Raised in Southern California by parents who brought them to DIY punk shows and spun classic
punk records in the house, Hollywood, CA-based punk up-and-comers, The Mainliners, are the
real thing. And they embrace their roots, taking inspiration from such legendary SoCal bands as
TSOL, Descendants, and DI, and drawing comparisons to others in the vanguard, from The
Circle Jerks to The Adolescents.
Formed in the crucible of pent-up creative energy that was a quarantine-era art/punk house in
Los Angeles, the band hit the ground running – writing songs, playing shows, and switching
instruments for a year and a half before the official four man lineup of Cash Mathieu on vocals,
Colin Martin on guitar, Adrian Morris on bass, and Jackson Fox on drums was cemented.
Since then, the band has been hard at work developing their musical and visual language
across several singles, an EP, an album, and a live album, all released since 2023. They’ve
been tearing up stages across the country and getting their name out there playing with bands
such as Enjoy, Gvllow, Civic and Bad Nerves. They also played to a huge crowd as the only
punk band on the 2024 edition of Tyler, The Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival in their
hometown of Los Angeles, proving that The Mainliners’ sound, look, and message connects, not
just with punks, but with fans of good music.
Niis
Niis—pronounced “Nice”—synthesizes the sounds of punk, hardcore, lo-fi garage, and early grunge to craft a raw, undefinable noise all their own. Hailing from Los Angeles, this four-piece channels the spirit of rebellion through blistering riffs and Mimi’s visceral screams, delivering biting commentary on capitalism, misogyny, and the constructs that seek to confine us. With influences like Rudimentary Peni, Crass, and Hole, Niis fuses rage and reflection into songs that confront and provoke, like “Fuck You Boy,” an unflinching anthem about navigating a male-dominated music scene, or the searing “Tyrant,” which demands liberation from oppressive systems.
On March 28, Niis will release their highly anticipated new album, Niis World, via Get Better Records. The album embodies their ethos of defiance and empowerment, with tracks like “Low Life” exploring themes of betrayal and resilience, and “Spite” rejecting societal archetypes with lines like, “No longer will I exist in spite of you.” The band’s relentless energy and sharp lyricism shine through, cementing their place as one of punk’s most vital voices.
Since their 2020 debut EP Not Niis and their 2022 follow-up Must Be…, Niis has shared stages with acts like Devo, Scowl, Gel, Bleached, Sheer Mag, and Ceremony, and performed at festivals like SXSW and Punk in the Park alongside legends such as Pennywise and Circle Jerks. Yet no matter how far they push their sound, Niis remains deeply rooted in punk’s core ethos of community and connection.
With Niis World, the band is set to remind us that true punk is about breaking chains, speaking truth, and, above all, being “nice like Niis.”
Lobo Lara
Lobo Lara invites you to a world filled with latin vibes and Cumbia rhythms with a new twist. With the release of his first album “Immigrants” featuring the single “PALETAS.” This single landed him a deal with Americano Label based out of Texas and a remix with Principe Q, son of A.B from the Kumbia Kings and nephew of Legendary Selena Quintanilla. Raised and rooted in Boise, Idaho, this latino artist/ producer spends his time cutting, pasting, sampling and composing world rhythms. His unique style is a collection of sounds that have impacted him throughout his life, using sounds from CUMBIA. I want the people to feel proud and not ashamed that we come from different cultures. Culture is something special that we get to pass on and I think doing it with my music is a perfect way to connect at another level, a level where racism doesn’t exist. Every day I see people choosing sides and we keep dividing each other, with these repercussions I push myself to release music that promotes UNITY.
