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Review: CocoVera Debut LP ‘Rosary Pea’ a Compelling, New Avant-Garde Sound

October 30, 2018 News Comments Off on Review: CocoVera Debut LP ‘Rosary Pea’ a Compelling, New Avant-Garde Sound

By DONNA BALANCIA In time for Halloween, CocoVera has released the debut album, Rosary Pea. It’s an avant-garde work with unconventional melodic passages and vocals that hurdle uneven but oddly appealing musical terrain. This is […]

Musicians

RIP: Willie Basse, Legendary ‘Ambassador to The Sunset Strip’ Dies from Cancer at 62

October 29, 2018 News Comments Off on RIP: Willie Basse, Legendary ‘Ambassador to The Sunset Strip’ Dies from Cancer at 62

By DONNA BALANCIA Willie Basse who made a name for himself as one of LA’s most beloved metal rockers has passed away at 62. Basse was battling cancer. Basse, known as the “Cultural Ambassador to […]

Musicians

VIDEO TRAILER: KISS Announces First Set of ‘End Of The Road’ Tour Dates

October 29, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO TRAILER: KISS Announces First Set of ‘End Of The Road’ Tour Dates

By JOHN DALY KISS has announced its first set of End Of The Road 2019 Tour Dates, kicking off in Vancouver on Jan. 1, 2019, and wrapping in Birmingham, Ala., on April 13, 2019. It […]

Reviews

Crooked Flower Dreams Up a Unique Ska-Rock Collection with ‘Into The Light’

October 28, 2018 News Comments Off on Crooked Flower Dreams Up a Unique Ska-Rock Collection with ‘Into The Light’

By JOHN DALY Psychedelic rockers from Northern California, Crooked Flower, have produced a dreamy ska-rock collection with their latest album, Into The Light. It’s a wide-ranging musical landscape that Crooked Flower is securely planted in. […]

Musicians

Review: Billy Harvey Memorializes Bassist Friend George Reiff with ‘The Arsonist’

October 26, 2018 News Comments Off on Review: Billy Harvey Memorializes Bassist Friend George Reiff with ‘The Arsonist’

By DONNA BALANCIA Billy Harvey took a sad time in his life and turned it into a collaborative work that will be remembered for years to come. The Arsonist, released today, is an achievement on […]

Moroccan Lounge will be the place to be for punks tonight - Photos and videos by Sh!tshow Dave
concerts

Special Gig Alert: Ex-Cult, Die Group and Enemy at Moroccan Lounge Tonight

October 25, 2018 News Comments Off on Special Gig Alert: Ex-Cult, Die Group and Enemy at Moroccan Lounge Tonight

By DONNA BALANCIA It’s not often we pitch a particular show but this one is quite special. Tonight, some favorite bands, Ex-Cult, Die Group and Enemy, will play the hotter-than-hot Moroccan Lounge. But more importantly, […]

interviews

Exclusive Interview: The Interrupters are Red Hot with Hit ‘She’s Kerosene’

October 24, 2018 News Comments Off on Exclusive Interview: The Interrupters are Red Hot with Hit ‘She’s Kerosene’

Ska Pop Band Plays With Big Names at Blitz By DONNA BALANCIA The Interrupters are red hot with their hit single “She’s Kerosene,” but the band’s “overnight” success has been years in the making. The […]

Musicians

UPDATE: Def Leppard and Stevie Nicks Still Lead in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Fan Vote

October 24, 2018 News Comments Off on UPDATE: Def Leppard and Stevie Nicks Still Lead in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Fan Vote

By JOHN DALY Def Leppard and Stevie Nicks continue to battle for the No. 1 spot in the fan vote for the Rock and Roll Hall of fame.  As of Oct. 29, the legendary metal […]

Levi Petree is haunted by ghosts of lovers past in 'You're Gonna Haunt Me' - Courtesy photo
Musicians

PREMIERE: Levi Petree Sees Ghosts in ‘I Know You’re Gonna Haunt Me’

October 24, 2018 News Comments Off on PREMIERE: Levi Petree Sees Ghosts in ‘I Know You’re Gonna Haunt Me’

By JOHN DALY Levi Petree has released a “haunting” video right in time for Halloween. But at this time of the year, when “haunting” generally refers to ghosts, Petree is haunted by the ghost of […]

Reviews

REVIEW: Unreleased Joe Strummer Songs Stand Out on ‘Joe Strummer 001’

October 23, 2018 News Comments Off on REVIEW: Unreleased Joe Strummer Songs Stand Out on ‘Joe Strummer 001’

By DAN MACINTOSH Mick Jones is one fine singer and songwriter, but Joe Strummer will forever be the true voice of The Clash. He sang with such rough-edged vulnerability, he was obviously the main reason […]

Nick Cave is close to the people - Photo by Donna Balancia
concerts

Photos: Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds Put the Beat in Hearts of LA Fans

October 23, 2018 News Comments Off on Photos: Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds Put the Beat in Hearts of LA Fans

By DONNA BALANCIA Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds made a night at The Forum seem like a one-on-one intimate experience.  And, yes, the fans could feel Cave’s heartbeat. Thousands of fans hoped to be […]

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Musicians

Surfbort Shreds It Up at ‘Friendship Music’ LA Release Show, Launches Tour

October 22, 2018 News Comments Off on Surfbort Shreds It Up at ‘Friendship Music’ LA Release Show, Launches Tour

Photos by ANTHONY MEHLHAFF, Edited by DONNA BALANCIA The debut album for New York punk band Surfbort, called Friendship Music, will drop on Oct. 26.  So to celebrate, Surfbort put on a wild “pre-record release” show in […]

Damon Albarn stares into the crowds at Demon Dayz - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
concerts

PHOTOS: Gorillaz Demon Dayz Fest Draws George Benson, Graham Coxon

October 21, 2018 News Comments Off on PHOTOS: Gorillaz Demon Dayz Fest Draws George Benson, Graham Coxon

By DONNA BALANCIA Demon Dayz fest presented a range of cartoon characters and music stars together on Saturday night at Pico Rivera in Los Angeles. The Damon Albarn-powered Gorillaz event was not short on star […]

Rock

Rivers Cuomo Plays ‘Africa’ at Santa Monica College Football Halftime

October 21, 2018 News Comments Off on Rivers Cuomo Plays ‘Africa’ at Santa Monica College Football Halftime

By DONNA BALANCIA Rivers Cuomo still loves his alma mater, Santa Monica College. The Weezer frontman who attended SMC, returned to play the halftime show during the school’s homecoming football game. Cuomo enlisted some help […]

Mike Campbell plays a tribute to Tom Petty on Petty's birthday - Photo courtesy Mike Campbell IG
concerts

On Tom Petty’s Birthday, Mike Campbell Plays a Song … In the Shower

October 20, 2018 News Comments Off on On Tom Petty’s Birthday, Mike Campbell Plays a Song … In the Shower

By JOHN DALY Mike Campbell paid a special tribute to his friend the late Tom Petty on Tom’s birthday with an Instagram jam … played in a St. Louis shower. Campbell is on tour with […]

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Indie On The Rise: Notes From Vivace Interviews Cowgirls

October 20, 2018 News Comments Off on Indie On The Rise: Notes From Vivace Interviews Cowgirls

By Notes From Vivace Cowgirls recently played a set at the Moroccan Lounge. Influenced by their name, when seeing this band live, one can just envision seeing them playing in front of a red barn […]

Rancid - Photo Rosario Lopez
concerts

Offspring, Social D, Pennywise and Rancid Play Surf City Blitz Oct. 27-28

October 19, 2018 News Comments Off on Offspring, Social D, Pennywise and Rancid Play Surf City Blitz Oct. 27-28

Plus Motorcycle Racing in Huntington Beach By JOHN DALY The Offspring, Social Distortion, Pennywise and Rancid will headline the Surf City Blitz in Huntington Beach Oct. 27-28. The Suicidal Tendencies, The Interrupters, TSOL, Bad Religion […]

concerts

Tom Petty Birthday Show Gets Star Power at The Bootleg on Oct. 20

October 18, 2018 News Comments Off on Tom Petty Birthday Show Gets Star Power at The Bootleg on Oct. 20

By JOHN DALY “The Wild One Forever” birthday celebration for Tom Petty will take place at The Bootleg Theater on the night of Petty’s birthday, Oct. 20th, 2018. Heartbreakers bassist Ron Blair headlines the celebration. […]

David Byrne from True Stories - Courtesy Photo
Musicians

David Byrne’s ‘True Stories’ Film Soundtrack To Be Available Nov. 23

October 17, 2018 News Comments Off on David Byrne’s ‘True Stories’ Film Soundtrack To Be Available Nov. 23

By DONNA BALANCIA The songs to David Byrne’s 1986 feature film True Stories have been assembled as a complete collection and will be released on Nov. 23. The album True Stories, A Film by David […]

Rivers Cuomo to play 'Africa' at SMC Homecoming - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
concerts

Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo to Perform ‘Africa’ at SMC Homecoming Halftime

October 17, 2018 News Comments Off on Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo to Perform ‘Africa’ at SMC Homecoming Halftime

By JOHN DALY Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo will perform “Africa” during the halftime of the Santa Monica College Corsairs Homecoming Game on Oct. 20. The SMC Corsairs take on the Allan Hancock College Bulldogs. Steve Chiotakis—the […]

Causes

James Taylor Launches ‘Million Meals Challenge’ to Help Hurricane Victims

October 17, 2018 News Comments Off on James Taylor Launches ‘Million Meals Challenge’ to Help Hurricane Victims

By JOHN DALY North Carolina-born James Taylor is asking for help for hurricane victims and has started “The James Taylor Million Meals Challenge” for hurricane relief.  The initiative, launched by The Food Bank of Central & […]

New Music

The 131ers Build A New Genre All Their Own: It’s Called Good Music

October 16, 2018 News Comments Off on The 131ers Build A New Genre All Their Own: It’s Called Good Music

By JOHN DALY They may be called The 131ers, but the music of this pop-punk band can indeed be defined. The 131ers have a powerful new punk-pop album with the new record Nothing’s As It […]

concerts

Mike Campbell Launches ‘Videologue’ Live From Fleetwood Mac Tour

October 15, 2018 News Comments Off on Mike Campbell Launches ‘Videologue’ Live From Fleetwood Mac Tour

By DONNA BALANCIA Mike Campbell is hitting the Instagram airwaves and will host a regular videologue from behind the scenes of the Fleetwood Mac tour. The Fleetwood Mac 2018-2019 Tour launches Tuesday, Oct. 16. Campbell […]

One moment it was raining confetti, the next moment it was just raining with lightning - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
Festivals

Desert Daze Didn’t Just ‘Let It Happen,’ Organizers Put Safety First with Evacuation

October 15, 2018 News Comments Off on Desert Daze Didn’t Just ‘Let It Happen,’ Organizers Put Safety First with Evacuation

By DONNA BALANCIA MORENO BEACH, Calif. – Desert Daze music festival finished strong by early Monday morning, following a rocky start Friday at the new Lake Perris, Calif., locale. The independent music fest was called […]

Musicians

Ticket Update: The 1975 Play Santa Barbara Bowl with Pale Waves and No Rome

October 15, 2018 News Comments Off on Ticket Update: The 1975 Play Santa Barbara Bowl with Pale Waves and No Rome

Editor’s note: Story was originally posted on Oct. 15, 2018. Was updated with regional new info. By JOHN DALY The 1975 announced their 2019 tour, including several West Coast dates. The band will perform in […]

Moby - Photo © Donna Balancia
Books

Moby to Release his Second Memoir, ‘Then It Fell Apart,’ in 2019

October 15, 2018 News Comments Off on Moby to Release his Second Memoir, ‘Then It Fell Apart,’ in 2019

By JOHN DALY Moby plans to publish his second memoir, Then It Fell Apart, in 2019, it was announced. “It’s a journey into the dark heart of fame and the demons that lurk beneath the […]

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