Tag Archives: girls that rock

Regrettes
Hot Band Alert: No gimmick — Teenaged rockers Regrettes are completely for real

A couple of months ago, I saw a teenaged rock duo called Regrettes open up for Kate Nash at the Echo and was surprised at how competent and legitimate they were – even more-so after learning they were just fourteen years old. A gimmick guitarist Lydia Night and drummer Marlhy Murphy definitely are not. A […]

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veronica bianqui
Veronica Bianqui aces first night of September residency at Harvard & Stone

On Tuesday night, to celebrate the release of her new single, “If Love’s a Gun, I’m Better Off Dead,” Veronica Bianqui kicked off her Grimy Goods-sponsored residency at Harvard & Stone along with singer/songwriter/producer extraordinaire Joel Jerome, and the psychedelic Triptides. This is Veronica’s first residency and her first real push for her solo work […]

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girlpool
Watch Girlpool’s new video for “Pretty”

  It’s less than two minutes and looks like it was shot on an iPhone, but there is a humble beauty to Girlpool’s simple new video for “Pretty.” Directed by Allyssa Yohana, Harmony Tividad, and Cleo Tucker, the video has an eerie feel. The lulling tone of the song is complemented by the out of […]

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savages band
Savages roar through immaculate set at The Roxy

After monitoring all the FYF coverage this last weekend, I grew more and more excited to see UK post-punk band, Savages. Everything I read mentioned how the four-piece was one of the major highlights of the festival and it excited me even more to be able to see them in such a small venue like […]

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girlpool
Girlpool welcomed back to LA with an FYF set full of smiles

Fans were excited to see hometown duo, Girlpool, who were up first at FYF Fest just minutes after the gates opened Sunday. As guitars were tuned the crowd was eager and screamed ready for Girlpool to start playing. As they did girls suddenly started running and skipping toward the stage smiling and singing along, “tranquilize […]

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the kills
The Kills at El Rey Theatre: a fierce and alluring performance with moments of pure beauty

Alison Mosshart of The Kills As I walked up to the El Rey Theatre last night, excitement was in the air for The Kills’ highly anticipated performance. I had missed out on their Halloween show at the Forum due to a last-minute trip to Puerto Rico, and although the comped trip was an amazing experience, […]

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dead sara
Dead Sara shine with stunning rock show at The Glass House

As if your Friday couldn’t get any better, the weekend in Pomona kicked off with a highly anticipated performance by Los Angeles rockers, Dead Sara. It was a packed hour at the Glass House, as fans lined up for the best spots to see Dead Sara rock the stage. The evening unraveled with LA’s own, […]

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mud howlers
The Mud Howlers and Flames of Durga rock the Satellite out of orbit

The Mud Howlers Thursday night, The Satellite played host to a bill that featured a couple up-and-coming bands with different styles. Kicking things off was LA-based trio Flames of Durga, the brainchild of identical sisters Cecilia and Beah Romero along with drummer Nate Million. If you’re a fan of fellow LA-rockers Deap Vally, this band […]

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L7
L7 pummel through night one of double banger at Fonda Theatre

After covering L7’s fierce reunion show last May at The Echo, we had to get another dose of the metal goddesses with their back-to-back gigs at the Fonda Theatre. Last Thursday, L7 kicked off night one of their double banger at the famed Hollywood theatre. The venue was sold-out and packed to the walls with […]

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savages band
Savages announce post FYF date at The Roxy

UPDATE: There is a pre-sale today (Thursday, July 9) at 10am for Savages upcoming show at The Roxy! Use the ticket link below and the following password: IAMHERE. GET TICKETS TO SAVAGES AT THE ROXY! As part of their West Coast run of tour dates, London’s all-female badasses, Savages will headline The Roxy on Wednesday, August […]

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worriers
Hot Band Alert: Stream Worriers’ new song “Yes All Cops” off debut album produced by Laura Jane Grace

Photo Credit: Mars Ganito Led by the multifaceted artist, Lauren Denitzio comes the fairly new Brooklyn band, Worriers. Previously a member of The Measure [sa], Denitzio lays down the punk vocals and guitar for her new band Worriers. Based out of Brooklyn, the pop-punk band also features Rachel Rubino (Bridge and Tunnel) and John McLean […]

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Sandra B. Olinger |
babes in toyland
Riot Grill Fest at The Regent to feature Babes In Toyland, Le Butcherettes and more

2015 has surely been the year reunion shows for women in rock; from Babes In Toyland, Sleater-Kinney and L7, the females have been dominating the rock world. And it looks like the excitement continues to grow! Just announced comes Riot Grill Fest! Presented by Spaceland and Bitchin’ Kitchen, the all femme takeover will take place […]

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peaches rub
Watch Peaches’ new video “Light in Places” featuring Empress Stah and her laser butt plug; new album to feature Kim Gordon and Feist

Always thinking out of the box and pushing limits, after six years, Peaches is back with a new album. The sexually-charged electronic artist has shared a new song titled “Light in Places,” which was written for and stars UK performance artist/aerialist Empress Stah, and her pioneering laser butt plug show. The new song comes from […]

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Sandra B. Olinger |
Cherry-Glazerr
Adult Swim releases new Cherry Glazerr song “Sip O’ Poison” as part of 19-week singles project

Los Angeles garage-grunge-punk band, Cherry Glazerr have offered up a brand new track titled “Sip O’ Poison.” The song comes from Adult Swim’s batch of singles; a 19-week project featuring a bunch of great artists. The new song finds the band creating a punk number reaching a minute and half of manic “Oh, Oh, Ohs” […]

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Natalie Prass
Natalie Prass will headline The Echo in October

Natalie Prass has booked a headlining show date at The Echo on Friday, October 23. The charming singer-songwriter, who toured as a member of Jenny Lewis‘ band last year just released her debut self-titled album this past Janaury and she’s ready to showcase it for Los Angeles fans. We last caught Prass at SXSW: “Her […]

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Sharkmuffin-Chartreuse
Sharkmuffin share new song “First Date” featuring Patty Schemel on drums

In true punk form, Sharkmuffin’s new song “First Date” clocks in at a minute and some change. The spitfire Brooklyn duo composed of Tarra Thiessen (guitar/vocals) and Natalie Kirch (bass/vocals) are joined by the pummeling drums of Patty Schemel (Hole, Upset, Death Valley Girls.). The jangly punk number fires through with sassy vocals and a driving baseline as […]

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Sandra B. Olinger |
Courtney barnett
Courtney Barnett tops two nights at The Roxy with charismatic performances

The super charismatic and totally relatable, Courtney Barnett just finished up two back-to-back sold out shows this weekend at The Roxy. The Melbourne singer/songwriter has certainly made a name for herself over these last couple years and it doesn’t look she’ll be leveling out anytime soon. While people weren’t lining up for hours to get […]

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Sandra B. Olinger |
l7
Photos & Review: L7 deliver fierce reunion show at The Echo

Playing their first show in 14 years, the newly reunited veteran grunge riot grrrls, L7, played to a VERY sold out Echo last night. With fans lining up hours since 2pm, this was most definitely the show to be at. It was nice to see Donita Sparks come out and say hi to all the early […]

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go betty go
Ex Hex, Go Betty Go and The Shivas deliver a hat-trick of rock at The Roxy

Ex Hex letting it “Rips” at The Roxy Who says girls can’t rock (said nobody ever)? I mean come on, they just wanna have fun. And fun they had last night at the famed Roxy Theater on the Sunset Strip. Unfortunately, Cindy Lauper wasn’t in attendance, yet a full crowd came out to watch the […]

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dead sara
Dead Sara Deliver Powerhouse Performance at Sold-Out Troubadour Show

Just barely over a year ago I saw Los Angeles hard rock warriors Dead Sara make a ferocious and monumental return to the stage and so the bar was set very high, along with my hopes, that their sold-out show at The Troubadour last night would live up to my sky-high expectations. Thank heavens, it […]

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