Rita Neyter

Sunny Day Real Estate Prove Their Influence at the Fonda

By Rita Neyter Before the guy-liner, shitty angular haircuts or Pete Wentz, Emo had Sunny Day Real Estate, a bunch of ordinary looking guys from Seattle with whatever haircuts, making music that was, well (what else?), emotional. But despite their understated image, the influential group has had en ... More >>

Over the Weekend: Sunset Junction, Girls Gone Graff, Kings of Leon

This weekend marked the annual Sunset Junction festival in Silver Lake, the last big summer street bash that signals a fast approaching fall and, for many, a return to school. Despite ongoing conflicts between festival promoters, local residents and business owners, Sunset Junction went off in full ... More >>

Four-Word Sunset Junction 2009 Review (NSFW)

At least one neighbor at this weekend's Sunset Junction Street Fair had an opinion on the music and atmosphere of this year's festival. This is not, mind you, West Coast Sound's endorsed review. Just one opinionated person's take: "borrowed" from Rita Neyter's Facebook page​ It is unknown wh ... More >>

Over the Weekend: Bettie Page Tribute, World Tea Expo, Pablove Foundation Benefit, Exotic Cars & Lolitas at the D1 Grand Prix

While April was a great month for events in Los Angeles (see our April '09 Month in Photos slideshow for proof), we have to admit we're pretty exhausted. After Coachella, exploring Michael Jackson's Neverland, two non-stop days at the L.A. Weekly L.A. Weekend festival and more, we decided to take it ... More >>

Holy Shit, it's Mudhoney: Back on Sub Pop and Live in L.A @ El Rey

Mudhoney with Japanese Motors and Model/Actress @ El Rey Theatre November 14th, 2008 By Rita Neyter Mudhoney on stage. Photo by Timothy Norris. Click image for entire slideshow. "Mudhoney! HOLY SHIT!" shouted the bassist/vocalist of L.A.-based band Model/Actress. Holy shit, indeed. It's kind of ... More >>

Serj Tankian, The Wiltern, 08/02/08

Serj Tankian The Wiltern, August 2, 2008 By Siran Babayan System of a Down are kaput, for now, and three of its members have splintered off: guitarist Daron Malakian and drummer John Dolmayan formed Scars on Broadway, and singer Serj Tankian released his debut solo album, Elect the Dead, last yea ... More >>

Jesus and Mary Chain, Gang of Four, M83, Gibson Amphitheater, 7/20/08

By Rita Neyter Download Festival Gibson Amphitheater, July 20, 2008 Not to be confused with the British 3-day, Download Festival, the American version takes place in three cities; San Francisco, Los Angeles and Philadelphia, for just a day. This year featured the likes of M83, Mates of State, Ga ... More >>

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As the world turns Blackalicious

Oodles of Noodles and More

A Guide to Our Advertisers, part two

Edited by Lovell Estell III

Oodles of Noodles and More

A Guide to Our Advertisers, part one

Edited by Lovell Estell III

New Trad, Dad

Mark Lanegan uncovered

Letters

Aging to Perfection

A Guide to Our Advertisers Part One

I'm 48

Growing old with Alice Cooper

Alternative Destinations

A guide to our advertisers

A Day in the Life

Bob Mould gets personal about it

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A guide to our restaurant advertisers