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The Go-Go's

  • Blogs

    May 22, 2012

    LA Weekly Nominated for Over 20 National, Regional Journalism Awards: Read the Stories That Got Us Here

    It's award season again for America's journalists, and LA Weekly is racking up the noms like a fat chick on Pinterest. On a national scale, the Association of Alternative Newsmedia just released its list of finalists for the annual AltWeeklies Awards, the most coveted alt-plaques around. At that Ju ... More >>

  • Music

    May 17, 2012

    Music Picks: Too $hort, Best Coast, Brad Mehldau Trio

    Also, Lee Fields & the Expressions, Simon Stokes, Sonnymoon, and others

  • Blogs

    March 13, 2012

    The Vex and Chicano Punk: A Very Brief History

    See also: The Five Best East L.A. Backyard Punk Bands Chicanos have played a defining role in punk rock since its inception. In fact, Michigan's ? and the Mysterians are a strong contender for the first band to be labeled "punk rock." A little closer to home, East Los's Cannibal and the Headhunter ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 10, 2011

    Tearist, MEN, The Younger Lovers - The Smell - October 8, 2011

    See also: Our cover story on Tearist. Tearist, MEN, The Younger Lovers at The Smell October 8, 2011 Better than... being rich from a job you hate. MEN's JD Samson got a bunch of attention last week -- positive and negative -- for an article she wrote on Huffington Post called "I Love My Job, But ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 19, 2011

    Five Pop Songs Ruined By Glee

    Glee's GQ shoot​You've got to hand it to Lea Michelle, Matthew Morrison, and the rest of the cast of the TV show Glee -- they certainly have a special talent for taking a once awesome pop song and turning it into an insufferable case of over-singing and unnecessary theatricality. The third sea ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 8, 2011

    L.A. Punk Rock History Class Is Now in Session

    Glee's GQ shoot​You've got to hand it to Lea Michelle, Matthew Morrison, and the rest of the cast of the TV show Glee -- they certainly have a special talent for taking a once awesome pop song and turning it into an insufferable case of over-singing and unnecessary theatricality. The third sea ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 19, 2011

    Best Posts of the Week

    Photo by Falling James​Last week ended with the death of hair metal hero Jani Lane and the Go-Go's being honored with a star on the Walk of Fame. The number one L.A. female rock band of all time (according to Lina Lecaro) returned to the Greek Theatre to play their annual show on Wednesday, an ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 18, 2011

    The Go-Go's and Girl in a Coma - the Greek Theatre - 8-17-11

    Falling JamesThe Go-Go's​The Go-Go's, Girl in a Coma The Greek Theatre 8-17-11 Better Than . . . Falling 20 feet from a cliff while hiking in Northern California. You've got to hand it to the Go-Go's. At a time in their career when they could be touring with some predictable '80s new-wave ol ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 12, 2011

    Top Five Greatest Female Rock Bands From L.A.

    Lina Lecaro ​"This town is our town. It is so glamorous. Bet you'd live here if you could and be one of us..." -The Go-Gos, "This Town" Yesterday, the Go-Go's were recognized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. What made the fan-packed induction ceremony particularly sweet was the star ... More >>

  • Music

    August 11, 2011

    Music Picks: Linda Perhacs, Joni's Jazz, L.A. Phil, the Go-Go's

    Also, J*DaVey, the Decemberists, Dragon Head, Wye Oak and others

  • Blogs

    May 23, 2011

    Top 10 Totally Awesome Artists Inspired by the Valley, plus She Wants Revenge's Valleyheart

    ​ She Wants Revenge releases Valleyheart today, the band's third full length release, which sees them submerging themselves in blissful nostalgia. Not for dark '80s sounds as they are unremittingly accused of (though, yes there is still some of that), but for the breeding grounds that made the ... More >>

  • LA Life

    May 19, 2011

    Julie Ingram: Rockin' the Cradle

    ​ She Wants Revenge releases Valleyheart today, the band's third full length release, which sees them submerging themselves in blissful nostalgia. Not for dark '80s sounds as they are unremittingly accused of (though, yes there is still some of that), but for the breeding grounds that made the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 8, 2011

    Top 10 Songs to Annoy Your Neighbor

    Allied Artists Pictures​Freshman year in college, the albatrosses living next door would squawk into the wee hours of the night over their latest conquests or sorority happenings. And while, being night owls, we normally wouldn't take issue with the noise, every so often the ladies would play ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 5, 2010

    SHE WAS A PUNK BEFORE YOU WERE A PUNK

    Allied Artists Pictures​Freshman year in college, the albatrosses living next door would squawk into the wee hours of the night over their latest conquests or sorority happenings. And while, being night owls, we normally wouldn't take issue with the noise, every so often the ladies would play ... More >>

  • Music

    June 17, 2010

    Nightranger: Once Bitten, Twice Buy

    Allied Artists Pictures​Freshman year in college, the albatrosses living next door would squawk into the wee hours of the night over their latest conquests or sorority happenings. And while, being night owls, we normally wouldn't take issue with the noise, every so often the ladies would play ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 14, 2010

    Once Bitten, Twice Buy: The Cobrasnake's Cobrashop Opens at Hollywood & Highland

    Girls with homeless-hag hair and pricey designer bags, boys in fugly (desperate for irony) t-shirts, and cartoon characterish cliques grooving geekily (yet self-consciously) to tunes spun by Shepard Fairey (M.I.A., The Go-Gos and The Beastie Boys). Last Tuesday night's grand opening of The Cobrashop ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 10, 2010

    Go-Go's Tour is No-Go

    ​Variety reports that the Go-Go's have canceled what was to be their farewell tour due to guitarist Jane Wiedling's hiking injury that resulted in knee-replacement surgery (insert old-age joke here, then please feel terrible about Jane's no-fun pain and the bad luck of the timing). From Varie ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 20, 2010

    The Go-Go's Jane Wiedlin Becomes Sexy Comics Heroine

    Lady Robotika, nekkid​Blame KISS. Billboard reports that Jane Wiedlin, now a NorCal resident but forever associated with the sunny SoCal Go-Go's, will become a sexy comic-book heroine called Lady Robotika. The namesake comic book, a collaboration with Simpsons' artist Bill "No, I'm not Grant ... More >>

  • Music

    May 13, 2010

    Nightranger: Ritual de lo Rock Show

    Lady Robotika, nekkid​Blame KISS. Billboard reports that Jane Wiedlin, now a NorCal resident but forever associated with the sunny SoCal Go-Go's, will become a sexy comic-book heroine called Lady Robotika. The namesake comic book, a collaboration with Simpsons' artist Bill "No, I'm not Grant ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 10, 2010

    Jam's Addiction: Musicares MAP Fund Benefit Gathers Slash, Lemmy, Ace, Exene and more

    The rock community's struggle with substance abuse is no secret, but the glamorization of sex, drugs and rock n' roll means that some sad stats often get buried. For example, new studies show that only 8% of women with drug and alcohol problems ever seek help. The Grammy Foundation's Musicares MAP F ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 14, 2010

    Video: Best Coast's Bethany C. Hates Sleeping Alone, Dates Famous Clown

    Best Coast has just released their new video for single "When I'm With You." It features Bethany Cosentino (just christened "adorable lo-fi princess" by Spin) cavorting around with Ronald McDonald and pouting that she "hates sleeping alone" (awwwww.....). If you like the Go-Go's, you'll like it. (A ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 19, 2010

    Still A Pistol: PR King Mitch Schneider Looks Back (Ozzfest) And Forward (TMZ)

    Celebrating 15 years in the publicity business this month, the Mitch Schneider Organization is more than a PR company, it's a bonafide taste maker. It's garnered both the trust of the music world's biggest artists and promoters (Sex Pistols, X, Coachella, Ozzfest) and consistent consideration from u ... More >>

  • Music

    July 2, 2009

    He’s Out of Our Life ... Not

    Celebrating 15 years in the publicity business this month, the Mitch Schneider Organization is more than a PR company, it's a bonafide taste maker. It's garnered both the trust of the music world's biggest artists and promoters (Sex Pistols, X, Coachella, Ozzfest) and consistent consideration from u ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 10, 2009

    "In The Drink" Contest: Submit Cocktail Recipes Based on Your Favorite Songs

    Anne FishbeinNot Rachel Shaw, but a kick-ass bartender none the lessKick-ass bartender Rachel Shaw (Malo, Wurstkuche) has two obsessions: great cocktails and great live music. Having long felt frustrated these two seemingly symbiotic worlds weren't meeting - "My bartender friends have an appreciati ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 27, 2008

    Stage Raw: CTG Receives $90,000 New Play Development Grant

    Anne FishbeinNot Rachel Shaw, but a kick-ass bartender none the lessKick-ass bartender Rachel Shaw (Malo, Wurstkuche) has two obsessions: great cocktails and great live music. Having long felt frustrated these two seemingly symbiotic worlds weren't meeting - "My bartender friends have an appreciati ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 16, 2008

    A Head of Its Time

    Anne FishbeinNot Rachel Shaw, but a kick-ass bartender none the lessKick-ass bartender Rachel Shaw (Malo, Wurstkuche) has two obsessions: great cocktails and great live music. Having long felt frustrated these two seemingly symbiotic worlds weren't meeting - "My bartender friends have an appreciati ... More >>

  • LA Life

    October 16, 2008

    How Deep Is Your Throat?

    What to do in L.A., October 17-23

  • LA Life

    December 27, 2007

    Last Chance to Be a Better Person!

    What to do in Los Angeles this week

  • LA Life

    November 8, 2007

    Get Off Your Rocker and Slam!!

    What to do in Los Angeles this week

  • News

    November 8, 2007

    Thebasement Photos

    Lighting theMasque

  • Music

    November 8, 2007

    The Basement Photos

    Lighting the Masque

  • Music

    June 14, 2007

    Rock Picks: The Police, Sage Francis, Radio Birdman and more

    For the week of June 14 - 21

  • Music

    November 30, 2006

    Rock Picks

    For the week of Nov. 30 – Dec. 7

  • Calendar

    July 13, 2006

    Music Picks

    For the week of July 13 - 20

  • Music

    March 16, 2006

    Crumbelievable!

    For the week of July 13 - 20

  • News

    October 6, 2005

    We Rule, You Don’t!

    Lovin’ L.A., angrily

  • Music

    August 25, 2005

    Nightranger

    Lovin’ L.A., angrily

  • LA Life

    June 23, 2005

    Alligator on a Stick, San Pedro Punks and Luchadors

    Lovin’ L.A., angrily

  • News

    May 26, 2005

    All Finked Up

    Lovin’ L.A., angrily

  • Music

    April 28, 2005

    It’s All Happening!

    Lovin’ L.A., angrily

  • Columns

    March 10, 2005

    Outisde Looking In

    Lovin’ L.A., angrily

  • LA Life

    August 21, 2003

    Bust a Move

    Lovin’ L.A., angrily

  • News

    August 8, 2002

    Major Pains

    Charlotte Caffey and Anna Waronker find relief in independence

  • Music

    August 30, 2001

    Rhythm & Chews

    Edited by Kateri Butler

  • Music

    July 5, 2001

    Urine Trouble Now

    Edited by Kateri Butler

  • Film+TV

    July 5, 2001

    Oldies But Goodies

    The television event

  • Music

    December 7, 2000

    Get-Well Tune

    The television event

  • Music

    July 29, 1999

    Nostalgia for the Future

    The Go-Go's: Breaking up is hard to do.

  • Art+Books

    May 13, 1999

    Recline and Sprawl

    Punk then -- and now

  • Music

    November 12, 1998

    Have You Ever Been Teen?

    Rodney Bingenheimer remembers

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