telekinesis
Telekinesis reveals new song “In a Future World” off forthcoming LP, Ad Infinitum

Led by the very creative frontman, Michael Benjamin Lerner, Telekinesis has shared a new song titled “In a Future World.” The retro-sounding track comes from Telekinesis’ forthcoming record Ad Infinitum, out September 18, 2015 on Merge Records. Ad Infinitum will be Lerner’s fourth full-length album. His last record Domarion was released in 2013. The new […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
mumford AND SONS
Mumford & Sons’ Bonnaroo redemption highlights Saturday

Two years ago, Mumford & Sons were set to headline Bonnaroo at the peak of their success. When bassist Ted Dwane had to undergo emergency brain surgery, the band had to cancel their appearance just two days before the festival. If redemption was what the London-based folk rockers were after, they got that in spades after […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
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The Best Concerts in Los Angeles feat. Brian Wilson, Fever The Ghost, Butch Walker and more

This week in Los Angeles we have quite the variety of concerts for you to get your grooves on! From the legendary beach boy Brian Wilson, to three nights with horror punks the Misfits and the oh-so-swoon-ey singer-songwriter Butch Walker AND the amazing Robert Glasper—you have plenty to choose from. On the underground tip we […]

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Brissa Sanchez
Kendrick Lamar tops Bonnaroo highlights, freestyles with Chance the Rapper during Earth, Wind & Fire

Of all the festivals I’ve traveled to the past few months, I felt least prepared for Bonnaroo. Flying in from LA I could only bring a small one-person tent and carry-on bag but I lucked into camping with people a bit more prepared. We got into the line of cars to pull into the campgrounds […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
misterwives
MisterWives light up The Independent, San Francisco with magnetic performance

This is a big year for New York based indie pop band, MisterWives. A band that’s only been together since 2012, they’re making some big moves that will no doubt propel them nicely in their career. With the launch of their first full length LP, Our Own House, they’ve been hitting the festival circuit this […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
echosmith
BottleRock Napa begins with a literal black eye, ends on high note

Cage The Elephant Of all the festivals I’ve covered in May (Shaky Knees in Atlanta, HangoutFest in Gulf Shores, Sasquatch at The Gorge), BottleRock Napa Valley’s was the one I was most intrigued to discover what the demographic would be. Napa is bougie wine country, and BottleRock was being pitched as a family festival, so […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
will-butler
Will Butler of Arcade Fire takes infamous energy to Troubadour for solo gig

Will Butler is well-known for his antics on stage as a member of Arcade Fire. Having released his first solo effort earlier this year, he made his first appearance in Los Angeles from underneath older brother Win Butler’s shadow at the Troubadour last night. That energy was there in spades. I had just seen Butler […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
Mark Hoppus
Mark Hoppus of blink-182 crashes Power Violence comedy show at The Satellite

Mark Hoppus of blink-182 It’s nights like Tuesday night at The Satellite in Silver Lake that top the list of reasons that I love Los Angeles. Having just returned from two weeks in the South for Shaky Knees and Hangout Fest – also spending a night in the Charlotte airport when a delay caused me […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
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Hangout Fest 2015 brings bands — and DJs — to the beach

Photo via Hangout Festival Grimy Goods contributor Mark E. Ortega is embarking on a six-week music festival tour around the United States. After a stop at Shaky Knees in Atlanta, Mark’s next stop is Gulf Shores, Alabama for Hangout Fest. Here’s a preview of the festival below. There’s that old saying about how you shouldn’t […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
the moth and flame
Best Concerts in Los Angeles feat. The Sonics, Gurrumul, Purity Ring & more

This week’s best concerts happening in Los Angeles and Orange County feature a variety of acts you won’t want to miss. From the legendary Sonics performing at The Regent, to the experimental pop sounds of Purity Ring at the Fonda, and the vibrant garage punk of Thee Oh Sees, you have a lot to choose […]

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Brissa Sanchez
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Best Concerts in Los Angeles feat. José González, Sleater-Kinney, Kinky and more

This week’s best concerts in Los Angeles feature a variety of mainstream and underground acts from all parts of the genre rainbow. From José González at The Regent, Sleater-Kinney with Body/Head at the Palladium, and Kinky at the Natural History Museum — there are different flavors for everyone. Check out our show list below for the […]

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Brissa Sanchez
The Chemical Brothers new album echoes
The Chemical Brothers share new song “Sometimes I Feel So Deserted”

The Chemical Brothers‘ are back and gearing up to release their first studio album in five years. The album titled Born In The Echoes will be released on Friday, July 17, via Astralwerks. Known as one of the best live electronic acts, the Chemical Brothers have been doing this “EDM” thing since 1991 when the […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
The Coathangers
The Best Concerts in Los Angeles feat. Mos Def, Faith No More, FUZZ and more

Coachella has come to an end, and we have a mellow week of show ahead of us. And by mellow, I mean not as jam-packed as the past two weeks! That shit was nuts! This week we have old school punks Dead Milkmen coming through, along with new punk acts such as FUZZ and The […]

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Brissa Sanchez
Steely-Dan
Steely Dan at Coachella 2015: ‘We’ve still got it’

“We’re still here. We’ve still got it. And if you want it. You’ll have to come and get it,” said Steely Dan guitarist, Walter Becker, in an almost 1990’s pro wrestling promo during their highly-anticipated set at Coachella’s Outdoor Theatre. If you wanted to see your dad and his pals smoking some weed, there was […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
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12 Coachella Acts You Must Experience at Sunset — music to fit your mood

There’s few things better than a sunset on the Polo Fields during Coachella. Depending on what sort of mood you’re in, any number of choices at the moment the sun begins to fade could be the right one for you. This guide goes over what might be the best fit for whatever you’re feeling at the […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
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Coachella 2015 set times announced for weekend 1

Coachella 2015 set times for weekend one are now available! Take a look below! We hope you don’t have to endure too many show collisions. And if so, put on those running shoes because you’re going to have a lot of festival grounds to cover. Enjoy the ride! Coachella Weekend 1 Set Times for Friday, […]

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Sandra B. Olinger