Coolbreeze, released June 1st, is Luna Is Honey's second EP (and fourth record). Under the cheeks, a fuzzy package of punk/post-punk/new wave/shoegaze influences sizzling under the California sun, with a warm energy and rollercoaster structure that switches between slow shimmering tracks and rough rapid ones, up and down and up again. The distortion & reverb de rigueur are sure present on the first couple of tracks, turning into pure instrumental freakouts punctuated with random sax spurts by '¿Cuál es Luna? '. Other than that though, hispanic flavours and smothered vocals don't hurt a bit when it comes to brightening up their dense 80s-infused foudations. The band will be headlining a KROQ showcase of local talents on August 22nd at On The Rox (The Roxy), which will also feature Margate and Act As If.

Local band Luna Is Honey released a new song, entitled "No Moon", and it's quite a jam. The vocals are practically buried under guitars loaded with reverb and overdrive, but it's one of those songs where you don't need to hear what's being said to understand the feelings being portrayed. Labeled as post-punk, which is an interesting enough moniker, they definitely carry punk roots in the frenetic drums and heavy guitars. But they transcend labels adding shoegazey-guitars and an unavoidable fun sound to keep your toes tapping. They play many local shows so keep up to date with where they are on their Facebook page. - Taylor Lampela