I grew up in Orange County, a suburb whose middle class malaise spawned both reality shows and teen dramas to tell its “story.” For that matter, I come from Laguna Niguel. Haven’t heard of it? I ...

It’s Wednesday night in a Costa Mesa warehouse. For The Gromble, that means rehearsing until 1 a.m. The Laguna Niguel-based rock band is preparing for its potential recognition at the Orange County ...

One advantage to being a local band in Southern California is that if you’re good, you’re often afforded the opportunity to take up opening slots when national touring acts come through town. For ...

The Gromble certainly know how to keep fans in suspense. Seven years after their formation in 2009, the band have finally yielded a proper debut album. The upbeat songs on Jayus (out on Feb. 12) ...

Taking their name from the Nickelodeon teen show Aaahhh!!! Real Monsters, the Gromble have reached a local-favorite status with their infectious brand of quirky indie-pop. Their meld of Pixies, ...

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One advantage to being a local band in Southern California is that if you’re good, you’re often afforded the opportunity to take up opening slots when national touring acts come through town. For ...