Death to Anders, the L.A. quartet who through five releases largely adhered to the jagged, dissonant ideal of indie-rock in the 1990s, is going not-so-quietly into the night. “We had a good run, but it’s time to close the chapter on Death to Anders,” frontman Rob Danson said in a Facebook post. “Thank you for […]
Saturday’s slate: ‣ Maybe it’s time to go back to college? Today’s KXSC Festival (5 p.m.-midnight) brings headliners Nosaj Thing (pictured at Coachella last year) and Belgium’s Starfucker to Founders Park on the USC Campus. The free, all-ages event will also feature White Fence, TRMRS, Only You and Fiore, with Dublab, Downtown Lobby and folks […]
Saturday night’s all right … ‣ The Section Quartet, the string-wielding foursome known for their covers of Radiohead, Nine Inch Nails, Tool and more, perform at 9 p.m. at the grand opening of yet-another new vinyl record store, High Fidelity (1956 Hillhurst Ave., Los Feliz). Buzz Bands LA will be on hand to select tunes […]
Three years and more than 3,300 posts ago, I launched Buzz Bands LA as way to stay busy after my employers politely told me they no longer needed my services. I had no illusions that, in a blog world populated by younger, faster, tech-savvier talent, very many people would care. So color me flattered that […]
Top of your Tuesday: ‣ Buzz Bands LA’s Three-Year Anniversary party goes off at the Echo, with Everest headlining and support from Hands and Death to Anders. More details in the next post. ‣ Tom Morello, d/b/a The Nightwatchman, hits the Troubadour behind his new album “World Wide Rebel Songs.” ‣ Atlanta quartet Gringo Star, […]
It’s been three years since Death to Anders released “Fictitious Business,” an album steeped in Sonic Youth indie rock and Silver Lake youth attitude. While the neighborhood has bloomed with bands hawking other fashions – syrupy synth-pop, retro garage-rock, flannel-clad folk – the L.A. triumvirate of Robs has minded its original business. Singer-guitarist Rob Danson, […]
Buzz Bands LA is turning 3 years old, and we’re triangulating the celebration. We are privileged to announce that Everest, the Los Angeles quintet who are readying their third album of rich, distinctly American rock ’n’ roll, will head up a trio of rockers playing Buzz Bands LA’s Three-Year Anniversary on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at […]
A festival and other festivities: ‣ Hard to believe there’s a better bargain than this year’s FYF Fest (especially if you bought your tickets at the screamin’-cheap presale rate). If the involvement this year of über-promoter Goldenvoice eliminates or even alleviates the embarrassing logistical problems of the past two years, FYF 2011 could be a […]
Sunday fun: ‣ Roots Roadhouse returns for a second year to the Echo and Echoplex, bringing a batch of great Americana and country artists to the upstairs and downstairs stages (along with some acoustic performances on the patio). This year, the event is highlighted by the Sadies (pictured), who will be joined by Jesse Sykes, […]
More than one participant – and even the attendees felt like participants – at Saturday night’s Tribute to the Movies likened the affair to an Irish wake. There were songs and drinks and tears and photos and video projections, and all of it was very good, if not cathartic. The Movies, beloved Silver Lakers whose […]
