The Bixby Knolls have long been cultivating their take on dark, brooding British rock – so long, in fact, that there’s probably a novel to be written about why the full-length album they began recording in 2010 hasn’t seen the light of day yet. But that’s a story for another day. Today’s bulletin is that […]
Thursday, oh Thursday: ‣ Indie originals Lilys (they released one of the first LPs on Slumberland Records) don’t seem to get out much these days, so tongiht’s Chickfactor Magazine 20th anniversary show at the Bootleg figures to be a special occasion. Also playing: Stevie Jackson of Belle & Sebastian, the Legendary Jim Ruiz Group and […]
Here’s your super Saturday: ‣ Jack White does a second night at the Shrine Auditorium in support of his album “Blunderbuss.” ‣ Austin’s psychedelic rockers White Denim headline the Troubadour with L.A. band Seasons as support. ‣ ’80s pop legends Duran Duran continue touring and stop by the the Pacific Amphitheatre. ‣ Red Hot Chili […]
On a Tuesday a couple of hotly anticipated albums come out, here’s what’s up: ‣ With his already acclaimed album “Channel Orange” out today, soul man Frank Ocean holds forth at the Wiltern. ‣ Austin-based psych-rock quartet the Young headlines the Echo behind their new album on Matador Records, “Dub Egg.” ‣ Excellent local bill […]
When the Bixby Knolls rocked a residency last May at the Echo, the release of the L.A. quartet’s full-length album seemed imminent. We’re still waiting, but the quartet of Curt Barlage, Sammy Fayed, Christian Morales and Cesar Saez De Nanclares have issued a warning: Their music could be dangerous. Decadence reigns in the Bixby Knolls’ […]
Thursday things: ‣ Diamonds are forever (well, for the night, anyway) at the Troubabour – My Brightest Diamond, the nom de tune of Detroit native Shara Worden, shares the chamber-pop from her latest album, “All Things Will Unwind.” And supporting will be Lavender Diamond; Becky Stark and crew have a new album on the horizon. […]
[In the midst of all other summer festival news, Make Music Pasadena will be the first to follow up Silver Lake Jubilee as a local music outdoor event. They’ve got a diverse lineup with artists playing in every nook and cranny of the city. Here’s a quick preview of three different bands playing on Saturday…] […]
Your Memorial Day shows ”“”“ All free: ‣Since He’s My Brother, She’s My Sister just played with Alexander in New York this weekend, Vaud and the Villains [pictured above] will take over the last night of their residency at the Satellite. The 18-piece ensemble, who could have been plucked right out of a 1920s speakeasy, […]
Another busy Monday … ‣ Tift Merritt won plenty of acclaim for last year’s “See You on the Moon,” her fourth album, and her recent turn in the star-studded Big Star tribute in New York City only polished her resumé. The 36-year-old singer-songwriter nears the end of a long tour with roots rocker Stephen Kellogg […]
New things for a new week: ‣ The Low Anthem, the Rhode Islanders whose acclaimed new album”Smart Flesh” was recorded in a pasta sauce factory, visit the Autry Center’s Heritage Courtyard for a show with Ivan & Alyosha and Daniel Leftkowitz. That’s the Low Anthem’s video for “Boeing 737” above, featuring tightrope walker Jade Kindar-Martin. […]
