Stuff by: Emily Saex
Killer show hosts Dirty Laundry TV are presenting a badass holiday concert this coming Saturday, December 17th at Teragram Ballroom featuring headliner Kim and The Created — and what better way to get into the swing of the holiday madness than with a rock n’ roll show of epic proportions! We’ve witnessed the loud, chaotic and […]
MoreLos Angeles get excited because the Christmas Queens are ready to bring a whole lot of cheer to your holiday! These former contestants on the hit series Ru Paul’s Drag Race will be slaying it live with performances of both classic and original Christmas tunes from their 2015 album Christmas Queens and the follow up […]
MoreLa Luz to Perform at The Glass House, March 22 Interview feature by Emily Saex Surf doo-wop quartet La Luz originally hail from the rainy city of Seattle, and while a bit of that gloomy underbelly remains — though generally bright — effervescent tunes pair up nicely with Los Angeles’ sunnier outlook. Their sound finds itself […]
MoreCanadian electronic trio Black Tiger Sex Machine are known for their unique live performance which incorporates a mix of dance-driven DJ and live sets, eye-poppin’ light show and of course, they don signature, light up tiger helmets. Catch their raw and raucous electro show when they headline the El Rey Theatre on Saturday, December 17th. […]
MoreCanadian electronic duo Zeds Dead know how to get the bass boomin’ and the bodies movin’! What better way to kick off the weekend that to dance the night away to impeccable tunes such as “Stardust” feat. Twin Shadow and “Two Young” feat. Rivers Cuomo and Pusha T, off their fresh debut album Northern Lights. […]
MoreThe Los Angeles underground hardcore and metal scene is gearing up for two back-to-back nights of ear-shattering anthems because The Power of The Riff Festival is coming to The Regent Theater on Saturday, December 17th and Sunday, December 18th. Night one features performances by Wolves in the Throne Room, Incantation, Pelican, Bloodclot (Members of Cro-Mags, […]
MoreGarage-pop rock n’ rollers The Dandy Warhols are playing a handful of upcoming West Coast dates in support of their ;latest release Distortland (Dine Alone Records) which features a slew of stuck-in-your-head pop hooks and unrelenting swagger. Get ready to shake it to badass new tracks such as “You Are Killing Me” live when they […]
MoreSinger-songwriter Jonathan Richman has been making music all his life but his longstanding music career really began to flourish in the early ’70s, when he founded and served as front man of Modern Lovers. He hasn’t lost any traction branching out on his own either and has since been writing countless, creatively insightful, humorous and […]
MoreDenver based electronic music producer Illenium has only been on the scene for a few years but he’s already made massive headway with his emotionally driven, catchy originals such as “Reverie” and “Spirals” off his new record Ashes. Illenium is poised to rock two back-to-back nights at The Novo in DTLA on Saturday, December 10th […]
MoreWhen we last saw Band of Horses perform live, the indie/alt-country rockers really tuned into the crowd, turned it up loud and blasted some seriously pure rock n’ roll. So Los Angeles fans, get ready for round two when they take over the Fox Theater Pomona on Friday, December 9th. Rock out to new songs such […]
MoreSeattle surf doo-wop quartet La Luz shine bright with their infectious melodies and guitar-driven tunes as heard on their latest releases Damp Face EP and sophomore full-length Weirdo Shrine. The band has also built a reputation for putting on a captivating live show as witnessed at this year’s Echo Park Rising and Southern California fans […]
MoreIt’s been several years since we saw Montreal indie psych-rockers The Besnard Lakes put on a hell of a show but we expect that their wild yet melodic sound has only grown by leaps and bounds since. The band is playing a mere handful of West Coast dates in support of their new album A […]
MoreHailing from the UK and at the top of their electronic music game are producers Stööki Sound (aka DJ Lukey and Jelacee), who recently made the cut on our Top 20 Electronic/Dance Artists in Indie/Underground (Who Don’t Just Push Play). Not only are they smashing the airwaves with their unique blend of electronic music that […]
More“I feel that every human being’s purpose is to do what their inner voice says to do,” says Lee Fields. “And my inner voice, my driving force, wants me to put out music and keeping making better records.” Well modern soul crooners Lee Fields & The Expressions are doing just that, as evidenced by their new […]
MoreMexican American emcee Snow Tha Product is taking the hip-hop world by storm with her rapid-fire politically charged flows in Spanish and English and fellow acclaimed artists such as Lin Manuel Miranda are taking notice — Snow is featured on the Hamilton mix-tape track “Immigrants (We Get The Job Done)” which also includes hip-hop heavyweights such […]
MoreDragonette know how to induce some serious dance fever into their beloved audiences and their musical mojo will be heating up The Roxy on Wednesday, November 30th. The Canadian electro-pop trio are celebrating the release of their brand new album Royal Blues, the highly anticipated follow up to 2012’s Bodyparts. Get your groove-and-move on to sizzling […]
MoreArgentina’s Todos Tus Muertos fuse together an electrifying and eclectic mix of rock, punk and reggae fueled by politically progressive messages and raw, honest energy and they’ve been doing it since the late ’80s. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to celebrate the band’s 30 year anniversary and hear them jam live at The Echoplex on […]
MoreSouthern hip-hop artist Yelawolf is bringing his Trial by Fire Tour to Los Angeles’ Fonda Theatre on Tuesday, November 22nd. Hear raw, honest rhymes and blazing beats on his latest singles “Daylight” and “Shadows” (feat. Joshua Hedley) as well as epic jams such as “American You” and “Johnny Cash” off his 2015 album Love Story. […]
MoreVancouver’s dynamic grunge-rock duo The Pack A.D. are the real rock n’ roll deal! They truly pour their heart and soul into every live performance and same goes for their new album Positive Thinking, which includes honest, raw and badass new tunes such as “Yes I Know,” and “So What.” Be sure to catch them […]
MoreIt’s been several years since we last caught El Perro Del Mar playing an extraordinary show but we are very excited to welcome the Swedish group, led by front woman Sarah Assbring, back to Los Angeles for their headlining show at The Echo on Tuesday, November 22nd. Hear the latest melancholic but wondrous new songs […]
MoreIf you’re ready to move, grove and get down, this is the show for you! Houston ten-piece outfit The Suffers rocked our socks off earlier this year and are coming back to Los Angeles on Saturday, November 19th to do it all again at The Echoplex. As Grimy Goods writer Anne Marie Schiefer described them, “Congas […]
MoreLondon based singer-songwriter/producer Låpsley may only be twenty years old but her musical maturity reaches far beyond her chronological age, as heard on her latest album, the autobiographical and captivating Long Way Home (out now via XL Recordings). Sing your heart out along to epic pop/alt-r&b ballads such as “Cliff” and “Love is Blind,” when she headlines […]
MoreFrom old-school battle rapper to one-of-a-kind hip hop juggernaut Astronautalis incorporates hints of shoegaze, indie-rock, blues and electronic into his unique, ever changing sound. Be sure to catch him live at The Roxy on Friday, November 11th and hear all the hot new tracks from his fifth studio album Cut The Body Loose, out now via Side […]
MoreGrammy Award winning English electronic classical mash up music group Clean Bandit are coming stateside for just a handful of must-see performances, including a headlining show at the El Rey Theatre on Wednesday, November 16th. Hear new singles such as “Rockabye” (feat. Anne Marie and Sean Paul) and the smashing “Tears” (feat. Louisa Johnson) — […]
MoreWhat began as Josh Hodges’ songwriting project in 2007 has since grown into a full-fledged band and psych-infused indietronica dance party factory known as STRFKR. Lucky Los Angeles fans can expect to sweat to their slew of fresh dance floor bangers such as “Open Your Eyes” and “Never Ever” from their new album Being No […]
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