Chicago singer/songwriter, Willis Earl Beal will play the Echo on Wednesday, May 2.  His amazing debut album, Acousmatic Sorcery,  just dropped earlier in March and he’s already causing quite a stir in the music world. His booming, soulful voice helped get him signed to Hot Charity–an imprint of powerhouse indie XL (Adele, Vampire Weekend, M.I.A.). Emily Kokal (Warpaint) will be opening […]

As part of the Foo Fighters string of surprise pop-up shows through out Southern California (especially Los Angeles), the Foo Fighters played their best surprise show yet last night at the iconic Silver Lake indie venue, Spaceland. Aside from the Foo Fighters putting on an unbelievable performance full of loud guitars and the comical musings […]

In celebration of their 11th full-length record, Deerhoof vs. Evil, San Francisco’s Deerhoof played an extraordinary show at the Echoplex last Friday, January 29.  Engaging their audience with their surreal compositions, Deerhoof is still one of the leading experimental bands, even some 15 years later. Check out the photos of Deerhoof at the Echoplex below! […]

If you have yet to see a live Les Savy Fav show, in the flesh, you’re seriously missing out on some insane radness. Front man, Tim Harrington, is always captivating us with his unusual stage presence. From hugs and kisses, to nose dives into bushes and some vibrant wardrobe and prop changes, Les Savy is […]

CONTEST CLOSED I’m sure if you’re into good ole rock and roll, especially the music of yesteryear, you probably dug the flick “Dazed and Confused” and you probably own the soundtrack. One of my favorite songs on the “Dazed and Confused” soundtrack is by 7os rockers, The Sweet, “Fox on The Run.” A memorable 70s […]

contest closed Deerhoof has just released their 11th full-length album, Deerhoof vs. Evil and it’s pretty damn good. Remaining one of the most talented, engaging and eclectic bands around – piecing together musical pieces into surrealistic art trips, Deerhoof will be celebrating the release of their new album this Saturday, January 29 at the Echoplex! […]

CONTEST CLOSED If you don’t know about the Tel Aviv, Israel thrashers, Monotonix, brace yourselves because the crazy threesome is coming to the Echoplex this Thursday, January 27 for a kick-ass show with Ty Segall, Devin Therriault and Tijuana Panthers! If you’re into thrash, garage and wild rock and roll madness, this show is for […]

CONTEST CLOSED We’ve featured both Abe Vigoda and Lord Huron many times on Grimy Goods now and as two of Los Angeles’ finest local bands bringing forth some fresh tunes and hip appeal, we hope you guys have checked them out by now. If not, here’s your chance to check out both bands on the […]

Whoa! Akron Family are playing the Echo on April 6, 2011! This is great news for fans of Akron Family to see these experimental folk-soul rockers bring their big sound to an intimate venue like the Echo. These guys know how to put on a great show and always engage the crowd. Buy your tickets […]