El Ten Eleven celebrated the 15-year anniversary of their self-titled debut album (made in Silver Lake) on Friday, Oct. 11, with a career-spanning set at the Moroccan Lounge.
In contrast to last year’s opening day, Friday at Desert Daze went off smoothly, highlighted by the Flaming Lips, Stereolab, Wand, DIIV and two artists from Africa, Mdou Moctar and W.I.T.C.H.
Sofi Tukker led a wild and colorful dance party at the Shrine Expo Hall on Thursday night.
New York-bred Vampire Weekend called L.A. “a second home” on Wednesday night. They made it feel like one during a 2 1/2-hour set at the Hollywood Bowl, during which Haim guested.
With singer Beth Orton leading the way and Mercury Rev providing nuanced backing, Bobbie Gentry’s 1968 album “The Delta Sweete” got a passionate interpretation at Pappy & Harriet’s. Their tour arrives at L.A.’s Palace Theatre tonight.
Banks’ lavish hometown show at the Palladium included 10 songs from her new album “III,” dancers, a string quartet and a break for a poetry reading.
British electronic mavens Hot Chip dished out favorites along with cuts from their new record Friday night at the Shrine Auditorium.
Aussie psych-rockers Pond highlighted tunes from their most recent two records in an energetic show Sunday at the Fonda Theatre.
The triumvirate of pop-rock siblings, AJR lit up a packed Shrine Auditorium on Thursday night.
MUNA’s fans gave the band an exuberant welcome at the sold-out Lodge Room, and the L.A.-based trio returned it in kind, featuring songs from their new album “Saves the World.”
