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Review: John Lydon and Public Image LTD Celebrate 40th in LA

November 4, 2018 News Comments Off on Review: John Lydon and Public Image LTD Celebrate 40th in LA

By DONNA BALANCIA Punk rock’s John Lydon and his band Public Image LTD put on a victorious 40th celebration show in Los Angeles Saturday night.  It’s obvious The Public Image is Rotten Tour has gone […]

Morrissey is about the fans. Novo Review by Dan MacIntosh - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
By DAN MACINTOSH

Dan MacIntosh Review: Morrissey Lets Music do the Talking at Novo Show in LA

November 3, 2018 News Comments Off on Dan MacIntosh Review: Morrissey Lets Music do the Talking at Novo Show in LA

By DAN MACINTOSH It’s tempting for Morrissey fans to confront the idiosyncratic artist and shout, ‘Stop talking; just sing your songs!’ Morrissey can’t seem to keep his big mouth shut and say, if not blatantly […]

Vince Conrad looks back at punk's real stories - Photo courtesy Vince Conrad
Musicians

New Music: Vince Conrad’s EP ‘Transition’ Tells Punk Rock’s Real Stories

November 2, 2018 News Comments Off on New Music: Vince Conrad’s EP ‘Transition’ Tells Punk Rock’s Real Stories

By DONNA BALANCIA Change is good but it can make people romanticize the past and remember only the rosey side of the way things used to be. That’s not the case with Vince Conrad and […]

Sad Lovers and Giants' Garce Allard and Tony McGuinness - Photo © Donna Balancia
Musicians

Listen: Sad Lovers and Giants Release New Album ‘Mission Creep’

November 1, 2018 News Comments Off on Listen: Sad Lovers and Giants Release New Album ‘Mission Creep’

By DONNA BALANCIA Sad Lovers and Giants have released a new album called Mission Creep, comprised of 12 songs that take the listener to the twangy heart of the legendary band’s sound.   One can […]

Live Reviews

REVIEW: Simple Minds Proves to be More Than ‘The Breakfast Club’ in Concert

October 31, 2018 News Comments Off on REVIEW: Simple Minds Proves to be More Than ‘The Breakfast Club’ in Concert

By DAN MACINTOSH Witnessing an arena rock band — arena rock, at least in most countries outside the United States — in a relatively small theater, seemed a little weird.  This Scottish band gained its […]

RIP

RIP: Hardy Fox, Co-Founder and Composer for The Residents Dies at 73

October 30, 2018 News Comments Off on RIP: Hardy Fox, Co-Founder and Composer for The Residents Dies at 73

By JOHN DALY Hardy Fox, co-founder of the band The Residents, passed away from brain cancer. He was 73. Fox was the primary composer for the group, known for its performance art and timely, often […]

Calamity Cowden hosts Tuesdays at Townhouse - Photo © Donna Balancia
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‘Calamity’ Cowden’s Tuesdays at Venice Townhouse Get People to Head West

October 30, 2018 News Comments Off on ‘Calamity’ Cowden’s Tuesdays at Venice Townhouse Get People to Head West

By DONNA BALANCIA The west has long been a place of discovery and musician Lacey Kay Cowden and her Tuesdays at The Townhouse in Venice reinforce that belief. “Calamity” Cowden, as she is known to […]

Alejandra Robles and Janelle Obert are Cocovera - Courtesy photo
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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
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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
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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 […]

Surfbort feature photo © 2018 Anthony Mehlhaff
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
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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
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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
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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 […]

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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 […]

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    RIP: Robbie Robertson, Songwriter Who ‘Drove Old Dixie Down,’ Passes Away at 80
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    Review + Photos: Sparks and They Might Be Giants Light it Up at The Hollywood Bowl
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Vintage Interviews

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