John Pisano, dean of L.A. jazz guitar, dies at 93
Jazz guitarist extraordinaire John Pisano, renowned for his solid rhythm, melodic solo lines and generosity, died May 2 at his home in Studio City with…
System of a Down’s Serj Tankian talks about band’s future and activism in new book
Serj Tankian is a man of many talents. Aside from being the lead singer of rock band System of a Down, he’s also a solo…
Mike Pinder, Moody Blues keyboardist, dies at 82
Mike Pinder, the keyboardist and last surviving original member of the rock group the Moody Blues, has died. he was 82. Moody Blues bassist John…
Coachella sound guy Dave Rat keeps the music crystal clear
On a hill overlooking the early evening landscape of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Dave Rat is listening closely. Rat is…
Chicano Batman discusses ‘Notebook Fantasy,’ playing at Forum
In the summer of 2017, Chicano Batman played a free show at One Colorado, the shopping complex in the heart of Old Pasadena, as part…
No Doubt’s Tony Kanal talks TV and film composing at Coachella
Ahead of No Doubt’s first performance during Weekend 1 at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, bassist Tony Kanal didn’t even try to contain…
After Blackpink, a new crop of Korean artists take on Coachella
This time last year, the five members of the K-pop group Le Sserafim were glued to the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival livestream on…
Coachella 2024: No Doubt dust off energetic, greatest hits set with assist from Olivia Rodrigo
INDIO — Gwen Stefani wanted to get this straight. “You showed up to Coachella, Saturday night 2024,” she asked, “to see No Doubt play together on…
Live from Jimmy Buffett tribute at the Hollywood Bowl with Eric Church, Jackson Browne, Will Arnett
He did his bit of smuggling, he once sang, and he ran his share of grass. Now, the late, great Jimmy Buffett is being honored…
Coachella 2024: 5 Latin acts to check out at the festival
Perhaps no other major musical fest has led the way in booking Latin acts quite like the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. This year,…
Vampire Weekend is playing Coachella’s first weekend
Vampire Weekend will appear as a last-minute addition to the lineup for this weekend’s Coachella festival. Coachella said on social media Tuesday that the popular…
C.J. Snare, vocalist for pop-metal group FireHouse, dies at 64
C.J. Snare, the lead singer of the pop-metal band FireHouse, died on Friday from cardiac arrest. He was 64. “Today is a sad day for…
Swedish entertainment firm Pophouse acquires rock band KISS’s music catalogue
In short: US rock band KISS has sold its catalogue, brand name and intellectual property to a Swedish company. Pophouse Entertainment said its mission was to…
Sublime at Coachella: How Jakob Nowell embraced his late dad’s band
It’s Leg Day for Jakob Nowell, who’s fueling up for his workout on a recent afternoon with a late breakfast at a Long Beach diner…
Chris Cross, Ultravox bassist and “Vienna” co-writer, dies at 71
Ultravox bassist Chris Cross, who co-wrote the U.K. new wave group’s 1981 smash “Vienna,” has died. He was 71. The English bassist, born Christopher Allen,…
Laundry Wand doubles as an underground concert venue
If you’re lucky, some concerts are free with RSVP. This one is free if you bring dirty laundry. Laundry Wand is a nondescript laundromat in…
Where are Richard Serra’s sculptures in Southern California?
Acclaimed artist and sculptor Richard Serra was known for his massive works of steel that live in institutions and public spaces across the world. The…
Los Shinigamis del Norte fuses a love of anime with norteño
News of Akira Toriyama’s death rang across the internet earlier this month, leaving millions of anime fans mourning the loss of the influential manga artist…
Sinseers’ ‘Sinseerly Yours’ is a love letter to L.A. Chicano soul
When Thee Sinseers performed on NPR’s Tiny Desk series, they were given the option to perform in studio or record at home. Instead of heading…
Greg Lee, singer of LA ska band Hepcat, has died
Greg Lee, co-lead singer of stalwart L.A. ska group Hepcat, died March 19. He was 54. Lee suffered a brain aneurysm followed by cardiac arrest…