One of the founding members of OFWGKTA, Casey Veggies headlines at the El Rey on Thursday, August 1. He branched out of the group after releasing his own mixtapes and partnered up with friends to establish Peas & Carrots International. He’s played with other rappers such as Mac Miller, Dom Kennedy, and Kendrick Lamar. Joining […]

Baths debuted three years ago, with the album Cerulean, which was post-modern pop at its finest. It was full of celestial and emotional clarity. Following Cerulean, is Obsidian, revealing Will Wiesenfeld as the finest and youngest composers in Los Angeles. His second album, Obsidian is much darker than his first, combining his bedridden experience with […]

Sea Wolf has evolved from music coming from Alex Brown Church’s living room to a full bodied musical entity filled with passion to burn. His music is a blend of swirling melodies, literary ballads, and damaged art-rock composition. Each song on Leaves in the River, is reminiscent of his love story in Montreal and paints […]

The Shout Out Louds headlined El Rey Theatre last night with support from Haerts. This show was fantastic! We almost forgot how damn good the Shout Out Louds are live. The Swedish indie rockers closed up their U.S. tour last night in support of their new album Optica, released May 7 via Merge. The Shout […]

The world’s biggest underground rock and roll band are back, Turbonegro headlines the El Rey on Saturday, May 25. Their ninth studio album entitled, Sexual Harassment, unleashes the sound of this big, mighty, heavy band. The songs on the album showcase their roots in hardcore punk and 1980s alternative music. With over a million albums […]

Foals headlined a sold -out show at the El Rey Theatre last night with support from the Neighbourhood. It was one hell –of- a -show. Don’t miss both bands at Coachella this weekend. Check out our photo gallery below of Foals with the Neighborhood at the El Rey Theatre! Photography: Monique Hernandez Foals The Neighbourhood […]

Regarded as icons in the world of experimental music, The Residents, celebrate 40 years with “The Wonder of Weird” tour at the El Rey on Monday, February 25. Their groundbreaking work in trance, world fusion, electronica, punk, industrial, and lounge music never fail to keep their audience guessing. They have gained a steady audience in […]

All the way from Sweden, Graveyard  are set to headline the El Rey Theatre this Sunday, Feb. 17. Not only are these guys badass, but they’re total babes. We like to call them ‘Babeyard’ (internally, of course). Graveyard are not just a rock band with a raw and vintage sound, these long-haired Swedish rockers, are […]

Femi Kuti & The Positive Force band headline the El Rey on Friday, January 18. This London born musician had an early start with playing music. His early years consisted of playing in his father’s band, Egypt 80, playing Afro-beat, jazz, and funk with themes involving political activism. After establishing his own band The Positive […]

Ty Segall shredded the night away at the El Rey Theatre with the help of fellow rockers Pangea, Night Beats, and Bleached. The show was a nonstop rock n roll powerhouse. Check out the wild photos below. Photography by Ryan Bussard (Thank you, Ryan for taking some blows to the head during this raucous show! ) Ty Segall Pangea Night […]

Brother Ali is bringing hip hop and soul to the El Rey on Saturday, October 27. Starting out with just a cassette demo, Brother Ali has gained widespread popularity with his gospel-like performances. His music narrates events that played out throughout his life and his appearance is unique, fitting into his creative live performances. The […]

DJ/Producer, Matthew Dear, is bringing his electropop amazingness to the El Rey on Friday, October 26. He will not just be alone on stage for this show though, he will be performing his works will a live backing band. If you haven’t checked out Dear’s newest release “Beams“, you are missing out. It’ll get you […]

Iconic musician and record producer, John Cale is set for a headlining show at the El Rey Theatre on Tuesday, Dec. 11. Recognized as a founding member of the Velvet Underground and a master of drone rock, Cale has also released about 3o albums and has worked with numerous rock icons such as Brian Eno, […]

Local Natives just announced an impromptu show tonight at the Satellite with the Superhumanoids! It’s been quite a while since we’ve seen the boys grace an L.A. stage and it’s good to have them back. Tickets are on sale now! Doors are at 8pm, show kicks off at 9:30pm, 21-and-over with tickets at $12. BUY YOUR TICKETS […]

Congo super group, Staff Benda Bilili, play the El Rey Theatre on Wednesday, October 24.  SBB were formed by paraplegic street musicians who used to practice in an abandoned zoo but now they are global music movers and shakers.  The band are on tour now in support of their newest album release, 2012’s  Bouger le Monde! (Crammed […]

Genre defying instrumental composer and guitar virtuoso, Kaki King, will be playing the El Rey Theatre this coming Monday, October 22. King’s work can be described as a melting pot of musical styles and approaches, all blending together seamlessly, taking the best attributes of each genre and placing it right where it needs to be […]

Nick Waterhouse will be bringing his soulful sounds to the El Rey on Sunday, October 21. We caught Mr. Waterhouse this past summer at FYF Fest, and boy could he make ’em sway. He will be accompanied by long time friends Allah-Las. Supporting will be Aquarium Drunkard/Light in the Attic DJ’s. Tickets are $18 (not […]

L.A. hometown heroes, the Local Natives are headlining a show at the El Rey Theatre on Tuesday, January 29! It’s been quite a while since we’ve seen the boys grace an L.A. stage and it’s good to have them back. The show is all ages and tickets go on sale next Friday, Oct. 26 at […]

See the seven piece indie pop band Los Campesinos! play at the El Rey on Thursday, October 18. Los Campesinos formed in 2006 in Cardiff, Wales and have four albums that have brought indie rock to the hearts of many people. Their music is lively and joyous, often characterizing them as “twee pop”, similar to […]

North Carolina’s Bowerbirds just played an impressive show at the Troubadour this past April and now they will return to Los Angeles for a headlining show date at the El Rey on Wednesday, Oct. 17. From lovely campfire anthems to more complicated tracks featuring a roaring display of electric guitars, drums, vibraphones, pianos and more — the Bowerbirds […]