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Depth Test for Broncho, Girl Band and Blair at The Echo
Danny Baraz
April 2, 2015
I made my way over to The Echo on Thursday night to check out a sold out show with headliner, Broncho. Irish noise rock group, Girl Band were my real motivation for attending this gig but I certainly was intrigued by seeing what the Broncho buzz was all about. Just a few hours earlier I
Win 2 Tickets to Desert Daze 2015 and Enter Another Dimension
Danny Baraz
March 27, 2015
On Saturday, May 2nd, Moon Block will take over Sunset Ranch Oasis in Mecca, California to bring to you the next installment of Desert Daze 2015and we’re giving away a pair of tickets to one beautiful soul. Take a pilgrimage out to Desert Daze festival this year for the music and
Palma Violets and No Parents: Clear Your Head With Chaos at The Echo
Savannah Peykani
March 27, 2015
Time was not necessarily on the crowd’s side last night at The Echo but that didn’t stop anyone from having a rocking, raucous, even ridiculous time as UK rising stars Palma Violets headlined the night, with LA’s No Parents opening. People lined up outside the Echo well before the 8:30 door
Janky Smooth Sessions- Deap Vally & Moon Block Family part 1
Danny Baraz
March 26, 2015
Welcome to our first installment of Janky Smooth Sessions. Janky Smooth was invited to the home of Julie and Phil Pirrone, the father and mother of the Moon Block collective. Moon Block is a group of musicians and artists that are responsible for events like Desert Daze and Moon Block
Rubblebucket & Vacationer join the circus at The Echoplex
Taylor Wong
March 25, 2015
It’s a Tuesday night and I found myself waiting for the doors of the Echoplex to open. I’m a bit out of it from working non-stop all week and packing as I am in the midst of moving. All of a sudden I hear a loud thud and some one scream.
Don’t Think, Just Drive: Deap Vally Always Worth The Trip
Danny Baraz
March 25, 2015
For the past few weeks, Moon Block Monday’s has been a recurring event at the Continental Room in Fullerton. Week after week, the lineups have intrigued me but I have been unable to muster the energy for the drive from LA to Orange County at the end of a weekend
Tijuana Panthers Rock Teens and Their Parents at The Echo
Danny Baraz
March 23, 2015
Teens and parents alike congregated to see Tijuana Panthers at The Echo for a pseudo-matinee show courtesy of KXLU 88.9. With the sun still shining outside, I nestled into the cave-like venue around 6:30 PM, which felt a little strange. The bar tenders were drinking coffee, the patio atmosphere seemed
Trash Talk, Ratking and Pangea: Slam Dance 101 at The Echoplex
Danny Baraz
March 23, 2015
“Everyone say Fuck You to my friends on the side of the stage here”. The Echoplex crowd was eager to oblige the demands made by Lee Spielman of Trash Talk on Friday night. “You ain’t special just because we drink beers together, and shit. Get your ass out there.” Friday
Punk Rock Karaoke: Play Music with Punk Legends
Danny Baraz
March 20, 2015
If you’ve ever had a fantasy of being a punk rock frontman or woman, you can make your fantasy a reality with Punk Rock Karaoke. Not only can you sing your favorite punk anthems over world class sound systems at world famous clubs around the country but you can do
New Album Review: Courtney Barnett- “Sometimes I Sit and Think…”
Danny Baraz
March 20, 2015
For all intents and purposes, “Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit” is Courtney Barnett’s first full-length release. 2013’s “A Sea of Split Peas” combined two previously released EP’s into one epic debut that garnered international praise and attention but it was a musical relay race that
