Snoop Dogg and Levi’s Pre-Grammy Concert | The Hollywood Palladium | 2/5/15 [REVIEW]

Words by E. Flinn | Photos by D. Lee

It’s Grammy’s week in Los Angeles, which means everyone who is anyone in the music industry descends upon the city.  Starting this past Monday, venues big and small played host to elite parties celebrating the industries best and brightest.  Continue reading

NEW MUSIC: “The Best Room” by Modest Mouse

I’m a huge fan of Modest Mouse. It’s been a while … 8 years, in fact … since they released their last album. When they announced a new LP titled “Strangers to Ourselves” at the end of last year, I couldn’t wait to hear the new music. Well … they’ve released the audio to new song from that album, and I’m counting down the days until they start touring again. Continue reading

Red Bull Sound Select Presents: Blackbird Blackbird & Puro Instinct | Sayers Club | 1/28/15 [Concert Review]

Last year, I attended over half a dozen concerts that were organized by Red Bull Sound Select for their month long “30 Days In L.A.” initiative, and I have to admit that each of the shows I attended was extremely well curated. With the new year, I’ve got new expectations, and since Red Bull Sound Select knocked it out of the park last year, and since Amoeba Music, the world’s largest independent record store, was curating the talent for the evening, my expectations were high.

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