“I don’t care if I die of heatstroke up here. This is rock and roll,” said Brad Petering, lead singer of TV Girl, refusing to take off his leather jacket as he stood in the heat emitted from blindingly bright stage lights overhead. Instead, the frontman took a swig of...
By Ellen Chapman On May 7, Chester Brix made their American radio debut at KX FM 104.7 with Tyler Russell, featuring live versions of two singles: “Deep End” and “Pirouette” We got an Arctic Monkeys vibe … if Arctic Monkeys were R&B and funk inspired. For such a...
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...
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,...
Each week, our General Manager Tyler Russell picks his favorite tune. This week, we're throwing the honors to Los Angeles-based Mt. Joy with "Dirty Love" off the debut self-titled album released March 2nd. This band has wowed us in the past with their simple style...
The second annual Arroyo Seco lineup has just been announced by Goldenvoice, and the lineup is a doozy. The music festival will be held on June 23rd and 24th in Pasadena, CA. Located right outside the grounds of the Rose Bowl at the Brookside Golf Course, there will...
By Corey Brindley Locally, it’s known as The Dirty Bird. A small, dimly lit bar covered in stickers, old surf ephemera and dusty artworks donated by the countless neighborhood artists that have called this place their watering hole since the sixties. Rope lights and a...
By Claire Epting “I feel so badly that you’re stuck out in the hallway. Here, we’ll play this one for you.” When Alaina Riley, the female half of the dream-like dream pop duo Tennis addressed the few unfortunate souls unable to worm their way into a sardine-packed...
By Claire Epting On a warm Indian summer night in early October, the Observatory OC, in Santa Ana, CA, was filled with EDM fans for a group called Hippie Sabotage. Meanwhile, tucked in the Constellation Room, a smaller crowd of youths sipped on PBR and chatted amongst...
KAABOO is quickly becoming our favorite music festival. Killer weather, great people, a multi-demographical lineup, and, most importantly, no hipster chicks in indian headdresses. This year's lineup was INSANE with headlining performances from Red Hot Chili Peppers,...