Michele Reverte

LAist caught up with boundary-pushing comedian Eddie Izzard to get the scoop on his Hollywood Bowl show, and learned why those in the "cheap seats" will want to arrive early.

Los Angeles-based band (and couple) Johnnyswim just released their debut album, "Diamonds," and the result is well worth diving into, and checking out tonight the El Rey.

Earlier this week, Benmont Tench—a founding member of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers—reached a major milestone with the release of his first solo album, "You Should Be So Lucky." The sideman has become the frontman, and on this record, he's joined by friends such as Petty, Ringo Starr and Ryan Adams. Earlier this month, LAist caught up with him in his Tarzana home to get the scoop.

Even though their first full-length album, "Tender Madness," won't be released until Oct. 8, L.A.-based band PAPA has already established a presence as commanding as the capital letters in their name.

In looking at the music videos for Australia-based band Alpine, one gets the impression that frontwomen Phoebe Baker and Lou James would be a blast to hang out with. Yesterday, LAist confirmed that fact during an interview with the pair. We got the scoop on the band's debut album, A Is for Alpine, which was just released in the United States.

While the Olms may be a new band, Pete Yorn and J.D. King's vocal and songwriting styles mesh so well, it's as if they've been collaborating for decades. Each melody has the potential to stick in your head throughout the day, and the band's sound is a mix of their favorite influences—from Britpop to bluegrass—with a modern twist. Catch them at the Troubadour tonight.

More than 14,000 people attended Unique LA's fifth annual Spring Show, which featured 350 handpicked designers and artists, many of whom are Los Angeles-based. The event, which was held May 11 and 12 at the California Market Center in Downtown LA, also raised $3,000 for the Downtown Women's Center.

Only a week remains until Netflix releases all 15 new episodes of "Arrested Development," and the coming days are sure to be filled with "Final Countdown" references, along with banana stand and stair car sightings.

Ever since Netflix announced the resurrection of "Arrested Development," people have been hungry for information about the new season. Although the cast has been tight-lipped in recent months, LAist got some fresh Bluth scoop during their press conference last week.

Origami Vinyl in Echo Park has an incredible lineup for Saturday's Record Store Day event, including a Silversun Pickups performance. LAist sat down with store owner Neil Schield to learn more.