Deap Vally It was dripping hot, it was dustier than a desert ghost town, and it was absolutely glorious. About two and a half hours East of Los Angeles, deep into the desert boondocks of the armpit of California (aka Mecca, CA), the annual Desert Daze was taking its course at the Sunset Ranch Oasis. […]

The Mississippi based trio, Bass Drum of Death played to a sold out all ages show at The Echo last night. You know you’re in for it when the crew for the band tells the people at the front of the stage that they’re fucked standing where they are. As soon as the band launched into […]

We last caught Bass Drum of Death shredding The Echo earlier this year and now the garage rock outfit is back to tear it up at The Echo on Tuesday, February 3rd. It doesn’t matter that it’s a school night, these Mississippi mad men are ready to melt faces with new jams off their 2014 […]

Bass Drum of Death brought sweat drenched madness to The Echo this past, Sunday, October 19th. That’s right a Sunday! Not only was it a Sunday, but it was an early show! The band went on at 7:30 pm. Anyone who has been to a show in Los Angeles, knows that most shows doors don’t open at least […]

Get ready for a jam-packed night of rock n’ roll, moshing, and head-bobbing at the Echo this Sunday, October 19th! Bringing this medley of bliss to L.A. is the Mississippi band, Bass Drum of Death. What used to be a one-man band is now composed of founding member John Barrett, Len Clark, and Josh Hunter. […]

Bass Drum Of Death are making their way back to Los Angeles with a show scheduled at the Echo on Sunday, Oct. 19. Led by John Barrett — who up until 2008 performed as a one-man-band, playing bass drum and guita —  now the band consists of two guitars and a drummer. We last caught […]

Garage rock, blues guitarist/vocalist Hanni El Khatib headlines the El Rey Theatre on Friday, October 25.  He’s on tour now in support of his most recent album, Head in the Dirt, produced by Dan Auerbach.  Pre-game for the show by checking out the video for “Penny” below.  Supporting acts are Bass Drum of Death and […]

Hanni El Khatib headlines the Glass House this Thursday, October 24. Hanni El Khatib is heavily influenced by pioneers of early rock and R&B, and he has created a musical aesthetic to match his vision (with a little help from Dan Auerbach). His background in DIY, skate culture, and multi-instrumental talents makes him a pro in […]

The Hanni El Khatib Los Angeles performances are endless! I guess L.A. hipsters can’t get enough of the Dan Auerbach produced babe. Hanni El Khatib just played the Santa Monica Pier a couple weeks ago, he played the Glass House and the Mayan this past May as support for Black Angels, he has shows coming […]

After opening up for two shows with the Black Angels at both the Glass House and the Mayan, Hanni El Khatib is now headlining his own Glass House show with support from Bass Drum of Death on Thursday, Oct. 24. This is going to be a great show as both bands put on amazing high energy sets. Hanni […]

Coachella is finally over. That means residencies should be stronger for the month of May, so be ready. Not to mention, festival season has officially started. This week we have some great shows for you: Japandroids/Cloud Nothings, Crystal Castles, Chuck Ragan, Beach Day, Bass Drum of Death, Telekinesis, Raekwon, Danzig, DJ Shadow, and more! While keeping it […]

Mississippi duo Bass Drum of Death play the Echo on Friday, July 6.  The shaggy haired garage rockers, John and Colin, put out debut LP GB City on Fat Possum Records just last year and will be blazing through LA on their current US Tour.  Catch ‘em live! .  DZ Deathrays and Pangea support. Tickets […]

Check Yo Pony Tail is kicking off July with a banging show this Friday, July 1, 2011 at the Echoplex. The sold-out evening’s line-up will feature: Blond Redhead, The Luyas, Bass Drum of Death, and Turquoise Wisdom. Thanks to our good friends at the Echoplex we have some tickets to give away if you’d like […]