There is something about Santigold and the Hollywood Palladium. When her album 99cents came out, it was there where Los Angeles gathered for an explosive show. Now, Santigold returned to this venue, equally packed and relevant to her fan base. With familiar and new sounds, Santigold’s delivery seemed even stronger and rather mature. Santigold’s “10 […]

Colombian band Bomba Estéreo is currently on the biggest U.S. headline tour of their career. They recently hit the road with sold-out shows in numerous cities, and their recent stint in Los Angeles at The Novo was no exception. On board, opening for the band was the new act Reyna Tropical making it a perfect match, beginning […]

With sighs and hushes, to no surprise, The Regent Theatre was taken over at full capacity with a sold-out performance by folk singer-songwriter, José González. Born to Argentinean parents in Sweden, González has just released a new album titled Vestiges and Claws. The highly anticipated record comes after a seven-year hiatus and was self-produced by González. I had […]

Few bands have influenced a genre more and received less credit than Stiff Little Fingers. They are often left off of “some guys list of most influential punk bands”, even though they are one of the first AND one of the best to ever do “it”. On Wednesday, September 3rd they played the El Rey […]

OK Go performed to a sold-out show last night The Echo. The band performed classic favorites as well as new tracks from their forthcoming album, Hungry Ghosts set for release this October. Complete with all the sweet tunes, OK Go served up fans with an endless blast of confetti which will surely be found in many more Echo shows […]

This past Thursday, West Hollywood was shook by a Brighton, UK rattler with enough jolt to make you think it was an L.A. quake. The duo known as Royal Blood made their Los Angeles debut at the Roxy and left fans with a lasting impression. Featuring the combined talents of 23-year-old Mike Kerr (vocals, bass) and […]

Their 18 and under, from Ireland and they play rock ‘n’ roll better than most bands ever will in their lifetime. The Strypes played the El Rey Theatre this past Monday and it was everything we had expected and much more. First off, let me mention that the El Rey was packed with Dad shoes […]

Headlining the Echo last night was the gorgeous singer-songwriter, Angel Olsen who with her pitch perfect voice, captivated fans from start-to-finish. Opening up her performance with one of her singles off her highly-praised album, Burn Your Fire For No Witness, was the track, “Unfucktheworld”. Her other bandmates, Emily Elhaj (bass), Josh Jaeger (drums) and Stewart Bronaugh (guitars) accompanied […]

Were you at last night’s Flaming Lips, Tame Impala and White Denim show at the Greek? It was visually explosive and one of the best show I have been to all year! I have listened to Tame Impala’s albums so endlessly during auspicious moments over the years, that seeing them live brought a wave of nostalgia; leaving me […]

Did you happen to catch He’s My Brother She’s My Sister with Caught a Ghost at the El Rey last Saturday? This pre-halloween show featured all band members dressed as Stanley Kubrick characters, who kept the crowd dancing until the Time Warp finale. It was perfection! Check out our photos below! Photographs by Dominoe Farris-Gilbert […]

Comedy and music festival extravaganza Festival Supreme at the Santa Monica Pier read like a who’s-who of today’s comedy scene, featuring performances on three different stages by Tenacious D, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, Zach Galifinakis, Sarah Silverman, Tim & Eric, Adam Sandler, Tig Notaro, Demetri Martin, Garfunkel & Oates, Neil Hamburger, Patton Oswalt, and Eric Idle, just […]

With a little help from FYF, Urban Outfitters are putting on a rad music event you won’t want to miss and it involves a free Glass Candy show at the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood! The Urban Outfitters Afterfest Presents Making Time featuring Glass Candy, a super secret special guest, God Dollars, Dave P  + Sammy […]

Yesterday we posted part one of Grimy Goods’ Best Concert Photography of 2012, and now we bring your part two. We covered close to 200 shows in 2012 and shared some great show moments with all of you. Please enjoy our final portion of Grimy Goods Best Concert Photography of 2012. We look forward to […]

This past Thursday, Sept. 20,  Club Nokia was banging with fresh blood – fashion statements yet to be defined, twitching/dancing bodies, hotties, and tons of energy vibrating to the sounds of the night.  Rusko, the main dish was heavily awaited by an eager crowd as the night was heated up by the DJ duo, Gladiator […]

Check out our photo gallery of Cloud Nothings’ SOLD -OUT show at the Echo this past Friday, March 2nd. Cloud Nothings were supported by Mr. Dream. We also got photos of them! Check it all out below. Photography: Monique Hernandez Cloud Nothings Mr. Dream  Click through the photo gallery below for more photos!

  If you have yet to listen to the gorgeous soulful voice of Aloe Blacc, you’re serious missing out! Repping Los Angeles and part of the fast growing Stones Throw family, Blacc will be taking his A-game to the Music Box on May 22. Fusing all the dope elements of hip hop and soul with […]

Photo: Matt Fisher Still undecided what to do for New Year’s Eve in Los Angeles? Grimy Goods has a compiled a list of cool events to keep you happy and drunk this New Year’s Eve. Whether you want to rock out at a show, get creeped on by douches at a club or just straight […]

Why wait around to buy tickets to some of your favorite shows when you can beat everyone and ensure your spot by going with a presale. Not to mention, they’re usually better seats too! Check out all the presales going on this week for shows in and around Los Angeles. Pre-sales for Thursday, 10-14-2010 (Today) […]

A little on the lighter side for the first half of October, here’s your FREE,  all-ages Amoeba in-store performances. Amoeba Hollywood 10/8 – Stewart Copeland Book Signing 10/9 – N’dambi 10/11 – Poncho Sanchez. Amoeba San Francisco 10/9 – Damon and Naomi 10/10 – Stewart Copeland Book Signing Amoeba Berkeley 10/7 – Home Grown Presents- […]

Anthony Lister’s tireless approach to living is an unrelenting approach to art. What is evident in his work is the inability to remove a man’s life from his creations. Slouching for no borders (physical and metaphysical), as an artist he is omnipresent. Studio, gallery and museum shows aside, his name and imagery is on street […]

You can always count on Amoeba to deliver a diverse and eclectic array of free, all-ages in-store performances. Check out what’s on the agenda for September: Amoeba Hollywood 9/8 – Os Mutantes 9/12 – SASSAS Anniversary show with Cold Blue 9/15 – Frank Turner 9/16 – Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with Pa’Sumecha and Gomez Comes […]

Although the So Cal beaches are going to be crawling with drunken hot bods this Labor Day weekend, there’s a some good shows to tend to. I’ll be at FYF Fest this Saturday and so should you! ♥ = Top picks Friday, Sept. 4 ♥ AC/DC @ Staples Center The Happy Hollows, The Pity Party, […]