This week in Los Angeles is a most highly anticipated show week as Radiohead makes their return to Los Angeles. The iconic band will headline the Shrine Auditorium on August 4 with support from Shabazz Palaces. Other buzz worthy concerts this week include: Allen Stone at The Troubadour, Ryan Adams with NAF at Greek Theater, The Naked and Famous with Bishop Briggs at Santa Monica Pier, Adele at STAPLES Center, and more! On the underground/lesser-known end, we high recommend you check out Natalia LaFourcade & Monsieur Periné at the Santa Monica Pier, People Under The Stairs at The Troubadour, Haelos at Teragram Ballroom, Moving Units paying the songs of Joy Division at Echoplex, and more. Check out all of our best show picks for this week below!
♥ = Best Shows
MONDAY – AUGUST 1, 2016
- Anderson .Paak & The Free NationalsVentura Theater
- Allen Stone, Jessica ChildressTroubadour
- Milk, Gal GracenThe Hi Hat
- (FREE) Nico Yaryan Residency w/ Gregg Garvey and The Wintergreens, Healing GemsBootleg Theater
- (FREE) Zipper Club August Residency w/ The Soft White Sixties and Trapdoor SocialThe Satellite
- (FREE) Nightair, Thee Darmha Bums, The JeffcoatsThe Wayfarer
- (FREE) Fakear, SD3, Luna Shadows, and more!Bardot
- Wicked feat. Jeno, Garth, MarkieSound Nightclub
- Atlas Genius, Bear Hands, the Moth & the FlameThe Observatory
- (FREE) King Daniel w/ King Ropes, Marnie Herald, DJ Aubrey HendersonHarvard & Stone
- (FREE) Save Ferris, Scarlet and the FeverThe Echo
TUESDAY – AUGUST 2, 2016
- Allen Stone, Jessica ChildressTroubadour
- (FREE) Bones Muhroni Residency ft. I See Hawks in LA, Zachary Kibbee BandThe Hi Hat
- (FREE) NVDESResident
- Superet, Moaning, Newman Wolf, and more!Bootleg Theater
- (FREE entry for the first 100 people) Emo Nite LAThe Echo+Echoplex
- (FREE) SpainThe Love Song
- Smooth Hound SmithThe Satellite
- Reggie Watts & Karen, The BullsEl Cid
- (FREE Before 9 pm) Roots Reggae Tuesday ft. Errol BonnickThe Wayfarer
- Emily King, PJ MortonEl Rey Theatre
- Cousin Stizz, Jerreau, NAWAS & Vintage LeeThe Roxy
- Barbra StreisandSTAPLES Center
- The Claypool Lennon DeliriumThe Observatory
- (FREE) Rodney & John August Residency w/ Michael Miller & Jessy Greene, DJ William ReedHarvard & Stone
- Tony Lucca, Keaton Simons, Christian Lopez, and more!Hotel Cafe
WEDNESDAY – AUGUST 3, 2016
- The Wombats, Coast ModernFonda Theatre
- Marissa Nadler, Wrekmeister Harmonies, Muscle and MarrowThe Echo
- New Years Day, HeartistChain Reaction
- (FREE w/ RSVP) Ducky, madnap, Naisu, Omniboi, Keii, TofukuLos Globos
- Allen Stone, Jessica ChildressTroubadour
- swap meet, Gutter Bravado, Manray and the Megaladons, and more!Silverlake Lounge
- ABRA, ASMARA of Nguzunguzu (DJ Set)Resident
- The Black Windmill, Yoko and the Oh No’sBootleg Theater
- Rumble In The Jungle: IV End of Summer Fest ft. Sahtyre, Ill Camille, Asad Ill, Irawniq, and more!Los Globos
- French Horn RebellionLa Cave
- Dear Boy, FEELS, The ParanoydsThe Roxy
- Luna 13, Tonight Shall Rise, Erase Negate Delete, Squirrelly ArtsViper Room
- Yellowman with his band at the 6th Annual Rumble in the JungleThe Echo+Echoplex
- Gladys Knight, Tower of Power, Los Angeles PhilharmonicHollywood Bowl
- Golden Ganga, Alika, Quinto Sol, Roncovacoco, Cafe Con TequilaConstellation Room
- Natalia LafourcadeThe Observatory
- (FREE) Isla June w/ Main Man & The Vigils + DJ Short ShortsHarvard & Stone
- Great Caesar, Keith Slettedahl, The Explorers Club, erdomo Hotel Cafe
THURSDAY – AUGUST 4, 2016
- Radiohead w/ Shabazz PalacesShrine Auditorium & Expo
- Smoke Season, Caught a GhostThe Echo
- The Official 2MEX Benefit Show w/ Dilated Peoples and The VisionariesThe Regent Theater
- Earthless, Mind MeldAlex’s Bar
- Ranking Joe, Melo Banton and the Kingston 13 BandSOL Venue
- (FREE w/ RSVP) Drinking The Sunlight ft. Jake Bellows and more!Resident
- Honky Tonk Hacienda: Boo Ray, The Curly Wolf, Wild RosesEl Cid
- (FREE) Mother Feather, Grand Canyon, Misty BoyceBootleg Theater
- Cosmo’s NightThe Wayfarer
- Sand Babes, Manray and the Megladons, Zanies, The Rays, Zeitgeist and the MegsLos Globos
- FRCK, Siid Santedubois, Cristian Cotaya, and more!Los Globos
- RESPECT – Drum & Bass (Priority Entry), Scar, Philth, Denial, Scooba, MC SLIMDragonfly
- Ryan Adams & The Shining, Nice As F*#k – Jenny Lewis, Erika Forster and Tennessee ThomasSanta Barbara Bowl
- Vic MensaThe Roxy
- Twilight Concert Series with Natalia LaFourcade & Monsieur PerinéSanta Monica Pier
- Golden GangaClub Bahia
- Big Bang Television, Ziptie, 205Molly Malones
- The Orphics, SuperfuzzWhiskey A Go Go
- HaelosConstellation Room
- Vic Mensa & IamsuOHM Nightclub
- Last Shadow PuppetsThe Observatory
- (FREE) Strut, DJ Sean OMrs. Fish
- Emily Wolfe, Venus & The Moon, J Johnson (of Wild Coast)Hotel Cafe
- (FREE) Thalma de FreitasSkirball Cultural Center
- Forevermore, Kingdom of Giants, Darkness Divided, and more!Chain Reaction
- International Pop Overthrow, Cashew & Cleary, Ships Have Sailed, The Black Watch, and more!Silverlake Lounge
FRIDAY – AUGUST 5, 2016
- Altimate Summer Camp 2016 ft. Capital Cities, The Naked And Famous, The Strumbellas, Bishop Briggs, and more!Santa Monica Pier
- JandekBootleg Theater
- People Under The Stairs, Thanksgiving Brown, Melina JonesTroubadour
- Mac Sabbath, PPL MVR, Haunted Garage, Radioactive Chicken HeadsThe Regent Theater
- The AggrolitesAlex’s Bar
- What So NotThe Glass House
- The Explorers Club w/ GospelbeacHThe Hi Hat
- Draemings Album Release Party w/ VOWWS, Psychic Love, Brass BoxThe Echo
- (FREE Before 10 pm) ’16 BONNIE & CLYDE: Ladies vs Fellas, Hip Hop & R&B ThrowbacksThe Echoplex
- Natalia LaFourcadeVentura Theater
- Predatory Light, Blue Hummingbird on the Left, Harassor, DolovotreComplex
- (FREE) Svmmer Svn Showcase ft. Alper, Dylan Kidd, imprintafter, Kwame, Kyross, and more!Los Globos
- Wes Haas, Seth Wood, Taylor John Williams, Matt DunneEl Cid
- DAS BUNKER, God Module, Kite, Release the BatsUnion Nightclub
- (FREE) LA Font, Dante ElephanteAcerogami
- Weezer and Panic! At the Disco w/ Andrew McMahon in the WildernessSanta Barbara Bowl
- AdeleSTAPLES Center
- Ryan Adams & The Shining, Nice As F*#k – Jenny Lewis, Erika Forster and Tennessee ThomasGreek Theatre L.A.
- Los Rumberos de MassachusettsThe Roxy
- Groove Sauce, A Flavor of LoveMolly Malones
- HaelosTeragram Ballroom
- The WombatsThe Observatory
- King ShelterConstellation Room
- (Late Show) Frank Turner and the Sleeping SoulsThe Observatory
- The Bash Dogs, Super Lunch, Espresso, The Sue She’sThe Smell
- (FREE) Adrian Hibbs, Midnight to Monaco, DJ Victoria Van DamnMrs. Fish
- Angelou, Andre Henry, MOZHotel Cafe
- Forevermore, Kingdom of Giants, Darkness DivideWhite Oak Music & Art
- Prophetcy, Peggy Judy, JayCee Curry, P. Lenon, and more!Silverlake Lounge
- Visual Noise, The Late Bloomers, and more!Chain Reaction
- One Drop, Spliff Vision, Indication, LAYOVRSOL Venue
SATURDAY – AUGUST 6, 2016
- AdeleSTAPLES Center
- Whitney, Michael Rault, Jimmy WhispersTroubadour
- The Bassics, The Patterns, Schizophrenic Soul Review, CapsoulsAlex’s Bar
- Tijuana PanthersTeragram Ballroom
- Robert Jon & the Wreck “Good Life Pie” Record Release w/ Groove Session, Jaime WyattThe Wayfarer
- Audiomammal Music Video Release Party, Wam Dingis, Little Bones, Edith CrashThe Hi Hat
- Lavender Country, Laura Jean AndersonBootleg Theater
- BOOTIE LA: Katy vs. Miley Mashup Night!The Echoplex
- GET HEAVY ft. Oolacile, Sudden Death, Sledge’em, Uber, Kozik, and more!Union Nightclub
- (FREE Before 10 pm) Dance Yourself CleanThe Satellite
- Mob Tactics, KSOS, Wraith B2B Excelarator, Nifty NubezComplex
- (FREE Before 10:30 PM) Funky SoleThe Echo
- (FREE) Hang Time, Low Limit, THEM Jeans, SodapopLos Globos
- Dignitary, Empty Palace, NeonderthalEl Cid
- Cornelius, Nosaj Thing (DJ Set)Orpheum Theatre
- Warm BrewThe Roxy
- Weezer and Panic! At The Disco – Summer Tour 2016Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre
- Must Go Faster, Lauren Dair, Roxxy Floyd, and more!Molly Malones
- Moth, Ten Ton Mojo, the North, Westfield MassacreViper Room
- Intronaut, Entheos, Moon ToothConstellation Room
- Beck BlackWhiskey A Go Go
- Oh Wonder, XYLOThe Observatory
- (FREE) Soul Scratch, DJ PhatrickMrs. Fish
- The Station Breaks, Clinton Washington, Matt Bloyd, India CarneyHotel Cafe
- CambalacheFord Theatre
- TRVPGODS, Mo Gwop, David AraizaLos Globos
- A Change Of Pace, Greeley Estates, IT’S LIKE LOVE, DEDChain Reaction
- Hip Hop Showcase ft. DijityLLos Globos
SUNDAY – AUGUST 7, 2016
- Monsieur Perine, Irene DiazThe Echoplex
- (FREE Before 5 pm) Austin McCutchen, Jeremy Pinnell & the 55sThe Echo
- The Sheepdogs, The Quaker City Night HawksResident
- (Early Show) Moving Units presents the Songs of Joy Division, Second StilThe Echo
- Tiny Stills, Kali Kazoo, Harrison Kipner, Members of Trapdoor SocialBootleg Theater
- LaBretta Suede & the Motel 6, Wyatt Blair, Rats In The Louvre, The Black MambasAlex’s Bar
- Stoney Point High Tour, DJ Hoppa, Demrick, Jahni Denver, and more!Los Globos
- A Benefit Show For Brooklyn Payne w/ ADLIB, Madchild, Split Divo, Glife, and more!Complex
- StaG, Wet LeatherThe Satellite
- The Tikiyaki OrchestraEl Cid
- (Late Show) Moving Units presents the Songs of Joy Division, Viktor FictionThe Echo
- Vans Warped Tour 2016 ft. Falling In Reverse, Four Year Strong, Less Than Jake, and more!Fairplex Park
- Holy Grail, Exmortus, SpellcasterThe Roxy
- Sufjan Stevens, Kurt Vile & the Violators, Ibeyi, Los Angeles PhilharmonicHollywood Bowl
- Train, Midnight HourThe Pacific Amphitheatre
- BJ the Chicago KidConstellation Room
- Skating Polly, Peg, Qui, LIILYThe Smell
- Casey AbramsHotel Cafe