to present “Burn Through the Atmosphere,” the latest track to be lifted from the Friday, May 21 release of the band’s forthcoming EP, Following the Curves.

Interview: John Notto and Justin Smolian of Dirty Honey (New Album: Dirty Honey)

Posted on 04/12/2021 by Chris R. Smyth in Interview and tagged California, Dirty Honey, hard rock, Interview, Los Angeles.

After garnering national acclaim off of their 2019 EP, hard rock band Dirty Honey are finally set to release their first full-length album on April 23. Originally scheduled to record the album in Australia in the spring of 2020, Dirty Honey were forced to put their plans on hold after the travel restrictions were implemented due to Covid-19.

In a conversation with Parklife DC’s Chris Smyth, Dirty Honey guitarist John Notto and bassist Justin Smolian explained how the forced downtime actually helped them become a better band, and in turn allowed them to create a better record. The pair spoke about the entire preproduction and recording process, which famous musician was recording in the studio beside them, and their plans for potential upcoming tours.

Song of the Day: “Symptom of Your Touch” by Aly & AJ

Posted on 04/12/2021 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged Aly and AJ, California, indie pop, Los Angeles, Song of the Day, synthpop.

Aly & AJ (Photo by Amanda Charchian)

Aly & AJ’s super anticipated new album, A Touch of the Beat Gets You Up on Your Feet Gets You Out and Then into the Sun, is dropping May 7 and recently they released the latest track off it, “Symptom of Your Touch.”

Song of the Day: “The Men Who Rule the World” by Garbage

Posted on 03/31/2021 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged California, Garbage, Los Angeles, post-grunge, Song of the Day.

Garbage (Flyer courtesy Sacks & Co.)

Garbage will share their seventh studio album No Gods No Masters on June 11 via Stunvolume/Infectious Music.

The record’s debut single “The Men Who Rule the World” and its accompanying mixed media video — created by Chilean film director, animator, and painter Javi.MiAmor — are out now.

Song of the Day: “Guilty Love” by Ladyhawke featuring Broods

Posted on 03/09/2021 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged California, Ladyhawke, Los Angeles, noise rock, Song of the Day.

Ladyhawke (Photo courtesy Polyvinyl Records)

Ladyhawke (born ‘Pip’ Brown) returns with the new single and video for “Guilty Love” featuring BROODS, the first track from her anticipated new album due for release later this year.

Song of the Day: “On the Way Downtown” by Dave Alvin

Posted on 03/04/2021 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged alt-country, Americana, California, Dave Alvin, rockabilly, Song of the Day.

Dave Alvin (Photo by Chip Duden)

Legendary troubadour Dave Alvin shares the Victor Krummenacher-directed video for “On the Way Downtown,” in memory of Gene Taylor, Chris Gaffney and Amy Farris.

The track appears on Dave’s The highly praised album, From An Old Guitar: Rare and Unreleased Recordings.