Cold War Kids have shared a roaring new anthem of a single from their upcoming new album New Age Norms 3 with the release of “Wasted All Night.” Between the thunderous wail of frontman Nathan Willet and company, and the collapsing sonics of tossed pianos and smashing riffs falling on all side, the song muses […]

L.A. hometown sweethearts Cold War Kids have shared a lyric video for their new single “Who’s Gonna Love Me Now,” the first release from their upcoming new album NEW AGE NORMS 2. The second part of a three-part series of albums that began with NEW AGE NORMS 1, the new album and subsequent new song […]

Long Beach natives, Cold War Kids always find a ready and willing crowd whenever they play Southern California and Saturday night’s performance at the House of Blues Anaheim was no different. Touring for their newest album New Age Norms 1 the rock outfit were as kinetically impassioned as ever, wringing out ever drop of fervor […]

For the final show of their Home of the Strange tour, Young the Giant gave the first ever performance at the newly constructed Irvine venue the Five Point Amphitheater alongside Orange County natives Cold War Kids. An already stellar lineup made that much better by the amphitheater’s spacious layout–not to mention margarita vendors and delicious food […]

Cold War Kids have a very special and intimate show date scheduled for Friday, April 7 at the iHeartTheater Los Angeles! The performance will be a private record release show and quite the rare treat for fans to experience Cold War Kids live in one of the most coveted (and lux) venues in Los Angeles. To top […]

Ever since their debut way back in the spring of 2005, Cold War Kids have become something of local legends in Los Angeles’ throbbing indie-rock scene, as they’ve maintained an ever-growing following that has only exploded since the breakout release of Hold My Home this year. Firmly rooted in quintessential Americana that melds rock and blues indiscriminately, the quintet boasts a […]

What a beautiful night to celebrate Fender’s new offices right in Hollywood. Last Thursday, invited guests poured in to peruse the incredible new lot filled with gorgeous guitars as well as architecture design. Sipping on cocktails and socializing among recognizable faces such as Ryan Adams and Bobb Bruno of Best Coast, the night was surely just beginning. And that was […]

Legendary rockers Fleetwood Mac are admired by many for their timeless hits, such as “You Can Go Your Own Way,” “Landslide,” and “Dreams,” just to name a few. Their spirited sound has forever cemented them in rock n’ roll history and now fans can celebrate their musical legacy with fellow fans at Fleetwood Mac Fest […]

In a festival that seemingly popped-up out of nowhere, downtown Santa Ana’s Observatory played its part as the location of the inaugural Outpost Fest, a new event that was curated solely by California locals Delta Spirit. The lineup, which boasted not only an impressive but eclectic bunch of indie and alternative heavy-weights, featured the likes […]

Sometimes, I get this feeling that Los Angeles is spoiled when it comes to live music, and therefore they don’t appreciate how good they have it. Such was the case Saturday night, when Long Beach’s own radio-rockers Cold War Kids headlined the final night of KCRW’s Sound in Focus free shows at Studio City’s Annenberg […]

The second opening night at the Teragram Ballroom was just as spectacular as the first. Aptly dubbed “An Evening with Delta Spirit and Friends”, the show was one to never forget. The night featured special guests Nate Willet (Cold War Kids), Richie Follin (Guards, Willowz), Sam Outlaw, Taylor Goldsmith (Dawes), & Daniel Michicoff (Tijuana Panthers). […]

Foo Fighters close out day one of Hangout Fest 2015 The Foo Fighters took their role as Friday headliners at Hangout Fest seriously, pulling out all the stops in a two-plus hour set on the main stage. “We’re going to play as many songs as we can until they kick us off the f*cking stage,” […]

It’s not often you can go to a show that features seven well-known acts, get in the doors at 6PM and be home and in bed before midnight on a work night. At ALT 98.7‘s Altimate Rooftop Christmas Party at the W Hotel Hollywood, lucky attendees were treated to just that kind of experience. An […]

The Cold War Kids came home last night to play to a sold out crowd at The Observatory. Surprisingly the crowd skewed younger than expected for a band that has been hard at work rocking fans since 2004. Seeing a plethora of younger fans demonstrates that CWK’s current, more masculine and guttural sound is finding an […]

This week’s show list is looking real good. On the indie / underground tip we have FKA Twigs, Deerhoof, Death in June, Cold Specks, The Bots, Kurt Vile, and many more rad acts coming through Los Angeles. Mainstream and more popular acts such as Cold War Kids, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Future Islands, Common, Sky Ferreira […]

Cold War Kids headline The Wiltern on Thursday, September 19.  The band is keeping busy – releasing their Tuxedos EP on September 17, posting a slew of recent music videos for songs like “Bitter Poem” and “Water and Power,”  off their album Dear Miss Lonelyhearts and they are on tour now in the U.S.  Last […]

Check out part three of our FYF Fest photo gallery featuring: The Cold War Kids, Guided by Voices, Broken Social Scene, No Age, Glass Candy, Death From Above 1979 and some random hipster kids in the crowds. Don’t forget to check out our other FYF Fest photo galleries: FYF Fest – Part One Photo Gallery […]

Let’s get straight to the punch: FYF Fest has announced their 2011 line-up! And of course, it’s fuckin’ rad! Check it all out below! The 2011 FYF Fest will take place Labor Day weekend, September 3, 2011 at 1st and Main in Downtown L.A. Presale tickets are sold-out but tickets will go on sale to […]

CONTEST CLOSED Long Beach’s hometown heroes, the Cold War Kids are coming to The Glass House in Pomona this Friday, November 5 in support of their new album, “Mine Is Yours,” set for release January 24, 2011 via Downtown Records. Opening up for the Cold War Kids will be We Barbarians (also from Long Beach). […]

Why wait around to buy tickets to some of your favorite shows when you can beat everyone and ensure your spot by going with a presale. Not to mention, they’re usually better seats too! Check out all the presales going on this week for shows in and around Los Angeles. Pre-sales for Thursday, 10-14-2010 (Today) […]