Here are three reasons to help KCRW with fundraising, including war and robots. KCR-Dub-Ya Lynch Ima Robot Cold War Kids Upcoming Live Performances on Morning Becomes Eclectic KCRW PLEDGE DRIVE: JAN 27 – FEB 4 Friday, February 11 — The Decemberists Monday, February 14 — Black Mountain Wednesday, February 16 — Black Dub Friday, February [...]

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photo courtesy of KCRW Anne Litt has been involved with KCRW for fifteen years, and has earned critical acclaim not only for her on-air talents, but also her supervision of the Little Miss Sunshine soundtrack. She’s also the one responsible for the recent appearance of the Black Keys and Sean Hayes on Subaru commercials. Litt [...]

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photography by Benjamin Hoste Local heroes Local Natives performed to a sold out crowd Saturday night (the second of two back to back sold out nights), September 18th at the Fonda following closely on the heels of a breathtaking and well received performance at FYF Fest earlier in the month. Ever since the band name [...]

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photography by Alex Broadwell Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival-goers trickled in throughout the day to check out the up-and-coming artists featured on Thursday. Pictured are: Here We Go Magic, Local Natives, Miike Snow, Neon Indian, The Temper Trap, and The XX.

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photography by Ward Robinson I’ve never seen the Troubadour so excited. Local Natives, about 4 months into the release of Gorilla Manor, are truly hometown heroes; the show was sold out well in advance. The crowd was alive with screams and yelling from the second soundcheck began until after the encore, where they were joined [...]

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Via: L.A. Times Coachella is the defining music event in Southern California every year — for fans and local artists alike. The festival has become a kingmaker for striving L.A. bands rounding the corner into national prominence. Recent performances by Silversun Pickups, the Airborne Toxic Event and No Age have been both goodbye kisses to [...]

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Anyone familiar with Local Natives is going to recognize most if not all the tracks on their full-length, which for this band (and their very commited local fans) is perfect. Now you can hear every single detail of every single song.

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“It’s too close to Christmas, we didn’t think anyone would come,” Taylor Rice admitted to the packed Echo. Despite the holidays, Local Natives sold out their show during the presale, leaving thirty-something people standing out in the cold just hoping for a chance to get in. Their reputation has spread through the community like wildfire. Even after their exhausting and extensive touring since their residency at Spaceland in August, Local Natives still managed to offer a one-of-a-kind performance.

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L.A. darlings Local Natives have had a big year—a UK tour, a record deal, and a road trip with Fool’s Gold and Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros. Bassist Andy Hamm stepped outside on a chilly afternoon in Seattle to share with us some of the highlights. This interview by Amber Hollingsworth.

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