Mating Ritual Opts for Planned Parenthood Benefit Concert in Place of Traditional Record Release Show Los Angeles’ Mating Ritual have released a live video for their oh-so-catchy song “Second Chance.” From frontman Ryan Marshall Lawhon’s enticing vocals, to the song’s vibrant instrumentation, and that addicting hook — we’re loving everything about Mating Ritual’s “Second Chance.” […]

Last night, in an effort to support the end of homelessness campaign, The strokes played a beautiful set at the Wiltern. As the one-and-only Los Angeles performance for the Strokes in 2016, the band vowed to support the needy. With a hefy ticket price, 100 percent of net proceeds were donated to The Downtown Women’s […]

Last Thursday, Devendra Banhart played quite the special set at Dilettante in Downtown Los Angeles. It was a cozy and intimate setting, and the best way to take in a stripped-down solo set from Barnhart. The performance was in support of the tragic situation currently happening in  Venezuela. According to Banhart’s Facebook post, “Due to […]

Beck is back in Los Angeles with a VERY intimate show date scheduled at the Largo at the Coronet. On Wednesday, Sept. 23 Beck, along with comedians Chelsea Peretti, Judd Apatow and some yet-to-be-announced very special guests will come together to perform a very special benefit show. A Benefit for Save the Children — Children […]

Warpaint have announced a special benefit show on February 28th at Fais Do-Do. The benefit titled YAAAASS! will support music in public education with all proceeds benefitting Youth In Rock for John Marshall High School in Los Angeles. The evening will feature performances by Warpaint (with secret guests), LA Witch, Midnight Rose (featuring members of […]

Dawes This past Saturday night at the Echoplex, a variety of mostly L.A. based musicians turned up in support of fellow musician Richard Gowen in an effort to raise money for mounting hospital bills. Those that showed up at the posted doors time saw more than six hours of live music for $20, as good […]

Coldplay are coming to Los Angeles for a GRAMMY Foundation benefit on Wednesday Aug. 3, 2011. The band has their fifth full-length underway and have just released their new EP Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall, so expect to hear some new tunes at this special one-off concert. The net proceeds from the show, will benefit […]

***UPDATE*** The headliner has been announced! The latest and greatest “supergroup,” Middle Brother, will headline the Invisible Children benefit at the Troubadour on Monday, December 20. Middle Brother consists of: John McCauley of Deer Tick, Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes, and Matthew Vasquez of Delta Spirit. Also added to the bill as a co-headliner, Cass McCombs!!! […]

Alright all you LA Southbayers and Westsiders, grab your bike or hipstercycle! It’s time to Pedal to Podium! Held in memory of Podium’s founding father, Winston Dunlap, Podium Distribution’s first annual Winston Ride will be held on Sunday, November 15th in Los Angeles’ South Bay. The event will consist of a series of three rides—a […]

UPDATE: The Pablove Foundation have announced additional performers for their very special Pablove Benefit Show on November 21st at the Avalon in Hollywood. Joining Tom Morello’s The Nightwatchman, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Shirley Manson, Butch Walker and Charlotte Martin on stage; will be newly announced performers Band of Horses, Sea Wolf and Songs For Kids. […]

Cruise down to the Air Conditioned Supper Club in Venice this Thursday, Aug. 20, at 7:30p.m. to support Jim “Red Dog” Muir, owner and Head of Dogtown Skates. Due to a mean surf injury, Muir suffered from two crushed vertebrae, underwent emergency surgery, was in the ICU for four days, recovery for three days, and […]

Ten years after the tragic loss of a great friend to many and highly respected skateboarder, Sessions is holding the 11th Annual Tim Brauch Memorial Contest. Sessions team rider, Tim, was always true to his roots as a skateboarder and possessed a positive attitude that did nothing less than inspire friends, family, and the community […]