For Seth Haley’s Com Truise, it’s not about the name, it’s about the music.  The Echoplex was proof of that on this sold-out show bringing bringing out hordes of fans that just can’t get enough of Com Truise’s smooth synth-electro-funk wave. Reaching massive peaks of sound throughout his mesmerizing set, the crowd would get an overwhelming feeling […]

Detroit’s multitalented soul singer/songwriter, Mayer Hawthorne, joined Sonos Studio to celebrate his first Grammy nomination. The evening was gracefully orchestrated by him chatting about the artwork of his past and recent albums, with plenty of emphasis to his love for vinyl. In his own words “Vinyl is not perfect. It has hiss, pop and crackle … Life […]

?uestlove (Quest Love) is making his way back to Central Social Aid & Pleasure Club in Santa Monica for a dope DJ set you won’t want to miss. The famed Roots drummer knows his shit and is a fan of a plethora of quality music including some to today’s hottest indie acts. ?uestlove will be […]

Simian Mobile Disco are gearing up for the release of their third album, Delicacies, and are currently on a short DJ tour which came to the Avalon in Hollywood this past Saturday night. They performed to a packed crowd of revelers who may or may not have had any idea who Simian Mobile Disco are, […]

Don’t miss super star DJ, Steve Aoki’s birthday party on Tuesday, November 23 at Cinespace for hisweekly dance-your-fuckin-face-off Dim Mak Tuesdays. The shit is gonna go off! This birthday evening will feature a DJ set by Eitenne de Crecy and two “secret” guests. We’re trying to zip our lips on this one, but it’s not […]

Simian Mobile Disco return to Los Angeles on Saturday, November 20 for a DJ set at Avalon, touring in support of new two-disc album “Delicacies” out November 30 via Wichita Recordings. The duo spent 2010 creating a series of techno singles. “Delicacies” compile those 12″s and also features a bonus mixed version recorded live in […]

Florence and The Machine has been gaining worldwide attention lately and it just doesn’t seem to stop. And why should it? The woman is spectacular! As if she didn’t have enough shows going on this week (three show dates at the Wiltern on Nov. 6, 7, and 8), Florence will be gracing “America’s Best Party,” […]

Rhonda dear, I thought your were a monthly engagement, but what joy you brought me when I read your tweet today! In celebration of LCD Soundsytem’s and Hot Chip’s show at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday, A Club Called Rhonda will be breaking it down with their own after-party this Friday, October, 15th featuring the […]

It’s nice to see the West side, or anywhere coastal open up with more venues showcasing some good music (and not just the bro-surfer-jam kind of tunes). We need more of that! There’s a fairly new joint in Santa Monica called Central Social Aid & Pleasure Club that’s been slowly, but surely lining up some […]