Being a Moby fan is such an easy task. The guy is so amazingly talented in different arts, he is fun in social media, and gives it all he has when doing his thing. This past Wednesday, as part of Moby’s three-show-bender at the Fonda Theatre, the house was cracking with an all-ages crowd eager to […]

  What better way to spend a Friday night in L.A. besides dancing your ass off?  Oh, that’s right there is no better way!  The packed El Rey Theatre  for The Heavy’s headlining gig on Friday, September 7 was proof of that and I have never seen more folks dance, clap-along and have a good […]

Have you been missing some Spoon in your life? We have and just as we were wondering what the hell happened to them, we got received word of Brit Daniel’s new “supergroup,” Divine Fits. The first time we heard their song, “Would That Not be Nice,” we automatically thought — SPOON! However, “It’s a Thing Called […]

Los Angeles’ Wildcat! Wildcat! are comin’ in hot! The trio have been holdin’ down a tight residency at the Echo this entire month of August and last Monday’s show was a packed house. If you’re into bands like Passion Pit, Grizzly Bear, Yeasayer, and M83 — you need to get on one of their final […]

Geographer should be called “babeographer.” Aside from the beautiful electro dream pop these S.F. boys create, they look absolutely stunning in these photos. Were you at their free outdoor performance at Levitt Pavilion Macarthur Park? Check out our photo gallery below!   Photography: Monique Hernandez Click through the photo gallery below for more photos!

We ventured out of our Los Angles music bubble to return to San Francisco’s Outside Lands this past weekend. Aside from that long stretch from Lands End to Twin Peaks (that was not fun after three runs), the festival was primo. The weather was a refreshing getaway from the heatwave that was hitting L.A. and […]

The Alabama Shakes are on fire and kicked off a string of L.A. shows yesterday at the  987FM Hollywood Tower penthouse! This was a private show for about 150 lucky winners and invited guests. Fans were able to witness the Shakes bring those wild blues-rockin’ soul jams under the beautiful California sky (and it was a scorcher). Check out […]

Brooklyn trio Bear in Heaven played the Echoplex last week and they rocked-the-fuck-out! It was truly a high energy set that inspired fans to get their groove on. Their 2012 album release I Love You, It’s Cool is out and these self-proclaimed “Motown-filtered through acid-house and infinite prog rock” rockers did not disappoint. We last covered Bear In Heaven at the […]

Upon arriving to the Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs show at the Echoplex on Thursday, August 9, the haze filled room was already beginning to sway with bobbing heads and swift feet.  Aussie DJ, Anna Lunoe, was laying down a soulful, lyric laden mix that was bass heavy, but pleasantly so, with touches of r&b and pop.  The brunette […]

Real Estate and Sun Araw just played an amazing set at the  Fonda Theatre last week! Did you attend the show? Check out our photo gallery of  all three bands below. Photography: Trish Reyes REAL ESTATE SUN ARAW MELTED TOYS   Click through the photo gallery below for more photos!

Minus the Bear just held a a private intimate performance at Sonos Studio for the opening of the “Bottle Tones” exhibition last Thursday, August 2. We were lucky enough to attend this special event where the band previewed songs from their new album, Infinity Overhead (August 28 on Dangerbird Records). After listening to their live performance, we can predict […]

The Swingin’ Utters swung their punk rock tunes through the Casbah, San Diego a few weeks ago. Check out our photo gallery from all the action! Photography: Big Swig Click through our photo gallery below for more pics of the Swingin’ Utters!

It’s been almost three years since the XX played a U.S. show, but this past Tuesday, Los Angeles was graced with a performance by the charming trio not once, but twice in one day. Kicking off a beautiful sunny California day, the XX played a private performance at the 987FM Penthouse (click here for the […]

Yesterday, The XX played their first U.S. show in almost three years at the 987FM Hollywood Tower Penthouse. Those invited to their private performance were in for a very special treat as the rooftop only accommodated some 150 invited guests boasting a most intimate performance, under the beautiful California blue skies. Clad in their signature black attire, the XX looked […]

The Standard put on a wild party with help from Blundertown and L.A. Record last week featuring Cosmonauts and the Lovely Bad Things. It was thrashing good time. Were you there? Check out out photo gallery below! Photography: Cassie La Russa Cosmonauts The Lovely Bad Things Click through the photo gallery below for more photos!

Vivan Girls came to shred the Casbah in San Diego last week! Check out our photo gallery of these rippin’ babes below! Photography: Sergio Garcia   Click through the gallery for more photos!

It’s not every day you get to see the legendary Wayne Kramer of the MC5 perform live! Fans were graced with the Motor City icon on Thursday, July 12 at the Echoplex for the Jail Guitar Doors benefit featuring numerous musicians such as David Yow of the Jesus Lizard, Chris Shiflett of the Foo Fighters, Gilby […]

New Jersey punk rockers, The Bouncing Souls played the Mayan this past Thursday to a packed house of long-time fans. The Bouncing Souls performed in support of their new album release, Comet, but have been going non-stop since 1989 putting on endless high-energy live shows. This performance was no different from their predecessors. With a pogoing mix of songs old […]

Sea Wolf put on a beautiful performance this past  Friday, July 13 at Skirball Cultural Center. Fans were able to hear new songs from Sea Wolf’s forthcoming studio album, Old World Romance out September 11 via Dangerbird Records. Supporting Sea Wolf were Geographer! Two amazing bands that know how to put on a captivating live show. Check it out for yourself in […]

Michael Franti & Spearhead put on a beautiful performance, from beginning-to-end at the Hollywood Park this past Friday. Before it started you could easily distinguish the audience in the racetrack by their tie-dye outfits, sun flowers and loving peace signs. Franti’s music was full of joy and positive messages that could be felt with his infectious […]