Tonight New York-based indie rock trio Blonde Redhead will be headlining the Music Box at the Henry Fonda Theater, ringing in their eighth studio album, 2010's Penny Sparkle, with Icelandic songstress Olöf Arnalds in tow. Springfield's own indie pop act Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin, who are touring in support of their 2010's Let It Sway, are poised to grace Spaceland with none other than Washington-based indie rock act the Lonely Forest. And, lastly, legendary London-bred experimental rock outfit the Legendary Pink Dots will be gracing the Echo, ringing in their 27th full-length to date—2010's Seconds Late For The Brighton Line. But we strongly suggest heading over to the Bootleg Theater to catch Austin-bred indie rock quartet Oh No Oh My, who are touring in support of their yet-to-be-released sophomore record, 2011's People Problems. LAist favorites, Cincinnati-based indie rockers Pomegranates and local act Rabbits Rabbits Rabbits are slated to kick things off. more ›

Due to apathy, a meager attempt to save money, and the rain (seriously! it rained!! I just wanted to say that again), I spent most of this past weekend doing fuck all at home. However, somewhere around 3 o'clock on Sunday, I got dragged out to get a few drinks at Crane's Tavern, a small bar I've only recently discovered, lurking around the corner from The Henry Fonda Theater. It's very cozy inside, like... more ›

Mon 6/12 - Boy Kill Boy / Monsters are Waiting @ Spaceland (Free) – Spaceland's always a safe bet on Monday night. London’s Boy Kill Boy play that catchy dance-rock that you might like if you’re into Bloc Party and Franz Ferdinand. They’ve been on tour with Charlatans and Echo & the Bunnymen, so take advantage of seeing them for free. They’re also playing Lollapalooza and the Reading and Leeds festivals. Their first single, “Suzie” has gotten some local radio airplay. Local band, Monsters are Waiting is doing the free Monday night residency throughout June. Into older school British rock? catch Echo & the Bunnymen at the Fonda. more ›

Fri 4/14 – The Greenhornes @ Troubadour ($12) – This Cincinnati three-piece plays quality retro rock’n’roll that’s heavily influenced by The Yardbirds. The band includes the rhythm section that played on Loretta Lynn’s great album, Van Lear Rose, and they're also members of the Raconteurs (along with Brendan Benson and Jack White). Download Pattern Skies more ›