Tonight in L.A.: The Neighbourhood, Tame Impala, Kodaline, Hiatus Kaiyote, Kirin J. Callinan, Magic Wands, Lewis Watson, Gov’t Mule, Falling in Reverse, the Cold & Lovely, Clairy Browne
What a Wednesday: ‣ Irish quartet Kodaline visits the Troubadour behind its debut album “A Perfect World,” which just came out at the beginning of October, and Diane Birch opens. Above is Kodaline’s video for “All I Want” (Part 1) – scroll to the end of the post to watch Part 2. ‣ SoCal quntet […]
Your Tuesday things: ‣ The Flaming Lips head up at big night at the Greek Theatre that also features Tame Impala and White Denim. ‣ Veteran Detroit punk band Death headlines tonight’s Check Yo Ponytail 2 at the Echoplex, with Tijuana Panthers, Obliterations and Tony Molina joining in for what promises to be a raucous […]
Last Monday of the month, leading into a fright-filled week …. ‣ Oft-imitated girl-group trailblazer Ronnie Spector does the first of two nights at the El Rey Theatre; it’s the 70-year-old singer’s “Beyond the Beehive” Tour. ‣ It’s another night of the Kanye West’s Yeezus Tour at Staples Center, with Kendrick Lamar joining the fun. […]
Incoming: Arcade Fire, HARD Day of the Dead, Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare, Ronnie Spector, Tori Kelly, Demi Lovato, Slayer, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Bonobo, Danny Elfman, Megadeth, CocoRosie, the Flaming Lips, Tame Impala, Iron & Wine, the Cartel, Andy Clockwise, Geronimo Getty, the Neighbourhood, Gov’t Mule, Lewis Watson, Hiatus Kaiyote, Kirin J. Callinan, Falling in […]
Sunday things: ‣ Sky Ferreira [pictured above] headlines the El Rey Theatre for a reschedule date from Sept. 29. She’ll be celebrating the long-awaited release of her debut “Night Time, My Time.” [Check out “You’re Not the One.”]  Nightmare and the Cat supports. ‣ It’s a night of thrash metal at the Hollywood Palladium where Slayer headline. […]
Tonight in L.A.: Kanye West/Kendrick Lamar, BOY, KCRW Masquerade, LACMA Muse Costume Ball, Deer Tick, Colin Hay, He’s My Brother She’s My Sister, Dorian Wood, the Ocean Blue, Mark Knopfler, Shooter Jennings, Zac Brown Band, Robin Thicke
Here’s where to find your fun tonight: ‣ At Staples Center, it’s the two coolest “K” people outside of Kobe: Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar. What’s the show like? ‣ Dress to kill … y’know? It’s time for the annual KCRW Masquerade, featuring Glasser, Har Mar Superstar, the Lions, Grizfolk, plus DJ sets by Dave […]
Tonight in L.A.: Woodkid, Knapsack, Hanni El Khatib, Passion Pit, the Moth & the Flame, Fuzz, Hercules & Love Affair, AFI, Zac Brown Band, Together Pangea, Houses, Boyce Avenue
Here’s what’s happening on a fantastic Friday: ‣ Woodkid, the musical appellation of Frenchman Yoanne Lemoine, returns to the Fonda Theatre, where he put on a spectacular show in May. Woodkid’s album “The Golden Age” recently got wider release, and Lemoine, known for making videos for Lana Del Rey, Katy Perry and Taylor Swift, projects […]
Running you ragged on a Thursday: ‣ U.K. dance rockers Crystal Fighters bring the party to Fonda Theatre in support of their sophomore album “Cave Rave,” with L.A.’s White Arrows supporting. That’s Crystal Fighters’ video for “LA Calling,” above. ‣ Oh Land – the nom de tune of Danish pop singer Nanna Øland Fabricius – […]
Here’s your Wednesday show menu: ‣ Katy Perry celebrates the release of her new album “Prisms” tonight at the Hollywood Bowl, where she will be joined on her “We Will Survive” tour by Ellie Goulding, Sara Bareilles, Tegan and Sara and Kacey Musgraves. ‣ James Blake does his second L.A. show in as many nights, […]
Tuesday’s touts: ‣ AFI – back this week with “Burials,” its first new album since 2009, headlines the Fonda Theatre, with Touche Amore opening. ‣ Dream-pop trio Au Revoir Simone visits the Echoplex behind its new album “Move in Spectrums” [we shared the video for “Somebody Who,” here”]. Sophia Knapp, CALLmeKAT and My Hawaii support. […]
