“The Club Is Open” neon sign is conspicuously absent, but the touchstones of a classic GBV show are otherwise there in spades: the highkicks, the fist pumps, the mic twirls, the occasionally hilarious banter, the camaraderie, the cigarettes, the drinking… more ›

Robert Pollard’s enjoyed something of a creative renaissance over the last couple years. Between New York art openings, book releases, scoring documentaries, and reforming the “classic lineup” of Guided By Voices, Pollard’s still found time to release some of the most consistent, satisfying work of his career. more ›

Matador Records has announced that tickets for its’ 21st anniversary celebration in Las Vegas will go on sale tomorrow morning at 9am PST via ticketfly.com. As previously mentioned on LAist, the three day “Lost Weekend” music fest, will take place over October 1-3 at the Pearl Theater inside the Palms Casino. Given the ridiculous lineup and the fact that the Pearl has a capacity of 2,100, getting tickets might be akin to a crapshoot. But hey, a little gambling alongside our indie rock is part of what makes this such an appealing gig in the first place. more ›

Ready for a road trip? Indie super label Matador is turning 21 this year. And what would any right-minded individual do to celebrate that milestone birthday? Head to Vegas of course. more ›

I am thankful for… Thanksgiving - even though I think it’s a stupid holiday, and I pretty much hate all the food associated with it - for giving me the opportunity to spend the day with family that I love and actually enjoy being around. I am thankful every day that I am able to make a living being creative and doing something I love. (Except for when I’m on strike) I am thankful... more ›

As a music collector, I’ve always salivated over the concept of The Lost Album. I’ve scoured endless record stores searching for that elusive bootleg of Homegrown - the scrapped Neil Young album, or the lost Brian Eno-produced Television demos, or the abandoned Johnny Cash/Bob Dylan album. (they laid down 15 songs in 2 days back in 1969) more ›

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If you didn't get tickets to tonight's sold out farewell Guided By Voices show, LAist has collected some excellent alternative plans: more ›

As those of you who read this blog weekly know, Tuesday is new release day. Keep reading below for new releases in music, film and TV. more ›