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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
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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

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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”
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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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Wavves, “V”

With “V,” Wavves haven’t completely given up yet, but they certainly aren’t trying anything new, either.

October 07, 2015

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Breaking: Salad Boys

From the depths of a dusty living room, New Zealand trio Salad Boys cobble together one the year’s most auspicious indie-pop debuts, “Metalmania.”

September 29, 2015

Battles La Di Da Di cover.

Reviews
Battles, “La Di Da Di”

Indeed, Battles are one of indie rock’s best bands and one of the least obnoxious acts in techno.

September 21, 2015

Keith Stanfield // photo by Gilles Toucas

Film + TV
Breaking: Keith Stanfield

Making the trip from “Selma” to South Central with the “Straight Outta Compton” actor.

August 13, 2015

2015. Heather Woods Broderick Glider cover art

Reviews
Heather Woods Broderick, “Glider”

There are cracks of light to be found on her second album, but it takes time and patience to find them.

July 09, 2015
Reviews
Refused, “Freedom”

The reemergence of Refused didn’t presage a new album—the group could have toured off the strength of “Shape” forever—but the willingness to evolve is what keeps any band relevant. Cheers to Refused for taking the plunge.

July 02, 2015

2015. Daughn Gibson, “Carnation”

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Daughn Gibson, “Carnation”

As every musician should, three albums deep into their career, Daughn Gibson (a.k.a Josh Martin) spends “Carnation” exploring new realms.

June 02, 2015
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