Tonight iconic Toronto-based, Juno-winning indie rock "supercollective" Broken Social Scene will be performing in-store at Amoeba Music, ringing in their latest endeavor—2010's Forgiveness Rock Record. San Diegan singer-songwriter... more ›

Tonight Chicago-based hip hop artist Lupe Fiasco will be performing to a sold-out crowd at the House of Blues Sunset. Brooklyn-based rockers the Hold Steady are poised to take on the Grammy Museum in Downtown. And, lastly, Irish indie... more ›

It's hard to compete with St. Patrick's Day, something Jason Collett can testify to as he played to a thin crowd numbering in the few dozen at the Troubadour. It seemed the allure of corned beef and Guinness was just too much. more ›

It's a dream date for fans of Canadian songstress Feist and Austin's Spoon. Feist is just now making her break on the world stage, with a little help from Uncle Steve. But anyone with an ear to the Toronto indie rock scene could hear her coming ever since her solo debut, Monarch, was released on the heels of By Divine Right's "Bless This Mess" Tour (she was their rhythm guitarist). For most of this... more ›

Bruce Springsteen & Neil Young - "All Along the Watchtower" We can't recall a more star-studded Tuesday night in rock in LA in a long time. We realize that many of you might be preparing to head out tomorrow night, but friends, tonight is the night to rawwwwwk! And Neil if you're reading this... if you feel like recreating this moment from 2004, the Sports Arena is just a freeway away from the Nokia...... more ›

From the first beat of “Silver Lining”, Rilo Kiley announces a truly more adventurous sound – one that departs from country-tinged acoustics and embraces slick beats with a retro flair. Under the Blacklight, the first effort from the band since 2004, is Rilo Kiley’s unapologetic brush with the dance floor. On the first track, the deliriously catchy “Silver Lining”, Rilo Kiley boasts a sound somewhere between techno and soul. Over handclaps and an R&B... more ›

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Spring appears to have, er, sprung, at least temporarily, in most of the Ist-i-verse, so naturally, we're all feeling pretty good. (Yes, we know that spring doesn't start till later this month. Just let us enjoy our weather!) And that makes us that much more eager to share all of the nifty things we're up to... more ›

think. It just made us wonder: if it were up to the -ist-a-verse, what would we be voting for? more ›

Set right in the middle of Griffith Park, the Greek Theater is one of LA's best venues. The audience is surrounded by beautiful trees typical LA inhabitants don't get to see enough of, the sound and lighting is great, and there isn't a bad seat in the house. And although 5,000 fans forced into assigned seating may not be the preferable arena to watch three bands that either make you wanna shake your hips and do that little indie rock dance, the seating arrangement didn't seem to make a difference at all last night. more ›

Tsar, Killola, Boatel @ Safari Sam's Bloc Party, Broken Social Scene, Mew @ Greek Dengue Fever @ Tangier Al Green @ Hollywood Bowl Drums & Tuba @ Viper Room Starfuckers @ The Cat Club Yellowcard, Matchbook Romance @ Wiltern Free Love (Michael Des Barres) @ The Mint Meet Hugh Hefner at Tower Sunset as he signs the recently released 3 DVD set of "Playboy After Dark" at 6:30p... more ›

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