It’s quite rare to get to see a single band play by themselves for three hours, especially if you’re a fan; an opportunity like that isn’t likely to present itself for most people. However, if you’re a fan of melodic death metal giants, Amon Amarth, that dream can actually come true. On Thursday, April 24th […]

By far, Mumford and Sons were the ultimate highlight of the Railroad Revival Tour. Although Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros and Old Crow Medicine Show put on a bangin’ good time, Mumford absolutely reigned supreme. Aside from being totally charming and adorable Brits, these guys really know how to throw down what sounds like […]

“This train is bound for glory!” The Railroad Revival Tour rolled through San Pedro this past Friday, April 22, 2011. All aboard this gospel-like train were three extraordinary live performers: Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, Mumford and Sons, and Old Crow Medicine Show. Traveling exclusively in vintage railcars, the three bands journeyed across the […]

With just a week after Coachella, the inaugural Big 4 Festival made its way to the Empire Polo Fields trading out a  horde of hipsters, posers and celebrities for some die hard metal fans of all shapes, sizes and colors. Bringing together four of the most legendary heavy metal acts; Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax […]

Due to the horrid parking situation and 20-minute hike to the venue once I did find parking, I unfortunately arrived at the Railroad Revival Tour as Old Crow Medicine Show was ending their set. Super bummed! But our photographer was there from the beginning and captured some awesome photos of Old Crow’s performance. Check out […]

When I heard the news that the godfather of rock and roll, Chuck Berry, was playing Pala Casino with the one-and-only, Chubby Checker, I was immediately ready to make the trek down to San Diego for some legendary music. I was a bit surprised that more than 90 percent of the attendees were old folk […]

Apparently there was a very hip party on the shores of Malibu last Wednesday, April 13 where only the beautiful were invited. Well, that’s what it looked like according to our photos. God damn, there was some gorgeous boys up in the house. If you didn’t hear about this lavish party, it’s because it was […]

The first time we ever saw the popular indie sweethearts, Jenny and Johnny was at the FILTER Culture Collide Festival back in October. I’ve always been a fan of Jenny Lewis and Rilo Kiley and I was excited about her latest act, Jenny and Johnny (with her beau, Johnathan Rice). As always, Lewis was adorable […]

We caught Bright Eyes last month at an intimate show of less than 300 people at SXSW and we witnessed their greatness again last week at the Fox Theater in Pomona! One of our favorite venues! Check out the photos below of Bright Eyes rockin’ it and making girls swoon over the sweet vocals and […]

Akron/Family have got to be one of the best live acts around. These guys put on an outstanding live show full of echoing psychedelic folk and delightful experimentation. Each time we’ve seen them, they’ve totally interacted with the crowd and always incite a hoedown; this performance lived up to their good name! With insanely unique […]

One of New York’s finest emcees, Talib Kweli put on a stellar show at Club Nokia this past Sunday, April 3 with supporting acts, David Banner, 9th Wonder and Fashawn. The evening was gushing with phat beats and rhymes as Talib owned the stage with an extraordinary live band. His smooth lyricism was even more […]

When a man in a scuba mask and fanny pack asks you to clap along, and a cello player dons a wolf hat before singing into the microphone, you know that it’s going to be an interesting night of music. The Michigan trio, Breathe Owl Breathe, combines whimsical storytelling with quietly haunting harmonies. Opening up […]

On Friday, March 16, 2011 fans of garage punk were treated with both a legend and a relative newcomer, demonstrating how the genre is changing, yet essentially remaining the same. Le Butcherettes, led by Teri Gender Bender, opened the show at The Echo with a short, wrenching monologue, her eyes wide and her voice strained. […]

HARD Weekend L.A. went off this past Saturday at Club NOKIA, and just like any other electro-techno-house festival, the club kids came out to play. And play they did! Was that you with your booty hangin’ out of your undies? Do you know that boy in the furry vest? Were you wearing nerdy Pointdexter glasses? […]

Simian Mobile Disco (SMD) put on a raging electro-house party this past Saturday, March 12 at Club NOKIA as they headlined HARD Weekend L.A. The duo played to a packed house of club kids just waiting to dance their scantily clad asses off to some hard hitting beats. Faces were melting, hot bodies were dancing […]

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 […]

The ever-so popular, Lykke Li, kicked off her hearty string of Los Angeles shows this past Monday, March 7 with an intimate show at Amoeba Hollywood. The show was free of charge and open to fans of all ages. Fans were definitely all smiles at this intimate gathering where the Swedish songstress played some songs […]

While listening to the Soft Moon you can’t help but feel like you’re in a hazy room at an 80’s post punk club where scene kids array before their experimental rock deity as they sway from side-to-side in a hypnotic trance. In fact, you may find yourself moving in such a manner at one of […]

Designer Drugs are Michael Vincent Patrick and Theodore Nelson. Well known for their insane remixes of artists as varied as Mariah Carey and Fischerspooner, the New York duo’s debut album just dropped via Ultra Records. Their new album titled, Hardcore/Softcore, is darker than what many fans might expect but doesn’t sacrifice the rich melodic vocals […]

All the way from Cologne, Germany, How To Dress Well (aka Tom Krell) made his Los Angeles debut at the Echo on Friday, Feb. 25, 2011. It was a dark evening full of angelic falsetto that would blow Justin Timberlake back to his boy band days. With crazy vocal ranges paired with some tripped out […]