Tonight South Carolina-bred folk maestro Iron and Wine will be closing out a two-night stint, touring in support of his latest endeavor—2011's Kiss Each Other Clean. Highland Park's own experimental rockers Seasons will be performing for free, in-store at Origami Vinyl with none other than the Hectors for a split 7" release. And, lastly, Portland-based indie rockers Typhoon will be gracing the Satellite, formerly known as Spaceland. But we strongly suggest heading over to the Echo to catch LA-based indie rock trio Foster the People. more ›

Tonight NY-based gypsy punk outfit Gogol Bordello will be concluding a two-night stint at the Mayan in Downtown. Canadian indie rock quintet Stars are poised to kick off a two-night, sold-out stint at the Troubadour. And, lastly, Highland Park's own experimental rockers Seasons will be headlining the Echo, ringing in their latest EP, 2010's Winter. But we strongly suggest heading over to Spaceland to catch Brighton-based folk trio Peggy Sue. LAist favorites, Silver Lake-based indie pop act Pepper Rabbit are slated to perform. more ›

See additional photos published yesterday from last weekend's inaugural edition of the Silver Lake Jubilee. more ›

Tonight Swedish electro pop outfit Miike Snow will be kicking off a completely sold-out, three-night stint at the Henry Fonda Music Box with none other than LAist favorite, Nashville's Daniel James, better known as Canon Blue. Highland Park's own deep crooner Crooked Cowboy is poised to take on thesex in the outskirts of Downtown with local rock and roll outfit Slang Chickens (LAist Review). And, lastly, local indie rockers One Trick Pony, Rademacher, and Seasons will be gracing the one and only All Star Lanes in Eagle Rock. But we strongly suggest heading over to the Smell in Downtown to catch Long Beach-bred one-man band Nima Kazeroun, who performs under the pseudonym So Many Wizards. more ›

Like a pre-teen who just got a hold of his first Playboy, looking at the list of bands playing the Silver Lake Jubilee makes us hyperventilate. The question is of course, what should you see? With such a plethora of names and genres, how do you know where to go? Fear not! We have put together a list of a dozen bands per day that you simply must see. As usual we've included a list of tunes so you can judge for yourself and more importantly set times of when they go on! more ›

Tonight LA-by-way-of-Cape Town alternative rock outfit Civil Twilight will be headlining the Hotel Café. Samuel Stewart, pop folk troubadour and son of Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics, is poised to grace the Silver Lake Lounge with local... more ›

Tonight the Shins front man James Mercer will be joining an all-star cast at the Wiltern to benefit Haiti. Local folk troubadour Ferraby Lionheart (LAist Interview, Review) is poised to take on the Bootleg Theater with local singer-songwriter Willoughby in tow. And, lastly, Highland Park's own experimental rockers Seasons will be performing at the Echo with none other than Highland Park-bred post-punk outfit Manhattan Murder Mystery. But we strongly suggest heading over to Spaceland to catch LAist's favorite local singer-songwriters Mia Doi Todd. more ›

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Tonight LA-bred electro pop act Love Grenades will be headlining the Echo. Local indie rockers Divisadero are poised to grace Spaceland with none other than Highland Park's own experimental rockers Seasons. And, lastly, psych folk act Pocahaunted (LAist Review) will be taking on the Smell in Downtown. But we strongly suggest heading over the Bootleg Theater to catch Tempe-based instrumental duo Lymbyc Systym (LAist Interview, Review). more ›

Tonight local indie rockers the Happy Hollows (LAist Review, #2, #3) will be concluding their month-long residency at Spaceland with none other than the Pity Party (LAist Interview, Review, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6) in tow. Costa Mesa-based psych rockers the Growlers are poised to grace Origami Vinyl. And, lastly, Highland Park's own experimental rockers Seasons will be taking on the Echo. But we strongly suggest heading over to the Hotel Café to catch LAist favorites, San Pedro-based indie rock outfit Dios (Malos) (LAist Interview). more ›

Tonight legendary Portland-based Pavement front man Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks will be performing at the Echoplex. LA-by-way-of-Tulsa folk rock singer-songwriter AM is poised to grace the Hotel Café. And, lastly, local indie folk outfit Marvelous Toy will be performing with Highland Park's own experimental rockers Seasons at Echo Curio. But we strongly suggest heading over to Lot 613 in Downtown to catch LAist favorites, Portland-based Italo disco act Glass Candy. more ›

Tonight LA is making a slow, but steady recovery. LA-based ska rockers the Slackers will be headlining the El Rey Theatre. LAist favorites the Monolators (LAist Review, #2) and Seasons are slated to perform at the American Legion Hall in Highland Park. And, lastly, Shiloe (LAist Review) will be rocking for free at Redwood Bar. But we suggest heading over to Club Nokia in Downtown to catch the principal architect of P-Funk, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic. more ›

Two weeks ago, local Kárin Tatoyan (MySpace) performed at The Echoplex (MySpace) as part of Indie 103.1's recently-relaunched weekly Check One Tuesday series. more ›

Tonight Rockford-based rockers Cheap Trick will be concluding their two-night stint at the House of Blues Sunset. Austin's own shredders the Sword (LAist Review) are coming through the Viper Room. Buffalo-based alternative rock outfit Mercury Rev will be performing at the El Rey Theatre with singer-songwriter Imaad Wasif (LAist Review). And, lastly, a handful of great local acts, like War Tapes, Seasons and Exitmusic, will be rocking out at Spaceland. But we strongly recommend that you head over to Space 15 Twenty for the Pablove Supreme Benefit. Not only are Eulogies (LAist Review, #2) playing, but Jimmy Tamborello (of the Postal Service & Dntel), Silversun Pickups and Daedelus are slated to DJ as well. Make it out for the great cause and great tunes! more ›

Tonight LA locals Seasons and Les Blanks will be rocking out at Echo Curio. We accidentally listed it yesterday and, in actuality, it will go down tonight. The Keyclub will play host to the Houston-based hip hop artist Devin the Dude, who is currently touring in support of 2008's Landing Gear. LA-based indie rockers Voxhaul Broadcast and Local Natives will be in Downtown for the Zero Film Festival. And, lastly, it will be a rather Canadian affair tonight at Spaceland with indie folk rockers the Acorn and Ohbijou. But we could never pass up a chance to see Greg Gillis practically destroy a reinforced Toughbook laptop with his rigorous sampling. Anyone who is anyone will be at the Henry Fonda Music Box for Girl Talk. more ›

Tonight Thes One and Double K, the self-proclaimed B-boys of People Under The Stairs, will be playing a short and early set at Amoeba Records in support of their forthcoming 2008 LP, Fun DMC. And, lastly, NY-based folk songstress Dar Williams will be performing at the El Rey with her latest effort, Promised Land, in tow. But we strongly suggest that you head over to the Henry Fonda Music Box. Perennial post-rockers Stereolab will be accompanied by lo-fi champion Richard Swift. Both artists will be performing new material from their latest albums—Chemical Chords and Richard Swift as Onasis respectively. more ›