Latest Review: Magic Lantern - High Beams

Long Beach’s Magic Lantern have finally gone and released a new sonic document after what seemed like an eternity of waiting. Eagerly anticipated by those who have been biding their time waiting for the band to get on with their uber limited cassette only and CD-R releases (their Self-Titled CD-R was limited to 30), “High Beams”, the band’s latest opus [...]

Tonights Posts Interupted By a Little Ones Performance

Tonight while in the middle of updating this thing I stepped out to catch The Little Ones set at the Prospector.

If you are familar with the Prospector you know it holds about 40 people comfortably and can squeeze maybe 50 or so in on a busy night, tonight the bar was on the uncomfortable side. The Little Ones played first, perfect for the Tuesday following Labor Day, where most people I suspect are still trying to catch up on sleep after their Memorial Day weekend activities.

Playing songs from their recently released Sing Song EP, The Little Ones filled the room with a full tight sound that reminded this listener of The Shins mixed with a little Neil Young, Mates Of State, and early Built To Spill. Comprised of former members of Sunday’s Best and brothers-singer/guitarist Edward and bassist Brian Reyes’, keyboardist Lee LaDouceur, drummer Greg Meyer and second guitarist Ian Moreno, The Little Ones sound is perfectly rounded out through the use of some pop music instrument staples. Spotted was a Rickenbacker guitar, Hofner Bass, vintage keyboard (didn’t catch the brand) and standard Fender Telecaster, and a various array noise makers.

This was their last Southern California performance for the time being, they are heading to NYC to play the Bowery Ballroom on July 1st and will begin a Monday night residency at Spaceland in August. For a little more insight into this young band, check out Radio Free Silver Lake and Cakes and Waffles to read a couple short interviews.