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All three artists have upcoming album releases, and a couple will be performing in a venue near you.

AFI and Davey Havok have some love for the Observatory grounds, so it’s no surprise the band chose this location for this very special event.

Down, Suicidal Tendencies, Hatebreed, Cannibal Corpse, Cavalera Chaos AD and Crowbar will open the shows at select venues.

David Byrne will perform for two nights only at the Hollywood Bowl.

Standout shows include: Art Brut at Lodge Room, Annabelle Freedman at Permanent Records Roadhouse, Ambar Lucid at The Glass House & more. See what’s good.

The songs are equal parts rapturous and electronic, with the overall quality of the album’s tracklist representing the members’ self-assured attitude.

Artist presale registration closes at 11:59 PM on Monday, April 20.

Los Angeles is closing out April with a surge of must-see concerts, including She Wants Revenge, Kelsey Lu, Shabazz Palaces, and Brigitte Calls Me Baby, plus a packed schedule of rising and established acts across genres.

Packing wisdom from fans and workers who survived Weekend One — even veterans forget things on their annual pilgrimage to the desert.

After years of frustration over ticket prices, fees, and unfair access, a monopoly ruling against Live Nation-Ticketmaster could open the door to lower prices and more competition — but change won’t come quickly. Here’s what concert fans need to know.

All three artists and bands are celebrating new releases, and some are coming to a city near you.

From Coachella sideshows to jazz royalty, darkwave cults, and intergalactic shock metal — Los Angeles is absolutely stacked with live music April 13–19, and you won’t need a wristband or a bandana mask to enjoy any of it.

Thundercat, Cage the Elephant, Hamilton Leithauser, Fat White Family, Alex Cameron and ÖLÜM will support select dates across the tour.

Nine Inch Noize will release their collaborative album on April 17. 

Fans can score Jack White presale tickets as early as April 13 at 10 a.m. PST.

From 2 p.m. sweaty chaos to pre-sunset catharsis, these five Coachella acts are bringing the kind of energy we’ve been shouting about for years—here’s exactly when, where, and why to catch them.

Speculation had been brewing ever since Coachella released its official set times, and fans on social media and Reddit noticed that Lambrini Girls had been removed from the schedule.

March 2026 delivered over 80 must-hear indie and alternative tracks. From trailblazers like Fever Ray, Lykke Li, and Kim Gordon to rising stars Lambrini Girls, TwoLips, and Gelli Haha, these releases push the boundaries of modern music. Even Raye’s latest album, a bold fusion of pop and experimental sounds, proves that alternative creativity is thriving.

Jack White was just added to Coachella, performing on Saturday, April 11 at 3pm. That’s the same day Lambrini were scheduled to perform, and the time slot sounds about right. And with Jack, you already know the Lambrini Girls will be there in spirit, as their political views and activism are in sync, especially when it comes to Epstein’s buddy, Donald Trump.

Also: Saul Williams with Carlos Niño, Habibi, Death Valley Girls, Soft Palms, Lightning Bolt, and more.

Up next, The xx head to the US for Coachella, followed by Kilby Block Party in Utah.

Don’t fall for scams and speculative ticket listings. Trust, there’s gonna be plenty out there for this run. Here’s everything you need to know.

It’s all about the indie and alt genres this week, small and unique spaces over corporate-owned venues.

With production from frequent collaborator Lightfoot, “PPL R” finds TwoLips taking on abrasive soundscapes that are so confrontational, you’d think the shockwaves from the track could knock you off your feet.

“And through all those challenges, I have wanted to give up many times over. But honestly, music, whether through my work here or just my everyday life, keeps me going (next to my daughter, of course). And RAYE is serving up a prescription I am happy to fill over and over again, with no side effects except for joy, hope, and a sense of NOT feeling alone.”

“His banter was sharp and clever, and he played challenging bass and guitar parts WHILE SINGING. No tracks, no safety net. He was ripping the main guitar part in ‘Let Me Roll It’ at an age when most people aren’t allowed to drive.”

Throughout the tour, Muse will be supported by Bloc Party and Portugal. The Man on select dates, and The Temper Trap on all shows.

See PawPaw Rod in LA at The Roxy on Sept. 11.

Jungle brings their delicious grooves to both the Crypto.com Arena and the Santa Barbara Bowl this October. Rio Kosta will support.

The new single comes off their upcoming album, BLISS, set for a release sometime this year via V2 Records.

Head In The Clouds releases its lite version this August. The 2-day festival is now a 1-day event with tickets starting at $149.

With ‘Click Clack Symphony,’ RAYE has made her most important artistic leap yet, transforming from pop’s “puppet” into its auteur.

The best shows this week in LA: Paul McCartney, Johnny Marr, Digable Planets, White Reaper, Quetzal, Luz Elena Mendoza, & more