Make no mistake: the eight songs at the core of this reissue are required listening for anyone more than casually acquainted with rock and roll, a declaration of total freedom that has hardly been equalled in the thirty-five years of punk rock that followed it. (And if that sounds like feverish praise, the album that came before it, Funhouse, is... more ›

Last night was a huge night for music in our fair city. Did you happen to make it to Jeff Beck, M. Ward, Sonic Youth or Scissor Sisters? This LAister went for a fifth option and headed to losanjealous' pick of the week, Rogue Wave at Safari Sam's. more ›

Sonic Youth @ Wiltern Missing Persons @ Viper Room Jaguares @ House of Blues Jeff Beck @ The Greek Scissor Sisters @ Shrine Auditorium Chris Brown, Lil' Wayne, Dem Franchize Boyz @ Gibson Leon Russell @ Malibu Inn Grizzly Bear @ Spaceland M. Ward, Mike Watt @ Henry Fonda Alejandro Escovedo @ 14 Below Carmel Helene, Death by Hollywood, Regretting Tomorrow @ Roxy Shaman's Dream World Groove Ensemble @ Fais Do-Do Bat Makumba, Chalo... more ›

Mute Math @ Henry Fonda DJ Shadow @ Avalon Paul F. Tompkins @ Largo Sea Wolf, Patrick Park, Dead Ponies @ Spaceland The Sharp Ease, Weekend Warriors @ the Echo Shields, Fluffer, Iris Code @ Safari Sam's Crash Davis, Rachel Lynn, Sumitra @ Temple Bar Carina Round, Philistine, Mur @ Viper Room Jeff Beck @ Grove of Anaheim Fangs on Fur, Sexhawk, Chupacobra @ Mr. T's Bowl Metal Skool, Paperback Hero, Immune @ Key... more ›

This morning, a small service was held in San Luis Obispo to honor the passing of Los Angeles musical icon Ernie Ball, who passed away September 9th. Even if you aren't a guitar player, chances are you've seen the brightly colored packages that hold Ernie Ball strings—a staple amongst nearly all guitar players. more ›