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Album Review: Funeral for a Friend - "Chapter and Verse"
The seventh studio release for Funeral for a Friend finds the band at their rawest, with crashing metal guitars, heavy rock drums and gnashing, angry vocals to match. While the ... -
Levi Kreis Live at Rockwood Music Hall
Material: He won a Tony for his portrayal of Jerry Lee Lewis in Million Dollar Quartet, but in his set at Rockwood Music Hall, Levi Kreis performed original music. A ... -
The Last Born Sons Live at Mike's Southwest Grill
Material: The Last Born Sons indulge in meat and potatoes rock & roll, with a side of blues, country, funk and all derivations thereof. While they primarily play an ample ... -
25th Annual KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas
The “25th Annual KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas” took over Los Angeles Dec.13-14, finding its new home at the newly renovated Forum. With nine acts performing each of the two days, ... -
Live Reviews - Yael Meyer at Bancs Studio
Material: Yael Meyer delivers neo-folk tunes with uplifting lyrics. The singer/songwriter infuses electronic elements into a few songs like “Warrior Hear.” The track is upbeat, backed by a traveling keyboard ... -
Live Reviews - Kooked Out at the Middle East
Material: A quirky quintet brimming with spirit, this recently hatched, Boston-based fireball describe themselves as a blend of rock, blues, surf, pop and punk. This diverse set of tags begins ... -
Live Reviews - Alfa at WitZend
Material: Alfa is a singer/songwriter who is self-described as indie folk pop, with lyrics that have a lonely hearts club vibe. Her encore number “Home to Me” is reminiscent of ... -
Live Reviews - Glitter Rose at the House of Blues
Material: Imagine Joan Jett replacing Bon Jovi during his Young Guns phase. Glitter Rose is a contemporary rock/country hybrid that should appeal to fans of Lynyrd Skynyrd and Paramore alike. ... -
Live Review: Codi Sky at Social State House
Material: Codi Sky’s repertoire consists of slick R&B beats, electric accents and a pop flair that translates well on stage. The Maryland native’s discography, much like her set at Social ... -
Hip-Hop Hall of Fame Museum Set to Unveil the N.Y.C. Hip-Hop Music & Culture Festival
It is being held during “Hip-Hop Appreciation Week” that is a nationally recognized Hip-Hop Holiday. This one of a kind festival will celebrate the history of hip-hop music & culture ... -
BMI Announces Revenues
Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI) saw revenue collections grow to $977 million in the past fiscal year, up 3.5 percent from the $944 million it gathered the year previously. Meanwhile, royalty ... -
Live Review: Walter Salas-Humara At Bowery Electric
Material: After an 18-year hiatus, Walter Salsas-Humara has returned with his third effort, Curve and Shake. Best known as frontman of the Silos—who were once named best new American band ... -
Live Review: CES CRU At Los Globos
Los Globos Los Angeles, CA Web: http://cescru.com The Players: Donnie “Godemis” King, emcee; Mike “Ubiquitous” Viglione, emcee. Material: With chemistry reminiscent of Tha Dogg Pound and rapid-fire verbal ability like ... -
Pandora Makes Moves with Publisher
Pandora has executed a music rights deal with BMG. In an effort to secure a more favorable contract for the songwriters and copyright holders, the fourth largest publisher executed a ... -
Live Review: ILYA at Loaded in Hollywood
The Players: John Mattos, bass, percussion; Geoff Hill, drums, percussion; Blanca Rojas Fowler, vocals, percussion; Carrie Gillespie Feller, vocals, piano, rhodes, synth; Demetrius AtuЦa, vocals, guitar; Matthew Baker, vocals, piano, ... -
Live Review: DRAGONDEER At Hotel Cafe
Hotel Cafe Hollywood, CA Web: http://dragondeer.com The Players: Eric Halborg, vocals, guitar, harmonica; Cole Rudy, lap steel, mandolin; Carl Sorensen, drums; Casey Sidwell, bass. Material: Putting a modern twist on ... -
NAAMA KATES At Room 5 Lounge
Room 5 Lounge Los Angeles, CA Web: http://naamakates.com The Players: Naama Kates, vocals, piano; Cyrus Melchor, MPC, guitar; Steuart Liebig, bass; Emiliano Almeida, drums. Material: Naama Kates is self-described as ... -
Live Review: Field Day At Lizard Lounge
Lizard Lounge Cambridge, MA Web: http://fielddaymusic.bandcamp.com The Players: Dan Zedek, guitar, vocals; Joan Anderman, guitar, vocals; John Kehe, drums, vocals; Phil Magnifico, bass, vocals. Material: Like a cross between the ... -
Live Review: Abby & the Myth At Room 5 Lounge
Room 5 Lounge Los Angeles, CA Web: http://abbyposner.com The Players: Abby Posner, vocals, banjo, acoustic guitar; Donovon Bullen, stand-up bass; Cara Batema, accordian; Kristen Gleeson-Prata, drums. Material: Abby Posner, accompanied ...