On Friday, April 22, The Railroad Revival Tour made its second stop at an old shipping yard in San Pedro. In a mere six days, Old Crow Medicine Show, Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros and the revelatory Mumford and Sons, will have trekked from Oakland to New Orleans, with stops in both Arizona and [...]
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Paul Simon reaffirms his musical talent
Paul Simon creates original tracks that captivate and show off his characteristic talents.
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Down to Funk officially released its EP, RU?, this past Friday night at USC’s hippest music venue, Tommy’s Place. With a merch table stacked with CDs, DTF was ready to celebrate with old fans, new fans and the opening acts, Segun and House Fire. House Fire started the night off right with a solid, yet [...]
Read the rest of this article »Donald Crockett, Xtet shine at Wednesday recital
Many of Los Angeles’s top instrumentalists gathered together Wednesday night for a stunning musical performance led by USC faculty composer and conductor Donald Crockett. The Faculty Recital took place in Alfred Newman Recital Hall and lasted approximately two hours with intermission. Crockett is the chair of the music composition department in the Thornton School of [...]
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The Family Sign discusses life issues like domestic abuse but also creates groovy melodies.
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The Crystal Stilts’ latest album has sub-par singing and fails to invite listeners to sing along.
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Share the Joy has empty, overly upbeat tracks that don’t match the band’s distinct persona.
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Last weekend’s Coachella festival presented both sub-par and engaging performances.
Read the rest of this article »The Kills’ latest proves they’re still strong
The Kills’ latest album, Blood Pressures, keeps to the band’s edgy persona and musicality.
Read the rest of this article »Queens of the Stone Age transforms The Wiltern
After a three-year tour break, Queens of the Stone Age shows it is still energetic and talented.
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