Milwaukee-based Field Report has expanded its sonic palette since its 2012 debut, but the intimate beauty of singer-songwriter Chris Porterfield’s work remains. Field Report’s sophomore album, “Marigolden” (out last month), is rich with poetic lyrical content, while each song is composed with intricate detail – from the swirling acoustic guitars on songs like “Home†and […]
Here’s your great big fat Thursday: ‣ El-P and Killer Mike, dba Run the Jewels, who just unleashed their second album, headline the Echoplex (the show was moved to the bigger room from the Echo), with Mystery Skulls and Thurz supporting. ‣ Portland-based producer RAC (aka André Allen Anjos), whose debut album “Strangers” features guests […]
Heavy lifting for your Wednesday: ‣ Tame Impala hasn’t released an album since 2012, but the Australians’ “Live Versions,” which came out this summer, gave fans alternate takes of nine of the band’s favorites. They headline the Shrine Auditorium tonight, supported by Delicate Steve. ‣ Long-running art rockers Blonde Redhead do ahve a new album […]
Movie buffs might recognize the locale for WATERS’ new video from the film “Drive” – it’s the Pink Motel and its coffee shop Cadillac Jack’s, situated in mid-century splendor in the nether reaches of the San Fernando Valley. And rock fans will recognize “I Feel Everything” as the single from WATERS’ new “It All Might […]
Chicago-based four piece Twin Peaks (insert obligatory TV show joke here) have suddenly found themselves being billed as one of the vanguardists of a rock â€n’ roll revival, thanks to their sophomore album “Wild Onion.” Its growth and diversity build on the promise of 2013’s “Sunken,” which was recorded in frontman Cadien Lake James’ basement […]
A Veterans Day salute, and your show schedule for this evening: ‣ Canadian electro-pop singer Lights headlines the Fonda Theatre behind her new album “Little Machines,” with Wild Party opening. ‣ The weekly It’s a School Night at Bardot, going off on a Tuesday this week, features Springtime Carnivore (whose self-titled debut came out last […]
Your Monday menu of shows looks pretty mouth-watering: ‣ Jamie Scott, the British singer-songwriter and producer whom we knew as the man behind Graffiti6, does the first of two nights at the Troubadour behind his solo album “My Hurricane.” Above, the video for “Unbreakable.” ‣ Austin’s Shakey Graves does the first of two nights at […]
Incoming: Mac DeMarco, Shakey Graves, Dorothy, Judas Priest, PPL MVR, Jamie Scott, Scott Stapp, Dustin Lovelis, First Aid Kit, Lights, Irontom, Henry Wolfe, the Beta Machines, Dads, TJ Doyle, Twin Peaks, Blonde Redhead, Tame Impala, SoKo, Generationals, Springtime Carnivore, Wovenhand, Relient K, Flying Lotus, Run the Jewels, RAC, Field Report, Hiss Golden Messenger, Nils Frahm, […]
Big ol’ passel of Saturday shows, right here: ‣ Odd Future’s Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival goes off at the Park at the L.A. Coliseum, featuring Pharrell Williams, Tyler the Creator, Rick Ross, Mac Miller, Earl Sweatshirt, Action Bronson, Murs, the Grouch & Eligh, the Internet, Hodgy Beats, Left Brain, Domo Genesis, Mike G, Taco, Jasper, […]
Olivia Jean was a member of the short-lived garage rock trio the Black Belles, who released an album in 2011 that was produced by Jack White and released on Third Man Records. As a solo artist, she continues to be mentored by White – her debut “Bathtub Love Killings,” which features new material and some […]
