On Tuesday night, Los Angeles’ Echoplex transformed into a dance club hosted by the rapidly-ascenting promoter Check Yo Ponytail 2. The lineup was excellent, consisting of the lovely Danish Oh Land, the eccentric Blood Orange, and the dark sounds of TRUST. For those of you who have not heard TRUST before, picture a mix of
In the modern rock music world, it is rare to find a female front person who is also an instrumentalist, let alone a talented one. But there are exceptions to every rule, and in this case, the exception is The Joy Formidable’s Ritzy Bryan. Not only does the UK-dwelling chanteuse possess an amazing set of
Before I delve into the details of this performance, I’d like to give a little preface. First of all, I have never, ever, seen Los Angeles’ venue The Satellite so packed for an opening band (and I go to a lot of shows), and secondly, if you live in the LA area (or anywhere, for
Brooklyn Bowl has taken a while to grow on me as a venue, but I have to admit they’ve got a great space, and there’s no denying what a great combination a venue/bar/bowling alley/restaurant is. They’ve branded themselves well, and they really do have some great acts play there. Raccoon Fighter has gotten some good
What I love about venues owned by musicians is that you know the sound will always be good. Santos Party House, owned by Andrew W.K., is no exception. Apparently he has the stage lined with custom-made monitors, and it seems he is also fond of fog machines. As soon as I walked into this Chinatown
It was another sold out show at Bowery Ballroom, as shows there often are. I was expecting this to be a night of throwback music, since the lineup of bands all hearken back to the 60s era with retro fuzzy poppy sounds, whether it’s 60s girl groups or more Beach Boys-influenced sounds. I had seen
The word of the evening, ladies and gentlemen, is talent. Last night at the Troubadour, raw talent was apparent in every band that graced the tiny stage, making for an awesomely accurate portrayal of today’s local rock scene. Six groups came and went, each bringing a different and individual sound, thus creating a more than