Rock at the museum: The Hammer Museum and KCRW 89.9 FM features up-and-coming artists in the "Also I Like to Rock" free summer concert series, including the bands ECC and Graffit6

The Hammer Museum is adding motion to its still life paintings in partnership with public radio station KCRW 89.9 FM for yet another “Also I Like to Rock” free concert series this summer.

For UCLA student Tommy Schulz, the Venice drum circle is about community, not noise

June 2, 2011 – Second-year theater student Tommy Schulz brings his djembe drum to the Venice drum circle regularly. For him, the drum circle’s impact extends beyond making music. We talked to him about why he plays and how drum circles affect his life. [1:33]

Noah and the Whale showcases musical ambidexterity with crowd-pleasing performance at El Rey

UK indie band Noah and the Whale stoically took the El Rey stage Wednesday night after Canadian opener Bahamas warmed up a responsive crowd with sweet and twangy rockabindy – a combinaiton of rockabilly and indie – songs, including a sing-along to Wreckless Eric’s “(I’d Go the) Whole Wide World.”

Incessant cheers cracked a smile on lead singer and guitarist Charlie Fink’s face, however, as the band launched into “Give a Little Love” off its debut album.