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Hollywood Bowl Named Top Amphitheater at Billboard Live Music Awards Photo Hollywood Bowl Named Top Amphitheater at Billboard Live Music Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 14, 2018

The Hollywood Bowl, one of the leading outdoor music venues in the world, managed by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, was honored as Top Amphitheater at the Billboard Live Music Awards, on Tuesday night at the Montage Beverly Hills. The Billboard Live Music Awards honor the top tours, festi...

AJ Lambert, Granddaughter of Frank Sinatra, Announces 'Lonely Songs' a Collaborative Photo AJ Lambert, Granddaughter of Frank Sinatra, Announces 'Lonely Songs' a Collaborative EP with Greg Ahee of Protomartyr
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 18, 2018

Today AJ Lambert, granddaughter of Frank Sinatra and daughter of Nancy Sinatra, announces Lonely Songs, a collaborative EP with Greg Ahee of Protomartyr) to celebrate the 60th anniversary of her grandfather's seminal album, Only the Lonely. Today she also debuts a new video for “Lush Life” from the ...

Vocalist AJ Lambert Headlines C'Mon Everybody 11/18 Photo Vocalist AJ Lambert Headlines C'Mon Everybody 11/18
by Tori Hartshorn - September 18, 2018

Today AJ Lambert, granddaughter of Frank Sinatra and daughter of Nancy Sinatra, announces a headlining performance at Brooklyn's C'mon Everybody onNovember 18 (tickets). AJ recently shared a stream of “I Summon You” (Spoon cover) from her forthcoming album, Careful You. AJ Lambert's style and interp...

Dean Wareham Vs Cheval Sombre Share Their Take on Blaze Foley's IF I COULD ONLY FLY A Photo Dean Wareham Vs Cheval Sombre Share Their Take on Blaze Foley's IF I COULD ONLY FLY Album Out 10/26
by Tori Hartshorn - September 14, 2018

Dean Wareham (Galaxie 500, Luna) and Cheval Sombre are happy to reveal another track from their upcoming 'western dreampop' LP, Dean Wareham Vs. Cheval Sombre. ...

Danny Brown Stars In Alt-J Video For REDUXER Collaboration Photo Danny Brown Stars In Alt-J Video For REDUXER Collaboration
by Tori Hartshorn - September 05, 2018

Today, alt-J debut the video for 'Deadcrush (feat. Danny Brown) (Alchemist x Trooko Version)'.The 90s videogame-inspired piece features Danny Brown and was directed by 2018 Sundance Film Festival Animated Short Film Jury Prize Winner Jeron Braxton. The video continues the technologic aesthetic that ...

Liz Asaro Debuts Second Single of 2018 With GroundSounds Photo Liz Asaro Debuts Second Single of 2018 With GroundSounds
by Tori Hartshorn - August 23, 2018

New York-based rock songwriter Liz Asaro has premiered her new single 'High' via GroundSounds. Her latest song was recorded in London around the same time as her previous single 'All The Good People,' and features production by Brendan Davies and Alex Elliott.  Cowritten with Elliott, Asaro also ass...

Dean Wareham Vs Cheval Sombre Album out October 26 Photo Dean Wareham Vs Cheval Sombre Album out October 26
by Macon Prickett - July 18, 2018

Dean Wareham (Galaxie 500, Luna) and Cheval Sombre announce their upcoming 'western dreampop'  album, Dean Wareham Vs. Cheval Sombre, which will be released October 26 via Double Feature Records.  ...

Rock Collective Firemelon Release New Single BEFORE GOODBYE Photo Rock Collective Firemelon Release New Single BEFORE GOODBYE
by Macon Prickett - June 25, 2018

Southern Californian based Firemelon creates their own distinct sticky Americana gumbo by fusing elements of twangy country guitars, gritty rock'n'roll and infectious pop melodies. The five-piece collective of accomplished musicians, consisting of Matthew Samia (Vocals, Guitar), Matt Bailey (Guitar,...

The Growlers Announce BEACH GOTH TOUR 2018 Photo The Growlers Announce BEACH GOTH TOUR 2018
by Macon Prickett - June 19, 2018

The Growlers take their swirling psychedelic carnival on the road this fall, bringing their Beach Goth Tour 2018 across America and into the hearts, minds, and concert halls of several lucky European cities. Led by singer Brooks Nielsen, music director Matt Taylor and guitarist Kyle Straka, the band...

The Growlers Reveal Lineup for BEACH GOTH 2018 Photo The Growlers Reveal Lineup for BEACH GOTH 2018
by Macon Prickett - June 12, 2018

The Growlers are bringing Beach Goth 2018 to Los Angeles State Historic Park on Sunday, August 5, 2018, this time with a legendary lineup and multiple performance spaces, all compressed into a single day's epic event. Gates open at 1pm, with all tickets priced at $66 each (available for purchase at ...

Alvvays Announce New 2018 U.S. Tour Dates Photo Alvvays Announce New 2018 U.S. Tour Dates
by Macon Prickett - June 05, 2018

Alvvays haven't slowed down a bit since releasing their critically acclaimed sophomore album Antisocialites. Today, the band announce a run of tour dates in the Northeast U.S. with stops in Boston, Brooklyn and Philadelphia. They will also open for The War On Drugs when they play The Hollywood Bowl ...

The Growlers Reveal Venue for BEACH GOTH 2018 Photo The Growlers Reveal Venue for BEACH GOTH 2018
by Macon Prickett - May 14, 2018

The Growlers are excited to announce that Beach Goth 2018 will be held downtown at Los Angeles State Historic Park, happening Sunday, August 5, 2018. Located near LA's Chinatown neighborhood, the newly-renovated Los Angeles State Historic Park will host Beach Goth 2018's full day of freaky side show...

The Growler's Announce BEACH GOTH 2018 Coming to Los Angeles This August Photo The Growler's Announce BEACH GOTH 2018 Coming to Los Angeles This August
by Macon Prickett - May 07, 2018

LA-based band The Growlers are supremely excited to announce Beach Goth 2018, to be held in Los Angeles on Sunday, August 5, 2018. Renowned for its eccentric lineups and head-spinning stage shows, Beach Goth is a fully-fledged summer showcase for the band's zonked out vision. Beach Goth 2018 marks i...

The War On Drugs and Alvvays To Make Hollywood Bowl Debuts This September Photo The War On Drugs and Alvvays To Make Hollywood Bowl Debuts This September
by Macon Prickett - April 24, 2018

The War On Drugs and Alvvays will make their Hollywood Bowl debuts on Sunday, September 16, 2018 as part of KCRW's World Festival....

Granddaughter of Frank Sinatra, AJ Lambert, Announces NYC Album Preview Performance Photo Granddaughter of Frank Sinatra, AJ Lambert, Announces NYC Album Preview Performance
by Macon Prickett - April 20, 2018

Today AJ Lambert, granddaughter of Frank Sinatra and daughter of Nancy Sinatra, debuted a new video for “You and Your Sister.” AJ Lambert's style and interpretations of both standards and modern music alike is truly her own, as displayed on this classic Chris Bell (Big Star) single. In the clip, dir...

Sons Of Bill Share New Single BELIEVER / PRETENDER From Upcoming Album OH GOD MA'AM Photo Sons Of Bill Share New Single BELIEVER / PRETENDER From Upcoming Album OH GOD MA'AM
by Macon Prickett - April 19, 2018

Virginia-based band of brothers Sons of Bill will release their fourth album Oh God Ma'am on June 29th. Today they have shared their new single 'Believer / Pretender,' an opening salvo that encapsulates the approach the group takes on their latest record - blending their lyrical Americana roots with...

88.5FM Partners With City Of Los Angeles For Pershing Square 2018 Concert Series Photo 88.5FM Partners With City Of Los Angeles For Pershing Square 2018 Concert Series
by Macon Prickett - April 17, 2018

The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, Pershing Square announces the selection of 88.5 FM as the newradio title sponsor for their 10th annual Downtown Stage Summer Concert series....

Manic Street Preachers Ready New Album RESISTANCE IS FUTILE for Release This Week Photo Manic Street Preachers Ready New Album RESISTANCE IS FUTILE for Release This Week
by Macon Prickett - April 09, 2018

'International Blue' is the first new release from MANIC STREET PREACHERS in four years and is available today in the U.S. Taken from the band's thirteenth studio album RESISTANCE IS FUTILE out on Shornday/The Orchard on April 13, 2017, the single is unfiltered and classic Manic Street Preachers. In...

Grandoozy Unveils 2018 Lineup with Kendrick Lamar, Florence + The Machine, Stevie Won Photo Grandoozy Unveils 2018 Lineup with Kendrick Lamar, Florence + The Machine, Stevie Wonder & More
by Macon Prickett - March 20, 2018

Superfly, the co-creators of Bonnaroo and Outside Lands, today unveiled the lineup for their newest festival creation, Grandoozy, taking place September 14-16, 2018 at Overland Park Golf Course in Denver. This new three-day, multi-format festival featuring nearly 40 music acts alongside distinct cul...

VIDEO: HINDS Shares New Music Video For THE CLUB Photo VIDEO: HINDS Shares New Music Video For THE CLUB
by Macon Prickett - March 20, 2018

Hinds will release their highly anticipated sophomore album I Don't Run in a few weeks, and today they share the music video for their latest single 'The Club.' To accompany the song that the band explains is 'more Hinds than Hinds themselves,' 'The Club' video finds the Madrid four-piece in snowy C...

Alyssa Joseph Unveils Latest EP '[ir]rational' Out Today! Photo Alyssa Joseph Unveils Latest EP '[ir]rational' Out Today!
by Robert Diamond - March 10, 2018

Soulful Rock artist ALYSSA JOSEPH has just released her stunning new EP, '[ir]rational,' out today, March 9, 2018. Recently we heard the songstress releasing her latest, buzz-worthy video for 'n i g h t,' which premiered via Paste Magazine. ...

88.5 FM Returns To Annual SXSW Music Festival For Sixth Year Photo 88.5 FM Returns To Annual SXSW Music Festival For Sixth Year
by Macon Prickett - February 28, 2018

For the sixth consecutive year, 88.5 FM will host SXSW Radio Day Stage performances at the annual SXSW Music Festival with sets from Field Report, Mt. Joy, Courtney Marie Andrews, Frank Turner, Kyle Craft, and Gordi. Set for Thursday, March 15 at theAustin Convention Center in Ballroom D, the live p...

Alyssa Joseph Shares Soulful New Video for 'n i g h t' Photo Alyssa Joseph Shares Soulful New Video for 'n i g h t'
by Tori Hartshorn - February 15, 2018

Soulful Rock artist ALYSSA JOSEPH has just launched her latest, buzz-worthy video for 'n i g h t,' which premiered via Paste Magazine....

The 2018 Forecastle Festival Announces Daily Lineups Photo The 2018 Forecastle Festival Announces Daily Lineups
by Macon Prickett - February 07, 2018

The Forecastle Festival, led by Chris Stapleton, Arcade Fire and Modest Mouse, will offer General Admission, Yacht Club and VIP single day tickets beginning Thursday, February 8 at 10 a.m. ET. The three-day music celebration, embarking on its 16th year at sea, will take place July 13-15, 2018 at the...

88.5 FM's Sky Daniels Named Top Influencer #3 In Triple A Radio Photo 88.5 FM's Sky Daniels Named Top Influencer #3 In Triple A Radio
by Tori Hartshorn - January 25, 2018

Veteran radio executive 88.5 FM/LOS ANGELES GM/Program Director Sky Daniels was just announced as #3 of all Triple A Radio and Record Executives in America in an annual poll by leading Triple A Radio trade publication, The Top 22. The feature cites both Daniels' stewardship in consummating the large...











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