Congress has cut federal funding for public media — a $3.4 million loss for LAist. We count on readers like you to protect our nonprofit newsroom. Become a monthly member and sustain local journalism.
This archival content was written, edited, and published prior to LAist's acquisition by its current owner, Southern California Public Radio ("SCPR"). Content, such as language choice and subject matter, in archival articles therefore may not align with SCPR's current editorial standards. To learn more about those standards and why we make this distinction, please click here.
Tonight In Rock: Jon Brion, Cold War Kids, Pelican, The Asteroids Galaxy Tour

Crystal Antlers will be playing tonight at the Orpheum Theatre | Picture via Crystal Antlers' Myspace
Our Pick: Cold War Kids, Crystal Antlers @ Orpheum TheatreTonight local multi-instrumentalist/producer extraordinaire Jon Brion will be jamming with friends at Largo at the Coronet. LA-based post-metal rockers Pelican are poised to headline the Troubadour. And, lastly, Danish indie pop outfit the Asteroids Galaxy Tour will be performing at the Echo. But we strongly suggest heading over to the vaudeville-esque Orpheum Theatre in Downtown to catch Long Beach-bred indie rockers the Cold War Kids. LAist favorites Crystal Antlers are slated to kick off the show.
Crystal Antlers - "Dust"
Cold War Kids, Crystal Antlers @ Orpheum Theatre
Jon Brion & Friends @ Largo at the Coronet
The Asteroids Galaxy Tour, We Are The World @ The Echo
Dave Palmer @ Largo at the Coronet (Little Room)
Pelican, Wolves in the Throne Room, Tombs @ Troubadour
Gliss, The Takeover UK, Hello Vegas @ Spaceland
Los Lobos @ Conga Room
J.J. Cale, Pieta Brown @ McCabe’s Guitar Shop (Sold-Out)
Pete Rock @ Key Club
Seasons, Go West Young Man, Marvelous Toy, The Shade @ Perhrspace
Zee Avi, Pedestrian, Caitlin Crosby, Kyler England @ The Hotel Café
Girlie Girl Catfight Show @ The El Rey Theatre
The Gibbs @ Mr. T's Bowl
The New Room @ The Scene
"Heard of Elephants" presents Pride of Kenya,The Nocturnes, Voice on Tape, Rory Vallis @ The Unknown Theatre
West Indian Girl, Lemonwilde, His Orchestra, Julie @ Air Conditioned Supper Club
Stacy Clark, Soyu Sae, Gale Skidmore @ Viento Y Agua
Rhett Miller, Katie Costello @ briXton
Sebastian Grainger @ Detroit Bar
As Editor-in-Chief of our newsroom, I’m extremely proud of the work our top-notch journalists are doing here at LAist. We’re doing more hard-hitting watchdog journalism than ever before — powerful reporting on the economy, elections, climate and the homelessness crisis that is making a difference in your lives. At the same time, it’s never been more difficult to maintain a paywall-free, independent news source that informs, inspires, and engages everyone.
Simply put, we cannot do this essential work without your help. Federal funding for public media has been clawed back by Congress and that means LAist has lost $3.4 million in federal funding over the next two years. So we’re asking for your help. LAist has been there for you and we’re asking you to be here for us.
We rely on donations from readers like you to stay independent, which keeps our nonprofit newsroom strong and accountable to you.
No matter where you stand on the political spectrum, press freedom is at the core of keeping our nation free and fair. And as the landscape of free press changes, LAist will remain a voice you know and trust, but the amount of reader support we receive will help determine how strong of a newsroom we are going forward to cover the important news from our community.
Please take action today to support your trusted source for local news with a donation that makes sense for your budget.
Thank you for your generous support and believing in independent news.

-
After rising for years, the number of residential installations in the city of Los Angeles began to drop in 2023. The city isn’t subject to recent changes in state incentives, but other factors may be contributing to the decline.
-
The L.A. City Council approved the venue change Wednesday, which organizers say will save $12 million in infrastructure costs.
-
Taxes on the sale of some newer apartment buildings would be lowered under a plan by Sacramento lawmakers to partially rein in city Measure ULA.
-
The union representing the restaurant's workers announced Tuesday that The Pantry will welcome back patrons after suddenly shutting down six months ago.
-
If approved, the more than 62-acre project would include 50 housing lots and a marina less than a mile from Jackie and Shadow's famous nest overlooking the lake.
-
The U.S. Supreme Court lifted limits on immigration sweeps in Southern California, overturning a lower court ruling that prohibited agents from stopping people based on their appearance.