Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/spacediaries
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spacediaries.band/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpaceDiaries
Website: www.spacediaries.rocks

Space Diaries is a band from Los Angeles founded by Eddie Olguin in 2015 under the original moniker Sunset. In the year previous to this, Eddie had lost hope in the “band experience” (having dealt with the typical scenarios that accompany being in a band in L.A.) and after the disintegration of his last band he found himself navigating through a turbulent period in his life. He took time off and began writing songs that encapsulated the trials and tribulations he was facing.

Once he had composed a batch of songs, that he felt strong about, his desire to create a brotherhood with which he could play live was reborn. He reached out to friend and former bandmate, drummer Marty Witt (Death of a Star), and they embarked on the process of trying to complete the lineup. One year into this process (having gone through an ever changing roster) Eddie was ready to pull the plug as his frustration with L.A. musicians and their lack of commitment/drive resurfaced. Following the departure of the original guitarist, in a last ditch effort and purely for shits and giggles, Eddie posted an ad looking for a guitar player.

In comes Raymond Lacsamana who might as well have fallen from the heavens straight into Eddie’s hands. He was the first person to respond to the ad and Eddie never checked the ad again. Raymond stepped in and, with two weeks notice, helped the band perform a gig to which they were contractually bound. Soon after this show they parted ways with the bass player.

Raymond mentioned to Eddie that one of his idols, bass player Buwi Meneses (from multi-platinum bands Parokya ni Edgar and Franco) had just moved to Los Angeles and may be looking to start or join a project. On pure hope and a prayer Raymond reached out to Buwi and upon hearing some demos Buwi’s interest was piqued. From the first rehearsal, with Buwi, Eddie was convinced that this was the definitive lineup and that the band, since its inception, was finally complete.

They spent the latter half of 2016 working on new material and developing their unique sound (which they describe as Space-wave). In 2017 they headed into the recording studio, with producer Joseph Holiday, and recorded their debut, self-titled, EP.

Lead by Washington, D.C.-based musician Carter Louthian, Carter Lou & the Project’s beginnings stem from tragic circumstances. The night before he was set to go to college, Lou snapped: his two best friends had recently killed themselves a day apart, and his girlfriend had just broken his heart. Combined with the reality of the packaged post-college suburban life he was heading toward, he felt even more emptiness. He boldly told his parents that he wasn’t going to university in the morning and has chosen to pursue music instead. Since then, the band has packed out numerous headlining shows and earning a prestigious endorsement from PRS Guitars.

Carter Lou says of the track:

“‘Evil Game’ is about the moment I saw an ex for who they really were, and saw how they truly made me feel: a depressed, insecure and degraded version of myself. They were a person that all of my friends and family always mentioned not being fond of, but I always ignored their warnings. This song is me standing up for myself in a mentally abusive relationship and telling myself that I deserve better.”

Stream “Evil Game” here: https://soundcloud.com/carteroundheproject/evil-game-2

Musician Alexander Howard has recently released his new single “Mount Rushmore” earlier this Summer, just in time to celebrate fun and freedom.

Listen to “Mount Rushmore” here”

https://soundcloud.com/alexanderhoward/mount-rushmore

Alexander Howard says of the track:

“I wrote ‘Mount Rushmore’ because I wanted to write a song about having fun…which is actually easier said than done! Songwriting comes pretty naturally when you’re in an introspective mood or just having one of those days, but when you’re out having a good time with you friends you’re usually much too busy having fun to take a minute and write! That said, ‘Mount Rushmore’ was about as much fun as I’ve had writing and recording a song. The tune loosely follows our escapades on a given night in a certain Nevada gambling town, with the title coming from us all trying to keep a “stone face” for a squad photo right after downing some $3 shots of nameless whiskey. Not my strong suit…pretty sure I winced If this song comes on in a bar and gets people to have a drink/take an embarrassing photo with their friends, then my work here is done…”

The inspiration behind Alexander Howard’s solo debut came out of a songwriting trip to Los Angeles. During a late night Hollywood session, the singer and multi instrumentalist dialed in on writing artful pop, crafting guitars, synth, and soulful hooks.

Returning to his hometown of New York, he immediately set to work honing his voice and sound that would become his first solo efforts with Robopop, the masterminds behind Lana Del Ray’s “Video Games” and Maroon 5’s “Payphone.”

Listen to “Control” – https://soundcloud.com/fourteeno3/control-2

In pop and urban circles, Tom Cameron—the visionary behind 1403— is something of a secret weapon, sweetening tracks and adding artistic dimension with his boundless musicality culled from classical music, hip-hop, soul, jazz, blues, rock, indie, pop, and EDM. In this realm, he’s collaborated and created as a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. Marquee entrees in his resume include writing and collaborating with artists such as Sasha, Disturbing London’s G-FrSH and Cypress Hill, among others. He has also contributed to various film scores and advertising campaigns across a wide range of genres and styles.

Spurts of crazy good love shine through on the grand piano-driven pop of “Control.” “That song is about when someone enters your world and you know you’ll never be the same again,” confides 1403.

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