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“This is Happening” is apparently the end of a decade (well, nine years to be exact) for disco Renaissance man James Murphy and his LCD Soundsystem moniker. By helping to propel the ‘dance-punk’ tag after his cranky, but endearing landmark single “Losing My Edge” in 2002, Murphy continued on with three nine-song albums, a Nike […]

Coachella may be going on this week, but there’s still a lot of great shows going on in LA and its surrounding areas! Also, be sure to check our Pre and Post Coachella show list here! ♥ = Top Picks MONDAY – 04.12.10 Them Crooked Vultures @ Jimmy Kimmel Show (FREE) Butch Walker and the […]

For all you poor unfortunate souls that won’t be a part of the desert musical madness that we like to call Coachella, don’t cry, dry your eye. Although the fun begins April 16, 2010 at the Empire Polo Fields in Indio, Calif., there’s still a good amount of Coachella bands playing before, during and after […]

Folk music has undergone various incarnations though the years and decades. Deviation is part of its’ very definition as “music originating among the common people…spread about, often with considerable variation.” Today, subgenres have emerged, and indie folk-pop is where Slow Club’s “Yeah, So” comfortably fits alongside artists such as Tilly and the Wall and Jenny […]

Wasn’t Spoon’s front-man, Britt Daniel wearing an Imaad Wasif shirt at their secret show Monday night at El Cid? Great musicians know great music. Check it out! Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Imaad Wasif, will take a Thursday night residency at Spaceland LA in the month of February! Wasif draws inspiration from beyond the veil, seeking connections […]

Wow, if you search “Coachella” on Twitter you’ll see just how many music lovers are ecstatic for one of the most anticipated music festivals in the world! If you’ve been to Coachella, you know it always boasts the hottest line-up with headliners sure to drop-your-jaw! We had a blast covering Coachella last year and were […]

Looks like we’re getting back into the swing of things in 2010 with some sweet shows lined up this week! The Black Lips are back in town and Spoon has a special secret show tonight at El Cid. Only a lucky 300 admitted! More shows though below! 1/18 Spoon, Deep Sea Diver @ El Cid […]

After sifting through all of our 2009 show coverage, damn we covered a lot of hot shows and festivals. From Wanderlust to Austin City Limits, and venues such as the El Rey Theatre and the Echo in Los Angeles all the way to the Fox Theatre in Oakland, our staff photographers captured some epic shots […]

A whole lotta hype, but not enough vavoom! I hate to say it, but unlike most of the trendy concert goers at last night’s show (11/2/09) with the White Rabbits, Local Natives and Glass Ghost, at the El Rey Theatre — I just wasn’t feelin’ White Rabbits. Although a talented band with some damn catchy […]

We all heard the drama about a month ago when the high energy garage-punk rocker, Jay Reatard announced through his twitter of his band’s departure: “Band quit! Fuck them! They are boring rich kids who can’t play for ahit anyways … Say hello to your ugly and boring wifes opps I mean lifes guys suck […]

I’m definitely not a fan of over-privileged kids born with a golden spoon in their mouths who try to become successful (respected) musicians. It’s like Paris Hilton trying to make a name for herself as a pop singer when in reality, all she has to show for is her rich blood and D-grade internet porn. […]

For most normal people, day three of their music festival experience is usually the most mellowed out. That was most certainly not the case at Wanderlust. Although day three was probably the busiest and most exhausting for me, it was also a flurry of fun into the late night hours (early morning hours). After another […]

In just three days, the first annual Wanderlust Festival will commence in the scenic mountains of Squaw Valley, Lake Tahoe. Unique to any other music festival, Wanderlust combines yoga and musical performances. What better way to sweat out your hangover than some energetic vinyasa? Even better, why not have your instructor be Spearhead’s Michael Franti!?! […]

The Wanderlust Festival is gonna be great! Music, Yoga, beautiful lake tahoe and the list keeps growing! They’ve just added another 10 or so artists to the already stellar lineup of Michael Franti & Spearhead, Spoon, Andrew Bird, Jenny Lewis, Broken Social Scene, and others. MC Yogi, Sonya Kitchell, William Fitzsimmons, and DJ Rehka are […]

When I first read NME’s headline for this “yoga and music” festival I was like WHAT THE FUCK! Really? A yoga and music festival? That’s totally not of the norm and gave me a good laugh, but hey I like things not of the norm and I like me some yoga. Check it out: Spoon, […]