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Artists You Should Know: Beck Pete Wrangles with Dualities on New Single and Earworm “BITE DOWN”

Whether perceived in our lives or within ourselves these seemingly contradictory elements —from beauty and heartbreak to masculine and feminine — aren’t always as incompatible as we might believe.

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Steven Ward
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Beck and Phoenix team up for Summer Odyssey Tour – How To Get Tickets & Presale Code

Beck and Phoenix have teamed up for a 2023 co-headline tour! The eight-time Grammy-winning artist Beck and Grammy-winning French band Phoenix will embark on their Summer Odyssey Tour kicking off in August in Seattle and wrapping up in Columbia, Maryland. Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 27, but there are a couple ways to get tickets early! […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
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Joy Downer Shares Heartfelt New Single ”Chain Reaction” Featuring Beck

With a psychedelic minimalism and 60s-inspired sound, L.A. based musician Joy Downer’s newest single, ”Chain Reaction” featuring Beck, harbors a deceptively despondent tone contradicted by an upbeat stride (not unlike the paradoxical nature of Joy Downer’s name). The first new piece of music released by Downer since her 2020 self-produced debut album, Paper Moon, “Chain […]

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Patricia Sanchez
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Beck to headline the Ford in Los Angeles

The Ford keeps coming through with must-see shows! Just announced this morning, Beck will headline the Ford on Tuesday, Sept. 28. Born and raised, a true Angeleno, Beck embodies so much of Los Angeles. With music that is hip, fun and endlessly innovative — get ready to hear the hits and hopefully some rare cuts. […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
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OHANA Festival announces Encore featuring Pearl Jam, Beck, Brandi Carlile, Sleater-Kinney and more

You didn’t think one Ohana was enough, did you? Ohana Festival has announced its follow up music festival titled Encore. Taking place Friday, Oct. 1 and Saturday, Oct. 2 at the beautiful Doheny State Beach in Dana Point — Ohana Fest’s Encore will feature: Pearl Jam, Beck, Lord Huron, Brandi Carlile, Sleater-Kinney, ZZ Ward, Margo […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
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Mara Connor undrapes her charming cover of “Ballad of Big Nothing” (feat. Kenny Becker)

If you’ve heard Elliott Smith’s “Ballad of Big Nothing” you know how infectious it truly is. A nostalgic artist crafting a masterful sound paired with deeply relatable lyrics, fans are in awe of his captivating quality. Los Angeles native Mara Connor shares her cover of Elliott Smith’s “Ballad of Big Nothing” (feat. Kenny Becker) and […]

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Beck at The Forum, Alter Ego — Photo: Danielle Gornbein
Beck to play a very intimate performance at McCabes Guitar Shop in Santa Monica

Beck is playing a very intimate Los Angeles performance at McCabe’s guitar shop in Santa Monica on Friday, Jan. 11. This performance will celebrate 60 years of McCabe’s in Santa Monica and 50 years of McCabe’s concerts. Tickets are not cheap though! Tickets to Beck at McCabe’s guitar shop in Santa Monica are priced at […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
Beck at Hollywood Bowl
Beck shows fans “where it’s at” with epic Hollywood Bowl show including DJ set by St. Vicious (aka St. Vincent)

It would be asking too much of an artist to pack all of your personal favorites of theirs into one set, but Beck managed to do so at the Hollywood Bowl Friday night. Presented by the LA Phil, celebrating it’s 100th year, perhaps it was this occasion, which marked Beck’s return to the Bowl in […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
Dan Auerbach and the Easy Sound Revue at the Wiltern shot by Danielle Gornbein
Dan Auerbach rocks LA stop of Easy Eye Sound Revue at Wiltern with Shannon and The Clams, Robert Finley and surprise guest, Beck

Happy folk gathered at the gorgeous Wiltern Theatre Saturday evening for a night of dancing. Dan Auerbach and the Easy Eye Sound Revue took place right here in Los Angeles. Brought along on tour were friends and fellow label mates of Auerbach, Shannon and the Clams. The sold -out crowd instantly began dancing along to the fine tunes of this Oakland-made band. You’ve […]

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Danielle Gornbein
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Photos: iHeartRadio’s ALTer Ego makes sensational first impression with Beck, Cage The Elephant and more

iHeartRadio kicked off their inaugural ALTer Ego music festival this past Friday at The Forum, and let me tell you, it was pretty awesome. The festival featured performances by Mumford and Sons, Cage the Elephant, Beck, Spoon, Walk the Moon, Dashboard Confessional, The National and more. For a brand that constantly books the world’s biggest […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
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Air drop all the nostalgic acid chills at Greek Theatre performance, joined by special guests including Beck

How is it that it’s been 20 years since Air first came on to the scene? I have very clear (and fond) memories of listening to Premiers Symptômes, and Moon Safari, over and over when these records first came out. I still get acid chills when I hear the bubbling synths and dubbed out hi-hats […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
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Beck to perform intimate benefit concert for Children of Syria at Largo at the Coronet

Beck is back in Los Angeles with a VERY intimate show date scheduled at the Largo at the Coronet. On Wednesday, Sept. 23 Beck, along with comedians Chelsea Peretti, Judd Apatow and some yet-to-be-announced very special guests will come together to perform a very special benefit show. A Benefit for Save the Children — Children […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
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Beck closes Hangout Fest with a bang — is the beach-side fest the Coachella of the south?

The beach-side Hangout Music Festival saved the best for last on an action-packed Sunday night headlined by a greatest hits-type set from the GRAMMY award-winning Beck. A wonderful weekend at Gulf Shores all came to a close with Beck wasting no time getting to the classics. My media wristband allowed me access to the VIP […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
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Beck ramps up energy at Orpheum with mix of old classics and new grooves

Over the course of two hours on an evening out at The Orpheum Theatre, it becomes quite clear how wide-ranging the musical stylings of Beck really are. Looking dapper in a black suit jacket and pants, the 44-year old hometown hero played through a lot of stuff from his most recent release Morning Phase before […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
First City Festival 2014 line up
First City Festival 2014 line-up featuring Beck, The National, Phantogram, CocoRosie & more

After a successful inaugural event this past August, Goldenvoice’s First City Festival returns for its second year. The two-day festival will take place Saturday, August 23rd and Sunday, August 24th in Monterey, CA at the Monterey County Fair and Event Center. The 2014 First City Festival line-up is looking prime for the picking and will […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
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Beck gives Coachella audience its final burst of energy

Los Angeles-based singer, Beck helped give Sunday’s Coachella crowd their final burst of energy for the home stretch, ripping through a number of his recognizable dance tunes while also playing a number of songs from his most recent full-length release, Morning Phase. Beck played through many of his 90s hits that first landed him on […]

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Sandra B. Olinger