LA LOM

In the vibrant tapestry of Los Angeles’s music scene, one band stands out for its ability to seamlessly weave together the diverse genres and cultures of the city into its music: LA LOM. Standing for The Los Angeles League of Musicians, LA LOM is comprised of LA natives Zac Sokolow (Guitar), Jake Faulkner (Bass), and Nicholas Baker (Drums/Percussion).  LA LOM started out reimagining instrumental renditions of the soulful ballads from the 1950s and ’60s that they grew up listening to on LA’s oldies station, K-EARTH 101, evoking the laid-back aesthetic that defines the region, and drawing inspiration from luminaries like Smokey Robinson, Aaron Neville, and Brenda and the Tabulations.  Their sonic palette continued to expand, soon encompassing the romantic allure of classic Mexican Boleros and the Cumbia Sonidera woven into the very fabric of the city's soundscape, resonating through the streets from car stereos, backyard parties, and lively dancehalls. LA LOM carved out a sound that blends all of these elements with the guitar-driven twang of Peruvian Chicha and Bakersfield Country. LA LOM have quickly ascended to playing to thousands of people. Their debut album of all original compositions was produced by Elliot Bergman (Cage the Elephant, Major Lazer, Wild Belle) and will be released August 9 on Verve Records.