• “They banned brightly colored wigs”—Myanmar’s first girl group fights for freedom and pop music!

• It’s Daniel!—A Smell staple takes the stage with an all-star band.

• “No one fucking understands me”—Sean Solomon talks with the LA Zine Fest.

• Lacy goes electric—Emily Lacy releases a commanding new EP.

• “Music Doesn’t Love You Back”—Michael Nhat, too, has a catchy new collection.

• Claimed Responsibility—Rene Hell performs live on KXLU.