it’s a pop song pulled back down to street level, where it feels like a conversation with a friend instead of a message from above. That’s always been part of BOYO’s charm—the way the personality comes through. It’s a song about leaving things behind, but sometimes that can be one of the best moves you can make.
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I scream, you scream, we all scream for Drugs! 🥣💊🧸 Today is release day for Drugs and their debut LP Episodic. Fair warning, it’s a wild ride. A rock thriller that is just as much akin to Devo as it is Faith No More and Deerhoof. Take off your crocs and have a seat on the couch, […]
Summer has a way of naturally sugarcoating everything from our playlists to our general outlook on life. Nothing wrong with that, right? The excitement of romance, the vibrancy of long nights and seasonal nostalgia have painted a picture that’s become a fixture of our lives, we long for it, for better or for worse. Because of […]
When Okey Dokey told us they were no longer a band, we felt devastated. It wasn’t the best news to hear after signing them to a record deal. We called them, texted them, emailed them, and we waited. After several days, we got a reply. “Sorry, bud! Bad service out here. We’re still a band, […]
“Drinking During the Day” by Emily Edrosa is available on all digital platforms today! From Emily’s debut solo album Another Wave is Coming coming this November. Stream the song & watch the music video below!
Art Flakey is the latest EP by Imaginary Tricks, fronted by our dear friend, Mike Visser. We first met Mike back in the late ’90s when he was asked to play bass in Filibuster at the last minute on a European tour with the Skatalites. From there, we fell in love with his own band, […]
Where Have All My Friends Gone? The 4th LP from Los Angeles’ solo artist BOYO is out today and available directly from Park The Van on a ghostly black and white color-in-color or standard black vinyl. It’s as poignant as possible in this era of isolation and self-discovery. Perhaps it’s a little darker and desolate […]
We put together a 20 song compilation of entirely unreleased music from some of our favorite artists. It’s called Banded Against Racism. It’s only available on @bandcamp and 100% of the proceeds will be given to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund (@naacp_ldf). By purchasing, you contribute to a cause in need of your support. For just $10 […]
This record is available to you, on this beautiful 🌻 day, the first of May. It’s delicate 🐣, groovy as heck 🛹, and highly enjoyable 👅. Please make your way to stream Easy Listening the debut LP from Mediocre Cafe. 🐝 Stream it now and watch the music video for “Bunko’s Party” below!
