The Schizophonics at The Hi Hat
The Hi Hat was shaking with The Woggles, The Schizophonics and The Two Tens

The Woggles may not be a household name but they have been an active band for over 30 years and they are not slowing down a bit. The garage rock veterans consist of “The Professor” mighty Manfred on lead vocals, Dan Elextro on drums, Buzz Hagstrom on Bass and Flesh Hammer on guitar. I’m thinking […]

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Kim Zsebe
The Two Tens at The Satellite -- Photo: ZB Images
The Two Tens and The Katellas define rock ‘n’ roll at Satellite gig

With the amount of amazing music Los Angeles has to offer on any random night, from Royal Blood at the Wiltern, The Two Tens’ album release show with The Katellas/Go Betty Go at The Satellite, and the looming Echo Park Rising, we’re remind just how many fantastic bands are all around us. Wednesday night, for […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
Well Hung Heart at Redwood Ba
The Two Tens and Well Hung Heart show how it’s done at Redwood Bar

The Ramones-esque duo of guitarist Adam Bones and drummer Rikki Watson, known as The Two Tens, have justifiably accumulated quite an army of fans in the few years they have been playing Los Angeles. Fresh from a European tour and celebrating a new 45″ and video for “Keeping Hope Alive” they melted brains at the […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
The Two Tens Volume
Watch The Two Tens’ new video for “Ella Don’t Like My Hat” — debut album “Volume” out 2/26

Los Angeles duo The Two tens are shredding your way with the forthcoming release of their debut album, Volume. The 12-track record is set for release February 26 via Ugly Sugar Records, and its already promising to be a high octane garage-punk banger. You just can’t help but jump and cut loose while listening to […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
the two tens
With all but just two people, The Two Tens get a perfect 10 at The Satellite

After catching The Two Tens live this past Tuesday night at the Satellite, I wouldn’t be surprised if their plans of “Taking over the world!” would actually see its fruition. The new Los Angeles-based duo composed of all but two people, Adam Bones (guitar/vocals) and Rikki Styxx (drums) playfully ripped through a 40-minute set of […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
the two tens
Hot Band Alert: Dynamic Los Angeles rock duo The Two Tens set to release Volume 3 EP

Dynamic Los Angeles rock duo The Two Tens, aka Adam Bones (guitar/vocals) and Rikki Styxx (drums), are set to release Volume 3 EP, the third of their four volume garage-punk assemblage, on February 10th (2/10!). The duo originally played together in the band Adam Bones but when that band began to falter, they realized that it […]

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Emily Saex
Kate Brunotts
Best New Songs Featuring TwoLips, Kate Brunotts, and Henry Morris

A new stirring dance track, a poignant swell of emotion, and a torrid alt-pop romancer!

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Steven Ward
sue clayton
Sue Clayton (a.k.a. Morgan Kibby) Shares Two New Singles With “Runaway Bride” and “Extraordinary Life”

Drifting out of the sun-streaked amber deserts of the southwest they were conceived in, the first two singles from singer/songwriter Sue Clayton arrive as enamoring blends of folk and country. Both “Runaway Bride” and “Extraordinary Life” serve as previews to her forthcoming debut album Rookie which is slated for release on May 5. But the […]

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Steven Ward
Ayleen Valentine
Ayleen Valentine Releases “a/b__2” Sharing Two New Singles “epitaph” and “i can’t stop dreaming of you”

Ayleen Valentine is back with another dual release: sharing two new songs “epitaph” and “i can’t stop dreaming of you.” They arrive as a/b__2 — the second singles package she’s shared this year and the first collection of new music that’s come since the release of her debut album tonight i don’t exist. Valentine will […]

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Steven Ward
Angel Olsen at the Greek Theater by Steven Ward
Sharon Van Etten, Angel Olsen, and Julien Baker offered two nights of ardent wonder at the Greek Theatre for their Wild Hearts Tour

The Wild Hearts tour finally graced the Greek Theatre this week with two back-to-back shows as Sharon Van Etten, Angel Olsen, and Julien Baker took the stage to serenade fans with their ardent songwriting. It was the kind of lineup you get once in a very blue moon — and the trio made good on […]

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Steven Ward
Sigur Ros at Hollywood Bowl
Sigur Rós Heads on Extensive World Tour with a Los Angeles Show date at Shrine Auditorium

Sigur Rós embarks on an extensive world tour with a Los Angeles tour stop at the Shrine Auditorium on May 19. Sigur Rós will perform in Los Angeles, as well as many other U.S. tour dates including the Paramount Theatre in Seattle, Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, the Beacon Theatre in New York (two dates) and […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
Remi Wolf Drops Two Bangers With Debut Album ‘Juno’ Dropping Soon — LA date at the Roxy

Rising pop star Remi Wolf has dropped two eclectic singles on the heels of her upcoming debut album. “Quiet On Set” and “Grumpy Old Men” are abstract depictions of some of Wolf’s internal thoughts and feelings, blown up and projected across a moving landscape of sound and whim. Paired with equally stylistic and zany music […]

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Patricia Sanchez
susy sun
Premiere: Susy Sun Lives Up to Her Name With Two New Americana Singles and a Show at the Bootleg

When it comes to sunkissed performers, Susy Sun has them all beat. As a Grimy Goods favorite, we have followed her for a few years now, marking the ups and ups of the local songwriter’s career. Two years ago, Sun was playing a Hollywood residency; today she has two brand new songs and a highly […]

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Zoe Elaine
ziemba
In New Music Video for “El Paso,” Ziemba Tells the Tale of Two Cities

Like most of Ziemba’s body of work, her new video for “El Paso” is dense and significant. The track comes from her 2016 record, Hope Is Never, which she spoke with me extensively about last year. She explained how the city impacted her life as a borderlander, or more specifically as a “child of NAFTA,” […]

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Zoe Elaine
An Interview with Empire of the Sun: Luke Steele talks working alongside Lindsey Buckingham and Two Vines origins

[perfectpullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”#FF78FF” class=”fistclass” size=”15″]”You’re sort of going into the wilderness, you know, into the unknown. You have to weigh up is it really worth it sometimes to sell a few records. But I guess that’s just the nature of rock ‘n’ roll…you’re in the danger zone.”[/perfectpullquote] As one of the last great […]

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Steven Ward
Felix Walworth
SXSW pulls a Trump card — language in artist contact threatens to deport international acts for playing unofficial shows

According to a recent article by the AV Club, it looks like Austin’s “SXSW may refer international artists to immigration for playing unofficial shows.” Basically, in a disgusting Trump-esque move, SXSW is threatening to deport international acts who take part in any “non-sanctioned” SXSW event. Musician Felix Walworth—of bands such as Told Slant, Eskimeaux, and […]

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Sandra B. Olinger