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Tim Hecker photographed in Los Angeles, CA on Thursday, February 18, 2016.

Photo by Emily Berl

In Conversation
In Conversation: Montage of Tim Hecker

With the California sun in his eyes, the dark master of atmosphere and ambience has just released his lightest-ever record, the appropriately titled “Love Streams.” But that doesn’t mean he’s going soft.

April 15, 2016

PJ Harvey “The Hope Six Demolition Project” hi-res

Reviews
PJ Harvey, “The Hope Six Demolition Project”

All good things come to an end.

April 14, 2016

2016. Parquet Courts Human Performance cover hi-res

Reviews
Parquet Courts, “Human Performance”

Parquet Courts possess a unique skill: making each of their albums sound as if it was their first.

April 11, 2016

2016. Iggy Pop and Josh Homme. cred Andreas Neumann

Digital Cover
Wind the Clocks: Iggy Pop’s New Leash on Life

Stirring up dirt in the Joshua Tree desert with Iggy Pop and Josh Homme—the world’s smartest Dum Dum Boys—to talk “Post Pop Depression,” this year’s most devastating rock album.

March 15, 2016

The Troubadour

Events
Kate Brady Wins, City and Colour Wows At Guitar Center Singer-Songwriter 5

Ariel Rechtshaid knows how to pick ’em.

March 09, 2016

2016. Thao and the Get Down Stay Dow A Man Alive cover

Reviews
Thao & the Get Down Stay Down, “A Man Alive”

With some infectious dance moments in the mix, “A Man Alive” is a complex journey into the soul with life-affirming side effects.

March 07, 2016

2016. So Pitted neo cover hi-res

Reviews
So Pitted, “neo”

So Pitted pulls the cloth off the table, but instead of trying to execute a magic trick, the band gleefully lets all the dishes crash to the floor.

February 23, 2016

So Pitted Band Photos

Breaking: So Pitted

Nathan Rodriguez and his band are boldly going where no rock band has gone before—and fucking around a bit, too.

February 16, 2016

Godspeed You Black Emperor promo 2010

Events
LIVE: Godspeed You! Black Emperor Gather the Masses at LA Church (2/4/2016)

Canada’s greatest post-rock band provokes introspection, obedience, and awe.

February 05, 2016

2016. Naked Lights On Nature cover hi-res

Reviews
Naked Lights, “On Nature”

“On Nature” continues to energetically vacillate between tight and drifting experimentation.

February 04, 2016
Art & CultureEvents
LOL in DTLA: The 2016 Edition of the Riot LA Comedy Festival Takes Over

This weekend’s fourth edition of the massive alternative comedy fest sprawls across downtown Los Angeles.

February 02, 2016
Art & Culture
Six Degrees of Alt-Comedy Nation: The Inbreeding of Comedy Fest Riot LA’s Lineup

All of your favorite comics—and their favorite comics—will be in downtown LA this weekend.

January 28, 2016

2016. David Bowie, “Blackstar” album art

Reviews
David Bowie, “★”

“★” (pronounced “Blackstar”) nestles in with his kraut-favoring releases, with Bowie deferring much of the limelight to sax, flute, keys, bass, and drums.

January 07, 2016

No Age performs at Red Bull Sound Select Presents 30 Days in LA, at The Echo, in Los Angeles, CA, USA on 18 November, 2015. // Catie Laffoon / Red Bull Sound Select / Content Pool // P-20151119-00225 // Usage for editorial use only // Please go to www.redbullcontentpool.com for further information. //

Events
LIVE: No Age Wastes No Time at 30 Days in LA Set at the Echo (11/18/2015)

Day eighteen of Red Bull Sound Select’s 30 Days in Los Angeles speeds into punk territory with a fiery show led by No Age.

November 19, 2015

2015. Sket One Darth Vader Jesus crop

Art & Culture
Breaking: Sket One

Catching up with the Los Angeles–based artist on the occasion of his Star Wars–themed FLOOD Gallery show

November 19, 2015

Red Bull #30DAYSINLA television wall at Wax on Wax, part of Red Bull Sound Select Presents 30 Days in LA, at Madame Tussauds, in Los Angeles, CA, USA on 1 November, 2015.

Art & Culture
30 Days, 30 Posters: The Art of Red Bull’s Month-long Music Festival

The creators behind 30 Days in LA’s iconic show posters talk about their inspiration.

November 13, 2015

2015. Maserati, “Humanizer”

Reviews
Maserati, “Rehumanizer”

“Prescient” is a word that gets tossed around often, but Maserati deserve a hearty pat on the back for coming up with a retro-rock sound about fifteen years ago.

October 30, 2015

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Seinabo Sey, hyllad ny soulartist, aktuell med ep:n “For Madeleine”
Foto Eva Tedesjö / DN / TT / Kod 3504
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Breaking: Seinabo Sey

The angel-voiced artist behind massive single “Younger” talks about overcoming fear and finding her own style.

October 28, 2015

2015. Fuzz II cover high res

Reviews
Fuzz, “II”

Bigger and louder isn’t always better, and it’s impressive that such a young band has already figured this out.

October 28, 2015

2015. Deafheaven, “New Bermuda”

Reviews
Deafheaven, “New Bermuda”

“New Bermuda” is the new black (metal).

October 20, 2015
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