‣ Their new album “Shields” just out, Grizzly Bear visits the Greek Theater, with Lower Dens opening. Above, Grizzly Bear’s video for “Yet Again.” ‣ VUM celebrate the release of their new 7-inch (“Laura Palmer” / “Are You Animal?”) will a headlining show at the Echo, supported by Kissing Cousins and Hepa-Titus. ‣ And A […]
Another manic Monday: ‣ Monday night dance party alert: New Zealand electro songstress Ladyhawke brings here straight-outta-the-’80s- disco to the Echoplex, where she’s joined by American Royalty. That’s Ladyhawke’s video for “Sunday Driver,” above. ‣ September’s incredibly delicious residencies some to a close. Alphabetically, those would be: Kitten at the Bootleg Bar (with Mystery Skulls, […]
Son of Stan (featuring Jenny O), “Nite and Day” – Something about this one made us smile. Son of Stan – that’s the solo project of Jordan Richardson (Ben Harper’s drummer), who is working with producer Adam Lasus on a full-length album – revisits the New Jack Swing era, enlisting some vocal assistance from Jenny […]
Voxhaul Broadcast has been added to the Echo Park Rising lineup to anchor the Echo stage, and Hands, Calvin Love, Oh Boy Les Mecs and the Dead Ships have been slotted to play the Echoplex as plans are finalized for the free, one-day neighborhood festival on Saturday. Fool’s Gold (previously announced) highlights a big lineup […]
Buzz Bands LA Stage at Taix to feature Soft Swells, Warships, the Lonely Wild, the Record Company, Pageants and more Remember Sunset Junction? Not the fenced-off, charge-you-an-arm-and-a-leg Sunset Junction, but the free, neighborhood-y festival of its early years? That’s what organizers have in mind for Echo Park Rising – a free, one-day celebration of local […]
A stellar Saturday ahead: ‣ Dirty Projectors headline the Wiltern behind their new album “Swing Lo Magellan,” with Wye Oak opening. ‣ Nick Waterhouse brings his vintage R&B stylings to the Getty for an installment of the Saturdays Off the 405 series. ‣ Gladys Knight and Natalie Cole team up for a night of soul […]
So as rich as 2011 proved to be for local music, 2012 promises even more. Following is Buzz Bands LA’s list of “Bands to Watch” for 2012 – 33 newbies who have not yet released a full-length album and are on our radar to do so in the coming year. Whom did I miss? Leave […]
Good shows big and small tonight: ‣ Lucinda Williams plays the first of two nights at the El Rey Theatre behind her powerful new album “Blessed.” ‣ Manchester’s Wu Lyf hits the Troubadour behind its Pitchfork-approved debut release “Go Tell Fire to the Mountain,” with Crystal Antlers supporting. That’s Wu Lyf’s video for “Dirt,” above. […]
Tarfest – the annual music and arts festival that brings a day of activities to the Miracle Mile – will feature L.A. rockers Everest and Saint Motel at the top of a bill for a free, outdoor show on Sept. 25 at the La Brea Tar Pits. The festivities, which begin at noon, will also […]
Hard to go wrong at any of the free residencies tonight. To recap: ‣ Expansive Americana with Robert Francis at the Bootleg Theater, where Blair, Papa and Cave Country support. Francis’ new material impressed last week, and the singer-songwriter was joined by his sister Juliette Commagere (pictured) for a couple of songs. ‣ Tuneful indie-rock […]
