Tonight London-based electronic singer-songwriter Imogen Heap will be gracing the Greek Theatre. LA-bred all-female, retro 60s pop rock quartet The Like (LAist Review, #2, #3) are poised to headline the Troubadour in celebration of their recently-released Ronson/Greenwald-produced debut, 2010's Release Me. And, lastly, our dear friend Jody at When You Awake is at it again, always keeping busy; This time she's throwing a Beach Boys Tribute at the Bootleg Theater with Red Cortez (LAist Review, #2, #3, #4) , the Chapin Sisters, Leslie Stevens (of Leslie and the Badgers), Hi Ho Silver Oh, and of course the Parson Red Heads (LAist Review, #2, #3, #4) at the top of the bill. But we strongly suggest spending the day in the lovely confines of Pasadena—the city yours truly calls home—for this year's Make Music Pasadena Festival. It's one of the more beauteous Summer days here in Pasadena: cerulean skies, a slight breeze, and mind-numbingly temperate 70 degree conditions. Two of Brooklyn's finest, dance punk duo Matt and Kim (LAist Review) and indie rock trio the Antlers (LAist Review) will be performing, as well as a bevy of locals—including Warpaint, Voxhaul Broadcast, Breakestra, and Big Whup (LAist Review). And, what's more, it's freaking free! more ›

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Tonight Brooklyn-bred indie rock trio the Antlers will be performing to a sold-out crowd at the Troubadour with none other than NY's latest buzz band, electro-infused rock duo Phantogram. Cincinnati's own garage rock trio Heartless Bastards (LAist Interview) are poised to grace the Echoplex with San Antonio's own retro 50s/60s rock outfit Hacienda in tow. And, lastly, LA-based electronic mastermind Daedelus will be taking over the Avalon in the heart of Hollyweird. But we strongly suggest heading over to the Echo to catch local electronic chanteuse Nite Jewel. LAist favorites, San Franciscan disco pop quintet Sugar & Gold are slated to kick things off. more ›

First of all, it’s more madness this time around than I remembered. Maybe it’s because I’m getting older and lamer and my half-Irish liver can’t quite swing St. Patrick’s Day with as much gusto as it once did. Or maybe it’s because Molly and I, in an effort to bring recommendations, recap, and (SXSW) reality to those of you who couldn’t make it this year are trying to see as many bands as humanly possible each 24 hour period. more ›

Tonight British indie rockers Editors will be headlining the Wiltern with none other than Brooklyn-bred indie rock trio the Antlers in tow. Portland-based indie rockers the Thermals (LAist Review) are poised to take on the Troubadour with none other than San Franciscan folk rockers Thao with the Get Down Stay Down and... more ›

This week British indie rockers Editors will be headlining the Wiltern with none other than Brooklyn-bred indie rock trio the Antlers in tow. Tulsa-based indie pop songstress St. Vincent (LAist Interview, Review) is poised to perform to a sold-out crowd at the El Rey Theatre. Eagle Rock-bred indie rock outfit Princeton (LAist Interview) will be continuing their month-long residency at Spaceland. And, lastly, experimental English indie rockers Wild Beasts will be embarking on their first North American tour, stopping through the Troubadour. more ›

Tonight legendary Boise-based indie rock progenitors Built To Spill will be taking on a two-night stint at the Echoplex. Local afro-centric indie pop act Fool's Gold are poised to grace the Westfield Century City for this week's edition of KCRW's "Sounds Around Town." And, lastly, Brooklyn-bred indie rock trio the Antlers will be stopping by Origami Vinyl early in evening and then jetting over to the Bootleg Theatre to perform with none other than Toronto-based folk rock outfit Timber Timbre. But we strongly suggest heading over to Spaceland to catch female-fronted Québécois indie rock outfit Land of Talk. LAist favorites, local indie rockers Eulogies (LAist Interview, Review, #2, #3) are slated to kick things off. more ›