Josh Legg is in such a groove he could recruit a singer at karaoke night and make her a star. As Goldroom, the L.A. electro guru utilized the talents of the sultry Chela for last summer’s ascendent hit “Fifteen.” He returns this week with the single “Only You Can Show Me,” letting the synths and […]
The Key Club, one of the anchors of the Sunset Strip and second in size only to the House of Blues, is closing March 15, officials announced today while promising that “in the coming months our space will welcome a new project.” The history of the 700-capacity club dates to the early days of the […]
Here’s a feel-good clip for your Monday. If you’re wondering who’s responsible for those warm accompanying vocals, remember the name Fetsum. A global artist by any definition, Fetsum’s sound combines soul, folk and reggae. The son of Eritrean revolutionaries during the country’s 30-year War Of Independence, Fetsum was born in Egypt but grew up in […]
Hey Austin, L.A. is coming for you again this year. “Dear Austin, Love L.A,” the annual party thrown by Buzz Bands LA, returns to Opal Divine’s Freehouse on Wednesday, March 13, for a day of music from nine emerging bands. The showcase runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is free and all-ages (no […]
No relation to Paul. No relation to Azealia. No relation to Banksy. This Banks is named Jillian, and she’s the latest addition to the roster IAMSOUND Records (IO Echo, Lord Huron). About a month ago, the L.A. native released a bloodletter of a single titled “Before I Ever Met You,” which has attracted tens of […]
Australia’s Alpine is bidding to be your next indie-pop crush, and the indie-pop sextet hailing from Melbourne may just have what it takes. Having done exceptionally well overseas with the likes of Kimbra, the Jezebels and more, Alpine’s sparkling pop, which lightly pulsates and seduces with its subtle grooves, now makes a debut with their […]
First Monday of March: ‣ Harper Simon is doing the free Mondays in March at the Satellite, and to get things off on the right foot the support lineup on this opening night features Jenny O., the Living Sisters and Stephen Sowan. ‣ Sudan-born, New York-based Sinkane brings his wild funk to the RSVP-only It’s […]
[iframe width=”450″ height=”253″ src=”http://www.youtube.com/embed/PilVAqMMSnc” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen>[/iframe] Incoming: Sinkane, Alpine, Harriet, Hunter Hunted, Harper Simon, Marcus Foster, Spain, Maserati, Amanda Palmer, Frank Turner, the View, Black Label Society, Youngblood Hawke, the James Hunter Six, Lavender Diamond, Laidback Luke, Swedish House Mafia, Moe, Johnny Gill, Darwin Deez, Matt & Kim, Flogging Molly, Efterklang, the Men, Buckcherry, Pennywise, […]
To use the idiom, March has come in like a lion, at least as far as our collection of new music goes. So you can expect a breezy hour of SoCal tunes tonight at 7 when the L.A. Buzz Bands Show convenes on KCSN (88.5 FM, streaming at KCSN.org). I’ll have fresh songs from Hanni […]
Your Sunday happenings: ‣ Chaz Bundick brings Toro y Moi to the Fonda Theatre in support of the new album “Anything in Return.” Sinkane and Dogbite open. ‣ Chicago quartet the Hush Sound, re-emerging with new material after a three-year hiatus, headlines the Troubadour, supported by the Last Royals and Sydney Wayser. ‣Â “Up and Adam! […]