Six Degrees of Preparation
Miami Music Week/Winter Music Conference Party Guide for DJ Mag March 2020 Issue Six Degrees of Preparation Most, if not all of these parties have been cancelled due to COVID-19. Check … Continue reading
Outlier SF Brings Quality Not Quantity To San Francisco This Weekend
Preview feature on Bonobo‘s Outlier event in San Francisco for The Bay Bridged: Outlier SF Brings Quality Not Quantity To San Francisco This Weekend Listen to Bonobo’s Outlier playlist on Spotify.
Nicky Blackmarket @ Xcellerated
Previewed for LA Weekly: Nicky Blackmarket, MC Fatman D, DJ Profile, Saxxon and DJ Suv at Xcellerated Get more details on the event via its Facebook event page.
Dillinja @ Xcellerated
Previewed for LA Weekly: Xcellerated Presents Dillinja, Bass Brothers//Mad Ting!! Presents Hatcha, Youngsta at Catch One Listen to our favorite Dillinja tune, “Twist ‘Em Out” via his Spotify.
Maya Jane Coles @ Sound
Previewed for LA Weekly: Maya Janes Coles at Sound Night Club Listen to Maya’s remix of Hozier’s “Movement.”
Charlotte Gainsbourg @ El Rey
Previewed for LA Weekly: Charlotte Gainsbourg at the El Rey Theatre Watch Charlotte’s cover of Kanye West’s “Runaway” here.
José González & The String Theory @ Los Angeles Theatre
Previewed for LA Weekly: José González & The String Theory at the Los Angeles Theatre Watch their performance of “Leaf Off/The Cave” live in Hamburg.
Sam Fender @ Moroccan Lounge
Previewed for LA Weekly: Sam Fender at the Moroccan Lounge Watch Sam Fender perform “Dead Boys” on Later with Jools Holland.
FUSE 10 @ Globe
Previewed for LA Weekly: FUSE10: A Decade of Rave at the Globe Theatre Check out FUSE’s Instagram for some clips of their parties.
Todd Terry @ Globe Theatre
Previewed for LA Weekly Todd Terry at Studio 740 at Globe Theatre Have a listen to Todd’s “In-House Radio” via his SoundCloud.
Wilkinson, Calyx & Teebee, Loadstar @ Exchange
Previewed for LA Weekly: Bassrush + Respect Present Wilkinson, Calyx & Teebee, Loadstar at The Exchange Read my interview with Calyx & TeeBee for their album, 1×1.
Jamie Jones B2B Martinez Brothers @ Palladium
Previewed for LA Weekly: Jamies Jones B2B The Martinez Brothers at Factory 93 at the Hollywood Palladium and 12 Best Music Shows in L.A. This Week Watch Jamie Jones B2B The … Continue reading
Phoenix @ Fonda
Previewed for LA Weekly: Phoenix at Fonda Theatre Watch Phoenix full set at Brooklyn Steel via Pitchfork’s YouTube channel.
Sam Smith @ Staples
Previewed for LA Weekly: Sam Smith with Beth Ditto at the Staples Center Watch Sam Smith perform “Too Good at Goodbyes” on BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge.
Innovation in LA @ Union
Previewed for LA Weekly: Xcellerated and Innovation Present: Innovation in Los Angeles at Union Get more information for this major two-day event via its Facebook event page.
Chromeo @ Palladium
Previewed for LA Weekly: Chromeo at the Hollywood Palladium Read the cover story I did on Chromeo for the April Issue of DJ Mag North America.
Cut Chemist @ Hammer Museum
Previewed for LA Weekly: Cut Chemist at Hammer Museum KCRW Summer Nights Have a listen to Cut’s radio show, “A Stable Sound Radio.”
The Horrors @ Regent
Previewed for LA Weekly The Horrors at the Regent Theatre Watch the official video for “Something To Remember Me By.”
Johnny Marr @ Teragram Ballroom
Previewed for LA Weekly: Johnny Marr at the Teragram Ballroom Watch the official video for “Hi Hello,” one of my favorites off the new album, Call the Comet.
Hype B2B Hazard @ Belasco
Previewed for LA Weekly Hype B2B Hazard at the Belasco Theater Watch Hype and Hazard at the Let it Roll Festival December 2017.
MGMT @ Palladium
Previewed for LA Weekly: MGMT at the Hollywood Palladium Watch MGMT on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Liam Gallagher and Richard Ashcroft @ Greek
Previewed for LA Weekly: Liam Gallagher and Richard Ashcroft at the Greek Theatre Read my interview with Liam for Nylon Magazine here. Read my review of Richard’s last album for The A.V. … Continue reading
Kendra Morris @ The Love Song
Previewed for LA Weekly: Kendra Morris at The Love Song Get a taste of Kendra via her SoundCloud.
Cigarettes After Sex @ Theatre at the Ace Hotel
Previewed for LA Weekly: Cigarettes After Sex at the Theatre at the Ace Hotel Watch Cigarettes After Sex perform live via Last Call with Carson Daly.
Giorgio Moroder’s Birthday Celebration @ Globe Theatre
Previewed for LA Weekly: Giorgio Moroder’s Birthday Celebration at Globe Theatre
Moon Boots @ El Rey
Previewed for LA Weekly: Moon Boots at the El Rey Theatre Listen to Moon Boots’ set from Holy Ship!
DREAMS Release “No One Defeats Us” Prior to Coachella Appearance
Write-up on DREAMS “No One Defeats Us” video for LA Weekly: DREAMS Release “No One Defeats Us” Prior to Coachella Appearance Watch the video here.
Rhye @ Orpheum
Previewed for LA Weekly: Rhye at the Orpheum Theatre Watch the official video for “Count to Five.”
Noel Gallagher @ Orpheum
Previewed for LA Weekly: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds at Orpheum Theatre Watch the official video for “It’s A Beautiful World.”
Air + Style @ Exposition Park
Previewed for LA Weekly: Air + Style at Exposition Park Keep up with Air + Style via Instagram.
Roni Size @ Respect
Previewed for LA Weekly: Roni Size with Dynamite MC at Respect at Project Club L.A. Have a listen to Size’s set from last time he played at Respect for their 18th … Continue reading
Andy C. @ Funktion @ Exchange LA
Previewed for LA Weekly: Andy C. at Bassrush DTLA Presents Funktion at the Exchange LA Listen to an hour of Andy C. recorded live at Alexandra Palace featured on Apple Beats … Continue reading
Liam Gallagher @ Wiltern
Previewed for LA Weekly: Liam Gallagher at the Wiltern Read my interview with Liam for Nylon.
KCRW’s Masquerade Ball @ The MacArthur
Previewed for LA Weekly: KCRW’s Masquerade Ball at The MacArthur More information on the Ball here and here.
Depeche Mode @ Hollywood Bowl
Previewed for LA Weekly: Depeche Mode at the Hollywood Bowl Watch the official video for “Cover Me.”
Bonobo @ Greek
Previewed for LA Weekly: Bonobo at the Greek Theatre Watch Bonobo’s track “Bambro Koyo Ganda.”
Sunday Sessions Gets DEEP @ Grand Park
Preview for LA Weekly: Sunday Sessions Gets DEEP at Grand Park Listen to an XLR8R podcast courtesy of Marques via his SoundCloud.
Hans Zimmer @ Shrine
Previewed for LA Weekly: Hans Zimmer at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall Watch a full concert from 2016 via YouTube.
HARD Summer @ Glen Helen Amphitheater
Previewed for LA Weekly: HARD Summer at Glen Helen Amphitheater Watch the HARD Summer teaser trailer.
Lionel Richie @ Hollywood Bowl
Previewed for LA Weekly: Lionel Richie with Special Guest Mariah Carey at the Hollywood Bowl Watch Lionel Richie perform “All Night Long” live at the Eden Project in Cornwall, UK.
Paul Oakenfold @ Annenberg Space
Previewed for LA Weekly: Paul Oakenfold at Sound in Focus at Annenberg Space for Photography Listen to Paul Oakenfold’s Generations: Three Decades of Dance via Spotify.
Air @ Greek
Previewed for LA Weekly: Air at the Greek Theatre Watch every Air video via a special playlist on the duo’s YouTube channel.
Phoenix @ Hollywood Bowl
Previewed for LA Weekly: Phoenix at the Hollywood Bowl Watch “Ti Amo Especiale” Phoenix’s spoof on an Italian variety show featuring songs from their latest album, Ti Amo.
Skyline @ LA State Historic Park
Previewed for LA Weekly: Skyline: Art, Music, Food at Los Angeles Historic State Park Learn more about the Park here and buy tickets here.
Michael Kiwanuka @ Fonda
Previewed for LA Weekly: Michael Kiwanuka at the Fonda Theatre Watch the official video for “Cold Little Heart.”
Friction @ Funktion
Previewed for LA Weekly: Friction, Metrik, and Nightstalker at Funktion at Belasco Basement Check out episodes from Friction’s show on BBC Radio 1.
Hans Zimmer @ Microsoft
Previewed for LA Weekly: Hans Zimmer at the Microsoft Theater Keep up with Hans and his team via his site.
Dawes @ Theatre at the Ace Hotel
Previewed for LA Weekly: Dawes at the Theatre at the Ace Hotel Stream We’re All Gonna Live on the platform of your choice.
Tuxedo @ Regent
Previewed for LA Weekly: Tuxedo at the Regent Theater Watch Tuxedo perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
Damian Lazarus & Heidi Lawden @ Sound
Previewed for LA Weekly: Damian Lazarus and Heidi Lawden at Sound Nightclub Listen to Damian‘s mix at Circo Loco via his SoundCloud. LIsten to Heidi’s first Dublab radio show of 2017 via … Continue reading
Roni Size @ Respect
Previewed for LA Weekly: Roni Size at Respect 18-year Anniversary at Project LA Watch the trailer for New Forms 2017.
Air + Style @ Exposition Park
Previewed for LA Weekly: Air + Style at Exposition Park Keep up with Air + Style via Twitter.
The Knocks @ Fonda
Previewed for LA Weekly: The Knocks at the Fonda Theatre Watch “Trouble” featuring Absofacto.
MoodRAW @ Factory 93
Previewed for LA Weekly: Nicole Moudaber Presents MoodRAW With Victor Calderone and Raíz at Factory 93 Listen to Nicole’s MoodRAW New Year’s Eve set live from Brooklyn via her Mixcloud.
10 Years of Diynamic @ Factory 93
Previewed for LA Weekly: 10 Years of Diynamic at Factory 93 Watch Solomun Live at the Diynamic Festival Amsterdam in 2015
Porter Robinson and Madeon @ Microsoft
Previewed for LA Weekly: Porter Robinson and Madeon at Microsoft Theater and Shrine Auditorium Watch the official video for Porter’s and Madeon’s song “Shelter.”
Brookes Brothers @ Respect
Previewed for LA Weekly: Brookes Brothers at Respect Keep up with the Brookes Brothers via their SoundCloud.
Rhondavous with DJ Harvey, Seth Troxler, Kevin Saunderson @ Union
Previewed for LA Weekly: Rhondavous with DJ Harvey, Seth Troxler, Kevin Saunderson at Union Listen to DJ Harvey RA.300 mix via SoundCloud.
Soul Clap @ A Club Called Rhonda
Previewed for LA Weekly: Soul Clap at A Club Called Rhonda at Los Globos Stream “Shine (This Is It)” featuring Nona Hendryx via SoundCloud.
Wild Beasts @ El Rey
Previewed for LA Weekly: Wild Beasts @ the El Rey Theatre Watch the official video for “Big Cat.”
Minimal Effort @ LA Center Studios
Previewed for LA Weekly: Minimal Effort at LA Center Studios Watch one of Tiga’s mockumentaries, which will make you wish he was doing stand-up instead of playing live.
Circle V Festival @ Fonda
Previewed for LA Weekly: Circle V Festival at the Fonda Theatre Watch the video for Moby and the Void Pacific Choir’s “Are You Lost In The World Like Me?”
Diversion @ Lot 613
Previewed for LA Weekly: Diversion Block Party at Lot 613 Watch KiNK live on the Boiler Room in Moscow.
Green Day, Lady Gaga, and more: Here’s what’s coming to record stores this October
Write-ups on Jagwar Ma‘s Every Now and Then and Empire of the Sun‘s Two Vines for The A.V. Club: Green Day, Lady Gaga, and more: Here’s what’s coming to record stores this October … Continue reading
Foals @ Palladium
Previewed for LA Weekly: Foals at the Hollywood Palladium Watch Foals perform “Two Steps Twice” at Reading and Leeds this year via the BBC.
Born Electric @ Avalon
Previewed for LA Weekly: Born Electric with James Zabiela, Leftfield, and Plastic Love at Avalon Hollywood Listen to a mix from James Zabiela’s 50 Weapons Warehouse Project Promo Mix via his … Continue reading
Nocturnal Wonderland @ San Manuel Amphitheater
Previewed for LA Weekly: Nocturnal Wonderland at San Manuel Amphitheater Listen to the Nocturnal Wonderland playlist featuring all the artists performing.
Unknown Mortal Orchestra @ Santa Monica Pier
Previewed for LA Weekly: Unknown Mortal Orchestra at Twilight Concert Series at Santa Monica Pier Listen to “First World Problem” via SoundCloud.
Alexis Taylor @ Hotel Cafe
Previewed for LA Weekly: Alexis Taylor at the Hotel Cafe Watch “I Never Lock That Door.”
Guns n’ Roses @ Dodger Stadium
Previewed for LA Weekly: Guns n’ Roses at Dodger Stadium Watch a fan captured live performance video of “November Rain” in Las Vegas in April 2016.
Rüfüs du Sol @ Santa Monica Pier
Previewed for LA Weekly: Rüfüs du Sol at Twilight Concert Series at Santa Monica Pier Listen to a DJ set from Rüfüs du Sol at the Do LaB Stage this year.
Here’s What’s Coming To Record Stores And Streaming Services In August
Write-ups on Gorgon City‘s Kingdom Vol. 1, Cassius‘ Ibifornia, and Glass Animals‘ How To Be A Human Being for The A.V. Club: Here’s What’s Coming To Record Stores And Streaming Services In August Watch Gorgon City’s “All … Continue reading
HARD Summer @ Auto Club Speedway
Previewed for LA Weekly: HARD Summer at Auto Club Speedway Stream Destructo’s Timewarp vinyl mix for Dancing Astronaut.
LTJ Bukem @ Respect
Previewed for LA Weekly: LTJ Bukem at Respect at the Dragonfly Listen to a mix from Bukem via Drum & Bass Arena.
Moon Boots @ Sound
Previewed for LA Weekly: Moon Boots at First Landing at Sound Listen to the Sunday School Sessions mix from Moon Boots.
Powers @ Echo
Previewed for LA Weekly: Powers at the Echo Listen to “Sunshine” via Powers’ SoundCloud.
Mayer Hawthorne @ Santa Monica Pier
Previewed for LA Weekly: Mayer Hawthorne at Twilight Concert Series at Santa Monica Pier Have a listen to episodes from Mayer’s imaginary radio station, Hawthorne Radio.
From Bowie Reissues to Blink-182, Here’s What’s Coming to Record Stores and Streaming Services in July
Write up on Bright Light Bright Light‘s album, Choreography, for The A.V. Club: From Bowie Reissues to Blink-182, Here’s What’s Coming to Record Stores and Streaming Services in July Watch a performance of “All … Continue reading
Bassrush Presents Funktion @ Regent
Previewed for LA Weekly: Viper: Live and Bad Company UK @ Regent Theater Listen to the official EDC Las Vegas 2016 bassPOD Soundtrack via Bassrush. Alternatively, listen to Matrix and Futurebound’s … Continue reading
Beth Orton @ Teragram Ballroom
Previewed for LA Weekly: Beth Orton at the Teragram Ballroom Listen to the whole album via ANTI- Records’ YouTube channel
Maya Jane Coles @ Exchange
Previewed for LA Weekly: Maya Janes Coles at Inception at the Exchange Listen to the Maya Jane Cole remix of Sia’s “Alive.”
Rumors @ Gin Ling Way
Previewed for LA Weekly: Rumors Los Angeles with Guy Gerber and DJ Harvey at Gin Ling Way Listen to Guy Gerber’s mix at Rumors Beach House Ibiza via Mixcloud. Listen to … Continue reading
Digitalism @ El Rey
Previewed for LA Weekly: Digitalism at the El Rey Theatre Watch the official video for “Utopia.”
From Paul Simon to Tegan And Sara, Here’s What’s Coming to Record Stores and Streaming Services in June
Write-up on Air‘s anthology, Twentyears, for The A.V. Club: From Paul Simon to Tegan And Sara, Here’s What’s Coming to Record Stores and Streaming Services in June Listen to “High Point,” a … Continue reading
Holy Ghost! @ Sound
Previewed for LA Weekly: Holy Ghost! DJ Set at Sound Nightclub Listen to “Compass Point” and read about it and Holy Ghost! on NPR.
Mr. Hudson @ Bootleg
Previewed for LA Weekly: Mr. Hudson at the Bootleg Theater Keep up with Mr. Hudson’s sounds via his SoundCloud.
Bob Dylan Meet Ariana Grande: Here’s What’s Coming To Record Stores In May
Write-up on Richard Ashcroft‘s album, These People, for The A.V. Club: Bob Dylan meet Ariana Grande: Here’s what’s coming to record stores in May Watch the official video for “This Is How It … Continue reading
Years & Years @ Fonda
Previewed for the LA Weekly: Years & Years at the Fonda Theatre Watch the video for “Desire (Gryffin Remix)” made with artificial intelligence technologies via TechCrunch.
M83 @ Fox Theater Pomona
Previewed for LA Weekly: M83 at Fox Theater Pomona Listen to some selections from M83’s new album Junk via his site.
Underworld @ Fox Theater Pomona
Previewed for LA Weekly: Underworld at the Fox Theater in Pomona Watch the video for “I Exhale.”
Buraka Som Sistema @ Roxy
Previewed for LA Weekly: Buraka Som Sistema at the Roxy Theatre Watch the Red Bull documentary on Buraka Som Sistema, Off The Beaten Track.
Plugged In, L.A.’s Newest Global Bass Party, Is Popping Off At Union
JSTJR interviewed about his new night, Plugged In, for LA Weekly: Plugged In, L.A.’s Newest Global Bass Party, Is Popping Off At Union Listen to JSTJR’s VIP mix of Major Lazer’s “Light It … Continue reading
Funktion @ Regent Theater
Previewed for LA Weekly: Calyx & TeeBee, Culture Shock, Mefjus, Prolix at Funktion at Bassrush at Regent Theater Listen to Calyx & TeeBee’s mix for UMF Radio via their SoundCloud.
Hospitality @ Avalon
Previewed for LA Weekly: Hospitality at Control at Avalon Listen to clips from The Future Sound Of America EP on Hospital Records’ site
Peter Hook Is DJing In Los Angeles This Weekend – Sort Of
Peter Hook and Kav Sandhu interviewed for their new Los Angeles monthly event, Dance In A Panic, for LA Weekly: Peter Hooks Is DJing In Los Angeles This Weekend – Sort Of Get a rundown … Continue reading
Johnny Marr @ Glasshouse and El Rey
Previewed for LA Weekly: Johnny Marr at the Glasshouse in Pomona and the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles Watch a playlist of the full album stream for Adrenalin Baby via Johnny’s … Continue reading
Unloved @ The Virgil
Previewed for LA Weekly: Unloved at the Virgil Watch the official video for “When A Woman Is Around.”
Diane Coffee @ Echo
Previewed for LA Weekly: Diane Coffee at the Echo Listen to some selections from the latest album, Everybody’s A Good Dog via Diane Coffee’s artist page on Western Vinyl.
Penguin Prison @ El Rey
Previewed for LA Weekly: Penguin Prison at the El Rey Theatre Listen to a couple of track from the Show Me The Way Remix EP via Penguin Prison’s SoundCloud.
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