If you were seeking a dose of feel good, high energy music on a weekday, Bomba Estéreo at the El Rey was the place to be last week. The venue, packed at capacity with fans of the Colombian Grammy nominees, served as a gathering of dancers, lovers and Bomba followers. The vibe was unreal. The charm and […]

Damian Robert Nesta Marley a.k.a. “Junior Gong,” son of reggae legend Bob Marley lit up The Roxy theatre with fire from new songs as well as classics. The crowd was fiercely holding on to their spots to catch some of the energy that was about to ensue. They said it would be an intimate show, however the […]

The Regent Theater in Downtown Los Angeles has had a series of top notch shows all summer long. The wave continued this past weekend with a roster of hot numbers lined up for Cuban hip hop pioneers Orishas, reunited after seven years. The venue was packed from the jump with an audience eager to get down to […]

When a prolific band from the past springs back from their heyday with a reunion show, it’s hard to know what to expect. Will they sound the same? How will the energy be? Expectations are set high, and fans are hopeful, but sometimes comebacks can be a disappointment; that was not the case on Monday […]

Despite the Horrific Vehicle and Foot Traffic, Protoje and The Indiggnation were Good Vibes All Around For this year’s editions of the Twilight Concert series, the organizers went HUGE turning the Santa Monica Pier into a summer time festival on Thursdays; bigger than ever before. The increased access with the train plus, the influx of people during […]

Once again, The Music Center has surprised Los Angeles with “Sleepless,” an experience  to submerge yourself in visuals, music and art. On this past weekend’s occasion, they brought the party to the famed Walt Disney Concert Hall in Downtown Los Angeles with a special hip hop edition. The walls became screens for projection of visuals ranging from displays […]

With summertime vibes at a high, along with a heatwave falling into place, the music in the air got us feeling all sorts of Irie. This past Friday, the Fonda Theatre had a packed house welcoming ska and reggae legends Toots and the Maytals. With more than 60 years to their name, their music has […]

It was my first time at the Lyric Theatre, a venue in mid city that is shining through with its current music selections gracing the evenings. Last week, KCRW featured a night with New York-based indie electro-dance duo Sofi Tukker, with opening performance by Kauf. The place was at capacity from the jump off which made […]

The city of Angels has a bevy of unique spaces to display music. Some are underground, some are very well-known and some are even kept secret with passwords that will grant you access. Last week we had the chance to explore a live performance by Woolf and the Wondershow at the downtown LA art space known as […]

Mondays are always a tough in general. The weekend has ended and for most people, they have to go back to their dreaded work day and endure another five day of pencil-pushing. Major props to those nightlife adventurers that see no barriers regardless if it’s a Monday or not. Last Monday, The Echo welcomed Colombian gypsy […]

The sounds of Congo and Los Angeles came together this past Saturday night in none other than the famed Sunset Strip in Hollywood. With a day that was already hot, the evening transitioned to a night illuminating with perpetual warm vibes. The Roxy became a venue full of brilliant colors and feel-good ambiance. Los Angeles […]

It’s not even summer yet and the shows coming to Los Angeles keep getting hotter. Calentura, a global booty bass party crew from Los Angeles representing the new generation of dance music from the legendary Fania Records, hosted a most memorable night at The Roxy. Leaving behind all judgements and inhibitions, the crowd gyrated and shook their […]

The world woke up with heavy hearts to the news of the death of rapper Malik Isaac Taylor, better known as Phife Dawg of A Tribe Called Quest, who greatly influenced hip hop history. Detroit hip hop duo Slum Village honored Phife Dawg’s legacy during their performance at The Regent Theater on Wednesday, a much anticipated stop […]

A-WA This past Wednesday, things kicked off early at The Echo with a an anxious room that was packed well before before 8PM. The crowd was excited for what was about to ensue. A-WA, the band of Israeli sisters known as Tair, Liron and Tagel, were about to make their Los Angeles debut. The unique trio have […]

Beats Antique With two powerful performances last Friday night, Club Nokia was submerged in mystical soul infused world that casted funky spells on the audience. Boston’s funk jam collective Lettuce occupied the space with vigorous brass and heavy solos displaying illustrious funk that could have kept us going for days. With hip hop inspired beats blended […]

Before sending us off to Thanksgiving holiday, 30 days in LA hooked up a few lucky ones to pre-stuffing day with a fantastic backyard bbq hosted by KCRW’s Jason Bentley.  In a work/studio environment, guests were greeted with unique Crap Eyewear goodies while outside in the patio, generous food trucks and drinks awaited.  DJs Carlos […]

With sublime melodic strings and ethereal electronic sounds sprinkled through the air, The Regent hosted a packed night to the trippy sounds of Emancipator. Led by the talented hip hop/downtempo producer Doug Appling, on this evening the Oregon-based producer was accompanied by a live band featuring drums, bass, guitar, and violin. Together, Emancipator and company gave fans a […]

With a stacked line-up of sold-out shows, Red Bull Sound Select’s #30daysinLA just keeps getting better. This past Thursday, Los Angeles was treated to a stunning performance by rising producer/performing musician, Boots (aka Jordan Asher). Boots first caught our eye while touring with Run The Jewels, and now the multi-faceted artist has proved to hold his own. He […]

Subsuelo DJs Canyon Cody & DJ Ethos Red Bull’s Sound Select #30DaysInLA has taken Los Angeles by storm. This past Sunday, at the Legendary Park Plaza Hotel, a hurricane of beats and soul enveloped the historic hotel for a spicy day of music built to make you groove. In attendance were a most stylish (and sexy) […]

Last night at the Wiltern, Kendrick Lamar performed to a raucous sold-out crowd packed to the walls. With the room lit in red and the stage clearly noting “pimps only”, Lamar kicked off what would be a most powerful performance. The Compton-raised hip hop star is currently on tour in support of his incredible new […]