Who: IO Echo in the Gobi tent. In 3 or Fewer Words: Gobi of love. Memorable Because: After rushing through security checkpoints to make the early sets, the BBLA staff hit the Gobi Tent just as one of our favorite local bands took the stage. And Ioanna Gika’s sparkling, white kimono-inspired wardrobe alone was worth all the […]
What’s happening in SoCal this lovely Friday:Â ‣ Coachella Day 1 with the Stone Roses, Blur, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Modest Mouse and more. Set times here. ‣ Father Tiger celebrates the release of their EP “Vernal Equinox” tonight at the Virgil. That’s their video for “Head Hung Low” above. ‣ And over at Hotel Café, […]
Set times for 2013’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Annual Festival have been announced, and if you’re like us at BBLA HQ, you’re already mapping out a game plan for whom you want to see. The thing is, every year always presents some conflicts leaving you no choice but to choose one band over another. […]
If you live in New York, Cat Power‘s music video for “Manhattan” may warm your heart. Even for those of us in L.A., the clip directed by Chan Marshall and Greg Hunt (who also helped direct “Cherokee”) featuring Marshall walking the streets and subway may prompt a visit to the Big Apple. And for those […]
It’s been more than two years since psych-folk band Young Hunting unveiled their velvet atmospherics, and after a long tour schedule and studio time, their debut full-length “Hazel” is en route June 4 via Gold Robot. There’s melancholic beauty in early tracks “Rust” and “Into Your Mind,” as well as lighter ballads such as “Sweet Bird” […]
Totally Tuesday things: ‣ Red Hot Chili Peppers stop by the Fonda Theatre before they headline two weekends at Coachella. ‣ Pop star Rihanna plays the Staples Center. ‣ Broadheds – the new band from Eulogies’ former frontman (and Dangerbird’s co-founder) – headlines the Bootleg with solid support from fellow L.A. bands Eastern Conference Champions […]
Sunday things: ‣ The Bootleg Theater hosts the 2nd Annual Los Angeles Psych Fest. This year’s lineup features: Acid Mothers Temple, Lumerians, the Shrine, Jeffertitti’s Nile [pictured above], Dahga Bloom, Sister Calypso, Brainfruit, Ahkiyyini, Strangers Family Band, Midday Veil, Wild Wild Wets, Vinyl Williams and Guy Blakeslee. ‣ Livan Beggars & Believers headline the El Rey Theatre with a […]
L.A. experimental pop band Body Parts can be strange and beautiful, and beautifully strange; it’s hard to deny the entrancing yet odd things they do both sonically and visually. And what have they done to accompany the marvelous single “Rest While You Sleep?” They went to Death Valley and Venice Beach to practice tai-chi. The […]
It’s been nearly two years since our ears were graced with KING‘s EP “The Story.” The soul trio of twins Paris and Amber Strother, along with Anita Bias, came out of nowhere in June 2011 with three breathtaking tracks, and even opened up for Prince, but went underground soon after. We can only hope KING […]
Nashville’s Kopecky Family Band aren’t comprised of blood-related members, but their name does come from Kelly Kopecky, who leads the sextet with Gabe Simon. Their video for “Heartbeat” – a track off of their debut “Kids Raising Kids” – also presents that playful family vibe as the band attempts to play a tennis match only […]
