The Paranoyds tap into both sides of Los Angeles life.
The band are tempted by Hollywood glamour but remain apart from it, part of the city s DIY underground.
New album Carnage Bargain is out now, constructed of splinters from classic girl group, lo-fi guitar pop, and forceful impact of Riot Grrrl.
Album cut Egg Salad is a real standout, something the group s Staz Lindes terms a homage to a spoiled brat from the Valley. She keeps sneaking cash outta mom s purse, doesn t have any ambition or goals in life, just wants to party, and keeps getting away with minor crimes. Sometimes she even makes it to Hollywood!