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Digable Planets schedule Los Angeles date at Regent Theater

It’s time to bust out that “nickel bag of funk.” Digable Planets are making their way to Los Angeles with a headlining performance date at the Regent Theater in Downtown LA! As part of their reunion tour, the influential 90s hip hop trio will also grace the Belly Up Tavern in San Diego along with […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
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Win Tickets to Frightened Rabbit at The Fonda Theatre

Last time we saw Scottish indie-folk rockers Frightened Rabbit they delivered a knock out performance. We’re excited to welcome them back to Los Angeles for what will be a memorable night of music at The Fonda Theatre on Tuesday, May 24th. Frightened Rabbit, led by front man Scott Hutchison, are touring in support of their new, electronic […]

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Emily Saex
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Win Tickets to Mac DeMarco at The Greek Theatre

What better way to enjoy the weather than with a majestic evening under the stars listening to some excellent music. Well Los Angeles you’re in luck, indie psych-rock singer-songwriter Mac DeMarco is headlining The Greek Theatre on Thursday, May 19th. Last time we caught the stoner rock prince live he was jamming out and even crowdsurfing! Hear […]

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Emily Saex
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Autolux to perform at El Rey Theatre — stream new album “Pussy’s Dead”

Coming off that sweet Coachella high, Los Angeles experimental rock trio Autolux are set to headline  the El Rey Theatre on Saturday, July 23. If you missed out on Coachella or Autolux’s set, here’s your chance to vindicate yourself with one of L.A.’s finest acts. Produced by Boots (Beyonce, Run the Jewels), Autolux just released their […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
M83 break away from their teen dream fairytales with new album Junk

When French electronic band M83 announced it had returned to the studio, I felt a carefully measured level of excitement rise within me. On one hand, I had the promise of new material from Anthony Gonzalez, on the other, they had the insurmountable task of creating an album that would exist in the shadow of Hurry Up, […]

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Top 10 Most Booked U.S. Festival Acts of 2016

There is basically a major music festival in the United States once a weekend once festival season “officially” kicks off with Coachella in mid-April. While most of these festivals do a great job of curating unique lineups tailored to their usual base of patrons, there’s a handful of acts that you’ll see on more than […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
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Music Festival-ization: Which spring festival is right for you?

Coachella takes place a little less than a month from now, which means festival season is nearly underway. There are now more music festivals taking place in the United States than ever before. Thievery Corporation’s Rob Garza told us last year that there’s a huge festival-ization going on right now, and he isn’t wrong. Here […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
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Yeasayer announce North American tour with Los Angeles date at Fonda Theatre — share new single “Silly Me”

Yeasayer have announced a Los Angeles headlining show date at the Fonda Theatre on Wednesday, June 1st! The show date is one of many recently announced North American tour dates. Yeasayer will kick off their tour in Brooklyn and will hit the West Coast with shows in San Francisco, San Diego, Santa Ana and the […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
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Win tickets to Alabama Shakes’ 2nd show at Greek Theatre LA

Did you miss out on scoring tickets to Alabama Shakes at the Greek Theatre? The GRAMMY-winning band sold-out their first Greek Theatre date slate for Tuesday, August 9 shortly after swooping on GRAMMYs for “Best Rock Song” and “Best Alternative Music Album.” Naturally, the band was booked for a second and final gig at the […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
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Win tickets to Alabama Shakes with Dawes at Greek Theatre

Get ready for an incredible night of music! The Alabama Shakes have announced a headlining show date on Tuesday, August 9 at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. Supporting Alabama Shakes at the Greek are Dawes! The new date is an addition to the Alabama Shakes’ existing tour run which takes them from Colombia to […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
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Jenny Lewis and The Watson Twins deliver ethereal nostalgia at Immanuel Presbyterian

The tinted windows of Immanuel Presbyterian’s Cathedral Sanctuary in Los Angeles, California served as the backdrop for a trio of rare performances over the weekend. Jenny Lewis — the established indie queen of southern California — and The Watson Twins turned back the clock in celebration of their 2006 album Rabbit Fur Coat. Lewis also […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
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Red Hot Chili Peppers playing Bernie Sanders benefit at Ace Hotel!

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are playing a benefit show for Bernie Sanders as part of the Feel the Bern effort to raise money for the presidential candidate at the Theatre at the Ace Hotel on Friday, February 5. Pre-sale tickets are on sale now and are priced between $40 and $2,000. The Chili Peppers are […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
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M83 to headline Fox Theater Pomona as part of Goldenvoice’s Coachella sideshow series

M83 is set the headline the Fox Theater in Pomona on Tuesday, April 19. Just two weeks ago, M83, aka Anthony Gonzalez announced an initial series of North American tour dates, including sets at Coachella and The Governor’s Ball in NYC. His Fox Theater date will be part of Coachella’s hefty lineup of Coachella sideshows. […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
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Savages announce LA Coachella sideshow dates at El Rey Theatre and Fox Theater Pomona

Savages have announced a 2016 U.S. Spring Tour including a Coachella sideshow date at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles. The band will headline the El Rey on Monday, April 18th, and will also perform on Friday at both weekends of Coachella. Additionally, Savages will perform with Death Grips in the Los Angele neighboring town of Pomona on […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
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Bonnaroo 2016 — A lineup for everyone, a weird and true festival experience

Bonnaroo was one of the more eye-opening experiences of my life last year. While Coachella is much more commercialized and a lot more people there for the scene, Bonnaroo lives up to its reputation for “radiating positivity.” It was the perfect amount of weird I was looking for in a camping festival and I anticipated […]

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Sandra B. Olinger
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Shaky Knees lineup to feature At The Drive-In Reunion, Deftones, Jane’s Addiction

Atlanta’s Shaky Knees Festival announced its fourth-year lineup, with headliners Florence + The Machine, My Morning Jacket and Jane’s Addiction – who will be performing the album Ritual de lo Habitual in full. This year’s festival takes place May 13-15, moving sites again – this time to Centennial Olympic Park & International Plaza. Pre-sale tickets […]

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Sandra B. Olinger