Sonos Studio always deliver on-point private performances from many of our favorite bands. Last night, Sonos hosted a night of tequila and cerveza paired with the Mariachi pop-punk sounds of L.A.’s very own, Mariachi El Bronx. The band originally known as the hardcore punk outfit The Bronx, combine their back-in-the-day punk influences with the cultural brilliance of mariachi music to […]

Like an intense storm about to drop over a mountain village, Xylouris White made a rare appearance in Los Angeles for a very intimate show presented by the Church Off York at the once famous Jewels Catch One; a venue forgotten by many, yet kept alive by those few in the know. The duo composed by master […]

We headed to The Echo for a weekday night of music seeking the mellow yet intricate and found it. New York based producer and singer Roberto Carlos Lange aka Helado Negro was an inspiring surprise. His voice combined with live handling of synths and machines had the packed house swaying and tripping with the smooth […]

London’s Aaron Jerome, better known by his musical project SBTRKT (pronounced “subtract”) provided an outstanding performance for two nights in a row at The Belasco. SBTRKT has had a long trajectory remixing for remixed MIA, Basement Jaxx, Mark Ronson, and Underworld amongst many others, and this experience shines throughout his music. Performing a set with live […]

Chilean-French rapper and activist Ana Tijoux, DJ duo Nguzunguzu, Cassette DC Brian Shimkovits (Awesome Tapes From Africa), Syrian American hip-hop artist Omar Offendum and musician Kadhja Bonet were the guests of a very special night at the Echoplex where the global music crew Discostan and Radio Sombra hosted a LA 4 GAZA, a benefit event mobilizing socially conscious artists to […]

Opening a new platform for Latin alternative music, Supersonico Fest took over every corner of The Shrine Auditorium and Expo, showcasing an amazing lineup of bands and DJs representing global bass, rock, hip hop, dancehall, EDM, pop, ska, flamenco, and more from across the globe. This epic musical trip around the world all popped off during a one-day […]

This past Friday, The Forum in Inglewood hosted a sold-out night with Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. Schooling the world on how real legends handle a stage, this was the first night of two back-to-back sold-out performances with Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. Petty’s presence and performance was outstanding, keeping the crowd engaged at all times. […]

Once again Eagle Rock Music Festival produced by Center for the Arts Eagle Rock and presented by Councilman José Huizar, took over the streets of Colorado Blvd showcasing innovative, multicultural and local music as they have every October for the past 16 years. Featuring performances by Aloe Blacc, Quetzal, Maya Jupiter, Subsuelo, Buyepongo, Viento Callejero, Myron and E, […]

The lines started early last night, almost reaching around the block from the Echoplex. Themed shirts and posters adorned the Sunset Blvd. with the crowd waiting to get inside the venue for a sold-out night with GZA, founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan. Opening band Black Fantastic was a real treat for the night dropping a […]

With a touch of blues, funk and good ole rock ‘n’ roll, The Satellite hosted a night of great talent having the Brooklyn based band Pimps of Joytime fill the space with their infectious range of musical influences. Making the crowd shake and sweat, the pimps were all about making everybody wear out their dance shoes. […]

Dubclub, the ongoing destination for your reggae fix in Los Angeles had the Echoplex cracking with Dancehall legend and reggae musician, Deejay Yellowman. The albino from Jamaica from growing up in an orphanage with the stigma of the color of his skin became the dancehall king during the 80’s. Although life has not been easy Yellowman […]

Trying our best to hold on to summer we headed to the Hollywood Bowl for a night of smooth sounds for the legendary Brazilian singer song-writer, Caetano Veloso. This icon went back to his roots performing mostly songs of his new album Abracaco (big hug) with touches of rock ‘n’ roll accompanied with a stellar cast of […]

This past Monday, the summer heat was eased with Sonos Studio‘s chill atmosphere that celebrated Blue Note Records 75th anniversary with a very private show featuring singer-songwriter Jose James. Discussing his fifth album While You Were Sleeping through a charming interview conducted by KCRW music director, Jason Bentley, the night turned into a perfect teaser to James’ new production. The very attentive crowd […]

With dashes of summer still in the air and a perfect evening at the beach, the Twilight Concert Series at Santa Monica Pier has come to an end. If you didn’t attend, trust, you missed out Big Time! Going strong for 30 years, Twilight’s last show of the season was a hot, sweaty, and loving […]

Between music legends and up and coming musicians, the Twilight Concert Series at Santa Monica Pier has been raging with talent.  This past Thursday with the rising moon and crashing waves, the Pier was vibing with music from Jamaica to Nigeria via Los Angeles. The night started with LA’s quickly rising afrobeat orchestra Mexico68 who […]

The Global Rhythm Stage hosted by the Subsuelo crew and Golden Glue Mngmt was going off this past Sunday at Echo Park Rising. Attendees had a chance to musically travel all over the world without leaving Echo Park. The Subsuelo crew were on fire on this very hot day throwing down global sounds for all […]

Los Angeles sweethearts and Grammy winners La Santa Cecilia has been one of the most awaited shows at the Santa Monica Pier’s Twilight Concerts series. Their revolutionary lyrics filled with wit and stories portraying daily life have made an impact not just on music lovers but those in communities who identify with their messages in solidarity with […]

The Echoplex was packed this past Thursday for a night of rowdy rock ‘n’ roll with heavy elements of folk, blues and country. The raucous boys of Deer Tick left their Rhode Island digs to embark on an epic tour performing tracks off their latest album Negativity (Partisan Records) along come classic heavy hitters that had the crowd […]

The summer concerts have started and one of our favorite spots to feel the sun, ocean breeze with incredible music is the Twilight Concerts at the Santa Monica Pier.  Last night Yuna, a charismatic young singer from Malaysia, took over the stage and conquered the crowd with her soft vocals and soothing presence. Her music has dashes of […]

Devo, the legendary synthpop new wave band is currently traveling the US with the Hardcore DEVO tour dedicated to the memory of Robert Casale (AKA Bob2, one of the five original band members. The tour features experimental music that the band created between 1974-1977 in Akron, Ohio and a portion of the proceeds goes to Bob Casale’s […]