Southern California’s temperatures have been below average for the past couple of days. Meteorologists suggest this is due to some uncharacteristic storms coming in from the Pacific, while music fans know that the ‘rock gods’ are merely making the hot California experience more palatable for two of Sweden’s best bands. The official Swedish Scream Team […]

This week in Los Angeles! The Cure continues its run at the Hollywood Bowl, while The Who takes over the STAPLES Center. Frightened Rabbit heads to the Fonda Theatre, San Fermin will headline the Teragram Ballroom and Walk The Moon and Misterwives will head north of LA to the Santa Barbara Bowl. On the lesser […]

Ready for a sonic explosion Los Angeles?! You’re in luck! Swedish hardcore punks Refused are touring in support of their 2015 album Freedom, which boasts hard-hitting tracks such as “Elektra” and “Dawkins Christ.” Last time we saw them live they gave a performance of a lifetime with a set that featured new cuts and old ones from their highly influential […]

As part of their highly anticipated run of small club tour dates, Refused pummeled the Observatory in Santa Ana this past Monday, along with supporting acts White Lung and Turbo Negro. It was truly a perfect lineup of punk music. The influential Swedish hardcore punks made their triumphant return loud and clear. Touring in celebration […]

Refused are back in Los Angeles with an intimate show date scheduled for May 26 at The Roxy! The band has announced a small club tour run scheduled for May 25 – June 5 of this year. As previously reported, Refused will headline the Punk Rock Bowling Festival in Las Vegas on May 24. Directly […]

  UPDATE – PRESALE TODAY – WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 12! Pre-sales will be available at 12pm:http://tixx1.artistarena.com/refused/UN: refused PW: tickets Still haven’t been able to catch Refused live? After headlining The Glass House, Coachella and FYF Fest — here’s yet  another chance for you to catch these badass experimental hardcore Swedes put on one of the best shows of […]

Scruffy DIYers, snazzy art punks, and other assorted miscreants converged this past Saturday at the Los Angeles State Historic Park for day one of FYF Fest. Festival cofounders, Sean Carlson and Phil Hoelting have been brandishing their unique blend of the underground for nearly a decade now.  This year’s revelries included live screenprinting, Sailor Jerry […]

This is by far the best FYF Fest line-up yet. Not to mention, you’re getting two days of FYF Fest, instead of one! Once again, we’re giving you guys an opportunity to win weekend passed to this year’s FYF at the L.A. State Historic Park this September 1–2, 2012!  Weekend passes to FYF start at $89. Thanks […]

Dang, this is be best FYF Fest line-up yet. I don’t know about you, but I can not wait to see Tom Gabel as Laura Jane Grace. This is going to be interesting. FYF Fest. September 1st and 2nd, 2012 At the LA State Historic Park, Los Angeles, CA Tickets are $77 and go on […]

  FUUUUUUUUUUUCK. EXCELLENT THAT IS ALL … well, 3:01 am 4/12/2012 Videos of Refused at the Glass House in Pomona. Their first U.S. show in 14 years. The last show they played in the U.S. was in a basement with 45 people. Tonight, Refused made the come-back of all come-backs. By far, the best show […]

Tickets for Refused on Thursday, April 12 at the Glass House go on sale Tuesday April 10 at 6 p.m. via TicketFly. They will also be sold for $30 at three record stores: Origami Vinyl, Fingerprints and The Glass House Record Store. If you’re buying two tickets, you must have the name of your guest when […]

Last week we posted a YouTube video from Refused’s secret reunion show in their hometown of Umeå, Sweden. We also hinted to an upcoming L.A. show date and now the word is out. Refused will play the Glass House in Pomona on Thursday, April 12. Yeah, that’ going to be all sorts of rad (I just […]

It looks like Refused still got it going on! Apparently they played a secret reunion show tonight (Feb. 29) in their hometown of Umeå, Sweden. Thanks to Suprefan (@suprefan) for sharing this awesome intel with us. Suprefan is a music fan and Twitter peep that always has the inside scoop on cool shit. Can’t fucking wait […]

On Monday we announced that the seminal, Swedish hardcore punk band — Refused — has reunited after 14 years and is slated to play Coachella. Yeah, Coachella. They posted a statement that explains everything here.  A lot of fans were worried if Refused was going to tour or not — or was it going to be a one-off at Coachella. Today, […]

Yes, this if for reals fools! After 14 years, Refused have reunited and are set to play at Coachella on April 13 & 20, 2012. This is not a joke. I’ve received so many emails, texts and messages from friends and fans that have followed Refused since day one, all the way through their tumultous […]

Oh, hey look, the 2012 Coachella(s) line-up has been announced. Some amazing bands/artists on the bill this year — most who we have seen more than once. We’re very happy that Keep Shelly in Athens made it on the bill for this year’s Coachella. We presented their Los Angeles debut at the Roxy back in November. […]