The Budos Band is the quintessence of Staten Island soul. Drums, bass, guitar, bongos, congas, trumpets and more were heard LOUD and PROUD at the Echoplex spreading the epidemic of “Budos Fever.” This all-instrumental Afro-soul band directly from New York, rocked the house along with opening act Ethio-Cali Ensemble, lead by L.A.’s own trumpet arranger Todd […]

Built To Spill headlined the Glass House in Pomona this past Wednesday, Feb. 22 with a two-hour set of straight shred. It was an amazing show! Check out the photos below. Photography: Cassie LaRussa    

The Grammy-winning Rebirth Brass Band brought their sweet sounds of New Orleans to L.A. when they headlined the Echoplex last Sunday, February 12. Rebirth Brass Band has been bringing the funk for over 25 years and the party at the Echoplex was full of vibrant good vibes. The big ensemble bustled with life and were fresh with a contemporary feel […]

The  987FM Hollywood Tower Penthouse is hosting a “fun” show this Monday, Feb. 20 and we really mean FUN. New York indie-pop rockers, Fun. will be performing a private show on top of the roof and we have your hook up to the show! 987FM always throws it down proper with complimentary drinks, food and of […]

James Mercer of the Shins came to the 987FM Hollywood Tower Penthouse this past Tuesday, Feb. 7 for a very intimate private performance; and let me tell you, it was amazing. All eyes were on Mercer as he warmed our hearts with his endearing and gentle vocals. Aside from playing new songs such as “Simple […]

The Features blasted through the Bootleg Bar this past Thursday February 2. with a packed show in support of their album, Wilderness. The vibrant Nashville-quartet pumped out some roaring melodies and foot-stomping sounds that put fans in wholesome frenzy of good ole fun. Supporting The Features were Duniven. The two bands put on a fully engaging performance. Check out the photo […]

It was an evening of neo goth and black metal as Wolves in the Throne Room and Chelsea Wolfe took the Echoplex by storm (an epic dark storm). Chelsea Wolf was dark and lovely, as always. The girl has such a beautiful, yet daunting voice. She truly sends chills down your spine. She was definitely the […]

“The Dream Of The ’90s Is Alive In Portland.” Portlandia is a follow up to the Fred Armisen (SNL)/Carrie Brownstein (Wild Flag, Sleater-Kinney) comedy collaboration, Thunderant. In the new IFC series, the pair lovingly skewer the people and values of Portland, Oregon by introducing us to Portland archetypes like a militant bike messenger, feminist bookstore […]

In the past decade, Chicago’s Mike Kinsella has played a variety of instruments in a handful of bands including Cap’n Jazz, Joan of Arc, The One Up Downstairs, American Football, Owls, Maritime, and Aloha. Owen is his solo project. Owen came to The Troubadour this past Jan. 19 for a very intimate and heart-wrenching performance. As […]

If you have seen The Dillinger Escape Plan live, then you know what to expect. If you wind up at one of their shows, not knowing what’s about to occur—then a couple of quick prayers should be in order. The same might be said for Slidebar, who hosted the free show this past Thursday, January […]

Wu-Tang Clan busted out the hits at the Grove of Anaheim this past Wednesday, Jan. 18 to a full house of bobbing heads! The whole clan was in attendance except for Raekwon and Ghostface Killer. Regardless, it was a badass show and the Wu were definitely on point with the beats, rhymes and slick moves. […]

The critically acclaimed, Fela! tour came to the intimate West side venue, the Troubadour this past January 13 to celebrate the legacy and muisc of the late-and-great, Fela Kuti. Naturally this intimate theatrical presentation sold-out, but Grimy Goods was lucky to be there and experience such a wonderful evening of talent and love. Featuring the Fela Band with […]

The first Moon Block Party of 2012 went off  a couple Saturdays ago in the trippy land of Palm Springs. The psychedelic love party featured some rad L.A. and surronding acts: Dead Meadow, Crooked Cowboy, Strangers Family Band, Wardrum and JuJu. The event was a celebration for what would be the 101 birthday of Norman “Sailor Jerry” […]

A couple of months ago, I was one of the lucky few to get into M83’s first L.A. show supporting their astounding record, Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming. The show took place at the Music Box and it was all sorts of packed with intense security levels. I was awe-struck by their performance even though it […]

L.A. up-and-comers – Caught A Ghost – put on quite the dubsteppin’-electro-indie-soul party at Dim Mak Studios last week. The free party also included a few other performers, but we were here just to see Caught A Ghost (’cause they were pretty much the best). The innovative and fresh, L.A. ensemble are looking quite promising […]

Celebrating the Echo’s decade of music of music, The Growlers headlined three rockin’ nights of shows at the Echo on Dec. 28 – 30. Grimy Goods was there to cover the wild pogo party that ensued on the tight dance floor as the Growlers performed with support from Dante vs. Zombies and (TRC) Thee Rain Cats. It was […]

Oakland’s Beats Antique kicked of an early new year at Club Nokia this past Friday, Dec. 30. The electro-world-fusion ensemble packed the floor up into a frenzy of dancing bodies. It was quite the bombastic show full of sexy performance art. Zoe’s movements were ridiculously hot, drooling hot — she is one fine woman with […]

Talk about a highly anticipated show that not only sold-out, but was moved to the Echopelx from the Echo to accommodate the high demand of hipsters just waiting for more tickets to get released. Ask and you shall receive. Headliners, Beach Fossils packed the Echoplex up-to-the-max this past Sunday, Dec. 18 with support from Catwalk and  Sweater […]

Ocote Soul Sounds heated up the Satellite this past Friday, Dec. 9.  Featuring ANTIBALAS founder Martin Perna and Adrian Quesada of GRUPO FANTASMA, the duo draws from their previous musical roots yet also now takes a more intimate, psychedelic and experimental fueled direction. They brought a spicy dance party to the lightly packed Satellite dance floor. Fusing Latin rhythms, […]

Check out our photo gallery of Girl in a Coma, The Dead Ships, Bikos and Kate Crash tearing it up at the Echoplex this past Friday, Dec. 2, 2011. What a kick-ass show! Were you there? Let us know your thoughts in a comment below. Photography: Monique Hernandez Girl in a Coma Kate Crash The Dead Ships […]