Grimy Goods

Iceage, Surfbort and The Black Lips took over The Regent last week for quite the eventful night of live music. The energy of the three bands was phenomenal. Their unique combination offered such an enveloping and rugged sound that fused perfectly together. Together, all three bands were essentially one big powerhouse. Unfortunately, the crowd was […]

SWIMM’S Love You Down returns with a very special event schedule for two nights, February 7 and 8 at the Echo and Echoplex. The third annual Love You Down will feature SWIMM and Warpaint. This special Love You Down will celebrate the 15-year anniversary of Warpaint! With Love You Down being all about supporting the LA […]

If you’ve been wanting to help out with some California fire relief, here’s another one of many ways you can help. Ty Segall will be heading a California Fire Relief Benefit at Zebulon on Wednesday, November 28. What better way to enjoy some kick-ass live music than knowing that proceeds will go support a good cause. Joining […]

The cynicism of Ian Wayne’s new album is evident from its title. A Place Where Nothing Matters is out today and deals with hopelessness and disinterest via unique songwriting that feels more like poetry than lyrics. This LP follows his lofi At Home EP from last summer, which itself was a reinvention of his career; he […]

For a relatively unknown project, the persona of EE Beyond has found a bold and distinct niche. Following in the footsteps of artists like Erykah Badu and Lauryn Hill, the LA-based artist born Elaine Faye reckons with her life through music. Her debut EP, Watercolor Lies, is packed with societal commentary and personal experiences, speaking […]

Japan’s Kikagaku Moyo are back in Los Angeles with a headline show date at the Regent in Downtown LA scheduled for Wednesday, March 6. If you’ve never seen the ripping badass grooves of Kikagaku Moyo, you’re truly missing out. All fans of pscheldic rock and beyond need to add Kikagaku Moyo at the Regent to […]

Well into the last leg of the Presence North America tour, Petit Biscuit played the first of two shows at the Fonda in Los Angeles Saturday night. The French Moroccan DJ and producer, Mehdi Benjelloun, had much to celebrate besides the sold out show. Not only was November 10 the one-year-anniversary of the release of […]

Dido has announced a Los Angeles tour date at the Wiltern! Touring in support of her first new album in five years, Dido willl headline the Wiltern on Tuesday, June 25. Her new album ‘Still On My Mind’ is set for release March 8 via BMG. This will be Dido’s first tour in 15 years. In addition […]

In light of the terrible fires happening around Los Angeles this week, folks found solace at the Masonic Lodge inside the Hollywood Forever Cemetery this past Friday night. The lovely trio, Mountain Man, sold out the venue for one of two nights. Comprised of Molly Erin Sarle, Alexandra Sauser-Monnig, and Sylvan Esso’s Amelia Meath, Mountain […]

Halfway through the week listeners gathered at LA’s own Wiltern theater for a relative night of music. The sold–out show was for emo-indie rock goddess, Mitski. Stopping along her hefty U.S. tour in support of her fifth record, Be The Cowboy, Mitski proved her belonging once again. Along for support on tour was electronic duo, […]