By Ellen Chapman Los Angeles-based indie folk band, Lord Huron, released their third LP Vide Noir on April 20. Not unlike the welcoming story-telling melodies of Strange Trails, Vide Noir tackles their signature folky/indie rock and imaginative sound in a new...
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Coachella 2018 Recap
In its 20th year, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival proved yet again that it's not slowing down any time soon. The addition of a second weekend and 40-acres to the grounds to accommodate tens of thousands of extra attendees has made the fest even more of a zoo,...
Post Animal’s “Go On The Wrong Tour” Leads Them to the Right Place
By Rachel Gunter Photos by Lia Hanson Hailing from the great city of Chicago is the heavy psychedelic rock band Post Animal. On Wednesday July 26, they made a stop in Santa Ana, CA at the Constellation Room as a part of their tour called “Go On The Wrong Tour”....
Wallows Illuminates the Constellation Room
By Reese Ravner Fresh to the alternative scene, Los Angeles-born indie rock band Wallows recently headlined the Observatory Orange County’s humble but treasured Constellation Room venue. Giant fluorescent palm trees and Christmas lights adorned the stage, and the room...
Cat Power is Back with Less Wattage and More Heart
By Claire Epting By now, Cat Power’s reputation precedes her. Charlyn Marie Marshall has been making music under the moniker since the 1990’s. She’s collaborated with musicians such as Dave Grohl and Eddie Vedder, and has dabbled in fashion (known for her trademark...
Concert Review: Arroyo Seco Weekend
By Erica Evans ______________________________ There was a little something for everyone at Arroyo Seco Weekend on June 24 and 25 at The Pasadena Rose Bowl. Whether you’re into music festivals for the vendors, the food, the mainstream, jazz or indie music scene, Arroyo...
Blind Pilot Soars at the El Rey
By Claire Epting Hailing from Portland, Oregon, Blind Pilot at first seems to fit the Portlandia stereotype to a tee. Indie folk band? Check. A banjo player? Check. At least one member with a beard? Check. But on June 24th at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles, the...
BottleRock Napa Valley 2017 Recap
By Tyler Russell At 28 years-old, I’m already starting to feel like an old man at music festivals. Or maybe I just don’t look good enough in a tank top to blend in. Either way, as music festivals like Coachella and Outside Lands are trending younger, more...
Concert Review: When We Were Young Fest at The Observatory Grounds
By Erica Evans ______________________________ Nostalgia was the theme at When We Were Young Fest (WWWY Fest) on Saturday, April 8 and Sunday, April 9 at the Observatory grounds in Santa Ana. Memories of old friends and past relationships filled the air. It had me...
Concert Review: The Kills at Anaheim House of Blues
By Erica Evans ______________________________ After 15 years of being located in Downtown Disney, The House of Blues in Anaheim moved across the street to the GardenWalk and welcomed The Kills for their 15th anniversary show on Monday, March 20. While the new House of...