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Credit: Sandra Vahtel

Live Review: Darker My Love at the Bootleg Theater

Under the warm glow from the lights of the Bootleg Theater, Darker My Love proudly debuted their brand new album to an adoring hometown crowd last night. Dressed neatly a buttoned down shirt, lead singer Tim Presley looked very serious as he announced to the crowd, "Hello, we're Darker My......
A young Fol Chen hopeful "tries out."; Credit: Rachel Carr

Live Review: Fol Chen at the Echo

For their third week of their Monday night residency at the Echo, Fol Chen decided to do things a little differently. It was announced that they were going to "try out" ten different singers that they had found on Craigslist to be their new lead singer. Their old lead singer......
Luke Temple of Here We Go Magic; Credit: Melissa Moore

Live Review: Here We Go Magic and Beach Fossils at the Troubadour

Last night, Brooklyn rockers Beach Fossils opened the show at the Troubadour with all of the thrill and heart-racing excitement of a metronome. Seriously, I've heard more exciting grandfather clocks. The set started out with them as a trio with all the basic elements covered: bass, guitar and drums, which......
Laura Marling: The good kind of folk; Credit: Melissa Moore

Live Review: Laura Marling at the El Rey

Last night a young English woman dressed in white with her hair pulled back in a simple bun stunned the El Rey Theatre with her vocal prowess. No additional flashy lights or smoke machines were necessary. Laura Marling's voice strong and clear, stopped conversations in their tracks and commanded attention......
The elusive Mr. Frankel; Credit: Sandra Vahtel

Live Review: Frankel at the Redwood Bar

Last night something magical happened at the Redwood bar. It was almost as satisfying as finding a double rainbow or riding a unicorn and just as rare. Frankel actually played a set. This doesn't sound like much, but Frankel (aka, Michael Orendy) doesn't play shows. He doesn't tour either and......
Hey Champ; Credit: Leslie Kalohi

Live Review: Hey Champ and Imagine Dragons at the Viper Room

If you're looking for an opening band, 30 Seconds to Mars, look no further. Imagine Dragons are your guys. Last night the five of them took the Viper Room by storm with their arena-worthy anthems. Dressed up in a button down black shirt and close cropped coif, lead singer, Dan......