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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

How do you like the sound of "modern synth-pop and Siamese Dream-era Smashing Pumpkins, with an outro ripped straight from Randy Newman's fake book"? Well, that's how The Gromble describe their ...

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) ...

Local pop-rock band the Gromble performs the last of its monthlong November residency at Detroit Bar with Strange Birds and Tapioca and the Flea. 9 p.m. Monday. Detroit Bar, 843 W. 19th St., Costa ...