Tonight Bristol-based experimental drone-infused duo Fuck Buttons will be headlining the Troubadour with none other than LA-bred psychedelic act Sun Araw. Oakland-based hip hop artist Del The Funky Homosapien is poised to take on the Roxy in Hollyweird with local emcee Aceyalone in tow... more ›

LAist loves free shows, spring time festivals, good music and Trojans so we nearly shit a brick when we heard about the USC SpringFest 2008 this Saturday, which will have one bad ass line-up including Lupe Fiasco, De La Soul, Saosin, Del tha Funkee Homosapien, The Aquabats, just to name a few. more ›

Gift of Gab is the MC for the legendary rap duo Blackalicious. I've seen Blackalicious at the Glass House in Pomona Many years ago, and watched Gab keep a packed house in awe as spit out the hits, and took time outs to showcase his incredible freestyle abilities. Since then he's put out some solo stuff, has continued to be critically acclaimed, and remains a fan favorite. On August 15th (aka this Wednesday) Gift... more ›