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Interview: Graham Wright of Tokyo Police Club

Interview: Run Run Run

Interview: Rachel Stolte of Great Northern

Interview: Yan of British Sea Power

Interview: West Indian Girl

Interview: A Place to Bury Strangers

Interview: Horacio Villafañe of Todos Tus Muertos

Interview: Jason Stollsteimer of Von Bondies

Interview: Mellowdrone

Interview: Aaron Espinoza of Earlimart

Interview: Mark Guidry of VHS or Beta

Interview: Calla

Interview: Chris Pearson of Gran Ronde

Interview: Maxïmo Park

Interview: Jimmy Gnecco of Ours

Interview: Matt Berninger of The National

Interview: The Photo Atlas

Interview: The Cobbs

Interview: Jimmy LaValle of Album Leaf

Interview: Modernage

Interview: The Raveonettes

Interview: The Presets

Interview: The Little Ones

Interview: Babasonicos

Interview: Dangerous Muse

Interview: Patrick Krief

Interview: Crystal Castles

Interview: The Bravery

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  • Funeral Party Plays Benefit Show Tonight
  • Get Ready! Hot Chip @ Wiltern Presale
  • Stars @ John Anson Ford Onsale
  • Earlimart Releases Hymn and Her and Tours
  • The Kooks Perform Sidewalk Sets
  • Babasonicos Release New Album Mucho
  • The Raconteurs This Sunday @ Music Box!
  • Cold War Kids, Black Keys @ Sunset Junction
  • My Morning Jacket @ Greek Presale
  • Goldstar Offers FREE Robyn @ Wiltern Tix
  • Michael Stipe of R.E.M. at Book Soup
  • The Cure Release “The Only One” Video
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  • Editors/Biffy Clyro/Ra Ra Riot @ Park West, Chicago, 9/11/07
  • Earlimart @ Schubas, Chicago, 8/30/07
  • Camera Obscura @ South Street Seaport, New York, 8/24/07
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  • The Cribs @ Casbah, San Diego, 7/23/07
  • Bat for Lashes @ Schubas
  • The Decemberists @ Hollywood Bowl
  • The Veils @ Empty Bottle, Chicago, 6/17/07
  • The Horrors @ The Abbey Pub, Chicago, 6/14/07
  • The Rosebuds w/Land of Talk and Sybris @ Subterranean, Chicago, 6/1/07
  • Interpol @ Metro, Chicago, 6/3/07
  • Ours @ Studio A, Miami, 5/15/07
  • Patrick Wolf w/No Bra @ Café du Nord, 5/21/07
  • BRMC Performs in Chicago Alley
  • Arcade Fire @ Chicago Theatre, 5/18/07
  • Arctic Monkeys w/Be Your Own Pet @ Riviera Theatre, Chicago, 5/8/07
  • LCD Soundsystem @ Metro, Chicago, 5/6/07
  • Travis @ Henry Fonda Theatre, 4/29/07
  • Kaiser Chiefs @ The Vic, Chicago, 4/20/07
  • Art Brut @ Subterranean, Chicago, 4/20/07
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  • Interpol @ Coachella Music Festival, 4/27/07
  • Morrissey @ Jimmy Kimmel Live, 4/20/07
  • Beck @ Echo, Los Angeles 3/22/07
  • Bloc Party @ Congress Theatre, Chicago 3/23/07
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    Funeral Party Plays Benefit Show Tonight

    Fp02For those of you who lucked out of seeing The Raconteurs tonight, there's no need to give up on your Sunday night itch for good music. Funeral Party is headlining a benefit show tonight for The Boys & Girl's Club. Not only do you get to help a local cause, but have some fun and win some cool prizes too from donors Amoeba Music, Alex+Chloe, Custom Keeps, Keep Co., & Sprinkles Cupcakes.

    $15 gets you in the door with 100% of the proceeds going our local Los Angeles Boys & Girl's Club art & music programs. The place is small and intimate with a capacity of 300 so first come, first served people!

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    Someone Still Loves You Boris Yelsin @ Echo

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    ARTICLE BY CHARLOTTE MOSS
    PHOTOS BY DARREN KIM

    MAY 13 | ECHO PARK—At times, such superficialities as the name of a band is enough to arouse interest, which is why I found myself at the Tangier in 2006 watching a band called Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin. The band’s self-released debut album, Broom, had promise, offering nice enough, catchy pop tunes. And though slightly awkward, the band live also was nice enough. Sincere, small-town men from Springfield, Miss., one member mentioned it was the band’s first visit to Los Angeles. They wasn’t dressed particularly fashionable nor did they have much polish or sheen, but they were enthusiastic and appreciative. The most memorable aspect of this 2006 show was how young and new SSLYBY appeared on stage. They were obvious beginners to the whole music scene.

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    Get Ready! Hot Chip @ Wiltern Presale

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    After the rescheduled show last month, Hot Chip is returning once again to Los Angeles. Following the end of this last, nearly entirely sold-out U.S. tour, the band knows when it’s in demand. Get ready for the floor when Hot Chip performs here at the Wiltern on Sept. 21 and Sept. 22. The general public onsale is May 23 at 10 a.m., and tickets are $29-$27.

    But Hot Chip is offering a presale, starting May 20 at 10 a.m. to May 22 at 10 p.m. for their fans. Password: READYFORTHEFLOOR.

    Stars @ John Anson Ford Onsale

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    If you want yet another chance to see Stars, currently touring in support of latest album In Our Bedroom After the War, the Canadians will be in Los Angeles once again.

    This time, Stars will perform at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre on August 25. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, May 17, at 10 a.m. and cost $25.

    Stars @ John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, August 25

    Earlimart Releases Hymn and Her and Tours

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    UPDATE: Prolific musicians that they are, Earlimart has announced they have just completed a new album, entitled Hymn and Her, which is set for release July 1. Do you feel like Mentor Tormentor was just released? Yeah, so do we! Well, prepare for more great tunes from one of The Scenestar’s favorite Los Angeles bands. To celebrate, Earlimart will perform a show tomorrow night, May 17, at the Echoplex. Tickets are available now and cost $12.

    Earlimart @ Echoplex, May 17

    Continue reading "Earlimart Releases Hymn and Her and Tours" »

    The Kooks Perform Sidewalk Sets

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    PHOTO BY CHRIS MOLINA

    As you already know, The Kooks are performing May 19 at the Wiltern. But this kooky band also is doing something different. They will be participating in an event entitled “Sidewalk Sets,” which has musicians performing at unannounced locations around major cities. Yep, it’s busking, except this time, they’re musicians you recognize.

    All of these unannounced performances will culminate in an acoustic performance at the Kibitz Room at Canter’s Deli on May 20. The first 50 people to arrive at Canter’s Deli will be admitted to the performance. For more details on these unannounced performances, visit The Kooks’ MySpace.

    Walter Meego: Voyager

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    BY TIFFANY LI

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    When scoping out sources for new music trends, ABC sitcoms don’t usually come to mind. But whoever chooses music for the network’s shows has really been on the ball recently, with the latest episode of How I Met Your Mother featuring I’m From Barcelona and Ugly Betty introducing millions to Calvin Harris. Another Ugly Betty winner was Walter Meego’s “In My Dreams,” the perfect floaty, hopeful song for Betty on her birthday.

    In the five years since Chicagoans Justin Sconza and Colin Yarck first began recording as Walter Meego, along with Andrew Bernhardt, the duo has gone from self-produced cassette tapes to an Almost Gold/Sony album, Voyager, due May 27.

    Continue reading "Walter Meego: Voyager" »

    Babasonicos Release New Album Mucho

    BabasonicosOne of our favorite Spanish rock bands is back! Babasonicos has released their highly anticipated album Mucho. We are already singing to their single “Pijamas,” whose video you can see on Babasonicoswebsite. Babasonicos is known for their playful dance beats, sensual lyrics and a style of their own. Anoche (2005), Infame (2003) and Jessico (2001) not only established Babasonicos as one of Spanish rock’s best of the best bands, but those albums also transformed this genre. And in case you didn’t know, Babasonicos will be presenting their new material at the El Rey Theatre on May 27. Tickets are available now.

    Babasonicos @ El Rey Theatre, May 27

    The Raconteurs This Sunday @ Music Box!

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    Hey everyone! The Raconteurs will be playing a show this Sunday, May 18, at the Music Box @ Fonda. Want to go? Well, you can get your tickets via Ticketmaster tomorrow at 12 p.m. There is a two ticket limit, and you will have to pick up your tickets after showing your legal ID at the will call office. Doors open at 7 p.m. The show starts at 8 p.m. Locals Imaad Wasif with Two Part Beast will open the show.

    The Raconteurs @ Music Box, May 18

    Cold War Kids, Black Keys @ Sunset Junction

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    Yep, the summer is fast approaching, and besides the warm weather, Los Angeles can also look forward to the annual Sunset Junction Street Fair. So who’s scheduled to perform this year? Well, so far the lineup is pretty impressive.

    On Saturday, August 23, locals Cold War Kids and Canadians Broken Social Scene will perform at the Bates Stage. And headlining the Bates Stage on Sunday, August 24, will be the ultra-cool duo The Black Keys and the eccentric !!!. The performance schedule thus far can be viewed on the Sunset Junction Street Fair Web site.

    Continue reading "Cold War Kids, Black Keys @ Sunset Junction" »

    My Morning Jacket @ Greek Presale

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    UPDATE: My Morning Jacket is coming to town! In support of the band’s new album Evil Urges, MMJ will embark on a fairly extensive tour and will visit Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre on Sept. 21. Tickets go on sale this Saturday, May 17, at 10 a.m. and cost $39.50-$35. But there will be a special presale starting Thursday, May 15, at 10 a.m. and ending May 16 at 10 p.m. Password: EVIL.

    My Morning Jacket @ Greek Theatre, Sept. 21

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    Goldstar Offers FREE Robyn @ Wiltern Tix

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    So you’ve heard about that blonde named Robyn, but you aren’t sure what she’s all about?

    Well, you can check her out this Saturday, May 17, at the Wiltern for FREE.

    Goldstar is giving away free tickets for this show right now. Well, almost free. There is a $5 service fee.

    But with DJ Jason Bentley and Mellowdrone also scheduled to perform, that’s a pretty good deal. The offer expires Saturday at 4 p.m. or when the ticket allocation is gone.

    FREE Robyn @ Wiltern, May 20 Tickets

    Live: Clinic @ Empty Bottle

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    ARTICLE BY MYCHELLE PETERSON
    PHOTOS BY BOB MCCABE

    MAY 12 | CHICAGO—There are two kinds of people in the world: Those who get Clinic, and those who don’t. Early on in the band’s career, I fell into the latter group. I snidely remarked about their surgical masks and figured the gimmick was to “mask” the fact that they had no talent. But then something crystallized for me a few years ago, and I realized their sound was an acquired taste. But an excellent one!

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    Michael Stipe of R.E.M. at Book Soup

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    On May 28, Hollywood bookseller Book Soup will be hosting an event with R.E.M. lead singer Michael Stipe!

    Currently on tour with his band, Stipe will stop by Book Soup with friend and photographer David Belisle to promote R.E.M. Hello: Photographs, a photo compilation book of the band on- and off-stage.

    Belisle has traveled with R.E.M. for the past seven years, and his book features handwritten captions by the band as well as an introduction by Stipe.

    The book is priced $29.95, and you can get it signed by Belisle and Stipe at Book Soup on May 28 at 7 p.m. Lineup early though!

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      Langhorne Slim @ the Troubadour

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      Peter Moren @ the Troubadour

      Does It Offend You, Yeah @ the El Rey Theatre

      She & Him at the Vista Theatre

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      The Verve @ Pearl Palms

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      The Cribs @ the El Rey

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