Posts By Rob Shepyer
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297SHOWSLuna Lodge: Moon Duo at Lodge Room
The moon had a strange glow on this Monday night. Its light was bright but diffused behind a noir Highland Park haze....
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469SHOWSNoise Punks on Potassium: Melt Banana at The Roxy
It had been years since Melt-Banana came to Los Angeles. Their last show at The Troubadour featured a lineup that pitted them...
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246SHOWSHoliest of Holies: Om at the Lodge Room
What doth God have to do with doom metal? Is there a spiritual element to a musical genre so heavily associated with...
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341SHOWSPerfection Does Exist: Porcupine Tree at the Greek Theatre
Prog rock is a guilty pleasure for me. When no one is around on a lonely drive, speeding down a highway late...
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347FEATURES - JANKY SMOOTH8 Essential Artists of Substance Festival 2022
Substance is more than a festival. Substance is a showcase of the past, present and future of goth, post-punk and industrial music,...
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296SHOWSGorillaz, the Most Human Band, at Youtube Theatre
The events of Sunday September 25th at Youtube Theatre were moments I had dreamed of and wished for the last decade of...
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457SHOWSGlitz and Glamour: Roxy Music’s 50th Anniversary at The Kia Forum
The lasting legacy of Roxy Music is one of soul, style, and groundbreaking experimentation. You can hear the roots of so many...
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364SHOWSGerman Love Machines: Rammstein at LA Memorial Coliseum
Rammstein in-concert more closely resembles Mad Max’s Thunderome or Rollerball than your typical rock and roll show. The atmosphere is reminiscent of...
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318SHOWSThe Sounds of Spring in Summer: Primavera Sound LA 2022
On the surface, Primavera Sound LA appeared to have an almost perfect lineup. There was something for everyone. Legendary rockers like Kim...
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494SHOWSStroking to LCD: This Ain’t No Picnic
Goldenvoice has been on a roll, especially with their Rose Bowl based festivals, hosting special gatherings on sacred grounds. These two to...