Best New Bands » live show http://www.bestnewbands.com News, Reviews and Interviews Wed, 07 Feb 2018 02:08:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.8.41 Divine Fits Play Their First Show In Los Angeles http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/divine-fits-play-their-first-show-in-los-angeles/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/divine-fits-play-their-first-show-in-los-angeles/#comments Wed, 15 Aug 2012 23:26:05 +0000 Since the announcement back in May that Spoon’s Britt Daniel, Wolf Parade/Handsome Furs’ Dan Boeckner and New Bomb Turks’ Sam Brown formed a band, Divine Fits have been on everybody’s radar and rightfully so. Though its members are highly influential in the indie music world, this is not your typical “supergroup,” and that was proven

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  1. The Joy Formidable Play Los Angeles’ Mayan Theater March 14 UK-based trio The Joy Formidable has spent a lot of time on the road since it released its critically acclaimed 2011 debut LP, The Big Roar. And by looking at the group’s sold out shows in San Francisco, Boston, and...
  2. Fitz and the Tantrums Play Two Sold Out Shows at The Regency Los Angeles-based Fitz and the Tantrums are a band that has quickly jumped onto the music radar following their 2008 debut. Hearing their sound may have you wondering if you had recently taken a trip Back to the Future with...
  3. And the Winner of the MTV VMA L.A. Breakout Artist Is….The Divine! Last night at The Music Box in Hollywood, three Los Angeles bands competed for the coveted title of ‘MTV VMA L.A. Breakout Artist’. The artists included rock/hip hop duo The Divine, power pop quintet It Boys (recently featured in an...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/divine-fits-play-their-first-show-in-los-angeles/feed/ 0 See Yellow Ostrich at the Bootleg Theater Next Week http://www.bestnewbands.com/previews/see-yellow-ostrich-at-the-bootleg-theater-next-week/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/previews/see-yellow-ostrich-at-the-bootleg-theater-next-week/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 18:10:40 +0000 Yellow Ostrich will take on Los Angeles (fresh off SXSW) next week with their show at the Bootleg Theater.  If you haven’t heard of Yellow Ostrich, know that they’re much more cool cat than big bird; that is, their music is innovative and interesting–expect a unique use of of vocals and strangely catchy rhythms over

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  1. YELLOW OSTRICH Debuts “The Shakedown,” Off Upcoming LP STRANGE LAND Barsuk Records is thrilled to debut “The Shakedown”, the second single off Yellow Ostrich’s sophomore LP Strange Land, out March 6th. Singer/guitarist Alex Schaaf noted Neil Young’s influence on the guitar part, while claiming that “the song is about imaginary...
  2. Yellow Ostrich & Peter Wolf Crier take Schubas do312 in Chicago Yellow Ostrich If Animal Collective, Vampire Weekend, and Morning Benders, had a love child and added a shot of whiskey, you would get Yellow Ostrich.  Last night, Schubas do312 proudly celebrated their one year anniversary, and I had the pleasure...
  3. Yellow Ostrich, Parlovr, and Exitmusic Play Dynamic Sets at Glasslands Alex Cooper of Parlovr I almost didn’t even go to this show at Glasslands on Friday (8/19), due to a spontaneous apocalyptic thunderstorm. The upside was that the storm was fleeting, but the downside was that I missed most of...
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  1. Joining the Army Navy: A stellar performance at Silverlake Lounge Army Navy–”My Thin Sides” Los Angeles’ own Army Navy took the 11pm slot at last night at Silverlake Lounge, though I have no idea why. The venue seemed a little too small for their polished, larger-than-life sound, and in the...
  2. Concert Preview: Young the Giant with We Barbarians and Kittens at The Roxy Young the Giant Genre: Alt-rock If you’re looking for something to do on this potentially stormy Saturday night, head on down to The Roxy on Sunset to check out Young the Giant with We Barbarians and Kitten for an awesome...
  3. Thatwasthen and The Hush Rock The Troubadour This past Saturday night, I saw thatwasthen and The Hush take on the Troubadour again.  I arrived to venue under the impression that The Hush was taking the stage after thatwasthen, but as I walked in The Hush’s lead singer,...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/emilys-army-storms-the-roxy/feed/ 0 Sleeper Agent Wakes Up the Bootleg http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/sleeper-agent-wakes-up-the-bootleg/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/sleeper-agent-wakes-up-the-bootleg/#comments Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:33:16 +0000 Driving to the Bootleg Theater last night, I was yawning the whole way there.  School had just started, and I had spent the past two hours reading Shakespeare (seriously…).  I was in serious need of a pick me up, and, fortunately, that’s exactly what I got. Walking into the old warehouse venue I could already

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  1. Agent Ribbons at Bootleg Theater: Songs, patty cake, and a stolen guitar Becoming a fan of Agent Ribbons is like an invitation down the proverbial rabbit hole: you have no idea how deep you’re going to get involved after that first tentative step. I was at first intrigued by their genre-defying album...
  2. Races and Duniven Play Bardot in Hollywood Bardot–a Los Angeles club tucked into Hollywood’s dense layout–is swanky.  Swanky like an old-school mansion with dark weaving hallways, swanky like tentatively walking in on some exclusive party, unsure of where you belong.  Old friends met and chatted holding colorful...
  3. Natalie of Agent Ribbons talks tours, songwriting, and getting banned from the UK Agent Ribbons is a two- and sometimes three-piece all female band that defies categorization with the style and flair of true artists.  They’ve been described by themselves and others as garage, cabaret, baroque pop, and vaudevillian punk, but none of...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/sleeper-agent-wakes-up-the-bootleg/feed/ 0 Races and Duniven Play Bardot in Hollywood http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/races-and-duniven-play-bardot-in-hollywood/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/races-and-duniven-play-bardot-in-hollywood/#comments Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:49:11 +0000 Bardot–a Los Angeles club tucked into Hollywood’s dense layout–is swanky.  Swanky like an old-school mansion with dark weaving hallways, swanky like tentatively walking in on some exclusive party, unsure of where you belong.  Old friends met and chatted holding colorful drinks in dim light, surrounding me as I squeezed onto brocaded couches. People old and

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  1. Concert Review: The Ladies Love Lady Danville Another night, another amazing concert. Let me just start by saying, I never cease to be blown away by the amount of talent abounding in the fine city of Los Angeles.  That said, I found myself once again at the...
  2. Walsh Dazzles The Hard Rock Cafe in Hollywood   Whether it’s the overpriced food, the merchandise or the cheesy tourists, for better or worse, the Hard Rock Café has a particular stigma attached to it. However, the new Café at the Hollywood and Highland shopping center in Los...
  3. Thatwasthen and The Hush Rock The Troubadour This past Saturday night, I saw thatwasthen and The Hush take on the Troubadour again.  I arrived to venue under the impression that The Hush was taking the stage after thatwasthen, but as I walked in The Hush’s lead singer,...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/races-and-duniven-play-bardot-in-hollywood/feed/ 0 Win Tickets to See Amy LaVere Play The Hotel Cafe this Saturday! http://www.bestnewbands.com/previews/win-tickets-to-see-amy-lavere-play-the-hotel-cafe-this-saturday/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/previews/win-tickets-to-see-amy-lavere-play-the-hotel-cafe-this-saturday/#comments Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:20:01 +0000 Amy LaVere is a gal about town.  This rising Memphis artist is on her way to establishing her name in the music world in the wake of establishing her name on the silver screen.  You may recognize her from movies such as Walk the Line, Black Snake Moan, and Hustle and Flow. As for her

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  1. Win Tickets to See Canon Blue at Glasslands This Saturday!   Photo by Tyler James BestNewBands.com is giving away a pair of tickets for Canon Blue’s show at Glasslands this Saturday, August 20th at 8pm! To enter: follow us on Twitter @BestNewBandscom and retweet our Canon Blue show announcement to...
  2. Concert Preview: See Verity in Stereo Play this Saturday in Asbury Park, New Jersey! If you’re in the Jersey area, you are in luck.  This Saturday, May 7th, our former Artist in Residence Verity in Stereo will be taking the stage at Asbury Park! Details are after the jump… Doors open at 7 (Its...
  3. The Pierces Share A Secret At The Hotel Cafe Finishing up a successful stint in the City of Angels, The Pierces brought their show to the Hotel Café last night. Usually, a late night Tuesday gig may as well be the graveyard shift, but the alt-folk outfit nailed it...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/previews/win-tickets-to-see-amy-lavere-play-the-hotel-cafe-this-saturday/feed/ 0 Concert Preview: Allah-Las, Los Coyotes, and The Cosmic Telegraph Co. Play San Diego on Saturday the 16th! http://www.bestnewbands.com/previews/concert-preview-allah-las-los-coyotes-and-the-cosmic-telegraph-co-play-san-diego-on-saturday-the-16th/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/previews/concert-preview-allah-las-los-coyotes-and-the-cosmic-telegraph-co-play-san-diego-on-saturday-the-16th/#comments Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:59:13 +0000 If you’re in the San Diego area, or maybe escaping the LA doomsday that will ensue with the closing of the formidable 405, head on out to the Tin Can Alehouse on Saturday, July 16th for some awesome live music.  Playing that night is Los Coyotes, Allah-Las (who wowed me when I saw them open

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  1. Concert Preview: See Verity in Stereo Play this Saturday in Asbury Park, New Jersey! If you’re in the Jersey area, you are in luck.  This Saturday, May 7th, our former Artist in Residence Verity in Stereo will be taking the stage at Asbury Park! Details are after the jump… Doors open at 7 (Its...
  2. Concert Preview: Lady Danville Headlines a Sold Out Show at the Troubadour this Saturday Lady Danville, everyone’s favorite indie-rock-nerd-chic UCLA grads, returns to headline a sold out show at the Troubadour this Saturday, the 26th.  Lucky for me, I will be in attendance.  Lucky for you, this means a review will follow, so you...
  3. Concert Review: White Denim with Allah-Las Leaves The Echo in a Beautiful Daze White Denim minus new guitarist Austin Jenkins Excitement abounded for me last night, a perfectly average Wednesday in May, as I headed down to The Echo to see one of my favorite bands, White Denim.  As you might’ve heard (read?)...
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  1. The Civil Wars: Barton Hollow Listening to the alt-country duo The Civil Wars’ debut album put me through the emotional wringer. Joy Williams and John Paul White write and perform heart-wrenching duets full of breathy vocals accompanied by sparse acoustic instruments. With voices like theirs...
  2. Concert Preview: See Verity in Stereo Play this Saturday in Asbury Park, New Jersey! If you’re in the Jersey area, you are in luck.  This Saturday, May 7th, our former Artist in Residence Verity in Stereo will be taking the stage at Asbury Park! Details are after the jump… Doors open at 7 (Its...
  3. Concert Preview: Thatwasthen Hits the East Coast If you’re in New York City, you should consider spending the first balmy night of July (Friday the 1st) at Fontana’s Bar with thatwasthen.  This LA-based band is embarking on their first East Coast tour promoting their self-titled album, released...
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  2. BNBTV Spotlight: thatwasthen, “Storymaker” BestNewBands.com In my opinion, it is a pretty unanimous sentiment that every audiophile’s favorite pastime is the good ol’, all-American car concert.  What sense of pride cometh when you finally get the hang of driving with your knee, enabling you...
  3. BNBTV Spotlight: thatwasthen, “This Is War” BestNewBands.com   So I press play on this video, and I’m watching…and I’m watching and I’m thinking…this looks familiar…really familiar.  Oh ya! I was totally at this concert.  And now it makes sense why there were so many people videoing...
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  1. Concert Review: The Black Angels Steal the Show at The Fox Theater The Black Angels in a haze of awesomeness. On Saturday night, I had the chance to see The Black Angels, Cold Cave, and The Kills at The Fox Theater in Pomona.  So I drove east to the city, parked in...
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  3. Concert Review: Buffalo Tom Stampedes the Troubadour Last night, I found myself back at Los Angeles’ Troubadour—my seeming home away from home.  On this uncharacteristically chilly night, I was there to see Buffalo Tom, an Boston-based band who just released their 10th album, Skins. I had given...
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