Kendrick Lamar tweeted that Earl Sweatshirt is his favorite rapper. It makes sense––both are L.A. rappers nearing career peaks. While Lamar channels this momentum into leadership and activism, Sweatshirt turns ...

Björk dropped the digital version of Vulnicara two months early, allowing us to get a headstart wallowing in what she refers to as an album of “complete heartbreak.” The heavy ...

This Seattle duo’s second LP finds its home on the indie rock mecca, Sub Pop, where hip-hop releases are particularly rare. You may recognize the voice of Palaceer Lazaro aka ...

It’s never been about being the catchiest. For this Australian duo the songwriting has always focused on subtlety and tonality. On this, their third full-length, brother and sister Angus & ...

Universal Bar & Grill, North Hollywood CA Contact: codydigerolamo[at]gmail.com Web: codydigerolamo.com The Players: Cody DiGerolamo Material: Songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, Cody DiGerolamo brings a varied set of rock, folk and synth/electronic tunes with ...

Molly Malone’s  Los Angeles, CA Contact: Nicole[at]lafamos.com Web: http://stacyburkmusic.com The Players: Stacy Burk, vocals; Tom Walsh, drums; Ed Roth, keyboard; Philippe Willems, guitar; Holger Fath, guitar; Mick Mahan, bass; Carlos ...

Stage 72 / The Triad New York, NY Contact: clariceturnbull[at]aol.com Web: http://clariceturnbull.com The Players: Clarice Turnbull, vocals; Naoko Ono, piano; Christopher Hall, bass; Michael Carpenter, saxaphone; Fred Wells, drums. Material: ...

Callahan’s Music Hall, Auburn Hills, MI Contact: mariescottmgmt[at]gmail.com Web: http://rioandtherockabillyrevival.com The Players: Rio Scafone, lead vocals; Jarod Thompson, guitar; Sean “Junebug” Harris, stand up bass, backup vocals; Charlie Bongo, drums; Renee Turner, backup ...

The Lexington Bar Los Angeles, CA Contact: booking[at]aunjeladamsmusic.com Web: http://aunjeladamsmusic.com The Players: Aunjel Adams, singer; the Homies: Matt Spatola, guitar; Javon Harvey, keys; Brandon Jenkins; drums; and Jon Grey, bass. ...

Black Rose Tavern Los Angeles, CA Contact: Shoshie[at]BigPictureMediaOnline.com Web: http://DavidRosalesMusic.com The Players: David Rosales Material: California native David Rosales brings a perfect blend of country, folk and blues to his ...