Tonight Oxford-bred cover band the Hot Rats, formed by Gaz Coombes and Danny Goffey as a side-project from their main band Supergrass, will be headlining Spaceland. LA-based alt-rockers Olin & the Moon (LAist Interview) are poised to take on the Echo with none other than Fullerton's own rock outfit Dusty Rhodes and the River Band. And, lastly, LAist favorites, Silver Lake-based indie pop act Pepper Rabbit will be gracing the Bootleg Theater. But we strongly suggest doing whatever it takes to get into the Troubadour to catch two of Austin's most promising up-and-coming acts, Brazos and White Denim. more ›

This week Austin-based indie rock mainstays Spoon will be performing to a sold-out crowd at El Cid, ringing in their latest endeavor—2010's Transference. Long Beach-bred indie rockers the Cold War Kids are poised to headline the Wiltern with none other than Clap Your Hands Say Yeah front man Alec Ounsworth. Long Island-bred folk/country singer-songwriter Mindy Smith will be gracing the Bootleg Theater. And, lastly, two of Austin's most promising up-and-coming acts, Brazos and White Denim, will be performing at the Troubadour. more ›

Surely, Thanksgiving is a time to reflect upon what you are truly grateful for. And family, friends and good health tend to make their way to the forefront of your mind. But what about music? Ah yes, music. more ›