Folk band broadcasts the upside of ‘Dependence’
Before talking about what the Kings of Convenience’s new album Declaration of Dependence is, let’s clarify what it isn’t: experimental or innovative.
Brooding soundtrack sets tone for teen-angst film
Both lovers and loathers of the Twilight saga can agree on one thing: The films’ music supervisor is doing something right.
Binary brings the best
Looking to eschew electronica stereotypes, USC alumni founded the label Binary Entertainment to cultivate innovative LA musicians.
For Boston rockers, it’s about the Passion
Passion Pit gained quick notoriety, thanks in part to online critics and bloggers.
Portland band creates intoxicating Chaos
After a summer of touring the world and playing festivals, Hockey returns to the states to celebrate the release of Mind Chaos.
Sitar master hypnotizes with Eastern flavor
Renowned sitar virtuoso Nishat Khan stuns concertgoers at Bovard Auditorium Sunday.
Raincoats arrive in sunny LA weather
After more than 30 years together, British punkers The Raincoats finally play LA.
French duo exudes tempermental ‘Love’
Air, the French electronic duo that never fails to deliver great albums, has released yet another compelling record in its already impressive repertoire — Love 2. Through the years, Air has solidified itself as one of the most interesting minimalist electronica acts, and with Love 2, it’s apparent Air will carry that banner for years […]
Comedian brings volume, not comedy, to film
Five minutes into Stark Raving Black, I started looking at my watch. Then I realized I do not own a watch and proceeded to start daydreaming about what my watch would look like if I did wear one, and whether or not it would suit me. Then Lewis Black yelled, and my attention snapped back […]
LA bands find breath of fresh air at desert fest
LA hipsters and trippy locals mingle at the second annual Manimal Festival, held at Pappy and Harriet’s last weekend.