Molly Bergen

The Big Pink is the kind of band you want to discover in a secret warehouse party downtown. The kind that requires a password to get in, could be broken up by the cops at any time, and the only reason you know about it is because you're neighbor's best... continue reading on LAist

Chris Crisci I Photo courtesy of Cobra Camanda Publicity In 2001 The Appleseed Cast found themselves in a sticky situation in Germany. Their booking agent had told some promoters at a record store that the band would do an acoustic set. Lead singer, Chris Crisci explains, "Prior even going... continue reading on LAist

Julian Casablancas I Photo: Williams + Hirakawa Some of us were worried that Julian Casablancas had pulled a Dave Chappelle and disappeared from rock 'n' roll forever. The lead singer of The Strokes, a band who defined underground New York cool for half a decade, vanished from the spotlight... continue reading on LAist

Sin Fang Bous I Photo courtesy of Big Hassle PR Despite the fact that their economy was pulverized to bits last year, from a musical standpoint Iceland is coming out on top. In the originality category they're especially strong. It doesn't matter whether you're into Sigur Rós, Múm or... continue reading on LAist

It's hardly surprising that KCRW knows how to throw a party. I mean they are the home of Morning Becomes Eclectic one of the best music shows on air. And I don't mean in Los Angeles. I mean in the country. The radio station had rented out the gorgeous Park... continue reading on LAist