The California natives, Rogue Wave, will be performing at the El Rey Theatre on Saturday, July 20. With initiation from Zach Rogue to form the band in 2002 after losing his job, Rogue Wave has produced songs such as “Lake Michigan” with over one million views on YouTube. What’s pretty awesome is how their songs […]

Since 1976, the frontman for Adam and the Ants has provided the New Romanticism movement in the UK with singles like “Stand and Deliver” and “Prince Charming”. Now, still dressed in his signature brocaded jacket, Ant continues. Along with his new band, the Good, the Mad, and the Lovely Posse, Ant will be hitting the […]

The whole idea of supporting an artist virtually by donating funds hasn’t really been done before. But Conte twisted that around. Through the website Patreon, he has been able to gain support from fans to donate as little as a dollar for his creative mastermind. Even without donations, Conte has created a name for himself […]

The incredibly charismatic funnyman, Eric Andre, began his show with co-host Hannibal Buress last year, merely as a comedy show about nothing but absolutely everything. Airing on the Adult Swim Network, the show depicts destruction, chickens, celebrities (both fake and real), and candid sketches. The show will be filming part of its second season at […]

Shugo Tokumaru is like the male version of Emily Wells in the sense that they are both multi-instrumentalists that write their own music and have a preference for combining sounds of two into one. Tokumaru makes songs fit for a perfect summer day, a roadtrip, or even for your significant other. He claimed recognition in […]

The annual psychobilly/rockabilly music festival, Hootenanny has yet another great lineup of bands and artists featuring Social Distortion, Face to Face, Old ’97s, Murder By Death, Nashville Pussy, Phil Alvin & Exene Cervenka, Wheeler Brothers, Roger Alan Wade, Lindi Ortega, Bloodshot Bill, Gamblers Mark, The 454s, Custom Made Scare, Vinnie & the Hooligans, Not In […]

It’s been eight years since Seattle Stoner/Sludge metal band Big Business formed, and then moved to Los Angeles in 2006 where they banded together with The Melvins. Composed of Jared Warren (vocals, bass), Coady Willis (drummer), and Scott Martin (guitar), Big Business have won accolades for Best Band Los Angeles 2012 and World Champion Gold Metal […]

As part of his 2013 tour, the legendary Booker T. Jones will be performing at the El Rey Theatre, Tuesday, June 25. Since the ’60s, Jones has played alongside soul singers Otis Redding and Albert King (to name a few) as part of Stax Records’ backup band. Although Jones is recognized for his participation in […]

After The Mars Volta decided to go on hiatus, guitarist Omar Rodríguez-López decided to form Bosnian Rainbows, who will be performing at the First Unitarian Church on Tuesday, June 25. With Teri Gender Bender’s (from Le Butcherettes) rich and throaty vocals, the band has developed into what López describes as a combination of Led Zeppelin, Siouxsie and the […]

The Canadian band Austra will be hitting The Troubadour on Sunday, June 23 before heading back to their homeland. It all started with their debut album Feel It Break, capturing the attention of critics and music listeners of Electronic, Synthpop and New Wave. In addition, lead singer Katie Stelmanis’ trembling voice gives off the appropriate […]

New York based musician, Emily Wells will be performing at The Echo on Thursday, June 13. Although Wells’ instrument of choice is the violin, she’s able to do it all: drums, keyboards, banjo, and glockenspiel, anything to get her sultry voice to sing. The juxtaposition she creates of classical and hip hop allows for an […]

The Los Angeles band Radar Bros. will be kicking off their Summer 2013 tour at The Satellite on Wednesday, June 12. Formed since 1993, the band will be performing songs off their latest album titled Eight, released on Merge Records. Only one original member remains but don’t let that fool you into believing the band has […]

You know them as one of the most influential New Wave bands of the 1970s, notorious for their quirky sense of style, and dance floor hits like “Whip It” – it’s none other than Devo! We last caught them at Club Nokia in 2011, and now the band will be performing at the Natural History Museum‘s 100th […]

The last time we caught Big Black Delta was at their much anticipated record release show at Bardot. Now, Big Black Delta has a new show coming up at the Echo, Tuesday, June 4. Jonathan Bates, the man behind Big Black Delta produces head banging electronica, guaranteed to make you dance. His video “Side of […]

The Spanish band, Crystal Fighters will be performing at the El Rey Theatre on Tuesday, June 4. The band’s music often reflects vocalist Laure Stockley’s grandfather’s diary of stories, helping to create a fusion of dance and folk all in one. Just released this week, songs off their second album Cave Rave will be expected, […]

California’s !!! (Chk Chk Chk), will be performing at the El Rey Theatre on Saturday, June 1. The band, composed of 6 members led by Nic Offer, make contagious dance beats heard fresh on their fifth album titled Thr!!!er, released last month. The band incorporates saxophone on “Get That Rhythm Right” and smooth groove bass on “Even […]

English punk rock band, The Damned will be performing at El Rey Theatre on Sunday, May 26. Formed during the punk era of the 1970s, they were the first English punk band to release singles, along with an album that landed on the UK charts and led them to tour the US.  Presently the band’s […]

San Francisco 90’s band, Imperial Teen will be performing at The Satellite, Saturday, May 25. For more than 20 years Imperial Teen has been around making provoking songs evoking touchy subjects such as homosexuality. After five years since producing an album, the band released their fifth album, Feel the Sound, on Merge Records, last year. […]

The Pittsburgh natives, Black Moth Super Rainbow will be landing in L.A. at the Echoplex on Saturday, May 25. The band member names are unknown, but are composed by the pseudonyms: Tobacco, The Seven Fields of Aphelion, Iffernaut, Ryan Graveface, and Pony Driver. All members coalesce to produce dancy beats with smooth, nostalgic sounds reminiscent […]

The psychedelic band The Black Angels will not only be performing on Saturday May 18, but also on Tuesday, May 21 at The Mayan in support of their fifth album, Indigo Meadow. The Black Angels incorporate The Doors’ notable use of keyboards in songs such as “Phosphene Dream” and “Telephone”. Alex Maas’ amazing vocals are reminiscent of Jim […]