Manchester Orchestra rocked out Los Angeles’ Henry Fonda Theatre on June 3rd, playing much of their new stuff from 2011′s album, Simple Math, while interlacing older songs into their set.  As soon as the band walked out and began playing the new title track, the crowd went wild and were truly ready to “Shake It [...]

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The energy Cave forced upon the crowd caused those in the front to draw their arms toward the stage like lost souls reaching for one last morsel of salvation. And this was no average sized crowd. Grinderman sold out the show months ahead and every inch of dance floor, bar, and balcony was fought for and conquered by those with the deepest fanaticism.

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When I heard that the Books would be performing their music live, I was utterly confused by what that meant. Would I see the universe unwind in cosmic greatness the same way it does when I close my eyes and listen to this music? This was both the fear and the hope I had walking into this show.

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Surfer Blood made a fantastic album; fresh, dynamic, exciting. Their live show, however, fails to add much to the formula. They were a little hoarse, a little road-weary and frankly seemed over matched by the size of the room. The Drums, by comparison, managed to put on a real rock show and won the crowd [...]

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The colorful and theatrical CocoRosie captivated the Music Box Wednesday night.  Sierra Casady’s operatic and Bianca’s childlike and unique vox blended into a perfect concoction that was reminiscent of their recent show at the Orpheum.  Highlight of the night was the jaw-dropping solo by beatboxer Tez.  Also strong to the family were pianist Gael Rakotondrabe [...]

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“Sue” stole the show. Situating themselves between Velvet Underground and The Cure during the verses, just as on the original recording they brought on the distorted lo-fi jam. But what came next is wholly a product of the BJM of 2010, as the jam sped up, evolved, morphed sonically into a pulsing hi-fi swirl that was the longest climax you’ve ever had. Glorious.

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Radiohead will play a surprise show at the Henry Fonda Theater this Sunday and are auctioning off tickets starting tonight at 8 PM to “raise as much money as possible” for Oxfam Haiti. More details From the band themselves: We’re doing a show this Sunday (24th January) to raise funds for the relief effort in [...]

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The quartet looked spiffy in button-down polos. Ezra was post-Christmas preppy in red and green, but was a present nonetheless. They performed amidst the background of their album cover with a mysterious polo-loving muse, looking rather unkempt with dilated pupils and a candid smirk.

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Passion Pit is straight from glam-synth heaven. They’ve come a long way from the infamous Valentine’s Day mixtape to the release of their first full-length Manners, and they continue to sell out shows all over the world with their undeniably unique sound. Despite their busy schedule, drummer Nate Donmoyer was kind enough to spare a few minutes. This interview by Keldine Hull.

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From snot nose to gray hair, baggy to nut tight pants, heels to chucks, backpacks to purses, The Henry Fonda was body to body absorbing sound in the name of a Los Angeles beat freaking by none other than Gaslamp Killer, Daedelus, Flying Lotus, Nosaj Thing, Jogger, Post Feotous, Josh One, Lazy Brown and the only lady on the lineup Tokimonsta, who, according to GLK, had a couple of bangers!

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