To listen to Staind is to discover something deep and something meaningful on many levels. Some might excuse this band as another bunch of Durst prodigies just looking for their big break as soon as they can escape from beneath his heavy, sweaty armpit. But that is simply not the case. A closer examination of …
West Hollywood, CA — Agrokulcher literally lit up the night at the KeyClub on Saturday. The band barreled through a powerful set completed by some new, mind-blowing material that moved the crowd to shout along with raised hands in the air, and eventually tornado in an all out mosh. Not only did the band completely …
Los Angeles, CA — Allow me to just get a quick rant out of the way before we begin. First of all, there were WAY too many bands on this bill. For a town that is supposedly known as the “Entertainment Capital of the World”, you would think that Hollywood’s booking agents would be able …
Los Angeles, CA — A complete out-of-body experience was probably the best way to describe last night’s performance by OTEP at the Viper Room. The club was a veritable sauna, filled with bodies, and sparks flying, and sensual dancing to some really good hip hop, while we all anxiously waited for the guests of honor …
Fractional Importance were the beginning for me. This band was the inspiration behind my passion for covering the Los Angeles music scene. The first time I saw Fractional play at the Coconut Teaszer, (I think it was?) I was given a demo that gave me a taste and a tease of their in-studio work. It …
Los Angeles, CA – West Hollywood got a real treat last Friday night when a scorching new band called Sinder took the Troubadour stage and proceeded to burn the house down. According to reports about this awesome first performance, vocalist Mike Young and his bandmates Jason, Chris and Tony all left a packed house breathless …
What is it that they say? Behind every good man is a good woman? Well, in this case, it’s a woman up front, but the boys are playing really nice with the girls. And while they play, they’re getting down and dirty for all of us to watch, listen to, and enjoy. Have I got …
The Step Kings formed in ’97 when Bob, Fern and Mike recorded the EP’ Seven Easy Steps.’ After garnering great responses and even better industry reviews, and attention from college radio, the Step Kings went on to share the stage with the likes of Incubus, Everlast, and Kid Rock, among many others. Following this great …
Okay. Before anyone out there jumps down my throat, I will admit right up front that this is the first time I have heard an entire CD by Creeper Lagoon. Yes, I am a fan of what has been labeled “emo” by the powers that be, whoever they are. Yes, I know my shit. But …
Looks like insects all gather around the same sugar. Roaches, Ants… It’s all one big rock n’ roll family picnic these days anyway, right? The new baby eggs in the spotlight have spat out their catchy, metallic venom in the form of a CD entitled Anthology by Alien Ant Farm, friends of Coby Dick (vocalist …