The Cure’s hit-laden set capped Saturday’s steamy Pasadena Daydream Festival, which in some ways recalled a dearly departed L.A. institution, FYF Fest. Robert Smith himself proclaimed it “the best day of summer.”
Bryan Ferry celebrated the legacy of Roxy Music and the depth of his own catalog on Thursday night at the Greek Theatre.
Sam Marine & the Walks of Life showcased a handful of new songs (hear one here) at a show that featured Mara Connor and Brian Whelan and ended with a cover of “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around.”
At the Teragram Ballroom on Tuesday, Wayne Kramer’s all-star band MC50 continued their victory lap — and it felt like one — celebrating the 50th anniversary of the MC5’s “Kick Out the Jams.”
Shannon Lay opened a soulful of dreams in lush, full band arrangements to celebrate her new album, “August,” on Saturday at Pico Union Project.
Happy Sundays returned to Long Beach for a free, hot day of music topped by the Coathangers and Cat Scan.
Winding down a long summer tour, Snail Mail headlined the Wiltern on Thursday, feeding off the energy of the crowd (and maybe opener Sasami, too).
“America’s Got Talent” alum Grace VanderWaal charmed a jovial El Rey Theatre crowd on Thursday night.
Rostam and Dijon kicked off the 35 annual Twilight on the Pier concert series at the Santa Monica Pier on Wednesday night.
“EPR on Sunday is hands down the vibe,” and other moments at the final day of Echo Park Rising, with Ever So Android, Danging Tongues, Poppy Jean Crawford, Loyal Lobos, the Entrance Band and more.
