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Julia Jacklin and Christian Lee Hutson Brought Their Tour to a Bittersweet End at the El Rey

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Photos by María Quintana.

For the past few weeks, Julia Jacklin and Christian Lee Hutson have been living like Peaches and Herb. The pair first met at Jacklin’s 2017 Bootleg performance, where Hutson opened for the Australian songwriter. They became fast friends and have made the most of their time together again on her North American tour, sharing stages, goofing off, and creating a quasi-fake band. The final night of the tour at the El Rey was a homecoming for Hutson and a bittersweet end for Jacklin.

#Julia Jacklin #Christian Lee Hutson #El Rey Theatre #El Rey #music #new music #show review #concert #concert review #Crushing #folk #indie rock #folk rock #Grimy Goods

Aldous Harding and Hand Habits Weaponized Restraint at Sold-Out Lodge Room Performance

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Photo by me.

The streets were lined with costumes and club attire on this pre-Halloween weekend; fans sported a mix of both as they filed into the Lodge Room this past Saturday to witness the final night of Aldous Harding’s LA tour stop. The show sold out over a month in advance, prompting a second be added for the previous Friday. And what a worthy outpouring of support: both artists had released new albums earlier this year and the historic Highland Park venue was a perfect place to have a belated celebration.

#Aldous Harding #Designer #Hand Habits #placeholder #music #new music #new albums #show review #live review #concert #concert review #folk #folk rock #indie rock #acoustic #Grimy Goods

First Annual Future Sounds Festival Celebrates Soul at the Historic Baker Street Viaduct

CAPYAC (foreground). Photo by Hernan Sanchez.

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.

The Viaduct is one of the oldest thoroughfares in the city, with a long history, especially relative to LA’s short memory. It is practically a living venue, constantly changing moods as the sun sets and as the energy of the crowd grows. The Metro zipped by throughout the night, which was just another indication of the community we formed that night. We pay homage to the city when we celebrate in such a historic place, and it shouldn’t take a (hopefully annual!) music fest to remember. After a weekend like this one, with two mass shootings occurring within twenty-four hours, it is more imperative than ever that we remember to hold our friends tight, even if we’ve just met.

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#Kensington Presents #Jesse Jo Stark #Raquel Rodriguez #Stan Taylor #CAPYAC #Syd B #Floyd Fuji #music fest #music festival #soul #R&B #rnb #alternative #rock #indie rock #alt rock #The Viaduct #Grimy Goods

St. Vincent Returns to Rockstar Status at Filmed Hollywood Palladium Show

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photo by Kirby Gladstein.

You’ve probably heard a lot about St. Vincent recently. Only a few weeks ago, she gave an intimate and surprisingly stripped back show at the Belasco Theater. That show turned out to be a preview for her new EP, MassEducation, comprised of piano renditions of her own material. On first glance, that’s quite a leap for one of the most notable contemporary guitarists, but she pulled it off like the rock star that she is.

This past Monday, Annie Clark was back in full form at the Palladium. She returned with her band—bassist Toko Yasuda, drummer Matt Johnson, and keyboardist Daniel Mintseris—for a spectacle that provided everything a longtime fan of St. Vincent would love, including music, color, and lights.

#St. Vincent #Pills #Happy Birthday Johnny #music #new music #MassEducation #Masseduction #concert #live music #concert review #music blog #Grimy Goods #Bobcat Goldthwait #Palladium #Hollywood Palladium #Los Ageless

Wild Nothing’s Return to the Stage at the Regent was a Riotous Celebration

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.

Even for a Friday night, on October 27th the Regent buzzed with heavy anticipation. The venue filled quickly as the show started, which bottlenecked the entrance and caused a line that stretched well past the cafe next door. Fans of Wild Nothing and Men I Trust sold out the show about a month ahead of time, and have waited patiently for this night to arrive; this celebration of Wild Nothing’s latest record turned out to be a riotous time.

#Wild Nothing #Men I Trust #music #new music #music video #live music #concert review #music blog #Show Me How #Live in Dreams #dream pop #dream rock #shoegaze #noise rock #Regent #Grimy Goods #Regent Theater

Doja Cat Leans Into “Mooo!” While Proving Her Worth Beyond the Meme

Photo by Ken Franklin

Originally appeared on Ones To Watch.

Newcomers to Doja Cat might only know her for the viral lyric, “Bitch, I’m a cow!” But the hometown stop on her current tour proved that she is loved for much more than “Mooo!” On Sept. 21, fans packed the Echoplex to celebrate her recent album, Amala, with opening performances from StarBoi3 and Wes Period.

#Doja Cat #mooo!#music #moo #new music #hip hop #pop #Amala #Go To Town #bitch I'm a cow #Echoplex #live music #concert #Ones to WaTch #Sawdust and Gin

Get Caught Overheating with Fever Feel

Photo by Braeden Paterson.

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.

If your favorite Beatles song is “Revolution 9,” then you’ll love Fever Feel. Even if you have little respect for that comparison, keep reading—the Canadian three-piece is creative in the best ways. The band has a self-titled album due out next week, on September 14th to be exact; audiences at Harvard & Stone got a first look at their psychedelic mastery last Wednesday night.

#Fever Feel #Harvard & Stone #music #new music #concerts #preview #live music #show preview #psych rock #psychedelic #Grimy Goods

Don’t Give Up Hope Yet: Pathway to Paris at the Ace Hotel on September 16th

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.

This may come as a shock, but there is still some hope left for the planet after all. The Paris Agreement was adopted by 195 countries in December of 2015, and then, a year-and-a-half later, the Trump administration sent a formal notice to the UN announcing that the US would withdraw. The agreement has little short-term effect on the country; however, there will be grave consequences if the second-largest polluting nation in the world chooses to do nothing to stop future destruction to the environment.

That’s where Pathway to Paris comes in. Read more.

Pathway To Paris | 9/16 @ Ace Hotel | website

Russian Producer Kedr Livanskiy Made a Rousing Appearance at The Roxy

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Martin Santacruz.

It was a good night for underground techno lovers this past Friday at the Roxy. Gel Set opened the show for headliner Kedr Livanskiy, who has finally come to Los Angeles as part of an extensive European and North American tour. Hopefully she had a chance to enjoy the sun before she returns home to the perpetually bleak Russian countryside.

A Village Comes Together for Wolf Bay at His Debut Single Release Party at the Moroccan

Words by me. See live photos on Grimy Goods.

Sunday nights are typically used to rest up before work on Monday, but sometimes you’ll find a show worth losing sleep over. One such show took place at the Moroccan this past weekend, collecting donations for the Trevor Project and honoring Wolf Bay’s debut single, “Under the Moon,” which Grimy Goods premiered a few weeks ago. Play Like A Girl (PLAG) and ROVE co-hosted the night, filled with many styles of music, raffles, and vibes so good you could cash them in for friendship.

Donate to the Trevor Project here.

Talker Headlines Exciting WFNM Showcase at Madame Siam, Dan Sadin Opens

Photo credit: Sean Nunley

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me.

I’m calling it now: Madame Siam is currently LA’s trendiest venue. There are benefits and drawbacks to the title, but a fun time will always be had at this underground spot. Tuesday night’s show was put on by We Found New Music and put together by Celeste Tauchar, who served as the night’s headliner with her band Talker.

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#Talker #Dan Sadin #Dr. Doctor #Taylor Janzen #music #new music #live music #concert review #concert #Madame Siam #singer songwriter #emo #indie rock #classic rock #Grimy Goods #Sawdust and Gin

Starcrawler Warm Up For Beach Goth 2018 at The Growlers’ Pop-Up Event

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Jessica Moncrief.

If you had any reservations about attending Beach Goth 2018, the pop up events will sway you into buying tickets. In anticipation of the festival on August 5th, The Growlers have opened a pop-up shop at a warehouse in Chinatown and are throwing some insane parties. This past Saturday, Starcrawler headlined a raucous night filled with spitting skulls, moshing, and noise. Read more.

Check out the pop-up event tonight, with a Shanghai Disco theme; find the RSVP link on The Growlers’ Instagram. The final pop-up installment will happen tomorrow.

#rock #beach goth #beach goth 2018 #Starcrawler #music #live music #festival #music festival #music fest #The Growlers #DMTina #drag queens #Xotica Erotica #Mia Dosin #punk #punk rock #Grimy Goods #Sawdust and Gin

Laughing Along with Caroline Rose at her Sold-Out LA Show

Photo credit: CJ Harvey

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.

Caroline Rose is a comedian. If you’ve heard her new record, LONER, you know she takes pleasure in poking fun at other people and society in general. She is a goofy satirist with surprisingly deep sentiment, and her live performance only contributed to her appeal. Her sold out show at the Moroccan Lounge supported by Cardioid was a romp enjoyed by all.

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LONER by Caroline Rose

#Caroline Rose #Cardioid #music #new music #live music #concert #concert review #music review #music blog #indie rock #rock #diy rock #LONER #Bikini #Moroccan #Moroccan Lounge #LA #Grimy Goods #Sawdust and Gin

King Tuff and Cut Worms End Their Spring Tour with a Bang at the Teragram Ballroom

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by David Fisch.

“Are you filled with joy?” asks Kyle Thomas, also known as King Tuff. Crowds were restless at the Teragram Ballroom last Thursday night, buzzing for the polished rock acts of the night. SASAMI, formerly of Cherry Glazerr, opened up the night, with retro outfit Cut Worms filling in the middle slot. By the time King Tuff emerged onto the stage, there was enough joy to go around; it infected Thomas and the band, causing him to admit that they, too, were brimming with it.

Lodge Room Hosts the Ethereal Sounds of Jenny Hval and Briana Marela

Photo Credit: Jenny Berger Myhre

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.

When anticipating a Jenny Hval concert, it’s hard to know what to expect. Listening to her records will certainly give you a leg up, but it is impossible to predict what kind of performance she has planned. At Resident, she performed with just her longtime collaborator Håvard Volden; at the Broad, she had three other backup “dancers,” though their ritualistic choreography probably isn’t strictly dancing. At Lodge Room on Saturday, she had a projector to reinforce her ideas, beamed onto a screen that stretched from floor to ceiling, commanding our attention in spite of plenty of distractions.

#Jenny Hval #Briana Marela #Lodge Room #music #new music #live music #concert review #music review #music blog #experimental #synth pop #noise pop #electro pop #LA #Grimy Goods #Sawdust and Gin #concert

Kelsey Lu proves she’s on the verge of stardom at the Moroccan, supported by FUPU

Photo credit: Vincent Haycock

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.

For a Tuesday night, the Moroccan Lounge was buzzing particularly loudly. Kelsey Lu is a significant draw for audiences, with her growing reputation as a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. She began as a cellist, studying classical composition as early as age six. Her mind continues to dip into that well of knowledge, giving her a unique style that magazines clamored over when she released her debut EP two years ago. Now Kelsey Lu is gearing up to tell a longer story through a full-length album which is due out later this year; she gave audiences a taste at her very first LA headlining show.

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#Kelsey Lu #FUPU #F U Pay Us #Fuck You Pay Us #music #new music #live music #concert #concert review #music review #music blog #afro punk #punk #soul #R&B #rnb #cello #Grimy Goods #Sawdust and Gin

Loma Gripped Audiences at the Bootleg, Supported by Jess Williamson

Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Laura Pasek.

Loma came out with another five-piece touring band for their set, this time led by Emily Cross of Cross Record. (Her partner in that project, Dan Duszynski, is also in Loma.) She had on an all-white ensemble, intending to catch the light of the tubes laying across the floor of the stage. There were three around the main mic, and one near an easel, where two large drawing pads sat innocently.

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Cosmic Wink by Jess Williamson

#Loma #Jess Williamson #Bootleg Theater #Bootleg #music #new music #live music #concert #music review #music blog #indie rock #rock #folk rock #Grimy Goods #Sawdust and Gin

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