Aaron Embry’s solo material has often taken a back seat to his work with other artists — he’s been party to albums and tours for a host of A-listers, he produced Avi Buffalo’s debut album, and most recently he has played keyboards for Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros. And his 2008 album as Amnion [...]

Bristol’s Swarms mix post-rock/shoegaze with post-dubstep, making common cause with the juxta-posing likes of Clubroot and Mount Kimbie . Meanwhile Berlin’s Dadub site themselves at the inbetween of Ostgut Ton/Berghain techno and Raster-Noton ambient-tinged minimal tech a la Kangding Ray . It’s part of the exponential genre hybridization characterizing contemporary electronica, but this is where quality control identifies one or two blends that are more than simply fiddly-dee and modish, and actually provide for listening pleasure. Swarms’ Old Raves End ( Lodubs ) is not all comfy listening, with a tad too much Burial-beloved helium-diva vox manipulation early on ...

Amnion is from Glassell Park, CA. Glossolalia Park. Amnion formed in the Summer of 2007. Up to date discography include: 2008 ~ AmenNamO 2009 ~ Little Drummer Brother 2009 ~ “YUKOKU” ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK by AARON EMBRY Amnion is accessible neo-pagan-pop-psychedelia in the vein of [ Fire">Arcade Fire ] & [ Collective">Animal Collective ] meets [ [...]

After releasing their fantastic debut album AmenNamO, Amnion is back with “Better Day”, which is going to be released as a single on Tuesday. The bands’ music has a way of always sounding happy, but having some melancholy tones to it. The vocals are shared by husband and wife duo Aaron and Nikki Embry, although [...]

Amnion (Photo By Jeff Koga) I completely missed the boat on Amnion last year. In the past few months their debut album AmenamO has been in regular rotation as I work at my desk in the office. The band are now hosting a remix "contest" for their new single "Better Days" which will be unveiled via the band's Band Camp account next week . It isn't actually a "contest" since anyone who re-mixes the song wins, but regardless they're excited about you participating. I'll be doing my own lil JAX dj remix for the project. Watch out ...

Our man Justin over at Aquarium Drunkard worked with a bunch of cool LA bands and is releasing a song-for-song cover of Paul & Linda McCartney's classic Ram . It's being released Monday, March 2nd as a free high-quality (320kbs) download. Those of you who will be so inclined to download it are encouraged to make donations to No More Landmines , an organization that helps and empowers communities around the world by removing the threat of landmines and unexploded weapons. The album includes some of Justin's favorite LA bands including Earlimart,Bodies of Water, Le Switch, Radar Bros, Amnion ...

Our good friend and partymate for SXSW, Justin Gage (aka the Aquarium Drunkard ), is releasing a pretty amazing FREE compilation/cover album through his label Autumn Tone Records called RAM On L.A. . The album is a not-for-profit cover album of Paul McCartney's incredible 1971 RAM and features a load of AD's favorite L.A.-based bands. Parson Red Heads, Earlimart, Radar Bros., Bodies Of Water, Amnion, the Broken West and many more give McCartney a try. Yesterday our friends at GvB featured Bodies Of Water's contribution . Today, we're featuring Monkberry Moon Delight , by far our ...

On Sunday, February 15th, RFSL and The Eagle Rock Bowling & Drinking Club are presenting UNDER COVERED at All-Star Lanes -- a show where Radars to the Sky , Death to Anders , Marvelous Toy , and The Flying Tourbillon Orchestra (w/ Angela Correa ) will perform sets comprised completely of their favorite songs from active local bands. Here's the first look at what they'll be playing (and why): ROB DANSON - DEATH TO ANDERS Learning five cover songs of some of our favorite local LA bands has been such a terrific (and humbling) experience. In addition to being so thrilled about our involvement with Radio Free Silver Lake 's cover show, practicing and performing these cover songs has magnified, in our minds, the true and exceptional talent that is coming out of the East Side of Los Angeles. It was difficult for us to choose only five songs, for if we had the time, we would have chosen over twenty songs to cover. Nevertheless, we picked out five songs which all have a very unique quality and sound, while adapting our own Death to Anders influence into the mix. By doing this, the overall result has been an overwhelmingly positive learning experience. By figuring out, analyzing and understanding the other bands' arrangements, melodies, and lyrics, we have a better view on how to strengthen and improve ours. We are all so happy to be a part of this, and have had a blast preparing for this show too! Song Choice: Silversun Pickups - Kissing Families For me, it was a great choice to cover The Silversun Pickups . Pete and John, or bass player and drummer, have had a long lasting friendship with the members of The Silversun Pickups , spanning back to their old band Crooner, which involved Pete and John, and current Silversun Pickups members Nikki Monninger and Chris Guanlao. In addition, when Nick and I first discovered the Silver Lake and Echo Park scene, we really did not know any bands or venues involved here. Our first drummer Anders had told us that he was hearing some buzz about an up-and-coming band called The Silversun Pickups and that we should check them out. When we saw them (about four years ago), not only were we introduced to one of the biggest and inspirational bands to come out of Silver Lake, but we were also introduced to The Echo , where they played. Since then, we have been so eager and happy to be a part of this community, and I can confidently say that The Silversun Pickups were one of the very first inspirations for us. I later had the great privilege of interning for Dangerbird Records ( The Silversun Pickups ' label) where I helped promote their tours right after Carnavas came out. HUNTER CURRA - THE FLYING TOURBILLON ORCHESTRA Song Choice: Avi Buffalo - Where's yer Dirty Mind? Ethan introduced me to this band like a year ago when they were opening up for Amnion and such at Pehrspace . I was really floored not just by the sensitivity / technicality of their performance, but also the well crafted songs. Avi and his band are beyond their age in both of these arenas. This song is the first one that immediately grabbed me. JORDAN HUDOCK - MARVELOUS TOY Song Choice: Fol Chen - No Wedding Cake Because it is the epitome of sexy - like fc's frontman. ANDREW SPITSER - RADARS TO THE SKY Song Choice: Thailand - The Chronic Sigh Thailand is one of the real under appreciated bands in this town. Their songwriting is as strong as anybody around, and their latest e.p. is a gem. I asked Mouse [from Classical Geek Theatre ] for some suggestions for this show, and this was one of the songs he recommended. Of all the songs on that disc, the interlocking guitar and keyboard part in the chorus this song was the one thing that got absolutely stuck in my head and would not leave. We also wanted to tackle some songs that weren't the kind of thing that we normally do, and this qualifies. It's got this really odd quality of being both restrained and bold at the same time; almost like there's something simmering underneath waiting to boil. All in all, this is a great band (and warm, nice people) worth celebrating, and this is among their better songs ever.

The Raveonettes (New York, NY/Los Angeles, CA) Heinsenflei from The Pity Party will be sitting in on drums with The Raveonettes for 5 shows this month. The tour will stop in Los Angeles at The Henry Fonda Theater on Jan 24th. [READ BLOG POST] The Raveonettes Tour Dates Jan 15 BOSTON, Paradise Rock Club, Boston, Massachusetts Jan 16 NEW YORK, Webster Hall, New York City, New York Jan 17

Just wanted to say Merry Christmas to you and yours with a special holiday treat from Amnion. See you in 2 days LA! [MP3] Amnion - Little Drummer Brother

I'm not really a Xtian so feel kinda funny saying merry christmas, but, happy holidays! I hope you're enjoying them with people you heart and stuff. Here are five xmas songs from some bands you probably like a hell of a lot, if you live around here. 1) Amnion – Little Drummer Brother 2) Pizza! – Christmas is air (all around us) 3) Thailand – Queen of the North 4) Death to Anders – Our manager says that writing a Christmas song is a good business decision (because the bloggers will eat that shit up) 5) Princeton – Where’s My Christmas Morning ...

It's the holiday season and so it's a good time for charity, and on Saturday night at The Echoplex the ' Wear A Sweater ' party with an incredible line up of LA bands: CASTLEDOOR HAPPY HOLLOWS, EDWARD SHARPE & THE MAGNETIC ZEROS AMNION THE PITY PARTY THE DEADLY SYNDROME $5 - well worth it for these bands. alt=rss