Beaming their way into the souls of everyone in the Shrine Auditorium with their prismatic light shows as much as their colossal atmospherics, Alt-J has become the arena consuming rock band they’ve always meant to be. With Joe Newman’s iconic high-pitched mumble weaving its way through the trio’s guitar/percussion grooves and spirals, the band’s sound […]

It’s a happening hump day! Tonight’s best shows feature Alt-J with SOHN at Shrine Auditorium, a second night with Kendrick Lamar and Travis Scott at STAPLES Center, Lady Gaga goes round 2 at The Forum, George Clinton will bring the funk to the GRAMMY Museum and more. Check out our show recommendations for tonight’s best […]

This week’s best Los Angeles shows feature a gumbo of top-notch concerts spanning all genres. Our top recommendations include: Kendrick Lamar at Staples Center, Alt-J at the Shrine Auditorium, Mon Laferte and Buscabulla at the Santa Monica Pier (it’s FREE!), Nightmare Air at The Satellite (it’s FREE — every Monday this August), Travis Scott at […]

alt-j at Hollywood Bowl It’s now safe to say the entire population of Los Angeles, the United States, and quite possibly the world is well informed about “the triangle.” When I say “the triangle” I’m talking about the incredibly popular indie rock band from Leeds, England that ended up filling the 17,000-capacity Hollywood Bowl this […]

English indie rockers alt-J continued their rise Saturday at Coachella, playing to one of the larger main stage crowds. They’ve been regulars on the festival circuit lately, and they proved with their performance that they will be mainstays for years to come. It was only two years ago that they last played Coachella, and in […]

Alt-J will perform a “secret show” in Los Angeles on Thursday, December 11 as part of the Artist Den’s live series. If you’re 21 and over and would like to attend this show, you can score a pair of tickets for you and a guest by entering the ticket lottery here. It’s quick and easy. […]

There’s been a lot of hype around Alt-J since their 2012 debut An Awesome Wave. The album won them the UK’s coveted Mercury prize and have been touted as creative pioneers in a music industry bogged down by the same-same cookie cutter sound. So with the release of their sophomore album, This is All Yours, in […]

Alt-J have shared a new song titled “Left Hand Free”, the first single from their forthcoming sophomore album, This Is All Yours. The song is a funky blues number that will get your head-bobbin’ and those hands clapping. It’s the kind of song you want played at that hot summer BBQ where hips glisten under […]

Get ready, Los Angeles! Brit-pop group Alt-J are back in L.A. with two headlining show dates this September. Alt-J will headline the Greek Theatre on Monday, Oct. 20 and the Fox Theater Pomona on Tuesday, Oct. 21. Alt-J are touring in support of their forthcoming sophomore album, This Is All Yours. As the follow up […]

Brit-pop group Alt-J, headlines the Hollywood Palladium on Wednesday, August 28. This four piece band formed in 2007 at Leeds University and were inspired to create layered indie pop due to the noise control in their dorm rooms. They’ve gained international fame and have songs featured in commercials, films, and headlined numerous big-name festivals. Don’t […]

  We gave away tickets to their breaking sold-out show at The Echo this past summer and now Alt-J’s show at the Fonda tomorrow is sold-out; however, there is still hope for you to see them live! Win tickets to Alt-J at the 987FM Hollywood Tower penthouse on Friday, Dec. 14! This show is 21-and-over and check-in is […]

The quartet, Alt-J, first entered our consciousness with their debut release of ‘Bloodflood’ / ‘Tessellate’ in October 2011. Released on 7” via Loud & Quiet, it sparked a wave of interest in their brilliantly unique and compelling sound. They’ll be sharing that sound with fans on Wed. August 1, 2012 when they play The Echo! […]

Australian indie-pop duo Royel Otis gear up for the release of their upcoming EP, due March 31, with a new video for the title track “Sofa King.” The EP, which also includes previously released singles “I Wanna Dance With You” and “Kool Aid,” is the second from the band and the first after “Oysters In […]

Featuring a variety of independent and lesser known music artists, our Best New Song Releases of January, 2022 feature: Leikeli47, Pity Party (Girls Club, Lucys, Cy Dune, Fast Color, Salami, Salter, Aurora, Combo Chimbita, marinelli, Kate Clover, Shamir, Justin Marting, Claire George, Ai Bener, yeule, Ibibio Sound Machine, Death Valley Girls, Le Butcherettes, Cavetown, Livingmore, […]

Unless you’re a music connoisseur, you’ve probably never heard of these songs, but then again, if you frequent the pages of Grimy Goods, you’re a bit of music connoisseur. While we love new tracks from mainstream acts such as Doja Cat, Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo and Adele — our end of years lists are never […]

Featuring a variety of independent and lesser known music artists, our Best New Song Releases of November, 2021 glimmer with over 80 new songs. November’s featured artists include: Geographer, Tasha, Sun Atlas, Torii Wolf, Serena Isioma, Bronsen Vidas, Sega Bodega, Alfie Templeman, Montell Fish, Alt-J, Fiji Blue, Area, Mura Masa, Rosi and more. As always, […]

Fans of Torii Wolf never have to wait long before the artist releases something new and immediately captivating. Music videos, plenty of one-off singles, and even a 4-track EP with Louymadeabanger all were part of the involuntary lead-up to their new EP; now that it’s out, Ten Billion Years has overshadowed the rest, baring Wolf’s […]

2021 kicked off with a rough start, but things are starting to look up. While the world may sometimes feel as though it is falling apart, we always have music to lift us. January 2021 is no short of excellent new song releases. Our Best New Songs of the Month playlist is busting at the […]

Tonight’s best shows in and around Los Angeles feature a variety of awesome shows; some free, some not so free. Our top recommendations include Mon Laferte with Buscabulla at Santa Monica Pier, Buyepongo at Levitt Pavilion, Billie Eilish at The Hi Hat, Feels at Acerogami in Pomona and more. Check out our show list for […]

With a croon that is as unique as Alt-J’s hoarse howler Joe Newman, the shadowy music of Allan Rayman is as much a reflection of his own low-profile emergence less than two years ago. Caught somewhere between the soulful inflections of R&B and hip-hop, wrapped-up ruggedly into a dark folk storytelling of his alter ego […]