Crown The Empire Releases New Single Violet
The Los Angeles rock band launched their latest single alongside an interactive browser-based game.
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Los Angeles Alternative News
In Los Angeles, alternative music news means album releases, indie artist breakthroughs, reunion tours, music festival lineups and band announcements. Reporting monitors the sounds shaping the city and the artists that drive the scene.
Recent news
October 28, 2026
Always You Releases New Single Eye To EyeThe Los Angeles-based duo unveils a music video ahead of their upcoming second album, Against The World.
October 28, 2026
Julia Jacklin Performs at The Wiltern in Los AngelesThe singer-songwriter brought songs from her four studio albums to the stage during her latest tour stop.
October 23, 2026
Alternative Band Love Ghost Drops Two New SinglesThe Los Angeles-based group has unveiled two tracks ahead of their upcoming studio album.
October 21, 2026
Tashaki Miyaki Drops Single MovingThe Los Angeles-based duo also announced the upcoming release of their third studio album, Eternity Chaos.
October 20, 2026
Indie Pop Duo Pen Pin Releases New Single VampireThe Los Angeles-based duo Jeni Magana and Emily Moore launch their latest track ahead of the upcoming album PONY UP!.
October 20, 2026
LA Girls Who Rock! Hosts Showcase at The EarlThe community group held a live performance event featuring an all-women lineup of local musicians and producers.
October 15, 2026
Indie Duo Child Seat Releases New Single StuckLos Angeles band Child Seat explores the tension between creative goals and financial demands in their latest music release.
October 14, 2026
Project Yummm Released New Single YarrowThe Los Angeles-based project has debuted its latest track ahead of an upcoming full-length album.
October 13, 2026
Band Dummy Released New Song N Of 1The Los Angeles-based group shared the track ahead of their upcoming October album.
October 12, 2026
Fight To Unite Festival Held at The BelascoThe two-day punk benefit concert raised funds to support families affected by ICE.
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Coverage takes in upcoming record launches, festival scheduling, band breakups, and the rise of new talent. It spans across the city and the communities around it where venues and studios thrive. Los Angeles serves as a specific anchor for this scene because of its density of independent labels and performance spaces that support touring acts. The frequency of artist reunions and the impact of streaming shifts on independent production are the most recurring themes.