Tag Archives: rock n roll

kate clover
Kate Clover shares rollicking new song “Love You To Death”

Local rocker, Kate Clover has shared a vibrant new track titled “Love You To Death.” Dripping with all the robust rock ‘n’ roll swagger that Clover is known for, the new song pummels with steady drums and Clover’s vintage rock sound. Full of that head-banging, playful rock spirit, “Love You To Death” is just begging […]

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Sandra B. Olinger |
Black Pistol Fire
Black Pistol Fire to headline Troubadour West Hollywood, stream new single “Lost Cause”

Riotous bluesy-rockers from Austin, Texas, by way of Toronto, Canada, the duo that is Black Pistol Fire, have announced a Los Angeles headline date at the Troubadour in West Hollywood. The  ear-shattering, heel-stomping duo composed of Kevin McKeown (finger-bleeding guitarist) and Eric Owen (head-rushing drummer) will take on the Troubadour on Saturday November 18. Supporting […]

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Femme-alien rock gods Deap Valley get a little wild in new video for “Julian”

LA-born heavy indie-rockers and femme-alien rock gods Deap Vally have dropped a new music video for their song, “Julian,” off their 2016 sophomore record Femejism. The video, which sees Lindsey Troy and Julie Edwards kidnapping their porn-stache flaunting manager/chauvinist pursuer and inducting them into their glitter-bomb of a wacky extravaganza. The wild, head-banging duo and their […]

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Well Hung Heart at Redwood Ba
The Two Tens and Well Hung Heart show how it’s done at Redwood Bar

The Ramones-esque duo of guitarist Adam Bones and drummer Rikki Watson, known as The Two Tens, have justifiably accumulated quite an army of fans in the few years they have been playing Los Angeles. Fresh from a European tour and celebrating a new 45″ and video for “Keeping Hope Alive” they melted brains at the […]

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veronica bianqui
Video Premiere: Veronica Bianqui “Aah, Paris…”

Veronica Bianquie Defines the Joy of Wanderlust in New Video for “Aah, Paris…” Inspired by old, classic French films and vignettes, Los Angeles singer/songwriter Veronica Bianqui has shared the official video for her delectable track “Aah, Paris…” Shot in none other than Paris, the playful song comes to life with this colorful new video where […]

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Death valley girls
Los Angeles Bands That Kicked Ass in 2016: Death Valley Girls

Currently in the studio recording the follow-up to their debut full-length record, Death Valley Girls have had quite the kick-ass year. We’ve seen this band grow since 2013 when we first spotlighted them with a Hot Band Alert feature. At that time, not many people had heard of them, let alone had caught Death Valley […]

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Murder City Devils to headline two nights at Teragram Ballroom

Murder City Devils Announce West Coast Tour, Two Nights at Teragram Ballroom in Downtown Los Angeles   Ugh. It’s been too long, too long since we’ve felt the playful strut of “Boom Swagger Boom” or the glorious mania of “Idle Hands.” Well, it’s time to get our fix. Murder City Devils have announced two headlining […]

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Kim and The Created at Bootleg Theater
Los Angeles Bands that Kicked Ass in 2016: Kim and The Created

If there is one Los Angeles artist that never stops breathing, it’s Kim House of Kim and The Created. At the start of this year, we featured her in our annual forecast featuring artists on the rise, and it goes without saying, she definitely turned heads in 2016. The fiery frontwoman is without a doubt, […]

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The Pack A.D.
The Pack A.D. assault the senses with ‘Positive Thinking’ at The Roxy

Last week at The Roxy, Los Angeles was in for a special pre Thanksgiving treat as Canadian shredders The Pack A.D. came to headline the small Hollywood club in support of their latest album Positive Thinking. While Grimy Goods has covered The Pack A.D. numerous times, this was my first introduction to the garage rock […]

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The Record Company
The Record Company keep the real and raw spirit of rock ‘n’ roll alive at El Rey gig

“We are The Record Company and we play Rock N Roll!”   This clear, concise, and honored mission statement is the battle cry that starts every live performance from The Record Company. The three-piece Los Angeles band, ended their first headlining national tour with a string of 32 out of 41 sold out shows, and […]

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Sandra B. Olinger |
Kim and The Created at Bootleg Theater
Alice Cooper and Shep Gordon tell all at Bootleg Theater, Kim and The Created follow with fierce performance

It was Halloween night and what better way to celebrate the festive holiday than with Alice Cooper. And to top it all off, Los Angeles’ ferocious Kim and the Created were to play immediately following a conversation with legendary rock star Alice Copper and famed manager Shep Gordon hosted by Live Talks Los Angeles. The […]

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papa
PAPA beat any notion of a sophomore slump into the dirt with Kick the Dust

It’s been three years since PAPA released their debut LP Tender Madness; three long years since childhood friends Darren Weiss and Danny Presant married LA-by-way-of-NY punk tendencies with a ravenous need to inject as much funk and soul into their romantically inclined frustrations. Since then, the duo has gone from playing their typical west coast circuit to opening for […]

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PAPA takes over the Bootleg for night two of residency with Maxim Ludwig and Green Gerry

As the bread-and-butter of Los Angeles’ music scene, residency shows are the most common way of pushing new talent into limelight and as (typically) free events, they’re an unmissable opportunity to find yourself in the underbelly of the city’s ever-churning pool of soon-to-be breakout artists. Held in the humble confines of bars and clubs like […]

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J. Marco
Song & Video Premiere: Stream J. Marco’s new single “The Void” — an anthemic power pop ballad full of nostalgia

With bold anthemic flavors that make you just want to jump in and sing-along, Nashville–based guitarist/songwriter J. Marco (formerly of New City Savages) is swooning his way into your heart with his new single “The Void.” Sweet and breezy, the upbeat power-pop ballad will definitely pull on your heartstrings as it takes you through your […]

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Donna Missal at the Troubadour
Barns Courtney lights fire under Troubadour, but Donna Missal steals show

One of the quiet blisses of living in the shadow of Los Angeles’ flourishing music scene is that on any given night, a dozen different bands, singers, rappers, and musical creatives can be found cutting their teeth on the nearly endless circuit of clubs, bars, and theaters that dot the city. But of all the places […]

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Nick Waterhouse and Leon Bridges team up for playful new song “Katchi”

It’s nearly impossible to be a fan of Nick Waterhouse without being a fan of Leon Bridges. With the two known for their smooth throwback sound full of those sweet doo-wop vibes, it’s no wonder the delightful crooners have team up for a duet. Just a couple days ago Waterhouse shared his new track “Katchi.” […]

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Natural Child
Natural Child to headline The Echo in support of new album Okey Dokey — stream latest singles

Always lighting up a good time with their good ole rock ‘n’ roll, Nashville’s Natural Child are making their way back to Los Angeles with a headline performance at The Echo slated for Tuesday, September 27. The trio are touring in support of their upcoming full-length record release, Okey Dokey. The 10-track album arrives on September […]

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Juliette Lewis at Fonda Theatre
Juliette Lewis Becomes a Rock ‘n’ Roll Tornado at Fonda Theatre

Juliette Lewis came out and rocked the Fonda Theatre last Thursday night. Clad in skin tight black leggings, white stiletto boots, and a funky white top with shoulder pads made of feathers — Lewis made her flavorful presence known. No longer touring with The Licks, Lewis was now rolling solo as “Juliette Lewis” (and a backing […]

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Death Valley Girls
Death Valley Girls light up record release show at The Echo, Frankie and The Witch Fingers literally shred through opening set

Nothing like a satanic worship themed show to kick off the summer rock. This past Thursday night, Los Angeles’ very own Death Valley Girls celebrated their highly anticipated record release show at The Echo. Smashing out tunes from their new album Glow In The Dark, it was a hot and sweaty affair. The house was packed! But […]

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Sandra B. Olinger |
Ranch Ghost
Song Premiere: Ranch Ghost get things shakin’ with “Bleu” (and a mushroom-eating feline)

Nashville’s Ranch Ghost are hot-on-the-helels of releasing their 10-track debut record, Lookin’ . The album is set for arrival July 1st via Rough Beast Records, but in the meantime, the band has teased fans with another new song. Today the garage rock quintet has released “Bleu,” a poppin’ surf-rock track that is sure to create a pit frenzy. […]

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Sandra B. Olinger |