Makeout Reef is a Los Angeles, CA based indie/alternative band; all mixed into the “California Sound.” Makeout Reef was founded in 2016 by Josh Castillo (vocals and guitar) and Liam Reece (drums), with Kyle Hauk (bass guitar) joining in 2023 and Adrian Romero (lead guitar) a year later. In 2024, Makeout Reef released their highly anticipated sophomore record, Star Power, produced by Grammy nominated Jonny Bell of Jazzcats Studio in Long Beach, CA. With numerous sold out headlining and supporting gigs of the Southern California music scene, the four-piece group showcases a new age of their musical ambitions; infusing dirty guitar riffs reminiscent of New York Cities 2000s scene, mixing techniques of the 90s alternative and catchy, yet moody lyricism like Gorillaz. As Star Power displays their punk-like energy in studio and out, Makeout Reef intends to capture sonically and visually a version of what California feels like to them, getting away from themes like the sun, beach and surf, but rather expressing a more personal, gloomy, raw and emotional coming of age experience in the scenes and cities of California.
En-Vitro
The Rose Shades
Indie music from the city of trees.
Jacob Orton- Guitar 1 Maxwell Reading- Vocals/Guitar 2 Ben Stefani- Bass Keaton Wright- Drums
Boise, Idaho
Evan Zuri
evan.zuri (real name: Evan Zurilgen) is a musician based in Boise, Idaho. Starting as the frontman for the post-punk band Neocentrics in his teenage years, Evan has since struck out on his own, releasing his debut album Everything Thus Far (2019–2099) in September 2025 via the Boston-based record label Candlepin Records. He has also toured across the West Coast, opening for bands such as Sour Widows, Ringo Deathstarr, Bleary Eyed, and Guerilla Toss.Although Evan’s style of music is firmly rooted in the alternative/underground rock world, his influences span across decades. The technicality of King Crimson, the raw energy of Thin Lizzy, the guitar heroics of Dinosaur Jr., the melancholic lyrics of Pinback, and even the lo-fi, anthemic sound of modern-day bands such as Hotline TNT all find their way into Evan’s unique style. The result is a musical goulash, ripe with emotional weight and honesty, that will leave a lasting impact on anyone who chooses to listen.
