Tonight in L.A.: Tom Petty, SZA, Astrid S, Rakim
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Also on Monday: Grouplove, Judith Hill, Jesse Jo Stark, New Language, Moons of Mars, the Entire Universe, Sheare, Low Volts, Jay 305, Black Sea
Also on Monday: Grouplove, Judith Hill, Jesse Jo Stark, New Language, Moons of Mars, the Entire Universe, Sheare, Low Volts, Jay 305, Black Sea
Incoming: Music Tastes Good, Mondo Cozmo, Bleachers, Paramore, Banks, Black Kids, Perfume Genius, Bonobo, Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Grizzly Bear, Facial, The xx, Kali Uchis, Interpol, Battles, Chelsea Wolfe, the Shins, Television, Lauren Ruth Ward, Happy Hollows, Ride, Haunted Summer, Imagine Dragons, Robyn Hitchcock, Nosaj Thing
Sean Gadd, the former bassist for Grouplove, previewed his forthcoming solo album “Massive Alien” at the Echo on Tuesday night.
Ex-Grouplove bassist-singer Sean Gadd wanders L.A. in search of the source of “Radar Sounds.” His solo album is out later this year, and he headlines the Echo on May 30.
The strong returns to Coachella on Sunday by Lorde and New Order were only two of the highlights from the final day of Weekend 1.
Liz Phair joined Best Coast for two songs, and Grouplove delivered an explosive set at the benefit for Planned Parenthood at the El Rey Theatre.
Also on Friday: Tourist, the Head & the Heart, Seth Bogart, Tycho, Mystic Braves, Anna Rose, Miniature Tigers, La Sera, Mini Bar, Josh Kelley, Saucy Monky, Liv Slingerland
Incoming: Desert Trip, CHVRCHES, KT Tunstall, Phantogram, Alice in Chains, Ani DiFranco, Okkervil River, the Lumineers, Cyndi Lauper, Failure, T-Pain, Pete Yorn, Shonen Knife, Miike Snow, Tycho, Yusuf, Tourist, Grouplove, Peaches, Charles Bradley, Sia, Thrice, Chairlift, Kula Shaker, St. Lucia, the Budos Band, Bastille
The week after releasing their third album “Big Mess,” Grouplove returned to the Silver Lake club where they first played live. It was messy fun.
Also on Wednesday: Kacey Musgraves, Wilco, Petty Fest, Syd Arthur, Clams Casino, Death Grips, Goon, Bright Light Bright Light, Heaters, Cigarette Bums, Mad Professor, Future Thieves