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Listen: Best Coast Cover Fleetwood Mac’s “Storms”

7'' Vinyl Available Exclusively to Independent Record Stores

Apr 27, 2012

Having previously performed and recorded "Fist City" by Loretta Lynn Best Coast is no stranger to tackling another artists' songs. More

Listen: Best Coast – “The Only Place”

More Fun in the Sun From The Only Place

Mar 26, 2012

On May 15, Best Coast re-affirms their love for all things California with sophomore album, The Only Place. Now you can take a listen to the title track.  More

Watch: Best Coast Performs New Songs

“Mean Girls,” “The Only Place,” and “Last Year”

Mar 19, 2012

Bethany Cosentino and co. have hit the road in support of recently announced sophomore album, The Only Place (due out May 15 via Mexican Summer). Along the way, the summery collective debuted several new songs. We have videos of “Mean Girls,” “The Only Place,” and “Last Year." More

Watch: Best Coast Perform New Song

“Why I Cry” Off New Album The Only Place

Mar 13, 2012

While en route to SXSW, Best Coast (featured in Under the Radar's Winter 2012 Issue) stopped to play the 35 Denton festival in Texas. Watch the video of them performing new track "Why I Cry" here. More

Under the Radar Announces Winter 2012 Issue with Dirty Projectors, Grizzly Bear, and Twin Shadow

Issue Also Features: Air, Bear in Heaven, Best Coast, Andrew Bird, Chairlift, Dan Deacon, First Aid Kit, Grimes, Spiritualized, Tegan and Sara, and more

Mar 12, 2012

Under the Radar’s Winter (March/April) Issue will be hitting the stands soon. The issue features an In the Studio 2012 themed cover with the frontmen of three notable acts set to release new albums later this year—Dirty Projectors’ Dave Longstreth, Grizzly Bear’s Ed Droste, and Twin Shadow’s George Lewis Jr. The issue also features interviews with AirBear in HeavenBest CoastAndrew BirdChairliftDan DeaconFirst Aid KitGrimesof MontrealFrankie RoseSpiritualizedTame ImpalaTegan and Saraand much more.  More

Best Coast Announces New Album “The Only Place”

Due out May 15 Via Mexican Summer

Mar 06, 2012

First lady of summer Bethany Cosentino returns on May 15 with sophomore release The Only PlaceMore

Listen: Best Coast & Johnny Marr – “In Your Sleep”

Marr Also Collaborates With Tom Vek, Au Revoir Simone and More

Oct 19, 2011

Johnny Marr and Best Coast's Bethany Cosentino have teamed up and the result is new song, "In Your Sleep." More

News Roundup: Play Basketball with Arcade Fire, Sing Along With David Lynch, Waiting for Tom Waits

Also: New Music from Wavves, Electrelane on Black Cab and Zola Jesus on Daytrotter

Aug 17, 2011

So much news, so little time! Here is a roundup of all the entertainment stories that we didn't have time to post this week.  More

Check Out Photos from Day One of Outside Lands 2011 Including The Shins, MGMT, Best Coast, and more

Plus Toro Y Moi, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Release the Sunbird, and others

Aug 14, 2011

Check out photos from Day One of the Outside Lands Festival, held in the historic Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, CA. The gallery includes photos of The Shins, MGMT, Toro Y Moi, Best Coast,Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Phantogram, and Release the Sunbird. More

Aug 04, 2011

While the new Best Coast album is still some time away (sorry fans!), today lead woman Bethany Cosentino released a teaser, in the form of new track “How They Want Me to Be.”  More

Watch: Best Coast’s “Our Deal” Video, Directed by Drew Barrymore

Stars Chloë Moretz, Donald Glover, and Tyler Posey

Aug 02, 2011

Best Coast has released a video for "Our Deal," which is directed by Drew Barrymore. Check out the details. More

Jun 21, 2011

On Saturday, June 18, 2011, Best Coast, Ra Ra Riot, The Morning Benders, and Zola Jesus (among others) performed at the Make Music Pasadena Festival. More

Check Out Photos from Bonnaroo Day One

Including Deerhunter, Twin Shadow, Wavves, School of Seven Bells and More!

Jun 11, 2011

Bonnaroo 2011 kicked off this Thursday June 9th in Manchester, TN and photographer, Matt Jones, was there to capture the action. Check out photos from Day One's performances here.
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Watch: New Best Coast, “Gone Again”

Song and Video Premiered via Adult Swim

Jun 10, 2011

The Adult Swim Kia Singles Program presents Best Coast, "One Again." We have the video for the brand new track. More

Best Coast to Release iTunes Session

Includes Tracks from Debut LP Crazy For You, As Well as Loretta Lynn Cover

May 31, 2011

Best Coast have released an iTunes session that includes re-arranged tracks from Crazy For You, along with a Loretta Lynn cover. We have the details, as well as their summer tour dates. More

Wavves Recording EP with Best Coast and Fucked Up

Frontman Nathan Williams Claims Tracks Are the Best He's Recorded To Date

Apr 27, 2011

Wavves are collaborating with Best Coast and Fucked Up on a brand new EP. We have the details. More

Video of “When Will I Feel Love” featuring Best Coast

Artists Unite to Raise Global Awareness of Human Trafficking

Feb 14, 2011

MTV EXIT (End Exploitation and Trafficking) has partnered with music collective Black Iris and Best Coast's Bethany Cosentino to release "When Will I Feel Love." We have the video. More

Best Coast Take On “Late Show With David Letterman”

Band Plays “Each and Every Day”

Feb 01, 2011

Last night, beach bum sweethearts Best Coast stopped by The Late Show With David Letterman. We have the video.  More

Best Coast Covers Loretta Lynn

Beach Girl vs. Coal Miners Daughter

Jan 26, 2011

Best Coast sings songs about love. Loretta Lynn sings songs about love and violence. Why didn’t anyone see the connection before? More

Jan 04, 2011

Last night, Best Coast graced Late Night With Jimmy Fallon with a straight up, rocking rendition of “Boyfriend.” We have the video.  More

Jan 03, 2011

In case you can't get enough fuzzy surf melodies and overall cutesy-ness, the indie SoCal staples created Summer Is Forever, a limited edition split 7"released on Mexican Summer. More

Nov 16, 2010

SoCal beach bums Best Coast and Wavves have teamed up for a Christmas jingle. More

The Go! Team Announce Album Details

Best Coast, Deerhoof to Guest

Oct 15, 2010

Earlier this year, we spoke with The Go! Team’s Ian Parton about the band’s upcoming third album. Today, additional information has surfaced regarding the project.  More

Deerhunter Reveal Fall Tour Dates

Band Bringing Along Some Old Favorites as Openers

Aug 05, 2010

Deerhunter have revealed their Fall tour itinerary, complete with openers. We have the details. More

Best Coast/ Rostam Batmanglij/ Kid Cudi Collab Gets Video

Spend “All Summer” With Oversized Heads

Jul 14, 2010

Last week we told you about Best Coast/Rostam Batmanglij/Kid Cudi Converse-sponsored collaboration “All Summer.” Now it appears like the gigantic heads in the promo images have gone to good use. We have the video.  More

Jul 12, 2010

Beach bum rocker Best Coast (Bethany Cosentino, who recently made noise with Rostam Batmanglij and Kid Cudi for Converse) has now hooked up with Urban Outfiters—who beginning today will be streaming her debut full-length, Crazy For You More

Jul 08, 2010

After last time's Pharrell/Santogold/Julian Casablancas mash-up, Converse has once again brought three random artists together for some commerce-related giggles. We have the details.  More

Best Coast Announces Debut LP

Twelve Brand New Tracks to be Released on Mexican Summer

Jun 09, 2010

Best Coast are set to release their debut LP on Mexican Summer. We have the details. More



Reviews

The Only Place

The Only Place

Mexican Summer

May 13, 2012

Remember that friend who decided they'd just take a few years off to relax and "enjoy life"? They were fun to be around: they threw some rad parties and knew the number to call to get the dankest weed. The years go by and people moved on, but that old friend is still up to the same shenanigans. Except now it's getting worrisome. More

Coachella 2011 Day Three Report – Kanye West, Duran Duran, PJ Harvey, Twin Shadow, and more

Apr 19, 2011

Day three of Coachella 2011 was already the weakest day in terms of the lineup, so this year’s festival ended with more of a whimper. There were highlights, including some ’80s New Wave legends, and some dancing Danes. And then there was Kanye West. More