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New Music

Flesh Eaters to Release and Tour New Record ‘I Used to Be Pretty’

November 7, 2018 News Comments Off on Flesh Eaters to Release and Tour New Record ‘I Used to Be Pretty’

By JOHN DALY The Flesh Eaters will release a new album collection called The Flesh Eaters, I Used to Be Pretty on Jan. 18, 2019. On the release, founding vocalist and songwriter Chris Desjardins AKA […]

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Reviews

Review: Lucinda Belle Revives 1960s Vibe with Single ‘I’ll Be Loving You’

November 5, 2018 News Comments Off on Review: Lucinda Belle Revives 1960s Vibe with Single ‘I’ll Be Loving You’

By DONNA BALANCIA Lucinda Belle has belted out a home run with her new song “I’ll Be Loving You.”  This fabulous performer and songwriter is putting forth her best effort in bringing back a 1960s […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

New Music

Lost Glen Campbell Collection of Elvis Songs, ‘Sings for the King’ Drops Nov. 16

October 10, 2018 News Comments Off on Lost Glen Campbell Collection of Elvis Songs, ‘Sings for the King’ Drops Nov. 16

By JOHN DALY The late, great songwriter and singer Glen Campbell will be heard again, on a new album Sings for the King, a collection of songs recorded for Elvis Presley, to be released Nov. […]

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concerts

VIDEO: Duff McKagan Jams with Wayne Kramer and MC50 at Ford Theatres Gig

October 6, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Duff McKagan Jams with Wayne Kramer and MC50 at Ford Theatres Gig

By DONNA BALANCIA Duff McKagan made a surprise appearance at Wayne Kramer’s MC50 Kick Out The Jams Anniversary gig at the Ford Theatres Friday night. Seems McKagan is a fan of Kramer, the founder of […]

Festivals

Music Tastes Good Long Beach, a ‘Mom and Pop’ Fest, Pushes On

October 3, 2018 News Comments Off on Music Tastes Good Long Beach, a ‘Mom and Pop’ Fest, Pushes On

By DAN MACINTOSH After the success of Coachella, a whole slew of new music festivals followed in its wake. Sometimes, these day-long (and sometimes multi-day) events feature many of the same artists, only in different […]

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Reviews

REVIEW: Words and Music of Band The The Needed Now More Than Ever

October 2, 2018 News Comments Off on REVIEW: Words and Music of Band The The Needed Now More Than Ever

By DAN MACINTOSH Matt Johnson, the only consistent member of the London band The The, led his tight rock group through a healthy portion of songs during this SoCal stop on the group’s Comeback Special […]

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concerts

Ohana Fest at Dana Point Features Eddie Vedder, Eric Church, Mumford and Sons

September 28, 2018 News Comments Off on Ohana Fest at Dana Point Features Eddie Vedder, Eric Church, Mumford and Sons

By JOHN DALY Ohana Fest brings the music to Dana Point this weekend with a range of musicians like Eric Church, Eddie Vedder and Mumford and Sons headlining. Vedder has been in the headlines lately […]

The Latest

How Rock ‘n Roll Has Influenced Fashion Through the Ages

September 26, 2018 News Comments Off on How Rock ‘n Roll Has Influenced Fashion Through the Ages

By JOHN DALY Just like the genre of music, Rock ‘n Roll fashion has kept its roots, but it has also evolved as the generations of listeners have grown up, and grown old. Fashion and […]

New Music

Steve Perry Releases ‘We’re Still Here,’ Interviews With Q104.3 Jock Jim Kerr

September 21, 2018 News Comments Off on Steve Perry Releases ‘We’re Still Here,’ Interviews With Q104.3 Jock Jim Kerr

By DONNA BALANCIA Steve Perry debuts the video for his new single “We’re Still Here,” off his forthcoming Traces album, due out Oct. 5. Traces is the former Journey singer’s first solo album since For the […]

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concerts

Chad Smith-Chris Martin Supergroup to Play Will Ferrell Charity at The Greek

September 20, 2018 News Comments Off on Chad Smith-Chris Martin Supergroup to Play Will Ferrell Charity at The Greek

Duff McKagan, Mike McCready and Josh Klinghoffer Join By JOHN DALY Chad Smith will band with Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready, Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan and RHCP guitarist Josh Klinghoffer […]

The Latest

Bob Seger ‘Turns the Page’ on Live Performances, Announces Final Tour

September 18, 2018 News Comments Off on Bob Seger ‘Turns the Page’ on Live Performances, Announces Final Tour

By JOHN DALY Bob Seger and his Silver Bullet Band will hit the road for the last time this November, on what is expected to be his final tour, it was announced Tuesday. He performs […]

The Latest

Kamasi Washington’s Music Transcends The Barriers

September 17, 2018 News Comments Off on Kamasi Washington’s Music Transcends The Barriers

Washington Opens For Florence at The Bowl Preview By DAN MACINTOSH, Feature Photo by ALYSON CAMUS Kamasi Washington is slated to open for Florence and the Machine Sept. 25 and Sept. 26 at the Hollywood Bowl. […]

New Music

#Slashtags: Slash Feat. Myles Kennedy at The Whisky in IG Posts

September 14, 2018 News Comments Off on #Slashtags: Slash Feat. Myles Kennedy at The Whisky in IG Posts

By JOHN DALY No one ever said Slash wasn’t made for social media. Slash Feat. Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators pulled off a great show at the Whisky A Go-Go and we have the social […]

New Music

New Video: Noga Erez Shows Womens’ Fight and Plight

September 12, 2018 News Comments Off on New Video: Noga Erez Shows Womens’ Fight and Plight

By JOHN DALY Noga Erez has released an unsettling new video to accompany her latest single, “Cash Out.” The video co-stars Philadelphia rapper Sammus, who performs guest vocals on the song. The video was conceived by Erez and […]

The Latest

Go Inside: Bev Hills Mansion Originally Owned by Cher Lists for $68 Million

September 4, 2018 News Comments Off on Go Inside: Bev Hills Mansion Originally Owned by Cher Lists for $68 Million

By JOHN DALY An equestrian paradise originally owned by Cher has been listed for $68 million, making it one of the most expensive properties on the market. The 32,000-square foot, 11-bedroom, 17-bathroom Beverly Hills palace […]

Reviews

The Mysterious Sluka Enjoys a Great Music Career In Low-Key Style

August 25, 2018 News Comments Off on The Mysterious Sluka Enjoys a Great Music Career In Low-Key Style

By JOHN DALY He’s not a exactly a household name, but Christopher Sluka is a prolific musician who flies under the radar. After 11 albums, his low-key approach might be surprising, because Sluka’s music is […]

New Music

VIDEO: New Tom Petty Video Released, ‘You and Me’ a Tribute to the Fans

August 23, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO: New Tom Petty Video Released, ‘You and Me’ a Tribute to the Fans

By JOHN DALY A new fan-based video for the song “You and Me (Clubhouse Version)” has been released ahead of the compilation An American Treasure, due out Sept. 28. The soon-to-be-released collection, is the first […]

The Latest

Movie Tough Guy and Jazz Vocalist Robert Davi Teams with Georgós Greek Wine

August 23, 2018 News Comments Off on Movie Tough Guy and Jazz Vocalist Robert Davi Teams with Georgós Greek Wine

By JOHN DALY Legendary movie bad guy and jazz vocalist Robert Davi has teamed with Georgós Greek Wine for a promotional partnership. Davi has appeared in more than 130 films including, The Goonies, James Bond: […]

concerts

All My Friends Festival Gets Strong Reception in Freshman Bow

August 21, 2018 News Comments Off on All My Friends Festival Gets Strong Reception in Freshman Bow

By DAN MACINTOSH All My Friends is the new festival venture from Hard Summer creator Gary Richards, and with its eclectic mix of rap, R and B and EDM, it carries on where last year’s […]

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New Music

Italian Duo Armonite Breaks Out with ‘And The Stars Above’

August 18, 2018 News Comments Off on Italian Duo Armonite Breaks Out with ‘And The Stars Above’

By Eileen Shapiro And the Stars Above is the most recent release from the Italian duo Armonite, the courageous celebration of two classically trained musicians, Paolo Fosso and Jacopo Bigi. They’re on a quest to […]

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