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Happy Sundays is back in Long Beach, CA on August 28 another weekend of free live music and good vibes. Promising a “perfect, hassle-free day of music” that also gives back to the community by supporting local businesses, the music festival-sized event also boasts an eclectic lineup. If you’ve missed the previous two Happy Sundays […]

Under her new solo music project, Julia, Julia, musician Julia Kugel (of The Coathangers and Soft Palms) releases her debut single “Fever in My Heart,” a cryptic, atmospheric tune about feeling completely ungrounded, but liking the freedom of being untethered from the rest of the world. “Fever in My Heart” is the first single off […]

Featuring a variety of independent and lesser known music artists, our Best New Song Releases of September 2021 shine with 95 new songs. August’s featured artists include: St. Panther, Little Simz, María Isabel, Las Cafeteras, Cuco, Ambar Lucid, Snow Tha Product, L.A. Witch, The Coathangers, Bombs Estereo, MOLD!, Muna, Andrekza, Mini Trees, Illuminati Hotties, Mongem, […]

October is still coming in hot with 160 new songs that we loved! Some of our favorite new song releases from October 2020 include: Helado Negro, Still Corners, Cass McCombs, Casey Malone, Local Natives, Sharon Van Etten, Girlhood, Loma, Boy Pablo, Lawrence Rothman, Lucinda Williams, LA Machina, The Marias, Pep Squad, Serena Isioma, Elena Rose, […]

Soft Palms is the dreamy brainchild of husband-and-wife duo, Julia Kugel (The Coathangers, White Woods) and Scott Montoya (formerly of The Growlers). Soft Palms’ latest new song and video “Rainbows”, is a vibrant, atmospheric portal that teleports you to some ephemeral window right in between space and time. The track is interpolated with lilting vocals […]

It’s February and there’s some dope concerts going off in Los Angeles! As always, we focus on lesser known / indie acts, but don’t be surprised if you see a few well-known names in the mix. This month of February, catch recommended acts such as:  SOAK at Moroccan Lounge, Helaine & the Hurricanes at The […]

Don’t let the rain keep you away from all these rad concerts happening tonight in and around Los Angeles. Our top recommendations include: Adam Ant at The Observatory (his LA show was extraordinary), Chad Valley at The Echo (featured best shows of the month), Surfer Blood with Prism Tats at Teragram Ballroom, Galactic with funky […]

On tonight’s Los Angeles concert calendar, there’s a bunch great shows popping off not just in L.A., but also in its surrounding cities. Our top recommendations include: Ninet Tayeb at the Echoplex. Do not miss this rising rock star from Israel. Check out our interview with Ninet here. Also happening tonight: Cherry Glazerr at Teragram […]

I awoke on the last day of Desert Daze to several tent neighbors complaining about the night before. Eager to hear the subject matter, I realized that my light bout of tinnitus and proximity were going to make deciphering the conversation difficult. Dedicated to getting the scoop, I stalked my prey like wildebeests on the […]

One of the things we love most about Echo Park Rising is that it’s a free neighborhood music festival that focuses on lesser-known music acts. With headliners such as Bleached and Chicano Batman—both that have become a household name in the Los Angeles underground music community—they are still very unknown to the mainstream world. Without […]

This week marks the return of the annual Echo Park Rising! The four-day festival is FREE and not to be missed. Also popping off this week is the Eagle Rock Music Festival! On the big name end of music we have PJ Harvey at the Shrine Expo, Adele at the Staples Center, Pat Benatar at […]

The Summer ain’t over yet Los Angeles! August is chock full of must-see live music so clear your calendar now. There are plenty of great under-the-stars shows to enjoy at first-rate outdoor venues such as The Hollywood Bowl and The Greek Theatre including Ryan Adams & The Shining, Sufjan Stevens, Alabama Shakes, and Rodrigo y […]

This week in Los Angeles! The Cure continues its run at the Hollywood Bowl, while The Who takes over the STAPLES Center. Frightened Rabbit heads to the Fonda Theatre, San Fermin will headline the Teragram Ballroom and Walk The Moon and Misterwives will head north of LA to the Santa Barbara Bowl. On the lesser […]

Ready for a sonic explosion Los Angeles?! You’re in luck! Swedish hardcore punks Refused are touring in support of their 2015 album Freedom, which boasts hard-hitting tracks such as “Elektra” and “Dawkins Christ.” Last time we saw them live they gave a performance of a lifetime with a set that featured new cuts and old ones from their highly influential […]

April showers bring May flowers, or in the case of the Los Angeles live music scene, May is in full bloom with a wide array of concerts, featuring artists who are bringing their vibrant sounds to center stage. Musical pioneers such as The Cure, Duran Duran, The Who and Buzzcocks are sharing both new music […]

Now that rent is already in for the month, time to bust out that leftover dinero and get down to the good stuff — live concerts! The local music scene is bustling with great shows this month, from Korey Dane’s Monday Night Residency at The Echo to Transviolet’s Tuesday Night Residency at The Satellite. Plus kick […]