When Grandaddy reached the end of the road in 2006 after 14 years as a band, we were admittedly a bit distraught. Without frontman Jason Lytle’s brilliantly-crafted pop that explored the anxieties around modern life and lost connections, we traveled down many musical paths in an attempt to fill the void. Fast forward to the present and we’re delighted to recommend a trip to the Croc tonight to check out Admiral Radley, the new side-project between Lytle and Aaron Burtch of Grandaddy along with Ariana Murray and Aaron Espinoza of Earlimart. As you might guess, the result is a sonic pop oddity filled with beautiful “mopey” numbers rounded out by upbeat, and uncompromisingly poppy tunes like the less-than-sincere “I Heart California.” If you're anything like us, you'll greatly enjoy the evening of Lytle and his old friends warding off proclaimed modern day anxieties with brilliant pop music, complete with a toy-piano or two for good measure. more ›

It seems almost too perfect that technology is what ultimately derailed our interview with the famously technologically-wary Jason Lytle. With nothing but spotty cell phone reception as he traveled through Wyoming, the former frontman of Grandaddy was unable to find a signal that would last long enough to allow for a successful interview. more ›