Grimy Goods

As the next election draws nearer, we cannot forget why we fight, or rather, who we fight for. Ruination Records surely hasn’t; the independent label is gearing up to release a compilation album called So Many Singing, Volume 2, where all proceeds will be donated to immigrant and refugee non-profit organizations. Among the 50 contributors […]

The Hollywood Palladium hosted three historic events in the last month. Bauhaus, the iconic leaders of Goth, led by Peter Murphy reunited to play live for the first time since 2008 and fans from across the globe descended upon the Hollywood Palladium to be part of the last night of the trio of dates. Opening […]

Tonight’s best concerts in Los Angeles feature Franc Moody, Joe Hertz at The Echo; DEB NEVER, Jean Dawson at Moroccan Lounge; Pixies, Kristin Hersh at Troubadour; Chelsea Williams at Love Song Bar; Mat Kearney at Masonic Lodge and more. Dec. 3 — Franc Moody, Joe Hertz at The Echo Dec. 3 — DEB NEVER, Jean […]

If you are an early aughts indie rock lover, you know Dangerbird Records. Perhaps not in name, but by their alumni artists: Silversun Pickups, Minus the Bear, Hot Hot Heat, Delphic and more. The veteran Los Angeles label has touched greatness and continues to mentor tomorrow’s scene leaders. Traditional deals are of course still being […]

Tonight’s best concerts in Los Angeles feature: Pixies, Kristin Hersh at Troubadour; Ximena Sariñana at El Rey; Zimmerr at The Echo; Shannon Lay at Zebulon and more. Check out the full listing for tonight’s best shows below! And for more recommended shows in Los Angeles, check out our BEST CONCERTS OF THE MONTH listing. Dec. 2 […]

Thundering drums usher in energetic vocals in Joshua and the Holy Rollers new single, ‘What You Need.’ The song comes as a teaser off of their upcoming EP ‘Patience,’ due December 6th. Be sure to catch the magnetic boy band on tour next month – dates below. ‘What You Need’ serves electric blues rock on […]

For the past few weeks, Julia Jacklin and Christian Lee Hutson have been living like Peaches and Herb. The pair first met at Jacklin’s 2017 Bootleg performance, where Hutson opened for the Australian songwriter. They became fast friends and have made the most of their time together again on her North American tour, sharing stages, […]

Modpods were playing their last show of the year opening the night at The Satellite and although it was not super packed it was well attended for an opening act and very enthusiastically. Modpods are disarmingly open and vulnerable while commanding attention and having a great time. Front woman Myraid told a multipart story about […]

Friday’s night was a double slice of female badassery with stellar performances by local favorites, Holy Wars and Draemings at The Echo. With Holy Wars, led by Kat Leon, as the evening’s main event — Draemings warmed us up quite nicely. Draemings is always a visual and aural delight to see live on stage. Getting […]

This past weekend, the Los Angeles music scene was dominated by powerful women. Death Valley Girls took over the Lodge Room in Highland Park, along with Kate Clover. Also seen slaying around town were the Modpods at The Satellite, and Draemings with Holy Wars at The Echo. But right now, we’re gonna talk about Death […]