In the ever-evolving Los Angeles music scene, few modern rock bands shine as brightly as ASTRALUX. With a sound that fuses vintage rock energy, soulful rhythms, and a distinctly modern edge, ASTRALUX brings back the feeling of live, honest rock music — the kind you can feel in your chest. Their music bridges generations: the grit of classic rock, the attitude of garage revival, and the polish of modern indie production. In a world filled with short attention spans and digital noise, ASTRALUX stands tall with purpose, passion, and power.
Yes, it’s back once again! After skipping last year due to the pandemic, Music Connection’s annual list of unsigned live performers has returned, placing the spotlight on individuals and bands who delivered unique excitement, expert musicianship and intriguing songcraft to stages all over the U.S. during the past year.
When you know, you know! Los Angeles-based Astralux only formed in 2021 and officially filled out their lineup earlier this year, but the band has quickly graduated to buzzy status in the L.A. music scene. It’s easy to see why when you’re dropping material as catchy as the new single “Desert Dream” from their forthcoming album of the same name. It’s got a ‘70s glam stomp beat to it that has been put to good use by Wolfmother, The Black Keys and Tame Impala amongst others over the past decade. This earworm should be a guaranteed “repeat” after your first listen.
Los Angeles rock band Astralux shares their new single “Desert Dream,” a sonic journey through the surreal and inspiring places we travel when the “Sun goes away.” This rock n roll song is a must listen for fans of Queens of the Stone Age and Tame Impala. With powerful, rock-infused guitar and basslines layered with introspective lyrics, “Desert Dream” is, at its heart, a narrative of believing in your own self-sufficiency. Lyrics like, “I keep myself alive; I’m not afraid to die” and “I don’t know what I feel, but I know that it’s real” perfectly capture images of self-assured independence, while still recognizing the doubt that inevitably arrives and must be overcome, and are sure to have audiences dancing and singing along.
"We find inspiration in music dating back to the 50’s all the way to the present, so we’ve tried to hone in on a unique sound that encompasses that wide range of influences. Making songs that we are proud of, and songs that people love to listen to. It all comes back to the music for us. To give people something that inspires them as much as we were inspired by our influences is the ultimate measure of success."
This LA-based band just released another hit! Get your playlists ready because we have the perfect single for you to loop this fall. Astralux, made up of members, Will Schlich, Michael Lieberman, Camille Fadl, and Tai Ayres, are back with another bop ‘Livewire’. [It's] a dance song at heart. We wanted to write something that got the crowd moving, but also didn’t stray too far from the sound we’ve been working on. It somehow feels both unique and familiar to us all.” – Will Schlich
