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Candlemass at 1720: The Church of Doom

While doom metal is a metal subgenre that has come and gone in waves throughout its history, bands that enter the scene develop such a large cult following that there has never been a need for a huge influx of new artists taking on the sound. The 1980’s severely lacked

Peaches at Madonna Inn by Jessica Moncrief

2nd Annual John Waters Easter at Madonna Inn: Pink Flamingos and Filthy Bunnies:

It was a sea of queers and bunny ears at California’s campiest hotel, the Madonna Inn, for opening night of the 2nd Annual John Waters Easter Weekend hosted by Lethal Amounts. The event featured electropunk musician/performance artist, Peaches, as well as a screening of Pink Flamingos with live commentary from

Onyx at The Echoplex by Greg Flack

Photo Recap: Onyx at The Echoplex

If you’ve ever been in a mosh pit or slam danced at a hip hop show, you can thank Onyx for that type of singular release of tension.  Something that is so common place now started with this group from South Jamaica, Queens in New York City.  And regardless of

N8NOFACE at The Lodge Room by Todd Anderson

N8NOFACE at The Lodge Room- F*ck You, Pay Me

The character arch of N8NoFace will one day become the stuff of legend. From making music in a closet to a sold out show at the Lodge Room. From a self described “border boy” growing up in the Sonoran Desert in Tuscon Arizona, to building the kind of cult following

Beck at The Lodge Room by Jessica Moncrief

Beck Acoustic at The Lodge Room- A Storyteller

Acoustic performances are known for providing a more intimate experience that offers the listener a vulnerable look into an artist’s relationship with their music, often having a lower energy than standard performances due to the quieter nature of the format. While diehard fans of an artist appreciate this personal encounter

Touche Amore at the Regent by Taylor Wong

Touche Amore Play 4 albums in 2 Nights at the Regent Theater.

Touché Amoré brings a certain level of nostalgia for most, myself included. When I was in high school I had the chance of seeing Touché at our local teen center. They were pretty much my intro into something a little more hardcore than punk music. I was blown away. Flash

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Take This: Win Two Tickets To John Waters Easter w/ Peaches by Lethal Amounts

This Easter Weekend, Lethal Amounts returns to the Madonna Inn with a performance by Peaches and John Waters to mark the 50th anniversary and restoration of Waters’ cult classic, Pink Flamingos at the iconic Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo.   related: Burger Boogaloo 2017: The Ballad of John and

FIDLAR at The Observatory is STILL a Vibe

There is little more that’s as iconic in the last 10 years of the SoCal indie music scene than FIDLAR playing at The Observatory in Santa Ana.  It brings back memories of the golden age of the now defunct label that shall not be mentioned- but it rhymes with “Zurger”.

Jane's Addiction at The Palladium

Jane’s Addiction- Hollywood Royalty At The Palladium

Jane’s Addiction playing the Palladium in Hollywood in 2023 resonates deeply with music fans who grew up in Los Angeles. Jane’s Addiction is the quintessential L.A. band of their era. Wedged snugly between the hair metal era of the 80’s and the grunge era of the 90’s, Jane’s had that

Drab Majesty- Dais 15 Year Anniversary at Belasco

DAIS Records Celebrates 15 Years Of Seminal Releases At The Belasco

In the last 15 years, DAIS Records has had an output of quality music that should be the envy of any independent record label.  From alumni such as Psychic TV, Cold Cave, Youth Code and Pink Turns Blue to current artists such as Drab Majesty, Adult., Choir Boy and Riki–

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