Grimy Goods – A Los Angeles music lifestyle blog since 2008

The new single, a decades-spanning feat of production, gives those ’70s folk-pop vibes. Think Joan Baez, Cher and Joni Mitchell all jammin’ under a sprawling Oak in Topanga Canyon.

The British artist is gearing up for a likely return to full-length projects given how strong their recent singles have been.

Music festivals have never been riskier for ROI. If When We Were Young returns in 2027, expect a tighter, more calculated iteration, one shaped as much by economics and climate realities as by black skinny jeans and distortion pedals.

This was my second Mayhem Ball tour experience. My first romp into the cryptic castle was last summer when I took my kid. While that first romp was mind-blowing, returning for the L.A. finale allowed me to see the production with fresh perspective — catching details, nuances, and emotional beats I hadn’t noticed before.

Nate Sib, Corbin, and Tommy Richman join select dates as Joji embarks on his Solaris Tour in support of his new album ‘Piss In The Wind.’

It was clear this new project from Damon Albarn and comic artist Jamie Hewlett, largely inspired by trips to India following personal losses (in part manifested by multiple posthumous features), was the most self-assured Gorillaz album in years.

From ambient shoegaze and electronic dance to indie-soul and experimental hip-hop, Los Angeles is offering something for every music taste and venue preference this week. Here are our top picks for the week. Press play and get your ticket.

From the stage to the floor, Sudan Archives’ performance was kinetic, energizing every fan with her throwback house and experimental sounds. Fellow violinist Cain Culto made a surprise appearance, and Cyndee with a C opened the show. But you won’t believe what one fan did.

The entire creation of this song is full of surprises.

The lowkey collective returns with one of 2026’s most restorative releases — here’s why Chapter 1 demands your full attention.

The two singer-songwriters find their comfort zone in a space defined by genre-bending and lyrics sweet like sugar. Catch Mei at the Wiltern this May.

The first presale opportunity will open on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 11 a.m. local time.

With witchy cadences, playful lyrics, and lush orchestration, Lana’s latest single marks a daring evolution of her signature sound.

Grammy winner La Roux returns to the big stage after a long hiatus while pop’s next big star Jade LeMac joins Hilary Duff tour. Here’s why this lineup matters.

The Kid LAROI artist presale begins Wednesday, February 18, at 10 a.m. local time.

Tickets cost $80 to $472 for general admission, and VIP tickets start at $467 and top off at $815.

Like its surreal music video, “Mister Lost” is a disorienting yet alluring experience, beginning with a dark trip-hop groove before threatening to intensify into a club-ready rager. 

Fcukers, Ben Böhmer, Peces Raros, Maribou State, and Jack J will join RÜFÜS DU SOL on select tour dates. Presale begins Feb. 24.

J. Cole has announced his 2026 world tour spanning North America, Europe, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.

After conquering arenas, Fuerza Regida are stepping into stadiums for the first time. Here’s what the leap means and how to get presale tickets.

Sudan Archives, Puma Blue, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Special Interest, Rebirth Brass Band, Los Tigres Del Norte, Lizzo, Beck, Rio Amor, Gottleib, and more.

If there is a heaven on Earth, the English singer-songwriter thinks it’s at the club.

A personal take on what made Bad Bunny’s halftime performance more than music — a powerful message of love, identity, and belonging that resonated far beyond language — and how those powerlines symbolize problematic utility companies.

You won’t want to keep your feet still when listening to this fusion of synthpop and power-pop from the LA-based duo. The duo will perform a local show at the Bob Baker Marionette Theater in Highland Park on March 10.

Tickets to Noah Kahan at the Rose Bowl cost $65 to $473.

Also: Aloe Blacc at Blue Note LA, Nuovo Testamento w/ SRSQ at The Roxy, Blood Cultures at Zebulon, Ghostface Killah at 1720, and more.

On March 27, Robyn will release her new album Sexistential via Young Records. Watch her recent performance of the title track “Sexistential.”

The festival quietly deleted the reel after numerous fans criticized its captions and implication to Bad Bunny’s halftime performance. And then there’s both Marilyn Manson and Danny Elfman on the lineup …

The bass-heavy hip-hop production on “BLEACH” proves that Ecca is unafraid to kick things off on an aggressive note, with the lyrics finding the artist exploding her past life in favor of something new.

Bad Bunny’s “El Apagón” scene during his historic performance at the Super Bowl was a heartfelt nod to Puerto Rico’s ongoing blackout struggles and cultural resilience.

Tickets to Nine Inch Nails at the Honda Center in Anaheim are currently available starting at $88.

From rock genres to soulful grooves, here’s all the new music that dropped in January you need to hear. As always, curated by real humans, not stale algos that feed you AI “artists.”

The new single comes off his first album in six years, with features from A$AP Rocky, Tame Impala, Mac Miller, and more.