Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward, aka She & Him, are back this weekend for a warm summer show at the Hollywood Bowl this Sunday, June 23. She & Him are touring in support of Volume 3, their fourth studio album. Supporting She & Him at the Hollywood Bowl are Grammy winners Emmylou Harris & Rodney [...]

The legendary Robert Plant presents The Sensational Space Shifters, a new group that  takes blues rock and world music to a whole new level.  They’re on tour now, with a much anticipated stop at the Shrine Auditorium on Wednesday, June 26.  The all star group backing the Led Zeppelin singer is composed of guitarist Justin [...]

A few weeks ago we gave away a delicious and unique Flamenco dinner for two at El Cid, now we want you to have the opportunity to experience a fun brunch at this historical Silver Lake gem. If you’re 21-and-over, we’re giving you the chance to win a tasty brunch for two at El Cid [...]

1970s minimalist art-punks The Urinals will be having their record release show at The Blue Star on Saturday, June 22, presented by Blundertown.  The band has played with the likes of Black Flag and influenced/been covered by bands like Minutemen, No Age and Yo La Tengo.  Now they’re back with their new album of Negative Capabilities, out on In [...]

As part of his 2013 tour, the legendary Booker T. Jones will be performing at the El Rey Theatre, Tuesday, June 25. Since the ’60s, Jones has played alongside soul singers Otis Redding and Albert King (to name a few) as part of Stax Records’ backup band. Although Jones is recognized for his participation in [...]

After The Mars Volta decided to go on hiatus, guitarist Omar Rodríguez-López decided to form Bosnian Rainbows, who will be performing at the First Unitarian Church on Tuesday, June 25. With Teri Gender Bender’s (from Le Butcherettes) rich and throaty vocals, the band has developed into what López describes as a combination of Led Zeppelin, Siouxsie and the [...]

The Canadian band Austra will be hitting The Troubadour on Sunday, June 23 before heading back to their homeland. It all started with their debut album Feel It Break, capturing the attention of critics and music listeners of Electronic, Synthpop and New Wave. In addition, lead singer Katie Stelmanis’ trembling voice gives off the appropriate [...]

Sea Wolf has evolved from music coming from Alex Brown Church’s living room to a full bodied musical entity filled with passion to burn. His music is a blend of swirling melodies, literary ballads, and damaged art-rock composition. Each song on Leaves in the River, is reminiscent of his love story in Montreal and paints [...]

After years of recording, Ariel Pink makes his official Paw Tracks debut with “The Doldrums”. Originally it was a handmade CD-R released by Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti, and was discovered by Animal Collective. It immediately became a favorite. Pink self records at home with only a guitar, keyboard, and 9-track. His music is highly addictive, [...]

Vans Warped Tour 2013 will be bringing the “Best Day Ever” to fans across the U.S and Canada. This summer is the most diverse line-up ever featuring bands such as Hawthorne Heights, Goldfinger, Forever The Sickest Kids, 3OH!3, Anarbor, and many, many more. This tour will feature artists from all genres and will span across [...]