Cream of the Local Scene: Musically They’re All Over the Map

The L.A. music scene continued to diversify in 1993, expanding, if possible, on the eclecticism that marked last year’s list. Rap, folk, grunge, roots, new wave, pop-rock, industrial and more are represented in this look at new acts that made the biggest area impact this year .

Silver Jet: Strong harmonies, a powerful rhythm section and catchy, hook-laden rock-pop have earned the group comparisons to Cheap Trick with touches of Mott the Hoople. The reference points may be a couple of decades old, but the group is sorting through considerable label, management and publishing interest.