If you raved in California in the 90s, you danced to the Hardkiss Brothers. Although they blew up in San Francisco, the Hardkiss clan — comprised of Gavin, Scott and Robbie — defined the hippier edge of the California House sound for over a decade. Now their mounting a comeback, galvanized by the release of their […]
6
Jun
Taking you back to the California warehouse sound of the 90s
2
Feb
New York '90s post hardcore gods reunite for 2013 tour
One of my favorite bands of the ‘90s post-hardcore scene was Quicksand. They had a certain something that a lot of other bands of that time simply did not. Maybe it was being a New Yorker and finally having some hometown heroes succeed again, but whatever it was I was hooked. Part of that appeal […]
30
Jul
A quick word with disco compilation mastermind Sean Brosnan
We’re fireballing into the last month of summer; the sun’s shining brighter, the days are getting increasingly warm (and humid? What gives, Los Angeles?) and it’s more important than ever to get our heads in the game and take advantage of what the season has to offer: a ton of poolside parties with a ton […]
19
Jul
Fight off the summer heat wave in light cotton tank tops & tees
California-based brand Altru Apparel works to bring you shirts and tank tops of the highest quality cotton with a clean cut, loose fit and far-ranging graphics. Altru taps into local landmarks, pop lyrics, bold titles and the 90’s — ah the good ‘ol days. Following previous licensing choices (including Thrasher Magazine, Mickey Rat, 90210, Star Trek […]
2
Jul
Gorgeously orchestrated synth-pop straight outta Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska’s trio Icky Blossoms won’t be escaping your memory anytime soon, from their brain-sticking moniker to the 90’s electronic fetish synth-pop they craft with gorgeous ease. Think of girls wearing your favorite leather jacket from back in the day, studded out, patched up, with red lipstick on (and probably smeared), stomping around to heavy […]
8
Jun
Collaborations with NYC's Louisahhh & France's Club Cheval
For Bromance Records’ 3rd release, founder Brodinski features fellow French electronic group Club Cheval (comprised of Canblaster, Sam Tiba, Myd and Panteros666) with an epic 90’s breakbeat A-Side track “Now U Realize”, sounding like it belongs in a Ronin-like car chase. Maybe they’ll use that idea for a music video? The B-Side features the collaborative […]
28
Apr
The quintessential 90s cross trainer gets a rebirth
Oh boy, this is one of those re-issues that you wait so long for you kind of get to the point that you don’t think it’s ever going to happen, so you resign yourself to a dull, vice-less life. It’s like you wake up after 20 years of marriage, and all of a sudden your […]
