Stuff by: Danielle Gornbein

The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood was a packed house for three consecutive nights this past weekend for  none other than The Drums. We caught Friday night’s show and let me just say, it was incredible. Frontman Jonny Pierce never disappoints. The indie-pop crazers brought their latest tour in support of their newest and fourth record, […]

Monday night was without a doubt one of the best of the year thus far. Fans came in pairs and checked their hearts at the doors. Our favorite Canadian twins brought their show to the beautiful Ace Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles. In celebration of their fifth studio record, The Con, Tegan and Sara Quin began […]

Sunday evening was very special over at the new House of Blues in Anaheim. Regina Spektor brought her solo tour out for a night we won’t forget. The Russian-born New Yorker dazzled the sold out crowd with her modest humor. Spektor made her way out almost 30 minutes past her scheduled set time. The poor songbird was suffering from a […]

James Vincent McMorrow sold-out the beautiful Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever this past Wednesday evening. The insanely talented musician shared his perfectly imperfect vocals with the most attentive fans. After a 16-month tour, McMorrow set this very special evening up to end on only the highest notes. Without delay, he made his way through the […]

The Fox Theater in Pomona got hit hard this past Monday night with the co-headlining tour of the Flaming Lips and Mac Demarco. The goofy and very eccentric charmer himself, Mac DeMarco got the crowd going on a matter of seconds with his casual demeanor. However, the demeanor only lasted as long as he wanted […]

Fans flooded the Paramount Studios this past Saturday night for an evening they wouldn’t forget. As part of the month-long Red Bull Music Academy Festival, Miss Annie Clark was on site. The modern rock goddess held a multimedia performance in support of her upcoming release of fifth record, Masseduction, out October 13th. St. Vincent is the well-liked project of […]

The Fonda Theatre had a packed house this past Tuesday evening for the amazingly energetic, Bleachers! The project of New Jersey-native Jack Antonoff began around early 2014 and has just recently taken off upon the summer release of his sophomore record Gone Now. The tone of this band has an instantaneous force that almost picks […]

The Observatory down in North Park, San Diego packed its house Thursday evening for a night to remember. Opening the show was Natalie Prass. The poised and commanding singer shined. With her almost breathless yet crooning vocal stylings, Prass shows she is one to watch. Her music is very distinct in resembling the slow-burning soul […]

Future Islands brought the party Tuesday night. The Greek Theatre flooded with eager fans to catch the craze. Once frontman, Samuel Herring took the stage, the night took off and running. With nothing but pure gratitude for playing their largest show on tour, the dancing commenced. Opening with the well-known singalong “Ran” and “A Dream of You […]

This past Saturday night was uniquely special at the beautiful Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles. My favorite Canadian act was in town. City and Colour is the project of the insanely talented Dallas Green. Previously of the post-hardcore scene with band, Alexisonfire, he eventually branched off to pursue a solo career. Luckily for him he […]

From Soft to Loud, the Moroccan Lounge Shows off its Sound with Jaws of Love and Tennis System Last night was a particularly special in Los Angeles. The founders of Downtown LA’s Teragram Ballroom held an industry preview for their latest addition, The Moroccan Lounge. Located in the budding DTLA Arts District, this older building […]

If you weren’t in San Bernardino this past Saturday, you missed out on a hot event (literally)! The “World Famous KROQ” held their first ever High and Low Festival at the National Orange Show Events Center. When this fest was first announced eyes were big and jaws dropped to see big names such as Brand New […]

Hope you brought your dancing shoes this past Saturday night. The intimate Glass House sold out for the insanely talented Thundercat. The force of nature himself, Stephen Bruner, absolutely tore the house down. The LA musician is well known for his Grammy award-winning work on Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp A Butterfly. On his own, 32-year-old Thundercat wowed […]

Hollywood Forever’s Masonic Lodge hosted a thrilling night of music this Tuesday evening. The post-rock instrumentalists of El Ten Eleven were home. Joining them on their short tour run with wholesome and rich lyricist, Korey Dane. The room quickly warmed up with Dane’s hypnotizing vocals and folk impression. The Long Beach born and raised musician […]

What better way to enjoy your afternoon than with performances by some of the newest and most buzzworthy alternative acts in the music scene? How about getting to dance to our favorite Los Angeles born and raised sisters, HAIM? Well, Alt. 98.7 answered your prayers with their annual Summer Camp concert this past Saturday. The […]

Hollywood Bowl definitely knows how to end the weekend on a high note. This Sunday we had the pleasure of catching Belle & Sebastian with Spoon and Kristin Kontrol! Lead singer and founder of LA’s own indie/ guitar rock act, Dum Dum Girls, Kristin Welchez got the evening started with her latest project under the […]

Portugal. The Man and Benjamin Booker Rock the New House of Blues Anaheim This past Thursday night, the House of Blues Anaheim had quite the treat with the self-proclaimed “Lords of Portland,” none other than Portugal. The Man.  Getting the night started was the brilliant musician, Benjamin Booker. I remember catching him down the road at the […]

The Hollywood Bowl was the place to be this past Thursday night. Grammy Award-winning synth-pop slayers, Phoenix were headlining. Making their last stop in the US. for this tour before making an appearance across European festivals, they sure brought the heat. Touring in support of their latest and sixth studio album, Ti Amo, the guys […]

Live Out The Emo Rock Nostalgia and Then Some at High & Low Festival The “World Famous KROQ” alternative rock radio station is coming in hot with their first ever High and Low Festival. Taking place this upcoming September 9th at San Bernardino’s NOS Events Center, this rain or shine rock show will please crowds […]

Downtown LA was dazzled by Scottish alt-rock band, Franz Ferdinand this past Monday night. Their first U.S. tour in nearly three years, the band were thrilled to take the stage in Los Angeles and give their adoring fans one helluva show! But before Franz Ferdinand took the crowd by storm, friends from Atlanta, Georgia, OMNI, got […]

Modest Mouse brought their big sound to the Fox Theater in Pomona this past Sunday night! Led by the wild and funny Isaac Brock, this ensemble proves that their spot in the music isn’t going anywhere. Since 1992, this group has shed light on the indie rock scene and they’ve no signs of slowing down their oddball creations. […]

The intimate Teragram Ballroom in downtown Los Angeles hosted a beautiful night of music this past Saturday evening. Los Angeles’, The Wild Reeds were home. The lovely ladies made way on stage for the evening. And what an evening it was. After many dates on tour in support of their latest release and sophomore album, The […]

It was quite the evening at The Theatre at Ace in Downtown Los Angeles this past Tuesday. Happy people piled in the historic venue to see one of the most entertaining acts of our time — The Flaming Lips. Kicking the night off was Klangstof. All the way from Norway, this band shone their pretty […]

LANY brought his feel-good pop party to Orange County this past Wednesdy night. The Observatory sold out to see frontman, Paul Klein shut it down and that’s exactly what he did. First up was up and coming electronic pop-rock trio, machineheart. I was blown away by the frontwoman, Stevie Scott’s eclectic style and energy. She demanded […]

The Fabulous Forum in Los Angeles just got more fabulous with a knock-out performance by John Mayer. But before we get into the panty-dropping croons of Mayer, things got rolling swiftly with Los Angeles’ very own LANY. Frontman, Paul Klein has the whole package. Let’s just say they’re the epitome of teenage nostalgia. I discovered […]