photo credit: Laurel Kathleen Happy Black Friday – or Buy Nothing Day, whichever you prefer. Before you start your holiday weekend, BNB invites you to check out this playlist of songs from the week’s featured artists. “Percussion Gun” – White Rabbits:On Saturday, Kristina Villarini shared her interview with White Rabbits. Here’s an excerpt of their
The Black Angels show last night at the El Rey was completely sold out- and it was no surprise why- the group literally managed to blow everyone’s mind with their sweet psychadelia and heavy retro rock. Now albeit I’m a total sucker for anything that remotely resembles something straight out of the golden age of
I showed up at the Echo last night- not entirely sure of what to expect, but ready to hear some good music. LA Font did NOT disappoint when they graced the stage at ten sharp. Think Nirvana meets the Fratellis with a little Rumspringa similarity. Suffice it to say, they rocked, and I saw why
I have a serious obsession for heading to venues and surprisingly enjoying the whole line up. Last night at the Viper Room KROQ and Showlistla definitely knocked it out of the park. Because I’m not as cool as the other Angelinos I show up early, not fashionably late, hoping to stumble upon some band I
Pegasus Bridge is ripping through UK music charts- and it’s no secret why. Their pop-rock infused with a little electro elements are keeping crowds on their toes- and most definitely unable to hold still during their onstage serenades. As with most great music I found out about PB by accident when a friend of mine
Drowning Pool has been heavily involved in and around the music scene for about ten years now- and it’s no secret why they’ve remained such a hard rock staple. Standing outside the Nokia Theater last night waiting to be ushered in with the rest of the press there was a lot of hushed talk about
Picked By: Cervante Pope Who: Blonde Redhead Where: Webster Hall in New York, NY When: Wednesday, November 3 at 7 p.m. Cost: $30 Age Restrictions: 18+
Sometimes the pursuit of good music – and I mean GOOD music means you have to be ready to fight for it. I’m not talking Jersey Shore style knock down drag out nonsense- I’m talking planning, scheming, and analyzing the fastest route to get from point A to desired musical destination. Last night’s battle to
Last night was third time I’ve been lucky enough to see Edward Sharpe and the Magnetc Zeros, and the music was as moving as ever. I’m not entirely sure just what about the performance had changed- but there was definitely something just a little different about last night- maybe even a little off- not that
Picked By: Cervante Pope Who: Sufjan Stevens Where: Paramount Theatre in Oakland, Ca When: Tuesday, October 26th at 8 p.m. Cost: $35 Age Restrictions: All Ages