The XX at 987 FM Hollywood Tower Penthouse – Photos & Show Review – July 23, 2012

Yesterday, The XX played their first U.S. show in almost three years at the 987FM Hollywood Tower Penthouse. Those invited to their private performance were in for a very special treat as the rooftop only accommodated some 150 invited guests boasting a most intimate performance, under the beautiful California blue skies. Clad in their signature black attire, the XX looked […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
Video: The XX at 987 FM Hollywood Tower Penthouse – July 23, 2012

Just minutes ago, The XX played their first U.S. show in almost three years! It all went down at the 987FM Hollywood Tower Penthouse in an intimate setting in front of some 150 invited guests. Clad in their signature black attire, the XX looked sharp and sounded absolutely amazing. They played a couple of songs from their […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
Presale Password: The XX at Hollywood Palladium – Oct. 12, 2012

  Presale for  The XX  at Hollywood Forever on Friday, Oct. 12 go on sale today at 10am via Live Nation! Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, July 20 at 10am via. via Live Nation for $38.50 plus service fees! Click here to get your presale tickets today! Password: MICROPHONE MORE GOODS: […]

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Contest: Win Tickets to the XX at the 987FM Hollywood Tower Penthouse – July 23, 2012

The XX are in town next week for a SOLD OUT show at the Fonda Theatre. However, the XX will also perform a private show at the 987FM Hollywood Tower before their big set at the Fonda. This very special and intimate show will take place on Monday, July 23 from 5 – 7pm. Capacity […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
Concert Tickets: The XX at Hollywood Palladium – Oct. 12, 2012

  Today the The XX announced a second new Los Angeles show at Hollywood Forever. As if that wasn’t enough good news, they also have a show slated for Friday, Oct. 12 at the Hollywood Palladium according to their tour calendar! There is no reason to get all emo about not snagging tickets to their SOLD OUT Fonda […]

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What Cool Shows Are Going On This Week in L.A.? (May 14 – 20, 2012)

The Dandy Warhols at L.A. 101 – Photo: Craig Parker We don’t post every show that’s going on every night (in or around L.A.) we just post the goods according to our collective knowledge. We’re music elitists at heart but we try our best to keep an open palette of taste with an affinity towards […]

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What Cool Shows Are Going On This Week in L.A.? (Jan. 9 – 15, 2012)

Restavrant at Silver Lake Jubilee – Photo:  Wei Shi We don’t post every show that’s going on every night (in or around L.A.) we just post the goods according to our collective knowledge. We’re music elitists at heart but we try our best to keep an open palette of taste with an affinity towards underground, […]

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What Cool Shows Are Going On This Week in L.A.? (Nov. 21 – 27, 2011)

Noah and the Whale at El Rey Theatre – Photo: Dominoe Farris-Gilbert We don’t post every show that’s going on every night (in or around L.A.) we just post the goods according to our collective knowledge. We’re music elitists at heart but we try our best to keep an open palette of taste with an […]

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Contest: Win Tickets to The Flamin’ Groovies at the Glass House (October 13, 2011)

San Francisco proto-punk 60s rockers The Flamin’ Groovies make a rare appearance on Thursday, Oct. 13 at the Glass House. “Shake Some Action” and “Teenage Head” are just some of the classics you may be lucky enough to hear live.  With support from The Hexxers and Vicky & the Vengents, you’ll be shaking your (booty) […]

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What Cool Shows Are Going On This Week in L.A.? (Oct. 10 – 16, 2011)

YelaWolf @ Pacsun Beach Ballyhoo We don’t post every show that’s going on every night (in or around L.A.) we just post the goods according to our collective knowledge. We’re music elitists at heart but we try our best to keep an open palette of taste with an affinity towards underground, indie and local musicians and […]

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What Cool Shows Are Going On This Week in L.A.? (Aug. 15 – 21, 2011)

Little Dragon at the El Rey Theatre – Photo: Craig Parker   STILL IN UPDATE PROGESS … We don’t post every show that’s going on every night (in or around L.A.) we just post the goods according to our collective knowledge. We’re music elitists at heart but we try our best to keep an open […]

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Ink-N-Iron 2011 Festival Line-Up: Buzzcocks, The Sonics, Detroit Cobras, The Vandals & More!

Get your tattoos and hot rods ready! Ink-N-Iron returns the to the Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA for three fun rockin’ days of music, tattoos, babes and hot rods. The three-day festival will take place June 10-12, 2011 aboard the Queen Mary. This year’s line-up looks insanely good. Iconic garage rockers, The Sonics return […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
Winds of Plague – “Against The World” – Album Review

If there is one thing that Winds of Plague excels at, it is continuously blurring the lines between metal and hardcore. Their new album Against The World is another showing of how well they can accomplish this. The six-piece hailing from California shows that, though uncommon, symphonic elements can be successfully presented in a deathcore […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
What Cool Shows Are Going On This Week in LA? (February 28 – March 6, 2011)

The Sleeping Sea King at Romano’s – Photo by Dave Fuller We don’t post every show that’s going on every night (in or around LA) we just post the goods according to our collective knowledge. We’re music elitists at heart but we try our best to keep an open palette of taste with an affinity […]

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Moving Units “Tension War EP” — Album Review

From the band that brought you epic hits like “Anyone” (Dangerous Dreams) and “The Kids from Orange County” (Hexes for Exes), they are back for your listening enjoyment! That’s right kids, Moving Units are releasing their first EP since 2007, titled Tension War. Known for pioneering L.A.’s post-punk, indie-dance music culture, Moving Units’ Tension War […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
What Cool Shows Are Going On This Week in LA? (January 10 – 16, 2011)

Photo: Budos Band @ Outside Lands by Monique Hernandez We don’t post every show that’s going on every night (in or around LA) we just post the goods according to our collective knowledge. We’re music elitists at heart but we try our best to keep an open palette of taste with an affinity towards underground, […]

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