Le Butcherettes at The Moroccan Lounge
Fierceness takes over the Moroccan Lounge with performances by Le Butcherettes, Stars at Night and The Tissues

This past Tuesday night, the Moroccan Lounge was packed with fans who had shown up early to get a good spot to see the splendor and carnal energy of Le Butcherettes. Teri Gender Bender the founding member and heart and soul of the band is known for her wild stage antics and although their new album […]

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Kim Zsebe
Mike Krol
An Interview with Mike Krol — a man of many hats who ultimately makes some stellar garage rock

There is something about being from Milwaukee. Whether it’s the midwestern work ethic or knowing you are on your own as far as any creative pursuits. When you meet a Milwaukeean in a creative field you can bet they had nothing handed to them. Mike Krol is no exception, except… he is. Krol’s path to […]

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Kim Zsebe
The Schizophonics at The Hi Hat
The Hi Hat was shaking with The Woggles, The Schizophonics and The Two Tens

The Woggles may not be a household name but they have been an active band for over 30 years and they are not slowing down a bit. The garage rock veterans consist of “The Professor” mighty Manfred on lead vocals, Dan Elextro on drums, Buzz Hagstrom on Bass and Flesh Hammer on guitar. I’m thinking […]

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Kim Zsebe
The Dils at the Casbah in San Diego Photo by ZB Images
The Dils: Preserving Punk for The Next Generation — photos from recent Los Angeles and San Diego gigs

Recently, in the middle of Chinatown, a phoenix rose from the ashes at The Grand Star Jazz Club. It had been 40 years since the world heard Chip Kinman play songs from his legendary punk band The Dils. After the loss of his brother, founding member Tony Kinman (Tony 19), earlier this year and at […]

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Kim Zsebe
Mudhoney at The Echoplex - Photos by ZB Images
Mudhoney and The Flesh Eaters leave our ears ringing after LA show at Echoplex

Last Friday at the Echoplex, concert attendees experienced an electrifying sold-out show with Seattle originals Mudhoney followed by L.A. Punk Legends The Flesh Eaters. The unsurprisingly packed house, filled with fans old and new alike, seemed to carry more of a subdued energy than the bands onstage — however, that didn’t stop a small mosh […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
Warbly Jets
Despite feeling under the weather, Warbly Jets steam through tour kick-off gig at The Echo

Warbly Jets kicked off their latest tour at The Echo Friday night. We’ve been watching the guys for  a while and are always impressed by their growth. Grimy Goods interviewed Warbly Jets in 2016, and then we featured them in 2017 in our annual forecast for LA Artists to Watch. Last year, the band made […]

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Kim Zsebe
Petit Biscuit at Fonda Theatre
Grimy Goods’ Best Concert Photography of 2018

So any great concert experiences created this past year in and around Los Angeles. Check out Grimy Goods’ best concert photography of 2018 featuring photos from concerts and music festivals in and around L.A. Our team of photographers captured some epic concert photography in 2018. Their keen eye for energy, light, depth and action truly […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
Thom Yorke at the Orpheum Theatre
Thom Yorke compresses the sounds and feels of the universe into the Orpheum Theater LA

Thom Yorke has been on a solo U.S. tour for a month and it’s not for the casual Radiohead fan. Last nigh, Yorke performed at the Orpheum Theater LA and his set heavily sunk into his solo work especially from the albums Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes and The Eraser. Also featured are songs off Atoms for Peace, […]

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Kim Zsebe
Conner Youngblood
Conner Youngblood delivers magical performance at Moroccan Lounge (he is one interesting, kind soul)

Conner Youngblood moves through time with the stillness of a forest. The quiet, wild-haired musician seems like a visitor to earth imagining what places might be like in a 5th-element-Leeloo-way, Googling an image searching to satisfy his wanderlust. These musings are then interpreted into his music which is layered like the sounds of the wilderness […]

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Kim Zsebe
Nine Inch Nails
Nine Inch Nails rock fans into a sweaty ecstatic frenzy at Hollywood Palladium

In today’s political climate it’s nice to have music to turn to that shares the sentiment that all has gone to shit. Nine Inch Nails has had our backs through all the worst times in life since the late 1980’s. Fortunately, Trent Reznor decided that their farewell tour of 2009 was more of a see […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
Lauren Ruth Ward at El Rey
A Whole Lotta Love Fills the El Rey for Lauren Ruth Ward’s headline show

It hasn’t even been two years since Lauren Ruth Ward, supported LP, opened at the EL Rey and yet this headliner’s star has risen significantly since then. At the time she was still a bit unknown on the LA scene but Thursday night at the El Rey was a celebration of those that have been supporting […]

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Kim Zsebe
Ty Segall at Teragram Ballroom - Photo: ZB Images
Ty Segall, Imaad Wasif and more to play California Fire Relief Benefit at Zebulon

If you’ve been wanting to help out with some California fire relief, here’s another one of many ways you can help. Ty Segall will be heading a California Fire Relief Benefit at Zebulon on Wednesday, November 28. What better way to enjoy some kick-ass live music than knowing that proceeds will go support a good cause. Joining […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
Reignwolf at The Roxy, holding down the throne for one of the best live shows

Los Angeles has been waiting a long time to once again witness the majesty that is Reignwolf. Thursday night, The Roxy finally satisfied that need and provided some sweaty raucous rock-n-roll to a sold out house. Seeing a performer like Jordan Cook in any venue is a treat especially if there are balconies to climb on […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
Twin Temple at Echo Park Rising — More Photos by ZB Images
Halloween Music Playlist … Totally Not Your Basic Bitch Halloween Music

In the spirit of Halloween, here’s an enchanting Halloween music playlist for you to get your ghoul on. Scratch that … I wouldn’t quite call the songs on this playlist “Halloween music.” Instead, it’s a collection of songs that evoke mood, enchantment and emotion. Featuring songs from all female-fronted acts, these women will give you […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
Slash with Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators at Hollywood Palladium
Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators tear up the Hollywood Palladium

Hard rock fans were in for a treat on Tuesday night at the Hollywood Palladium. Guitar legend Slash has been teaming up with singer/songwriter Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators. The project had been on an unexpected hold when estranged Guns N Roses band mate Axel Rose called Slash after not speaking for 20 years and […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
Dream Wife shout their call-to-arms to stomp the patriarchy at Echo Los Angeles performance

Dream Wife at The Echo — Photos: ZB Images A bunch of bad bitches took over The Echo Wednesday night. With the evening headlined by the highly anticipated European imports, Dream Wife.  British-Icelandic power punk and gender non-conforming trio, made some noise in LA. Supported by Russo and Aquadolls, it was an eventful evening full […]

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Sandra B. Olinger