UPDATE: On Monday, Feb. 17th Kera & the Lesbians will have a special onsite screen printing! The first 10 people in the venue (the Echo) will get a ticket to get a shirt pressed for FREE! They have a limited amount of extra T-shirts so be sure to bring own to ensure your FREE screen printing […]

The Bronx have been hard at work cutting another punk record, between moonlighting as Mariachi El Bronx and endless touring — the men have shared a new track from their highly anticipated album, The Bronx (IV). Below you can enjoy their new track “Ribcage,” the first single off The Bronx (IV) set for release on […]

The Rolling Stones have just released this morning their new song, “Doom and Gloom.” The song marks the first time that Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood have been in the studio together for seven years. Taken from the forthcoming album GRRR! Greatest Hits, ‘Doom And Gloom’ was recorded in Paris and produced by longtime Rolling Stones producer Don […]

Fang Island have booked a headlining tour date at the Troubadour on Friday, Aug. 10 with support from Zechs Marquise! The Brooklyn rockers are touring in support of their new album Major, the follow-up to their self-titled 2010 album. Major is set for release on July 24 via Sargent House. The band has shared two new […]

A few months ago we had Tweeted about up-and-coming producer, Clams Casino (Mike Volpe). The man’s got mad beats-and-instrumentals game—melding them together like hot butter to form the smoothest soundscapes set to tantalize the ears of any music aficionado. Clammy Clams is like a magician of beats: he can make any shitty rapper appear masterful […]

Yeasayer will be releasing their new album, Fragrant World via Secretly Canadian this Aug. 21st! The album is 11 tracks long and promises more infectious hooks. Yeasayer has offered a new track, “Henrietta” from Fragrant World. You can download it below! Track Listing 1. Fingers Never Bleed 2. Longevity 3. Blue Paper 4. Henrietta 5. Devil and the Deed […]

It’s been two years sine the illustrious, dream-pop due—Beach House has released any new music. With their third and prior studio album, Teen Dream, their Sub Pop debut—Beach House left fans craving for more. It was an absolutely gorgeous and emotive album that graced many of the Best Albums of 201o lists. Late, last night Beach House updated their […]

Charles Bradley at the Echo – Photo: Ben Irwin 2011 was an amazing year for Charles Bradley. The 63-year old soul singer gained wide notoriety for his classic soulful voice and passion in his live performance. The man sure knows how to deliver a hell of a live show. Just check out our photos and review […]

Now this is a show worth cheering about. The Pixies have just announced a special show at the Music Box on Saturday, November 19. Tickets are on sale now! You can purchase your tickets directly from their site:  http://lalapixiesloveyou.com. Tickets are priced at $50 with no booking fee, no ticket surcharge, no credit card charge. $50 […]

Photography Anna Dobos Los Angeles local, Chelsea Wolfe has released an incredible cover of Nick Cave’s “I Let Love In.” It’s haunting, morbid and absolutely beautiful. With almost six minutes of spellbinding words that you can barely make out, Wolfe’s rendition still strikes an emotional chord. There’s so much mystery and an unusual sensuality to her croon […]

With so much indie music protruding out of Los Angeles and New York, sometime you have to get a ‘lil international to keep things fresh. Below are three of our favorite Latin bands that are currently bustin’ out some amazing tunes and live shows. Check them all out below and get hip to them! Who: […]

Good news for fans of Mariachi El Bronx (the alter-ego of L.A. punk rockers The Bronx), the boys are set to release their sophomore album, Mariachi El Bronx (II) via ATO on August 2. The band teamed up once again with John Avila, former member of Oingo Boingo, to co-produce the album, which was recorded […]

The Postelles’ self-titled debut album is drenched with bubbly and addictive ’50s rock ‘n’ roll vibes intertwined with a bit of ’60s pop—all with a modern twist. In an odd way, they sort of resemble an early Weezer (from their Blue album), but are more upbeat. The Postelles is full of a sort of first […]

We Are Scientists at The Troubadour – Photo by Ivette Orenos for Grimy Goods It’s SXSW week! But there’s still some fun to be had for all of you staying in the city of Angels! Catch some shows here while we bring back some hot new music for you at SXSW! We don’t post every […]

Aside from being Valentine’s Day on the morning of its official release, Yeasayer’s new music video for “I Remember,” truly touches me on this special day (and yes, I know that sounds all sorts of cheesy). The song holds some sweet nostalgia to my heart and it couldn’t arrive at a better time. Naturally, as […]

Photo: Anna Thompson After receiving some major indie Blog love with their 2009 debut album “Ain’t So Bright,” the Electric Owls are set to release their new EP “Cullowhee Songs” on November 9th. The four-song EP jangles with that inviting sound of backyard instruments you’d hear at a country hoedown, except the Electric Owls add […]

Lykke Li has been busy chopping up some tunes about love, lust and heartbreak (her usual theme) and is now ready to offer fans a taste of her new music. The new single titled a very flirty “Get Some,” features the title track “Get Some” with a B-side of “Paris Blue.” Both tunes are pretty […]

Colorado’s trip hop and break beats duo, Pretty Lights, has been making some serious sonic waves of buzz since their Coachella debut last year. Staying true to their promise of delivering three hot EPs in 2010, Pretty Lights are offering up the third installment of their EP trilogy, “Glowing In The Darkest Night” for FREE! […]

New York’s oh-so-likeable ensemble, Freelance Whales have released a new song titled “Enzymes” via www.greenlabelsound.com. The release of “Enymes” came as a total surprise. The Freelance Whales had the track “originally mocked up on a laptop in the van, as a way of messing around with alternate time signatures.” They were just rehearsing this song […]

Photo: Dan Monick In support of their new album, “Crush,” Abe Vigoda is offering a hot new track titled “To Tears.” With those airy, lazy vocals and jangly guitars, it definitley boasts that 80s new wave sound. Reminds me of a song they might have played in the soundtrack of “Valley Girl” had the tune […]