Gigs Don’t Lie: Warpaint are most dynamic, underrated live act
Five states. Six festivals. One headline set. That’s how many times I saw Warpaint over 2 months, and they proved they are rock’s must underrated live act.
AuthorMark Ortega
Best and Worst of Firefly 2017
Firefly 2017 is in the books and I’ve finished writing my Best + Worst recap from the comforts of my couch back in LA. Check in on the high and lowlights!
Dave Grohl-curated Cal Jam 17 announced for October
A Dave Grohl-curated Cal Jam 17 lineup has dropped and it is a DOOZY. Check out the full lineup and ticket information to the October one-day fest here.
Music Festival Travel Journal: Bonnaroo 2017
Bonnaroo 2017 was my 9th of 11 festivals in 11 weeks — read my travel-style recap of my thid year on The Farm in Manchester, Tennessee!
Asgeir announces Troubadour date for September
Icelandic multi-instrumentalist Asgeir is touring in support of his sophomore record and will make a stop at the Troubadour in September!
KCRW Sound in Focus 2017: Miguel, Paul Oakenfold, Rodrigo y Gabriela
The KCRW Sound in Focus 2017 free show lineup has dropped! Miguel, Paul Oakenfold, and Rodrigo y Gabriela will perform consecutive Saturdays in July!
MainFest Alhambra 2017 lineup: Purity Ring tops bill
The MainFest Alhambra 2017 lineup has dropped and topping the second-year festival is Purity Ring. Check out the full phase one lineup and ticket info here!
Best and Worst of Bonnaroo 2017
I just wrapped up my third year on The Farm for Bonnaroo 2017! Check out what I thought was the best and worst of the Manchester, TN fest.
Wolf Alice playing The Echo in July, share new song
Wolf Alice announced a bunch of epic stuff. First, a new song. Second, a new album will drop this year. Third, a July underplay tour including an L.A. date.
GIVEAWAY: Win a pair of tickets to Arroyo Seco Weekend!
The Arroyo Seco set times are out — check them out and also enter our giveaway for a pair of tickets to the inaugural Pasadena festival!