The post-summer concert lineup includes a wide array of star-studded talent, everything from indie to classic rock.
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Welcome Back Concert shows indie music at its best
Saturday night’s Welcome Back Concert rocked McCarthy Quad, featuring the talents of Los Angeles’ own local indie bands Y Luv, Pepper Rabbit and, last but not least, Canadian band Tokyo Police Club. The day also included carnival activities and a performance by the Trojan Marching Band, who revealed their new covers of Kanye West’s “All [...]
Read the rest of this article »The Sunset Strip hosts eclectic lineup
Legendary rock band Mötley Crüe was honored at the Sunset Strip Festival, accompanied by enthralling guest performances.
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Three years after she dropped her last album, Beyonce Knowles is back to run the music world. But her ammunition isn’t quite as strong this time. Beyoncé’s fiery return to mainstream pop music this year has been hard to ignore. From her performance during Oprah’s farewell blowout to her American Idol finale showstoppers, the Houston [...]
Read the rest of this article »Duo’s fourth plays like ‘Electronica 101’
It’s been five years since Ontario electro-pop duo Junior Boys dropped the ridiculously infectious single “In The Morning” as a free download on iTunes, but what do Jeremy Greenspan and Matt Didemus have to show for the time? One full-length (2009’s Begone Dull Care), a few remix-heavy EPs and the harder-to-quantify experience that comes with [...]
Read the rest of this article »My Morning Jacket’s new album won’t win any fans
In the three years since releasing the divisive album Evil Urges, My Morning Jacket’s future seemed uncertain. Jim James, lead singer, songwriter, guitarist and one of only two members who has been on every album, has kept busy in the group’s downtime, embarking on a series of side projects including a solo EP (under the [...]
Read the rest of this article »Lady Gaga’s third offers all-new sound
For many, its been a long wait for the latest from Lady Gaga. The Fame Monster dropped in November 2009, only weeks before the pop star embarked on her record-breaking Monster Ball tour. Weighing in at eight tracks, it was long for an EP but apparently too short to be taken seriously as a full-length [...]
Read the rest of this article »Take Care, Take Care, Take Care quiet yet explosive
How does one go about listening to post-rock instrumental band Explosions in the Sky’s new album, Take Care, Take Care, Take Care? There’s a lot of answers to that question. But a quality pair of headphones or good speakers is key, as is a solid chunk of time to hear as much of the album [...]
Read the rest of this article »Amanda Jo Williams’ new record reflective of her past
Not too long ago, Amanda Jo Williams was a mother of two who performed in Woodstock before coming to Los Angeles to gather a solid fan base. Although she’s been given the reputation of a sad, lonely mother who has suddenly made it big, the magical-sounding freak folk singer rejects this, saying in an interview [...]
Read the rest of this article »Lenka’s newest album shows no growth
Two’s tracks are bubbly and easy to listen to, but leave the listener wanting much more.
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