Wednesday’s shows: â–º L.A. quartet In the Valley Below plays tonight’s installment of the free Satellite Nights series at the Satellite, supported by the Bulls, Rose’s Pawn Shop and Dr. Doctor. â–º Bernhoft [pictured], the New York-based Norwegian singer-songwriter who’s nominated for a best R&B album Grammy for his album “Islander,” does an intimate show […]
Happy Friday … Or, What Decade Is It, Anyway? ‣ Resurgent ’90s garage-punk trio the Oblivians [pictured], whose new album “Desperation” (their first in 15 years, and produced by Dan Auerbach) was just released, headlines Murica Fest at the Echoplex, supported by Intelligence, Milk Music, Destruction Unit, Fuzz, Kent State, the Lamps, Hausu and FF. […]
L.A. roots-rock band Son Ark first perked our ears up with “Going to the Woods,” and now we finally hear a new track from the sextet’s forthcoming album “The Land of Smoke.” The first single again showcases Son Ark’s crisp harmonies, but the structure of “Clementine” has a beautiful arch that may excite listeners for […]
Things to do before you “fall back”: ‣ One more weekend of costumed craziness – the craziest being at L.A. State Historic Park near downtown, where HARD Haunted Mansion brings a “Day of the Dead” lineup that features Justice, Major Lazer, Knife Party, Diplo, Jack Beats, Dillon Francis, AraabMuzik and a bunch more. ‣ Saint […]
Son Ark’s unvarnished, heart-on-its-sleeve roots rock sneaks up on you like a speed trap on a two-lane highway. For fans of Americana in Los Angeles, it’s like finding home cookin’ in a mini-mall. Which is kind of where the band’s first video takes you. Directed by Carol Fahey and featuring Kat Primeau in the kitchen, […]
Your Saturday spread: ‣ Electronic and producing duo the Knocks headline the Satellite with DWNTWN and Y Luv opening. [That’s their video for “Make It Better” above.] ‣ Singer-songwriter Naomi Greenwald heads a hefty bill at Bootleg Theater, which also features All Spots to Black, Neon Hymns, Mariana Bell and Fierce Creatures. ‣ Anna Nalick […]
Your Saturday selections: ‣ Tenlons Fort‘s brief return to L.A. prompts another show. This time Jack Gibson is joined by Avi Zahner-Isenberg (of Avi Buffalo) and Will Courtney [who will be also be playing our SecondTuesdays show on Jan.10] at Lot 1 Cafe. ‣ The Smell continues to celebrate their 14th anniversary. Best Coast picks […]
Tuesdays shouldn’t be this much fun: ‣ L.A. sextet Bikos, who busted out last year with their exuberant album of spiky art-punk “Make Your Sound Sound,” play the Bootleg Bar as part of a great local bill that includes Lovers Drugs and Son Ark. [Get Bikos’ “You Want It” right here. And, for today only, […]
‣ It promises to feel like a night at the movies at the Satellite, where A Winged Victory for the Sullen performs. It’s a collaboration pairing Adam Bryanbaum Wiltzie (Stars of the Lid) and pianist Dustin O’Halloran (once upon a time of the fine L.A. duo Devics), and their ambient tunes will be abetted by […]
L.A.’s quintet Son Ark may only have a handful of live demos online, but one listen to “Going to the Woods” will reel in anyone who appreciates roots rock with a slight twist of blues. Vocalist Robin Harris sings his story as good as any jazz singer, and it makes sense since Son Ark started […]
