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Kauf’s Bright Electronica Cuts Through a Dark Haze at Final Echo Residency Performance

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  Monday night at the Echo marked the final night of Kauf’s monthlong residency at the famous Echo Park venue. He was joined by some of LA’s brightest indie rockers, including Rush Midnight and pr0files, with a closing DJ set by Jeffrey Brodsky that kept the crowd dancing after hours. Some seemingly discarded blue lights were lying askew across the instruments … Continue reading Kauf’s Bright Electronica Cuts Through a Dark Haze at Final Echo Residency Performance

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Elvis Depressedly and Teen Suicide Turn Sadcore Frowns Upside Down at The Echo

Elvis Depressedly; photo credit: Carl Pocket courtesy of Spaceland Presents Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  The Echo has hosted North Carolina indie rockers Elvis Depressedly many times, and that’s just in the past two years. They returned for a sold-out show on Wednesday night, on a summer tour with Teen Suicide and Nicole Dollanganger to support the California Dreamin’ EP they released in June. The Echo … Continue reading Elvis Depressedly and Teen Suicide Turn Sadcore Frowns Upside Down at The Echo

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Australian Duo Oh Pep! Enchant the Bootleg Theater with Charming Folk Rock

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Danielle Gornbein.  Thursday night at the Bootleg was a trove of fresh talent. Three solid acts, culminating with Australian folk pop duo Oh Pep!, all commanded the stage with their unique touches on acoustic and folk rock. This was my third time seeing these Aussies, and I have to say that the third time really is … Continue reading Australian Duo Oh Pep! Enchant the Bootleg Theater with Charming Folk Rock

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Margaret Glaspy and Her Incredible Voice Shone at the Bootleg, Supported by Franky Flowers

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Manuel Dominguez.  Margaret Glaspy is a rapidly rising star. She has been featured in some of the most high profile publications imaginable — The New Yorker, New York Times, NPR — and she deserves it. As the youngest in a family of musicians living in northern California, Glaspy learned to play the fiddle, but eventually abandoned … Continue reading Margaret Glaspy and Her Incredible Voice Shone at the Bootleg, Supported by Franky Flowers

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Body Language and Wild & Free Light Up Resident in DTLA with Invigorating Performances

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Andrew Gomez.  It’s not a secret that one of my favorite live shows to date was Body Language at the Echo last February. Since seeing them, I feel I’ve come a long way. I’m taking music and writing more seriously, having graduated from a small Hype Machine blog to keeping a blog of my my own … Continue reading Body Language and Wild & Free Light Up Resident in DTLA with Invigorating Performances

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Grouplove Deliver Endless Encores at Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Danielle Gornbein.  Last night, the Hard Rock in Hollywood was packed for a very special free Grouplove performance. Celebrating their forthcoming album Big Mess, the performance was part of The Encore Live, which is Live Nation TV and Hard Rock’s new program celebrating the encore as an art form. In my experience, the encore is … Continue reading Grouplove Deliver Endless Encores at Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood

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Eagulls Bring the Noise to Teragram Ballroom Alongside Adult Books and Tennis System

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, pics by Wes Marsala. Every show I’ve seen at the Teragram Ballroom always exceeds my expectations. Ty Segall put on an unforgettable performance at the beginning of the year, and Julia Holter had enchanted me; now I can add Eagulls to that list. They have been on tour for a month supporting their brand new album, Ullages, and stopped … Continue reading Eagulls Bring the Noise to Teragram Ballroom Alongside Adult Books and Tennis System

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Cub Sport and LAYNE Were on Fire at the Bootleg (But Don’t Put Them Out)

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words and less-than-ideal photos by me.  If you were not at the Bootleg Theater last Thursday night, then you missed a perfect night of pop. I have been following the two acts on the bill for some time, but this was the first opportunity that I got to actually see them perform live. Local pop-rock group LAYNE opened the night … Continue reading Cub Sport and LAYNE Were on Fire at the Bootleg (But Don’t Put Them Out)

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Sunstock Fest Makes a Case for Going Solar with Performances by Cults, Wavves, Kaki King and More

Trapdoor Social Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by William Gormley. Last Saturday was one of the hottest days of the year so far. It was forecasted to be so brutal over the weekend that it prompted LADWP to caution customers against using too much A/C, or else there would be mass power outages. There could not have been a better time to … Continue reading Sunstock Fest Makes a Case for Going Solar with Performances by Cults, Wavves, Kaki King and More

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Falsetto Down: Vérité Rocked the Echo on the Final Night of her Tour

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by William Gormley. Pop is a polarizing genre. I have been on both sides of the argument, debating its merit in the contemporary American music scene, especially in a Top 40 context. But that certainly doesn’t exempt me from loving the tried and true mix of catchy hooks, simple melodies, and great vocals. With Lostboycrow opening for Vérité … Continue reading Falsetto Down: Vérité Rocked the Echo on the Final Night of her Tour

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