This weekend my little brother got married. Now, in and of itself, nothing about this is newsworthy to anyone outside my family. People get married all the time. But in those weddings, was the bride's hair knotted into dreadlocks and did she walk down the aisle to Jerry Garcia's "Shining Star"? ... More >>
This weekend my little brother got married. Now, in and of itself, nothing about this is newsworthy to anyone outside my family. People get married all the time. But in those weddings, was the bride's hair knotted into dreadlocks and did she walk down the aisle to Jerry Garcia's "Shining Star"? ... More >>
The James Beard awards are the food equivalent of the Oscars: prestigious golden whatsits, fancy dress event, silly acceptance speeches, requisite grouching about the whole thing being rigged. Oh, yes, and lots of highly talented people getting much-deserved recognition. This year's awards ceremony ... More >>
Yesterday the James Beard Foundation announced its 2012 nominations for book awards, journalism, design and graphics, broadcast and media, and restaurant and chefs. It is a very long list. There were also awards given for lifetime achievement (Wolfgang Puck!) and humanitarian of the year (Charlie Tr ... More >>
[Look for your weekly fix from the one and only Henry Rollins right here on West Coast Sound every Thursday, and come back tomorrow for the awesomely annotated playlist for his Saturday KCRW broadcast.] If you are a fan of American history, Alabama is a very interesting place. To say that a lot has ... More >>
KCRW Broadcast #155 for Saturday, March 10, 2012 See also: Henry Rollins: The Column! Justice, Texas Style Fanatics! I am writing you from the backstage area of the House of Blues down here in Orlando FL. The next four shows are in the Sunshine State. So far, the US leg of the tour has been going ... More >>
Los Angeles chefs made a strong showing among the semifinalists for the 2012 James Beard Awards, which were announced today. Local nominees for the Best Chef, Pacific award include Josef Centeno (Lazy Ox Canteen), Michael Cimarusti (Providence), David Feau (The Royce at the Langham), Matt Molina (M ... More >>
Timothy NorrisCole Alexander of The Black Lips Who: The Black Lips Where: The Music Box When: 6/24/11 The energy in the Music Box crackled before the Black Lips even arrived on stage last night. The opening acts had done a good job of getting the crowd all riled up. T-shirts were already soa ... More >>
Andrea DomanickDo you remember the first time?Love! Lust! Violence! Dissent! Come one, come all to the return of Britpop heroes Pulp. "This evening is not about ancient history, we are going to make history," frontman Jarvis Cocker declared as the band took to the stage Friday night for the ... More >>
Also, Federico Aubele, Fancy Space People, Golden State and others
Also Conspiracy of Beards, Lykke Li, Khaira Arby and others
How did an experimental political punk octet become the hottest ticket of the winter?
Jessica DustonFuturebirdsIn the warm, dark fuggy gloom of the Silverlake Lounge Futurebirds made their Los Angeles debut last night. Hailing from Athens, Georgia, the six piece was probably expecting a wilder crowd from the city of Angels. Their guitarist, a young man with a giant beard, imp ... More >>
Legendary Los Angeles Post-Metal band Isis Breaks Up, Announces Final Tour
James BeardTwitter is at it again. The 2010 James Beard Award Finalists were announced this morning via the foundation's Twitter account. L.A's Suzanne Goin, of Lucques, AOC Wine Bar, Hungry Cat and Tavern was nominated for Outstanding Chef, while Matt Molina of Mozza and Michael Cimarusti of ... More >>
James BeardThis morning the James Beard Foundation announced the semifinalists for its 2010 James Beard Foundation Awards. Judges will vote to determine the final 5 nominees in each category, which will be announced on March 22nd. The winners will be announced at the Foundation's award party, ... More >>
We've been preaching the gospel of Nosaj Thing, Jogger and Daedelus individually and as a pack for a long time now, and now the fearsome LA three is converging around a mission: to make a half-circle around the continent. Beginning (where else?) in Palm Springs, the three acts, all part of Daedel ... More >>
Also, Franklin Bruno, the Vic Chesnutt Band, the Moore Brothers and others
She's Jaw-Dropping, Eye-Opening, and, Well, Just Different.
In case you need reminding after all these years, Grace Jones isn't like us. If, halfway through her astounding show last night at the Hollywood Bowl, a flying saucer had descended from above and carried her away, few in the crowd would have been too surprised. Timothy NorrisGrace Jones took the s ... More >>
This weekend in LA: music. FRIDAY Three Mile Pilot was one of the oddest avant-punk bands of the 1990s, a San Diego outift whose members went on to gig with Pinback and the Black Heart Procession. They've reunited, and are performing at the Echoplex with Optigonally Yours, which features Rob Cr ... More >>
Also, the Von Bondies, Tindersticks, Dave Rawlings Machine & Gillian Welch, and others
You're going to be seeing a lot of lists in the next few weeks. Lists of bests and worsts of year, lists of disappointments, lists of dance mixes and YouTube clips. We figured we'd begin our weeks of lists with one that captures not the year in music, but one aspect of the decade in music: new wei ... More >>
The countdown to the Thanksgiving holiday may have begun but that doesn't mean L.A. has slowed down one bit. From Medieval reenactments in parking lots to flamboyant concerts to costumed queen competitions, this weekend was all about extravagant performances. Here's what we did and what you might ha ... More >>
Also, Rodriguez, the Monolators, Nas and more
A Certain Ratio's Jeremy Kerr: still dark and menacing Old men acting weird. That’s one way to look at it, and if I were one of the four pre-teen boys in the band Daytime Television, whose versions of the Buzzcocks’ “Everybody’s Happy Nowadays,” "Part Time Punks" and “Teenage Kicks” ... More >>
Also, Uh Huh Her, James Intveld, Miranda Lee Richards and more
Also, Nikka Costa, Willie Nile, We Are Scientists, and more
Also, Nikka Costa, Willie Nile, We Are Scientists, and more
Simply put, the best punk album of the 21st century
Also The Game Plan, Feast of Love, The Rape of Europa and more
for the week of January 25 February 1
for the week of January 25 February 1
Of Montreals sok-to-feel-good pop (like Smile crossed with Chic)
For January 27 - February 2, 2006 Country listings follow.
Ericka Griffin figured she was finally getting her big break when she got a teaching job at an exclusive Santa Monica private school. Instead, the schools elite taught her the lesson of her life.
The Omaha rock scene, the world of the flyover people, the future of the music business, and one vicious head wound
Jucifer in Hell.A.
Poe holds a sance
Norwood Cheek gives shelter to shorts
Paul n Princess: Very stimulating!
West Africa's Kora-strumming griots
West Africa's Kora-strumming griots
A non-definitive tribute to the bands we adore
The sleep of reason produces the Olivia Tremor Control
The return of the B-52's
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