Last week, London-based band Mumford & Sons received "Best New Artist" and "Best Rock Song" Grammy nominations. If the Grammys had a category for "Best Live Show," they probably would've scored that as well—as anyone who attended their recent show at the Hollywood Palladium would probably attest. more ›

Even though Kinks headmaster Ray Davies had traded a loud electric band for an intimate, acoustic duo format, and found himself in this moment performing for a crowd of dinner patrons still finishing their chicken pot pies, the singer made it clear that this night was not going to be a classical recital demanding their silent attention... more ›

This is a good time to be a Kinks fan. Last year Ray Davies put out a solo album, then "A Well-Respected Man" and "This Time Tomorrow" popped up this year in movies like Juno and The Darjeeling Limited. And now a Kinks Retrospective box set is scheduled for release in 2008, and NME has announced that a reunion tour for the seminal 60s, fighting-brothers band The Kinks is supposed to take place this year. (For the love of God, please come to L.A.) Dave Davies is reportedly recovered from his stroke in 2004 but bassist Pete Quaiffe has supposedly also been suffering from kidney problems. According to Ray, however, everyone is on board. more ›

OOOwww! Good evening Los Angeles! Wooo! How you all fee-ull? more ›

Appleseed Cast @ The Echo more ›