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Mala (Spanish for bad) Rodríguez (born Maria Rodríguez), belongs to a wave of female hip hop artists making noise world wide. Born in Cadiz, Spain, she is part of a generation that built their own identity rhyming about strength, social issues, rough lifestyle vs the money-making hip hop we get bombarded through the ole American mainstream. […]

Former Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver frontman, Scott Weiland has announced a tour with his band The Wildabouts in support of their debut album, Blaster. Scott Weiland and The Wildabouts will headline the El Rey Theatre on Saturday, June 6th. Come on down to the show! You know you don’t want to miss out […]

Ready to rock? Alt-rock/pop outfit The Rentals, led by vocalist Matt Sharp (ex-Weezer bassist), are ready to melt your face with songs off their newest release Lost in Alphaville (Polyvinyl). This marks their first studio album since 1999 and features collaborations with various artists such as Patrick Carney of The Black Keys. Be sure to catch […]

Mala Rodriguez‘s first name may technically translate as “bad” but that’s certainly not an accurate description of her kick ass Flamenco infused alt-Latino hip-hop jams and flows. Hailing from Cadiz, Spain and growing up in Seville, Rodriguez has been making a name for herself in the Spanish music scene since the late ’90s and has […]

Typically, the Australian artist Xavier Rudd is known as a one-man-band playing just about every instrument you can think of: harmonica, Aztec drum, bass guitar, and Didgeridoo (there are still many more on the list!). Recently, Rudd has announced a tour in accordance to the release of his ninth album, Nanna. However, this time Rudd […]

A few weeks back, when I heard that Gurrumul was coming to Los Angeles to perform at the El Rey Theatre, I knew I had to check out the show. Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu was born blind in a remote region of Northern Australia. From Elcho Island, he grew up as a member of the Gumatj clan. He […]

  Robert Glasper is making a highly anticipated return to his acoustic jazz trio for his new album, Covered (The Robert Glasper Trio recorded live at Capitol Studios), which will be released June 16 on Blue Note Records. To celebrate the new record, Robert Glasper will headline the El Rey Theatre on Wednesday, June 17! […]

Renowned Grammy winning vocalist/bassist/composer Esperanza Spalding‘s impressive musical chops and unique style blows the doors wide open in the world of jazz and instrumental music. She embarks on her playful, experimental Emily’s D+Evolution Tour this Spring which incorporates art, theatrics, improvisation and surprise into the live performance. Don’t miss your chance to not only witness, but […]

The Indigenous Australian musician Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu, aka Gurrumul, will be headlining the El Rey Theatre on Wednesday, May 6th. Its incredible to know that this artist was born blind, has never required any assistance, and yet is capable of playing drums, keyboards, and guitar. As a result of two successful albums, Gurrumul has performed for the The […]

Kicking off their Spring U.S tour next week is the London ambient house group, The Orb. Known for emerging out of the 1980s ambient and electronic scene, The Orb has come far in releasing a total of 14 albums, with plans to release yet another this summer. The new album titled, Moonbuilding 2703 AD features four […]

Garage punk/hard rock power trio FUZZ is a mini super-group comprised of famed underground musician Ty Segall on drums/vocals, Charles Moothart on guitar and Roland Cosio on bass. The band is scheduled to headline the El Rey Theatre on Friday, April 24th. Hear them tear it up live with tunes off their self-titled debut available […]

Electronic music maestros Nosaj Thing and Clark have teamed up for a U.S. Tour including a special performance at the El Rey Theatre on Wednesday, April 22nd. UK artist Clark is kicking out the jams with his Flame Rave EP and Los Angeles’ Nosaj Thing’s sweet Home album is available now on Innovative Leisure. Hear […]

Electronic genre-crossing collective Hot Natured is comprised of producers Jamie Jones, Lee Foss, Luca Cazal and Ali Love. The powerhouse group just came off a hot, sweat-inducing set at Coachella Weekend 1 and you won’t want to miss their intimate headlining performance the El Rey Theatre on Thursday, April 16th. Get ready to dance your […]

Photo Source: Swans Official Facebook Page Emerging from the early 80’s New York no wave scene, and led by original member Michael Gira, Swans are a band that continue to evolve and develop strong, experimental post-punk soundscapes. The band has made several notable releases recently including: Oxygen, Filth (re-mastered), and their thirteenth full-length studio album, To Be […]

Post-punk is now getting slightly long in the tooth. It is not rare to find subject’s of Simon Reynolds’ great book “Rip It Up and Start Again: Postpunk 1978–1984”, following in the footsteps of the generation before them and hitting the nostalgia circuit. Gang of Four: even though the band’s beloved original lineup made a […]

Listed as one of our best concerts you should attend this month, British post-punk rockers Gang of Four will headline the El Rey Theatre on Tuesday, March 24th! One may experience nostalgia at this show if you anticipate classic tracks like “To Hell With Poverty” and “Damaged Goods”, so come on down! Gang of Four are currently […]