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Fiery Furnaces Returns to the Music Scene with Energetic Show at El Rey

November 19, 2021 News Comments Off on Fiery Furnaces Returns to the Music Scene with Energetic Show at El Rey

By DAN MACINTOSH LOS ANGELES, CA – Sadly, the Fiery Furnaces drew a relatively small audience to its midweek El Rey Theatre show. Granted, it was a Wednesday night, and not a weekend. Nevertheless, this […]

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Band of Horses Revisits the Past and Charges Into The Future at Hollywood Show

November 18, 2021 News Comments Off on Band of Horses Revisits the Past and Charges Into The Future at Hollywood Show

Photos + Words by LUIS MORENO Band of Horses took concert-goers on a nostalgic journey that revived the past while inspiring for the future at the Hollywood Palladium the other night. Ben Bridwell (lead vocals, […]

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Grace McKagan Heats Up The Harvard and Stone Stage in Hollywood

November 17, 2021 News Comments Off on Grace McKagan Heats Up The Harvard and Stone Stage in Hollywood

Photos + Review by HARRIET KAPLAN Grace McKagan, based on the first night of a November residency at Harvard and Stone, showed new audiences that she has a commanding style and a striking persona. The singer-songwriter […]

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Review: A Place to Bury Strangers Regroups But Retains its Trademark Sound with ‘Hologram’

April 23, 2021 News Comments Off on Review: A Place to Bury Strangers Regroups But Retains its Trademark Sound with ‘Hologram’

By AVA LIVERSIDGE There aren’t many loud bands left. A Place to Bury Strangers is one of them and their latest EP, Hologram, keeps the torch aflame for staggering listening to come. The Brooklynite and […]

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Hall and Oates Update Tour with California Dates including Hollywood Bowl, San Diego and Indio

April 11, 2021 News Comments Off on Hall and Oates Update Tour with California Dates including Hollywood Bowl, San Diego and Indio

By JOHN DALY Hall and Oates have updated their upcoming tour to include California dates at The Hollywood Bowl, San Diego and Indio in October and November. Hall and Oates kick off the tour on […]

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Review: Lake Street Dive Album ‘Obviously’ Sails On with Superb Soulful Sound

April 4, 2021 News Comments Off on Review: Lake Street Dive Album ‘Obviously’ Sails On with Superb Soulful Sound

By DAN MACINTOSH One recent reviewer of Lake Street Dive’s Obviously album termed it a contemporary example of “Yacht Rock” and, granted, much of the music on the new 11-song project leans towards smooth jazz. However, […]

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Review: Matt Jaffe Hits his Stride with New Album ‘Undertoad’

March 9, 2021 News Comments Off on Review: Matt Jaffe Hits his Stride with New Album ‘Undertoad’

By PATRICK O’HEFFERNAN Matt Jaffe has hit his stride with his latest album, Undertoad.  I have been following Jaffe since he was 14 and playing hugely good guitar at a house concert series in Northern […]

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Review: Weezer Album ‘OK Human’ Strings Us Along with New Classical Sound

February 7, 2021 News Comments Off on Review: Weezer Album ‘OK Human’ Strings Us Along with New Classical Sound

By AVA LIVERSIDGE Weezer just released a record, OK Human, and Rivers Cuomo is lonely. This is not a watery depressive state; this is not an Astral Weeks lonesome yearning, not even a Pinkerton state […]

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David Bowie Celebrated by Music Stars During Mike Garson’s Inventive Livestream

January 10, 2021 News Comments Off on David Bowie Celebrated by Music Stars During Mike Garson’s Inventive Livestream

By DONNA BALANCIA Mike Garson’s A Bowie Celebration never fails to amaze but this time around, the show has proven it has a new home in the virtual arena.  It’s difficult to imagine Bowie is […]

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Review: Karen Elson Replicates Renowned Renditions for ‘Radio Redhead’

January 7, 2021 News Comments Off on Review: Karen Elson Replicates Renowned Renditions for ‘Radio Redhead’

By AVA LIVERSIDGE Creatives are doing what they do best during quarantine: getting creative, and supermodel turned gothic Americana singer-songwriter Karen Elson is no exception. On her new EP Radio Redhead Vol. 1, Elson shares […]

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Video: Sluka Takes a Colorful Approach to Cover ‘Iko Iko’

December 19, 2020 News Comments Off on Video: Sluka Takes a Colorful Approach to Cover ‘Iko Iko’

By JOHN DALY It’s never a dull moment for Sluka. The band which takes the last name of founder and frontman Christopher Sluka, has released an inspiring new take on “Iko Iko,” and it’s colorful […]

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Guards Partners with Maison Kitsune on Energetic Track ‘Life is a War’

November 29, 2020 News Comments Off on Guards Partners with Maison Kitsune on Energetic Track ‘Life is a War’

By AVA LIVERSIDGE After individual Guards members found themselves in a series of high-profile rendezvous including collaborations with Lana Del Rey, Tame Impala, the Arctic Monkeys, and Strokes member Nick Valensi, Guards have come back […]

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Idiot Grins do Louvin Brothers Proud with New Album ‘Thoughts & Prayers’

November 24, 2020 News Comments Off on Idiot Grins do Louvin Brothers Proud with New Album ‘Thoughts & Prayers’

By JOHN DALY Oakland band Idiot Grins do the Louvin Brothers proud with the new album Thoughts & Prayers. The band’s new album Thoughts & Prayers is a covers release of the Louvin Brothers’ 1959 […]

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OK Cowgirl Shakes the Ground With Indie-Pop Track ‘Get Gone’

November 4, 2020 News Comments Off on OK Cowgirl Shakes the Ground With Indie-Pop Track ‘Get Gone’

By AVA LIVERSIDGE Frontwoman Leah Lavigne’s OK Cowgirl makes their ethereal indie-rock debut with single “Get Gone.” As reflected upon in OK Cowgirl’s exclusive American Songwriter interview, the band pays tribute to their Detroit, now […]

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Video: Mike McCready of Pearl Jam ‘Layin’ Low’ at Home With the Family

March 20, 2020 News Comments Off on Video: Mike McCready of Pearl Jam ‘Layin’ Low’ at Home With the Family

By JOHN DALY Mike McCready gave an impromptu performance as Pearl Jam revealed some sounds off the upcoming album Gigaton. Pearl Jam has postponed the tour that was supposed to kick off this week, but […]

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Neil Young, Willie Nelson and Family, Jewel and Paul Simon Perform Great Livestream Version of Annual Luck Reunion

March 19, 2020 News Comments Off on Neil Young, Willie Nelson and Family, Jewel and Paul Simon Perform Great Livestream Version of Annual Luck Reunion

By DONNA BALANCIA Neil Young made a surprise appearance at the annual Luck Reunion, which this year went to online streaming and starred Willie Nelson, the Nelson family and friends including Paul Simon and Edie […]

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Luke Spiller of The Struts Spins the Discs With Special ‘Quarantine Radio’ Show

March 19, 2020 News Comments Off on Luke Spiller of The Struts Spins the Discs With Special ‘Quarantine Radio’ Show

By JOHN DALY Luke Spiller of the UK band The Struts entertained fans online with a livestream of what he called “Quarantine Radio,” playing tunes from a range of bands from different eras, and taking […]

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Watch the New Livestream: ‘Ben Gibbard: Live From Home’

March 18, 2020 News Comments Off on Watch the New Livestream: ‘Ben Gibbard: Live From Home’

By JOHN DALY Ben Gibbard covered the Radiohead song “Fake Plastic Trees” and took requests for songs on his first edition of “Ben Gibbard: Live From Home.” In response to the social distancing and self […]

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White Buffalo, SWMRS and NOFX Among Musicians Making Most of Online Resources During Quarantine

March 16, 2020 News Comments Off on White Buffalo, SWMRS and NOFX Among Musicians Making Most of Online Resources During Quarantine

By JOHN DALY White Buffalo and bands like SWMRS and NOFX and are among touring musicians keeping busy online while making plans on how to plot out the next six months.  SWMRS’ Max Becker took […]

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Live Review: Keane Gives Soaring Performance at Dolby Theatre in LA, Cuts Tour Short from Virus

March 16, 2020 News Comments Off on Live Review: Keane Gives Soaring Performance at Dolby Theatre in LA, Cuts Tour Short from Virus

By DAN MACINTOSH LOS ANGELES, CA – Keane is oftentimes mentioned in the same breath as other similar British acts, like Coldplay and Travis, because they perform keyboard-based songs with decidedly overt earnestness. The four-piece […]

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Review: Patti Smith Delivers Her Power to the People at Walt Disney Concert Hall

March 8, 2020 News Comments Off on Review: Patti Smith Delivers Her Power to the People at Walt Disney Concert Hall

By DAN MACINTOSH Appropriately, Patti Smith read lyrics for “People Have The Power” to open her enthralling set at Walt Disney Hall. She was, after all, participating in the Herbie Hancock curated Power to the […]

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David Bowie Celebration: A Constellation of Talent Shines Bright in the Nighttime Sky

March 7, 2020 News Comments Off on David Bowie Celebration: A Constellation of Talent Shines Bright in the Nighttime Sky

Photos and Words By DONNA BALANCIA A host of heavenly performers including Corey Glover, Mike Garson, Kevin Armstrong and Joe Sumner showed star power at The Rose in Pasadena for A Bowie Celebration. A Bowie […]

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Nasty Cherry Pours On the Sweets From Hollywood to The UK – Photos and Review

March 3, 2020 News Comments Off on Nasty Cherry Pours On the Sweets From Hollywood to The UK – Photos and Review

Words and Photos By MELANIE SMITH MANCHESTER, UK – Those wicked Nasty Cherry girls made their Manchester debut this week.  If you haven’t seen the 6-part reality series on Netflix called “I’m With the Band,” […]

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California Votes: Chuck D and Public Enemy Radio Spout Fiery Words to Support Bernie Sanders

March 1, 2020 News Comments Off on California Votes: Chuck D and Public Enemy Radio Spout Fiery Words to Support Bernie Sanders

Flavor Flav ‘Fired’ Prior to Start of Sanders Rally in DTLA By DONNA BALANCIA Bernie Sanders was celebrated by Chuck D and Public Enemy Radio, Sarah Silverman, Dick Van Dyke and thousands of supporters at […]

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Photos: Riot Grrrl Rockers Sleater-Kinney Take Manchester, UK, by Storm

February 29, 2020 News Comments Off on Photos: Riot Grrrl Rockers Sleater-Kinney Take Manchester, UK, by Storm

Photos and Words By MELANIE SMITH MANCHESTER, UK – Those ’90s riot grrrl rockers Sleater-Kinney emerged bold and confident at the UK’s Manchester Academy. There was really no doubt about it: They have come back […]

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Photos: Angel Olsen Brings Manchester UK Crowd to Heaven in Romantic Gothic Style

February 28, 2020 News Comments Off on Photos: Angel Olsen Brings Manchester UK Crowd to Heaven in Romantic Gothic Style

Photos and Words by MELANIE SMITH MANCHESTER, UK – Angel Olsen put on an emotional performance O2 Ritz in Manchester, UK ahead of new dates on her worldwide tour. Olsen’s latest album is All Mirrors […]

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