Filipelli has a new single, “Big City” by Sly Stone & Sal Filipelli and featuring local rapper Del the Funky Homosapien. According to Filipelli, "This one blends old-school soul, raw funk, and sharp lyricism into something that feels big, bold, and alive, just like the city it’s named after."
The new Wavves album
Spun, due June 6 via Ghost Ramp records, is so far preceded by a single for "Goner produced by Travis Barker, with an accompanying video filmed at the Los Angeles County wildfire benefit show at Zebulon. It's their first new music since 2021, and the band has also launched a new cannabis brand, Wavvy Supply Co. Catch them on tour June 24 at Observatory North Park.
Pleasure Pill recently released their single “Line Up The Stars” and their debut studio album
Hang A Star is due June 17. They'll open for Sid Simons on April 26 at Gonzo! Ramen in Carlsbad.
Her new neoclassical album,
The Ashtabula River Railroad Disaster, explores the tragic collapse of a railroad bridge in Ashtabula, Ohio, in December 1876. The disaster claimed the lives of 92 people, including Skidmore’s relative, hymn writer Philip P. Bliss. "Not only is this album different because it is an entirely instrumental solo piano, but it is also focused on a singular historical event. I've never released anything like this before." She'll debut songs from the album at Lestat's on April 26.
Singer Bruce Joyner passed away in March.
Junior Solis announced that a reunion performance is planned for September with featured singer Mark Arrington.
PunchCard's new album
Soap Box Hero is available along with its first single "Stealing My Identity."