Tonight Toronto-based experimental electronica outfit Holy Fuck will be headlining the Troubadour in celebration of their latest endeavor, 2010's Latin. Local retro 60s soul act Fitz and the Tantrums, who recently inked a deal with Dangerbird Records, are poised to grace Spaceland yet again, but this time with San Franciscan indie pop quartet AB & the Sea in tow. And, lastly, Highland Park-based psych-infused synth pop act Random Patterns will be taking part in the second night of a weekly series in Highland Park at the Garage. But we strongly suggest heading over to the Echo to catch Toronto's own alternative country act the Sadies, who will be ringing in their latest studio album—2010's Darker Circles. more ›

First of all, it’s more madness this time around than I remembered. Maybe it’s because I’m getting older and lamer and my half-Irish liver can’t quite swing St. Patrick’s Day with as much gusto as it once did. Or maybe it’s because Molly and I, in an effort to bring recommendations, recap, and (SXSW) reality to those of you who couldn’t make it this year are trying to see as many bands as humanly possible each 24 hour period. more ›

Tonight Toronto-based electronica musician Peaches will be taking on a two-night stint at the Henry Fonda Music Box. And speaking of Toronto, electronica band Holy Fuck are poised to rock the Troubadour with LAist favorites Crocodiles (LAist Interview) in tow. And, lastly, LA-based afro-centric indie pop act Fool's Gold will be performing at 3 Clubs with Abe Vigoda and Thee Makeout Party in tow. But we strongly suggest heading over to the hole-and-corner Pehrspace to catch local experimental instrumental outfit Signal Hill (LAist Review), who will be ringing in their debut full-length More After We're Gone. LA-based rockers Beware of Safety are slated to kick things off. And please, for the love of Pehrspace, keep the noise to a minimum! more ›

Holy Fuck, A Place to Bury Strangers, In Waves @ Spaceland (Silver Lake) more ›

It's a quality night in Echo Park with Super Furry Animals and Holy Fuck are at the Echoplex and if you can swing it, right there at The Echo you'll find The Kooks and The Morning Benders. In Hollywood, Grammy award winning Dirty Vegas front man Steve Smith is slated to play acoustic tonight at the Hotel Cafe (but is not on the calendar anymore, so who knows). more ›

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Whew! We're a little more than half-way through this music marathon in New York and I'm starting to realize how similar this experience is to an actual marathon. It requires a lot of endurance, patience, and you'll wish you were an amputee afterwards. With two more days left, I'm still yearning for more and I'm certain that CMJ's final days will sate me. Yesterday started off a bit slow. I began my trek in... more ›

The Ruse, Malbec, Yogi, The Ivy Walls @ The Viper Room more ›

Crispin Glover's 2006 directorial debut, "What is It?" is being trotted out once again this year, along with the Crispin Glover Show, complete with exclusive interviews and curious media hype. Today I deliver to you a slightly more critical perspective than the review that accompanied last year's LAist interview. more ›

Nas @ House of Blues mere mortals @ Safari Sam's Cornelius, Holy Fuck @ El Rey Musexpo, Dan Mangan, Pete Murray @ Viper Room Elegantly Wasted, The Changing, Jessie Marin, Damn Hippie Freaks @ Knitting Factory Metal Skool, By All Means Necessary, Stereo Suite, Weapon of Choice @ Key Club Alison Ray, The Trophy Wives, Venus Envy, Ladyfox @ The Gig Clark 8, The Breakups, La Micaela Bastidas @ Mr. T's Bowl Anavan, Captain... more ›

Our pals over at Austinist have been doing a bang-up job of Internet sleuthing, Googling, and MySpacing to confirm over 500 bands that will play SXSW even though the Austin music festival refuses to cooperate. After taking last week off because we were sure SXSW would release their master plan, we now return as there seems to be no end in sight to the band list embargo. Many indie labels and some marquee acts... more ›