There's Dashboard Confessional, No Joy, and Rumspringa, but we strongly suggest heading over to the Echo to catch LA-based indie rock trio Foster the People. LAist favorites, San Diegan buzz band LESANDS are slated to kick things off. more ›

Tonight LA-bred indie rock outfit the Happy Hollows (LAist Review, #2, #3) will be headlining the Satellite, formerly known as Spaceland. Joey Ryan & Kenneth Pattengale are poised to grace the Hotel Café, opening up for pop singer-songwriter Bleu. And, lastly, local indie rockers Le Switch (LAist Review, #2, #3) will be taking on Redwood Bar & Grill in Downtown. But we strongly suggest heading over to the Echo to catch local blues-infused indie rock duo Rumspringa (LAist Review, #2), who recently released their debut full-length—2010's Sway. LAist favorites, local rock quintet Vanaprasta are slated to perform as well. more ›

Tonight Highland Park experimental indie rock sextet Fol Chen (LAist Review, #2, #3, #4), who recently released their sophomore studio-album—2010's Part II: The New December will be continuing their residency at the Echo with San Diegan garage rockers Crocodiles (LAist Inteview). Local indie rockers White Arrows are poised to do the same at Spaceland with local blues-infused indie rock duo Rumspringa (LAist Review, #2) in town. And, lastly, LA-based experimental punk outfit Abe Vigoda will be gracing the Smell in Downtown. But we strongly suggest heading over to the Bootleg Theater to catch British soul singer Alice Russell. more ›

Tonight local alt-rock outfit Everest (LAist Review, #2) will be headlining the Bootleg Theater with none other than Pacific Hurt, formerly known as Santa Ana-based indie rockers Aushua. One of LAist's favorite local singer-songwriters, Mia Doi Todd is poised to grace Spaceland. And, lastly, LA-based electronic mastermind Daedelus will be performing at the Echoplex in celebration of the release of Proximal Records' Proximity One: Narrative of a City. But we strongly suggest heading over to Three Clubs in Hollyweird to catch Brooklyn-bred tropicalia/surf-infused indie pop trio Dinosaur Feathers, who are touring in support of their studio debut—2010's Fantasy Memorial. LAist favorites, local blues-infused indie rock duo Rumspringa (LAist Review, #2) are slated to perform as well. more ›

Tonight Brooklyn-based indie rock quartet Obits will be headlining the Echo. LA-based indie pop quartet Robotanists are poised to grace LaBrie's in Glendale with none other than local blues-infused indie rock duo Rumspringa (LAist Review, #2) and Vanaprasta in tow. And, lastly, Irvine-bred electro pop trio Faded Paper Figures will be performing at Spaceland, ringing in their sophomore record—2010's New Medium. But we strongly suggest heading over to the El Rey Theatre to catch English folk singer-songwriter Laura Marling, who recently released her second studio-album—2010's Mercury Prize-nominated I Speak Because I Can. LAist favorite, Shreveport-bred folk singer-songwriter Dylan Leblanc is slated to kick things off. more ›

Tonight Silver Lake-based indie rockers Summer Darling will be headlining Spaceland with local post-punk act Twilight Sleep. Local folk-infused indie rock outfit Mississippi Man are poised to grace the Echo with none other than LA-based blues-infused indie rock duo Rumspringa (LAist Review, #2). And, lastly, experimental indie rockers the Outline will be taking on the Bootleg Theater with local indie pop quartet Superhumanoids in tow. But we strongly suggest heading over to Echo Curio to catch Fargo-bred psychedelic rock trio Secret Cities, who are currently touring in support of their second spectacular studio-album—2010's Pink Graffiti. more ›

Tonight local post-punk progenitors Concrete Blonde will be headlining the Music Box at Henry Fonda Theater. English alternative rock quartet One EskimO are poised to take on Largo at the Coronet. And, lastly, Long Beach-based indie rockers We Barbarians will be concluding their month-long residency at Spaceland with none other local blues-infused indie rock duo Rumspringa (LAist Review, #2) . But we strongly suggest heading over to the Echo to catch Echo Park's own electro dance duo Rainbow Arabia, who will be concluding their month-long residency as well. LAist favorites, Australian psych rock quartet Tame Impala, who will be making their LA debut, are slated to perform as well. more ›

Tonight English-born American singer-songwriter, actress, and former stand-up comedian Nellie McKay will be performing Doris Day's songbook at the Alex Theatre in Glendale. Prolific San Franciscan experimental garage rockers Thee Oh Sees are poised to headline KSCR Fest at USC's E.F. Hutton/Founders Park with none other than Eagle Rock-bred indie rock outfit Princeton (LAist Interview), LA-bred psych rock trio the Entrance Band and local blues-infused indie rock duo Rumspringa (LAist Review, #2, #3), among many others. And, lastly, Oakland-by-way-of-D.C. indie pop label Slumberland Records will be ringing in twenty some-odd years of its existence at the Echo with Boston-bred trio Pants Yell!, Melbourne-based sextet Summer Cats and local singer-songwriter Devon Williams, among many other label mates of course. But we strongly suggest doing whatever it takes to get into the Walt Disney Concert Hall to catch critically-acclaimed French duo Air. Tulsa-bred singer-songwriter AM is slated to kick things off. more ›

Ok, party people. I've got two words for you: Superchunk (and) Hole. Showing the new kids how things are done, both bands rocked the house in their entirety. Even Courtney declaring, midway through her 1 am set, “Listen, folks. I’m an elderly person. It’s 1:30 in the morning. I just want to get my blow job on and go to bed,” couldn’t detract from her screaming through a ballsy rendition of a "Doll Parts." And Superchunk’s energy was so frenetic that it instantly brought me back to their three-night run at the Fillmore over 10 years ago, with Mac’s bounce as pogo-y as ever. As for bands I haven’t followed for a decade or more, French Miami, An Horse, Bear Hands, and Rumspringa all pulled me in from the street for an enjoyable listen. Surfer Blood, the Pains of Being Pure at Heart, and the xx all gave good performances and rounded out my Friday at SXSW - don’t forget to check out Molly Bergen’s recap for a more in-depth perusal of the good, the bad, and the downright ridiculous. As for me, I’ve got to get to GWAR. Pics to follow - if I survive it, that is. more ›

I love me some Los Angeles (born, bred, and back again), but one of the things I miss the most about my time in San Francisco is the traffic-stopping, bell-ringing, cyclist rights-asserting celebration that is Critical Mass. Sure, LA has their own regional chapters, but with the city spread out as it is, the full impact of our cyclist army isn't felt as heartily as in our sister city to the North. Until now, that is. more ›

Tonight local blues-infused indie rock duo Rumspringa (LAist Review, #2) will be opening up the second night of Red Arrow Messenger's free residency at the Bootleg Theater. LA-based alternative rockers the Useless Keys will be gracing the Echo once more. And, lastly, bicoastal electro-pop singer-songwriter Guy Fantastico will be performing at the Silver Lake Lounge with LA-based indie pop outfit HAIM. But we strongly suggest heading over to Spaceland to catch the second night of Eagle Rock-bred indie rock outfit Princeton's (LAist Interview) month-long residency. more ›

Tonight local indie rock outfit Saint Motel's (LAist Interview) will be performing at the Roxy with none other than Rumspringa (LAist Review, #2) and Army Navy (LAist Interview, #2, Review). LA-based indie rock troubadour Nico Stai is poised to grace Spaceland. And, lastly, San Franciscan alt-rockers Birds & Batteries will be taking on the American Legion Post 206. But we strongly suggest heading over to Siren Studio to catch Kansas City-bred Grammy Award-nominated pop singer-songwriter Janelle Monae. LAist favorites, afro-centric indie pop act Fool's Gold are slated to kick things off. more ›

Tonight Nashville-bred alternative rockers Kings of Leon will be taking on the Forum with Athens' own garage rock revivalists the Whigs. Seattle's own alternative rock outfit Harvey Danger will be performing at Largo at the Coronet. And, lastly, Oakland-based pop punk act the Matches will be performing their final show as a band in Los Angeles to a sold-out crowd at the Troubadour. But we strongly suggest heading over to Sunset Junction to catch the 29th year of the annual street fair that we all hold dear to our hearts: the Sunset Junction Street Fair. Local favorites Miss Derringer, War Tapes, Warpaint, Rumspringa, Dengue Fever and Nico Vega will be performing today, as well as prominent, national acts like the Submarines, The Delta Spirit, Islands, Conor Oberst & The Mystic Valley Band, Sa-Ra, Sly & Robbie. more ›

Tonight San Diegan singer-songwriter Anya Marina (LAist Review, #2) will be opening for Eric Hutchinson at the El Rey Theatre. LA-based singer-songwriter Robert Francis is poised to grace the Roxy with local blues-rock duo Rumpsringa (LAist Review, #2) in tow. And, lastly, Spirit Animal, otherwise known as the Gray Kid's latest full-fledged band endeavor, will be performing at Spaceland with locals Tigers Can Bite You and Robotanists. But we strongly suggest doing whatever it takes to get into UCLA's Hammer Museum to catch LA-based indie rockers Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros (LAist Review). LAist favorites Eskimohunter are slated to kick things off. more ›

Tonight English/German indie rockers Art Brut will be continuing a three night stint at Spaceland with Rumspringa (LAist Review, #2) and Voxhaul Broadcast in tow. Brooklyn-based indie pop act Chairlift (LAist Review), who gained popularity through those (goddamn) lurid Apple commercials, are poised to grace the Echo with Fool's Gold front man Luke Top. And, lastly, local rapper Busdriver (LAist Review, #2) will be headlining the Knitting Factory's Main Stage in celebration of his forthcoming disc, 2009's Jhelli Beam. But we strongly suggest heading over to the Troubadour to catch NYC-based indie rock sextet White Rabbits. LAist favorites the Subjects are slated to kick things off. more ›

Tonight legendary Belfast-bred singer-songwriter Van Morrison will be taking on his second night of a three-date stint at the Orpheum Theatre in Downtown. LAist favorites Local Natives (LAist Review) are poised to grace Spaceland with local indie rockers Voxhaul Broadcast, Aushua and Rumspringa (LAist Review, #2). And, lastly, Santa Cruz-based bluegrass outfit the Devil Makes Three will be headlining the Troubadour. But we strongly suggest heading over to the Hotel Café to catch Canadian singer-songwriter Patrick Watson, who will invariably dazzle you with his ethereal voice. more ›

Tonight LA-based indie rocker Nico Stai will be taking on the second night of a month-long residency at Spaceland. Local jazz-infused pop duo Alex & Sam (LAist Interview, Review) are poised to grace the Hotel Café. And, lastly, Echo Park-bred quartet Wait. Think. Fast. will be headlining the Echo. But we strongly suggest heading over to the Viper Room to catch the bluesy rock duo Rumspringa (LAist Review, #2). The equally rollicking duo Restavrant is slated to kick things off. more ›

Tonight LA-based buzz band the Airborne Toxic Event (LAist Interview, #2, Review, #2, #3, #4, #5) will be headlining the Henry Fonda Music Box. Local indie rockers Lemon Sun will be ringing in their latest effort at the Troubadour with a handful of great bands, including Voxhaul Broadcast, Rumspringa and Restavrant. And, lastly, experimental instrumentalist Bobb Bruno will be playing the Smell in Downtown. But we strongly suggest heading over to the Echoplex to catch fringe rockers the Movies (LAist Review, #2, #3, #4). LAist favorites Crooked Cowboy & the Freshwater Indians are slated to kick off the show. more ›

This past Saturday, the first annual OId Bank District Holiday Block Party was held at the intersection of 4th and Main in Downtown LA. The main stage, booked by Little Radio (MySpace), featured local bands Restaurant (MySpace), Dawes (MySpace), Rumspringa (MySpace), The Like (MySpace), Whispertown 2000 (MySpace), and The Afternoons (MySpace). more ›

Tonight Brazilian electro pop sensation CSS will be stopping through the Echoplex with Portland-based goobers Natalie Portman's Shaved Head. LA local Murs (LAist Interview) is poised to flow at the El Rey Theatre. Singer-songwriter Miranda Lee Richards will be gracing the stage at the Hotel Café. The Watkins Family (LAist Review) is slated to put on a special Christmas edition of their Family Hour at Largo at the Coronet. And, lastly, the gruff indie rock outfit known as Low vs Diamond (LAist Review) will be letting loose at the Troubadour with their Seattle friends Barcelona. But considering the "drastic" change in climate and the nature of the season, we strongly suggest heading over to Pershing Square for Spaceland On Ice. What better way to ring in the winter than with LA's own bluesy rock duo Rumspringa (LAist Review), who will be performing for free! more ›

Talk about a show explosion! Tonight Madonna will be entertaining the masses at Dodger Stadium. NY-based rock band Coheed and Cambria (LAist Review) will begin a series of shows at the Avalon in which they play each of their four albums in their entirety—tonight they'll be revisiting 2002's The Second Stage Turbine Blade. Local blues-rock band Rumspringa (LAist Review) will be playing at the Viper Room for the Day of the Living Party. And just about every music blogger and their mother will be in attendance at 3 of Clubs tonight, where SF natives Birds & Batteries and the Blacks will be performing. But the real tough choice of the night is between the Happy Hollows' (LAist Review, #2) EP Release Event at the Echo and TV on the Radio (LAist Review) at the Wiltern. The former certainly affords a bevy of superb lesser-known acts, like LBC's the Soft Hands and our personal favorite, Austin-by-way-of-Dallas the Strange Boys (LAist Review, #2). However, we can't deny the latter's latest effort, 2008's Dear Science. So head on over to the Wiltern to catch the buzzworthy Brooklyn-based indie rock quintet. more ›

Annual music marathons like SXSW in Austin and CMJ in New York have long served as industry-only gatherings. But now, like never before, they have become regarded as a necessity for those enthusiasts on the cusp of music. They've evolved into a breeding ground for next year's latest and greatest—a musical pageantry of epic proportions. more ›

Tonight will be relatively low-key with regards to the music scene. We've got Laura Marling's second night of a two-date stint at the Hotel Cafe. Brian of the Movies will be playing with his band Very at Echo Curio, opening for Thailand. And Abe Vigoda and Moonrats will be playing for free at USC's Ground Zero. You can't beat that lineup. But we suggest you pay the Echo a visit to sample the relatively eclectic indie rock bill. LA-based Voxhaul Broadcast, who pretty much serve as the West Coast's answer to the Walkmen, will be opening for the roisterous and bluesy Rumspringa. more ›