The sexy, blues-rockin’ lady duo, Deap Vally — played a fun pre New Year’s Eve set this past Friday, Dec. 30 at  the Bootleg Bar. Far from your typical “valley girls,” the duo comprised of vocalist/guitarist, Lindsey Troy and drummer, Julie Edwards — are foot-stompin’, denim-wearing, head-bangin’ babes that know how to rock and roll. Heavy on the 70s […]

As I’m sure you have all by now heard (or experienced), last week there was quite the riot or shall I say “impromptu block party” for the world premiere screening of Electric Daisy Carnival Experience. But what really set this clusterfuck off was a Twitter announcement by superstar rave DJ, Kaskade who Tweeted a secret […]

In celebration of their sixth studio album and Atlantic Records debut, Portugal. The Man played an intimate record release show this past Tuesday, July 19 at El Cid for their latest LP, In the Mountain in the Cloud. It was a packed house at the popular Silver Lake restaurant/venue and a very amazing performance. Fans […]

Aloe Blacc Alberta Cross Pepper Rabbit Radio Dept. Pink Martini       Photography: Sandra Burciaga

The past month has been an epic collection of some of the greatest instrumental bands. From Explosions In The Sky to Mogwai, Los Angeles has been pleasured with some of the best musicians. This past Tuesday, May 17 the beauty continued as This Will Destroy You (TWDY) played a gorgeous, masterful set the Echo. Known […]

Looking absolutely gorgeous and badass dressed all in black, Australia’s The Black Ryder took the stage for their very first Los Angeles show at The Echo last Friday night January 14, 2011. The duo Aimee Nash and Scott Von Ryper (both ex-Morning After Girls) created some psychedelic jams that had me in a trance. When […]

Photo: Big Swig 2010 has gone out the window and we’re ready to live it up in 2011. We’ve seen and heard some great bands in 2010 (as well as some not-so-great acts). If you missed any of our Best of 2010 lists we’ve been posting since mid December, you can catch up with all […]

Well hot damn, the Grimy Goods crew covered a whole lot of shows in 2010, in fact, I think we’ve covered more shows and festivals than any other Los Angeles music blog! From local, underground, indie and big named acts, our photographers captured some of the most amazing moments in live music. I wish I […]

Day Three of Austin City Limits was on Sunday, October 10th, and it was way too hot. Sensible event-goers were hiding in every bit of shade they could scrounge up. They had certainly not misplaced their hats. In this, I was not at all sensible. First off was Yeasayer, who I’d been introduced to a […]

Words: Sandra Burciaga Photos: Ivette Orenos Do you remember when you were a child and the feeling of excitement and awe you’d get from going to your favorite amusement park? Feeling completely overwhelmed with joy and schizophrenic eyes of where to begin with your playful journey, I found myself feeling like a kid at Disney […]

It was a throwback to the early hardcore punk days when Youth Brigade took the stage at the Glass House last Saturday, September 4th. Considering Youth Brigade hit their prime in the 80’s, strangely enough, the Glass House was filled with a buch of lil punk rats that weren’t even a sperm in an egg […]

It was one hell of a dance party at Fuck Yeah Fest (FYF) when dance-pop outfit !!! (Chk Chk Chk) took over the stage. In support of their new album “Strange Weather Isn’t It?” the group played some funky new tunes as well as some classic diddies. Check out the photos below of !!! at […]

Aside from the music, one of the best things about Fuck Yeah Fest (FYF), is the people watching. From all the beautiful ladies, cute boys, lame hipsters and just straight up freaks, you can have a seriously good time scoping out all the people alone. Check out our photos below of FYF’s finest. We even […]

Portland, Oregon trio, the Mimicking Birds played a mellow set last Friday, Aug. 13 opening up for the Wild Beasts at the El Rey Theatre. If you’re into chill music that can come off a bit haunting, you may like the Mimicking Birds. With sweet vocals and lulling arrangements, I guess you can call them […]

Curiosity, it seems, drew many to Spaceland Tuesday, July 20, 2010. What could we expect from a side project by two members of The Mars Volta, and a duo born from the ashes of The Sound of Animals Fighting? What would notorious show(wo)man Teri Gender Bender have planned for Le Butcherettes‘ west coast premiere? In […]

Last week we posted some amazing photos of Fanfarlo and their sold-out headlining show at the Echo. If you weren’t able to snag a ticket, you can still check the live footage below. Truly an inspiring and multi-talented band, Fanfarlo is going to high places! Video: Craig Parker “Ghosts” – The whole vibe of this […]

Since the band’s spring release of their fourth studio effort simply titled “IV,” The Aggrolites have been the ambassadors of their brand of dirty reggae. A potent mix of sweaty soul, base driven funk, and reggae reminiscent of the Kingston legacy of the 1960s. The Slidebar in Fullerton was at capacity with a line out […]

Brooklyn’s latest “it” band, the Freelance Whales played quite the impressive show last week at the Echo. If you didn’t check the photos and review we posted, click here to get the full scoop. Point being, these kids are pretty fuckin’ amazing and are on everyone’s radar right now. Peep the vid below to see […]

Damn this chick’s got the loveliest pipes! Whether from Brooklyn, Tennessee or Detroit, Holly Miranda has taken a lil bit of all her surroundings to bring us such a sweet, soulful, and enchanting set of vocals. Opening up for The XX and Friendly Fires at the Henry Fonda Theatre on Nov. 21, Miranda wowed us […]

Long Beach’s Crystal Antlers rocked the El Rey Theatre on Wednesday, Nov. 18, opening up for The Big Pink, alongside io echo. I had seen them play this past summer at FYF Fest and was totally stoked on their explosive energy. Drummer, Kevin Stuart is a beast behing that kit! Dude was bangin’ out the […]