In their first ever United States tour, U.K. pop band Wild Beasts is going to give Americans a first-hand look at the musical subtleties that come through in the group’s live performances. The tour will launch in Los Angeles at the Troubadour on Feb. 10.
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Soundbite: “Old Blood” Yeasayer
There’s something funky in the water in Brooklyn. In the last few years, bands based near New York City that once dabbled in psychedelic sounds or played raw and energetic rock music have been polishing up in the studio, adding danceable beats, keyboards and massive hooks to their musical repertoires.
L.A. native sings the praises of her hometown in Best Coast
Bethany Cosentino of Best Coast had to brave a winter in the Big Apple to realize that her heart belonged to the City of Angels.
Grad’s record label celebrates 1st release
Many students have money set aside for various types of graduate programs or other academic endeavors with the idea that it’s a viable long-term investment, but recent UCLA alumnus Brian Simon had other plans for his postgraduate savings fund: He founded his own record label.
Artists come together to help Haiti
When thinking of ways to help Haiti in its time of need, many people turn to making donations to the Red Cross or other organizations, but some turn to the arts.
Soundbite: Wale and Audible Mainframe
A suggestion for any aspiring rapper: Turn the volume down a bit.
Tunes with ‘tude
Classic video game themes such as the soundtrack to the original “Super Mario Bros.”