[A bit of everything here: benefit shows, bands with new names and World Cup soccer:] The Airborne Toxic Event returns to the site of their very first show, the Echo, on May 25 for a charity gig for the Neda Project – an Amnesty International-related effort named for Neda Agha-Soltan, the Iranian woman who was […]
[Once around the residencies as I try to decide how I feel about the new Angels & Airwaves album, “LOVE,” which I downloaded free last night [background] …] Princeton, fresh off a Thursday show opening for Editors, return to the cozier confines of Spaceland, supported by Le Switch, among others. … Aushua and We Barbarians […]
Even when he’s not backed by his band Thrice, O.C.’s Dustin Kensrue [pictured] has some pretty formidable songwriting chops, as he displayed on his solo album “Please Come Home,” released two years ago this month. Kensrue gets top billing on a tour called “Where’s the Band?” – which features the frontmen of four rock bands […]
[Sorry this is a little late today – tech problems in Buzz Bands land …] Brooklyn three-piece the Antlers, riding a wave of critical love from Pitchfork (among others) for their album “Hospice,” are about to embark on a big tour supporting Minus the Bear (including a Tuesday date at the Glass House in Pomona). […]
I’ve been to a lot of residency Mondays at Spaceland over the years, and tonight’s lineup, front to back, rivals any I’ve seen. Residents Local Natives could probably pack the place themselves, but they have two other great SoCal bands on board – the Henry Clay People and Aushua. Not to mention: Fun., who are […]
[Another installment in my new local music series …] Probably the most exciting thing about Aushua’s new “Limbo” EP is knowing that it’s just the tip of the iceberg. The Santa Ana-based foursome has been working on a full-length album with producer Greg Doyle – a project that will be put on hold the next […]
[Have a safe holiday weekend. And raise a glass for birthday boy Robbie Robertson on Sunday.] Today: ‘Tis the season … for music outdoors. Among the many offerings around SoCal is a free concert series at Levitt Pavilion in Pasadena, where French songstress Emilie Simon [pictured] performs at 8 tonight. She’s also at the Bootleg […]
Pete Yorn [pictured] has a new album, “Back and Forth,” recorded in Omaha, Neb., with Bright Eyes producer Mike Mogis, and a new band behind him. He’s celebrating with a show at the Roxy that’s a warm-up for his big summer tour (which ends Aug. 27-28 at the Music Box @ Fonda). …” It’s the […]
[Happy 40th to Flaming Lips drummer Steven Drozd. Now keep the beat while I run through tonight’s exhausting list of shows:] Give the Church credit – most bands who are still going concerns at the end of their third decade are just playing greatest-hits sets. The Australian quartet, touring behind a new album, “Untitled #23,” […]
[Birthday cheers go out Sunday to Donovan, and I hope this abbreviated rundown isn’t too late to inform your weekend plans:] Tonight, updated: Here’s where it gets loud – Spectrum, who will be joined by members MGMT, plays Club Underground at the Echo tonight, along with the Entrance Band and Abe Vigoda. … Grand Duchy, […]
