On this episode of Soundcheck, hear the folk-pop sounds of Lilliana Villines, rock with The Almsmen, listen to how funky-pop meets R&B and hip-hop with Feraz, and hear the indie-rock styles of The Calidoras. All right here on Soundcheck, the music show which highlights SCV based musicians and their original music.

More on Lilliana Villines

In her debut album, “The Mids”, Lilliana Villines explores growing pains and everyday horrors through a sparkly lens, pulling inspiration from Tom Petty and Valley nostalgia while also fitting it into a darker, more Nirvana-esque mold. Lilliana has been writing songs since middle school and went on to study jazz at the Los Angeles High School for the Arts and Berklee College of Music. Hear more from Lilliana here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7mwH4AsIARONjitvPlyxYL?autoplay=true. You can also follow Lilliana on Instagram, @goodbye_cool_world.

More on The Almsmen

The Almsmen is a Los Angeles based rock band that formed in 2015 and combines multiple styles to form a unique sound that’s all their own. Their latest EP is called “The Unheard” and they recently released a holiday track called, “The Shadow of St. Nick”. You can hear more from The Almsmen at thealmsmen.com/about. You can also follow them on Instagram, @thealmsmen.

More on Feraz

Feraz is a Jordanian-American artist who combines funky pop, R&B, and hip-hop to create a unique sound where “snapbacks and high heels are combined without apologies.” Feraz is not only a singer and songwriter, but also a dancer and actress, and has been making a name for herself as a creative force within the industry. Feraz’s latest single is “Do me Wrong”; you can hear more from Feraz by following her on Instagram, @ferazmusic.

More on The Calidoras

The Calidoras is a four-piece, indie rock group, featuring Ramses Putnam on Bass, Garret Bardfield on Lead Guitar, Connor Ford on Guitar, Zach Abercrombie on Drums, and Buddy Williams on Vocals. The group is currently working on an EP. You can hear more from The Calidoras here: https://thecalidoras.bandcamp.com. You can also follow them on Instagram, @thecalidoras.