Led by a Virginia transplant Bobby Bognar, The Downs were a fixture on the LA scene and toured as far as Australia and Sammy Hagar’s Cabo Wabo festival in Hawaii. In 2015 they simultaneously put out Heartbreak’s a Disease their follow up to their excellent debut album, Varying Degrees of Failure and Tunelessness, played a 21st anniversary show and immediately broke up.
Read MoreOn May 4, Katherine Paul, known by her artist name Black Belt Eagle Scout, took to The Echo stage in Los Angeles, CA. The multitalented singer-songwriter, instrumentalist and producer has a very unique sound, combining elements of rock, folk, and culture. Paul is a member of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, which is from the Pacific Northwest and is inspired by her heritage and surrounding natural landscapes.
Read MoreThe Regent Theater came alive on a memorable evening as Sampa the Great took the stage, delivering a captivating performance that left the audience in awe. The Zambian-born and Australian-based rapper, singer, and songwriter proved why she is regarded as one of the most exciting and dynamic artists in the music industry today. With her unique blend of hip-hop, soul, and spoken word poetry, Sampa the Great brought an unparalleled energy and artistry to the stage.
Read MoreOn May 16, ill peach took to The Wiltern stage to support Hayley Kiyoko on her 2023 Spring Panorama Tour. The band played a quick six song set, which included their biggest hit to date, “GUM.” There was plenty of sound diversity, with one member on electric guitar, one on dual keyboards, and the last on lead vocals.
Read MoreSaturday night at one of the most legendary Los Angeles venues, The Troubadour, and it instantly became a perfect homecoming venue for local LA psych rock band, Levitation Room. We were there up close and personal to experience the event, so please enjoy our full review, and attached photo gallery below.
Read MoreWhether you're a die-hard fan of Automatic or a Crumb connoisseur, you're not going to want to miss a chance to see these two bands blow you away with their musicianship and talent. This past week, we had the pleasure of witnessing their electrifying performances at The Novo in Los Angeles, and we're excited to share our full review below.
Read MoreMaking their way to the iconic Fonda Theater in Los Angeles for a nostalgic night of music, Violent Femmes took the stage and it was electric to say the least. Read on for our full review of the set below, as well as a full photo gallery attached at the bottom.
Read MoreFlorida-based synth-pop duo Magdalena Bay brought nothing short of sheer pleasure and joy to their second night at The Warfield in San Francisco earlier this week. Luckily for you, we were there up close to recount the night. So please, check out our full review and photo gallery below.
Read MoreBlu DeTiger, the 25-year-old multi-instrumentalist and singer, delivered a captivating performance at the iconic Greek Theater in Los Angeles on April 20th, 2023. Having the opportunity to open for Sabrina Carpenter must have been special, however she completely blew us away through the entirety of her set. Thankfully we were up close to recount the night, so please enjoy our review and extensive photo gallery below.
Read MoreOn April 20, 2023, fans flocked to the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, CA for Sabrina Carpenter’s sold out concert. Long before doors opened, fans lined up all the way down Vermont Ave, anxiously awaiting to enter the venue. Many fans were decked out in homemade merch, while others were wearing sparkly cowboy hats and heart shaped sunglasses.
Read MoreStraight from their performance at the first weekend of Coachella, Destroy Boys performed for a sold out crowd at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles, CA on April 18. The punk rock band, which members Alexia Roditis and Violet Mayugba formed while still in high school in 2015, hails from Northern California. After releasing their first record Sorry Mom in 2017 and their sophomore project Make Room in 2018, the band signed a record deal with Hopeless Records in 2020. In October 2021, Destroy Boys released their latest LP Open Mouth, Open Heart.
Read MoreOn April 13th, 2023, Eliza Spear brought her soulful sound to The Hotel Cafe, and let me tell you, it was a night to remember. From the first note to the last, she had the crowd mesmerized, hanging on every word and every chord. It's not often that I walk away from a concert feeling like I've just witnessed something truly special, but that's exactly how I felt after seeing Eliza Spear perform.
Read MorePhoneboy understood the assignment. Making their way to one of our favorite venues in Los Angeles, The Teragram Ballroom, I thoroughly enjoyed my night experiencing their sensational music. Please enjoy the full review of their set and a photo gallery below.
Read MoreIt's Sunday night at the Moroccan Lounge and although the venue is in the east part of Los Angeles, we feel like we're at the beach with Oklahoma City surf rock band, Husbands. Do yourselves a huge favor and enjoy our full review and photo gallery below of the night’s event.
Read MoreIt had been years since Whitney had graced the stage in Los Angeles, but the band made a triumphant return to The Regent Theater on March 30th, 2023. As the crowd eagerly awaited their arrival, Shannon Lay's opening set had set a beautiful tone for the night with her stunning voice and heartfelt lyrics. Once Whitney took the stage, the audience was transported to a world of indie rock bliss.
Read MoreIt’s been five long and painful years since we last had the opportunity to witness the greatness of Unknown Mortal Orchestra live, but finally, the band made their way to the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles to debut all new music off of V and play the classics for eager fans. Enjoy our full review and photo gallery below.
Read MoreKicking off the night at one of Los Angeles’ best venues, the Hollywood Palladium, Amulets took the stage and immediately set the tone with his imaginative, expressive, and downright gripping music. We were there to recount the evening, so please enjoy our full review and photo gallery below.
Read MoreAfter literal years of waiting, we finally got the opportunity to witness the greatness of Melody’s Echo Chamber this past week at the Lodge Room in Highland Park, California. We were there front and center to experience the magic, so please enjoy our review and photo gallery below.
Read MoreAs if their newest album the record wasn’t enough, the supergroup of boygenius turned up to the El Rey Theater in Los Angeles last night to premiere their short film, the film, directed by Kristen Stewart. We got the wonderful opportunity to shoot the red carpet, ask questions to the band, and so much more. Enjoy our full review of the record below.
Read MoreThe rain cleared up as we were walking across the damp street into the intimate Teragram Ballroom located just across the 101 Freeway in Downtown Los Angeles for several hours of political post-punk to cleanse the souls of the damned. On tonight's bill is local underground rapper and producer Immortal Nightbody and Detroit Rock City’s very own Protomartyr.
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