Instrumental L.A. band La Lom to open for Vampire Weekend
Dating back to 1927, the historic Roosevelt Hotel still maintains its old Hollywood charm. An antique-looking chandelier hangs from the patterned ceiling of the lobby,…
Punk Rock Bowling brings inclusive mosh pit energy to Las Vegas
Las Vegas — It used to be that if a visitor to Las Vegas wanted a taste of punk rock while they were in town, they…
‘We Are Lady Parts’ creator on her ‘villain era’ and Malala on a horse
There’s only one comedy series that could successfully pair punk rock rebellion with Pakistani education activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai and manage…
The Beach Boys on Lana Del Rey, Charles Manson, Disney+ doc
Mike Love is sitting in a blah-looking room in a Sheraton hotel in North Carolina, the garish pattern of his signature Hawaiian shirt popping against…
Bill Walton and the Grateful Dead: How the band shaped his life
Bill Walton was a proud Deadhead. The basketball great, who died Monday at age 71 following a prolonged cancer battle, was famously a huge fan…
‘The Beach Boys’ review: A sentimental doc that downplays squabbles
I will (almost) always watch a film about the Beach Boys — the latest, titled simply “The Beach Boys,” premieres Friday on Disney+ — not…
Charlie Colin, founding bassist for rock group Train, is dead at 58
Charlie Colin, a bassist and founding member of the rock group Train, has died. He was 58. Colin’s sister Carolyn Stephens confirmed his death to…
Rudy Moreno, a popular Latino comedian and mentor, dies at 66
Rudy Moreno, a popular comedian who was often referred to by fans and colleagues as “the Godfather of Latino comedy,” has died. He was 66.…
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…