An artist's entrance to their show makes a mark. Tors’s intro to their set was a calm male audio talking about birds, nature documentary style. Each band member was introduced as their own bird. Never did I ever think I would hear a nature documentary at a concert, but I stand corrected. The UK band is comprised of two brothers Matt and Theo Weedon, and their friend Jack Bowden. I have followed them for a couple years now, first finding them on social media with their acapella renditions of their songs in stairwells.

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Electronic music doesn’t get more transcendent than what Justice brought to Los Angeles on October 24th. The French duo’s return to the Kia Forum, night one of their two-night, sold-out stand, was nothing short of a revelation, a breathtaking display of precision, spectacle, and pure sonic control that reminded everyone in attendance why they’re the undisputed masters of live electronic performance. Touring behind their latest album Hyperdrama, Justice proved once again that no one else on the planet merges chaos and control quite like they do.

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Under a crisp Los Angeles night sky, Djo, the musical moniker of Joe Keery, delivered an absolutely outstanding performance at the Greek Theatre on October 20th, marking the first of two sold-out nights at the iconic venue. The show was a masterclass in musicianship, stagecraft, and pure creative energy, proving that Djo isn’t just riding the wave of fame — he’s steering it somewhere far more interesting.

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On October 14th, Parcels transformed the Kia Forum into a shimmering temple of groove. The Australian-born, Berlin-based quintet, known for their immaculate blend of funk, rock, and electronic polish, took their live show to dazzling new heights, proving that they’re not just masters of the studio but full-fledged architects of atmosphere. With every light cue, harmony, and bass line, Parcels delivered an unforgettable night that blurred the line between concert and communal euphoria.

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Under a velvet Los Angeles sky, surrounded by flickering candles and headstones, The Format made their long-awaited return to the stage, and to the hearts of fans who have been waiting nearly two decades for this very moment. Their reunion show at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery felt less like a concert and more like a celebration of survival, nostalgia, and timeless pop rock brilliance.

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This stop on their tour caps off an exhausting and productive year for PUP. They’ve been touring non-stop since the release of their great new LP Who Will Look After the Dogs?. Believe it or not, this is the 46th stop of their tour since May, with dates spanning both Europe and the US. They picked up Rosenstock for this joint bill starting in September and have been playing together almost every night since. 

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On September 24th, the walls of Pallati i Kongreseve in Tirana pulsed with nostalgia and raw energy as Dire Straits Legacy kicked off their European tour in unforgettable fashion. From the very first notes, it was clear the band wasn’t here to simply revisit the past—they were here to reignite it.

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On September 19th, the Bluebird Theater in Denver pulsed with contagious energy as Nimino took the stage, transforming the intimate venue into a late-night dance sanctuary. The packed crowd was immediately swept up in his magnetic blend of house, hip-hop, and UK garage, a genre-fusing performance that proved why Nimino is quickly becoming one of the most exciting rising artists in electronic music.

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Tame Impala, the psychedelic project of Kevin Parker, has officially announced his highly anticipated new album Deadbeat, set for release on October 17. To celebrate, Parker will embark on the Deadbeat U.S. tour, a short but electrifying run that kicks off with a two-night stand at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Halloween and wraps up November 14 at Oakland Arena.

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On Wednesday, September 3rd, the Hollywood Bowl hosted a co-headlining night of pure musical magic, with Snarky Puppy setting the stage before Hiatus Kaiyote delivered one of their most captivating performances to date. If the first set was a masterclass in jazz fusion, Hiatus Kaiyote followed it with an explosion of psychedelic rock and soul that left the massive crowd breathless.

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On Wednesday, September 3rd, the Hollywood Bowl transformed into a playground of rhythm, groove, and sheer musical wizardry as Snarky Puppy took the stage for a co-headlining show with Hiatus Kaiyote. The result was an evening that reminded Los Angeles just how thrilling live jazz fusion can be when performed by a band operating at the absolute height of its powers.

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Nearly sixty years into one of the most remarkable careers in music, Yusuf / Cat Stevens is preparing to take fans on a journey unlike any before. This fall, the legendary singer-songwriter will embark on Cat On The Road To Findout — An Evening Of Tales, Tunes, And Other Mysteries, a rare tour that pairs his timeless catalog with stories and reflections from his extraordinary life.

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On a warm summer night in Downtown Phoenix, The Van Buren was transformed into a haven that would soon be used for heartfelt storytelling and Texas-inspired country soul. Flatland Cavalry brought their Flatland Forever(more) Tour to the sold-out venue, with nearly 2,000 fans in the standing-room floor and mezzanine seating.

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On a breezy San Diego evening, the Rady Shell became ground zero for one of King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard’s most ambitious live moments to date — a full-scale collaboration with the San Diego Symphony. The Australian psych-rock titans have built their reputation on relentless reinvention and fearless experimentation, but pairing their shape-shifting sound with a symphony pushed them into truly cinematic territory.

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Big Freedia brought the spirit—and then some—to the historic Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever, transforming the venue’s gothic solemnity into a joyous, bass-thumping sanctuary of movement, music, and memory.

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Released in May, The Scholars marks Car Seat Headrest’s thirteenth album and second since the band seemed to make a major stylistic shift with Making a Door Less Open. Recorded during Will Toledo’s continued battle with long COVID, the album showcased increased collaboration among band members like Ethan Ives and Andrew Katz, which is growing more and more common with CSH’s output.

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In a weekend brimming with magic, nostalgia, and the unmistakable heartbeat of San Francisco’s musical history, Dead & Company delivered an unforgettable final chapter to their 60th Anniversary celebration at Golden Gate Park. Sunday, August 3rd wasn’t just the last show of the three-day event, it was the definitive highlight, a performance that transcended expectation and became an instant classic in the band’s storied legacy.

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For one night, the Arizona Financial Theatre wasn’t just a concert venue, but a place of catharsis and power. Teddy Swims brought his I've Tried Everything But Therapy (ITEBT) tour to a completely sold-out Phoenix crowd, filling the 5,000-cap venue with emotions and powerhouse vocals that left everyone on their feet.

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After three decades of relentless touring, genre-defining records, and anthems that fueled countless high school mixtapes, Less Than Jake still know exactly how to throw a party. Their recent stop at San Francisco’s Regency Ballroom was more than just a concert, it was a riotous celebration of ska-punk camaraderie, a reminder that some bands never lose their spark, only sharpen it.

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Before Less Than Jake took over San Francisco’s Regency Ballroom, it was Fishbone who set the night ablaze, reminding everyone why they’re not just pioneers of the ska-punk-funk-soul hybrid, but still one of the most electrifying live bands in existence. Decades deep into their career, Fishbone continues to redefine what it means to open a show, turning their set into a full-throttle headliner-worthy experience that left the crowd breathless and begging for more.

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