This year marked the first time the festival duplicated itself on two back-to-back weekends. So just what did artists do with their valuable time in Southern California between weekends? Some bands played by the rules while some skirted them. more ›

Gaslamp Killer and Flying Lotus slayed at the Low End Theory stage at the Eagle Rock Music Festival last night. more ›

While USC may have been getting plenty of negative press as of late, it didn’t stop the Trojans from celebrating over the weekend when Flying Lotus came to the campus as part of this yea's KXSC Fest, a free outdoor concert put on by USC’s independent student-run radio station. Students and friends gathered at the small grassy knoll in Founders Park to watch eight acts including sets by Dublab and KXSC DJs. more ›

The rumors were looking good. And then it was off. But around 11 p.m. as a line snaked around the Airliner in Lincoln Heights, Radiohead's Thom Yorke had literally no choice but to show up for an hourlong DJ set. It was the first public appearance of any member of Radiohead since the February 18th release of The King of Limbs. Might there be a Coachella appearance in some form or fashion from Yorke and crew? more ›

Tonight Chicago-based multi-instrumentalist Andrew Bird (LAist Review) will be concluding a two-night stint at Largo at the Coronet. Local electronic mastermind Flying Lotus is poised to conclude his two-night record release stint at the Echoplex with none other than San Diego-bred DJ the Gaslamp Killer and... more ›

Tonight Chicago-based multi-instrumentalist Andrew Bird (LAist Review) will be kicking off a two-night stint at Largo at the Coronet. LA-based indie rock trio Oliver Future are poised to ring in their latest endeavor—2010's In Event of Moon Disaster—at the Bootleg Theater. And, lastly, San Franciscan pop folk act the Finches will be... more ›

This week Chicago-based multi-instrumentalist Andrew Bird (LAist Review) will be gracing Largo at the Coronet not once, but twice. Local electronic mastermind Flying Lotus is poised to take on a two-night record release stint at the Echoplex with San Diego-bred DJ the Gaslamp Killer, Las Vegas-by-way-of-San Diego rapper/singer/DJ Gonjasufi and Ras G in celebration of his latest tour-de-force—2010's Cosmogramma; It should also be noted that the first night will incorporate a very special, newfangled live band. LA-bred all-female, retro 60s pop rock quartet the Like, who recently recorded their forthcoming debut with none other than Mark Ronson and Phantom Planet front man Alex Greenwald, will be kicking off their month-long, free residency at the Echo. And, lastly, Minneapolis-bred chamber-pop singer-songwriter Jeremy Messersmith will not only be performing at the Hotel Café, but he will also be performing at the Bootleg Theater. more ›

Tonight local electronic mastermind Flying Lotus will be performing in-store at Amoeba Music in Hollyweird in celebration of his latest tour-de-force—2010's Cosmogramma. LA-based singer-songwriter Nicole Simone, who recently released an EP featuring Jason Schwartzman, is poised to grace the Bootleg Theater with none other than Paige Stark. And, lastly, LA-based garage rock outfit Dirt Dress will be taking on 3 Clubs with Mississippi Man for Future Sounds' 'the Rumble.' But we strongly suggest heading over to the Echo to catch local psych-rockers Spindrift. LAist favorites, Portland-based indie rock outfit Nurses, who had been forced to cancel their previous two debut LA performances, will finally be performing in our lovely city. more ›

This week New York-based rock and roll outfit Les Savy Fav will not only be performing for free at the Getty Center for this month's edition of 'Saturdays Off the 405,' but they will also be taking on the Echoplex with Long Beach-based... more ›

Tonight Portland-based alt-country duo She & Him, or rather Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward, will be performing at Largo at the Coronet with none other than LA-based folk pop trio the Chapin Sisters in tow. LA-based indie rock trio Moonrats are poised... more ›

Tonight Swedish rockers the Sounds will be headlining the Wiltern with none other than local dance-infused rock outfit Moving Units (LAist Review) in tow. Memphis-bred garage punk troubadour Jay Reatard is poised to take on the El Rey Theatre (Canceled!). And, lastly, English indie rock act the Heavy (LAist Interview) will be gracing the Echo. But we strongly suggest heading over to the Airliner in Lincoln Heights to catch Flying Lotus, who will be performing in honor of Low End Theory's 3 year anniversary. more ›

Tonight Canadian poet, novelist and singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen will be taking on a two-date stint at Club Nokia in Downtown. Scottish pop rockers Travis are poised to headline the Wiltern with LAist favorites the Republic Tigers (LAist Interview) in tow. As always, local producer/multi-instrumentalist Jon Brion (LAist Review) will be jamming with friends at Largo at the Coronet. And, lastly, Winnetka-bred experimental beat-maker Flying Lotus will be gracing the Echoplex. But we strongly suggest stopping by Spaceland to check out Israeli shock rock troupe Monotonix (LAist Review). more ›

December is list-making season. And for us music journalists, it is a time to look back on scores of albums, reflect upon the music and recapitulate our favorites. But this year, just like the last, we took this opportunity to flip that tradition upside down, asking the artists that influenced us what influenced them. The prompt was not limited to albums that came out in 2008. more ›

Tonight, in what will be regarded as every metal aficionado's wet dream, Metallica (LAist Review) and the Sword (LAist Review) are kicking off a two-night stint at the Forum. NY-based bohemian pop rockers the Virgins (LAist Review) will be strutting their stuff at the Troubadour. Brooklyn-based hard rock trio Earl Greyhound are slated to headline the Hotel Café. And, lastly, Marathon Live will be throwing its Second Annual Musical Christmas Extravaganza, which features the Chapin Sisters and Miranda Lee Richards, at 3 of Clubs. But we strongly suggest heading over to the Airliner in Downtown to catch electronic mastermind Flying Lotus. You can expect to dance alongside a blather of chunky, tribal beats from 2008's tour de force Los Angeles. more ›

Tonight Detroit-based R&B legends the Temptations and the Four Tops will be stopping through the Gibson Amphitheatre. LA-based punk rockers the Melvins are slated to headline the Troubadour. And, lastly, local electronic masterminds Flying Lotus and Nosaj Thing will be performing a Black Friday extravaganza at Undefeated/Stussy/Union. As good as that sounds, we strongly suggest heading over to the Hotel Café tonight to catch indie rockers Local Natives, who will be opening up for Voxhaul Broadcast. more ›

Tonight Van the Man will be performing 1968's Astral Weeks in its entirety at the Hollywood Bowl. British power metal band Dragonforce will be tapping out wailing solos at the Wiltern. NY-based rockers Coheed and Cambria will be taking on the second night of a series of shows at the Avalon in which they perform their catalog in its entirety—tonight they will revisit 2003's In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3. Cincinnati-based garage rock band the Heartless Bastards will be playing at Spaceland with local favorites the Broken West. And, lastly, Jon Brion and friends will be gracing the stage at Largo at the Coronet. But we suggest heading over to the Echoplex to get your electro fix. Los Angeles-based experimental producer Daedelus is slated to open for renowned laptop musician Flying Lotus. We're dying to see Mr. Darling get the floor moving with a monome! more ›