Indie Music Magazine | October 2012 Issue Open up about their start, inevitable comparisons, Success, Touring and the creation of celebration rock Japandroids Working Hard for Your Money Jenn give’s you tips on how to get more for less from your stylist 9788024742 Thankful Times readers tell new writer Amanda what shows + music they are most thankful for this year Recent reviews, Photos, News + Tips with Class Actress, Death from Above 1979, Sassparilla, Matt + Kim and more! WORK DRUGS The break-out band goes beyond their recent bon iver remixing success in this spotlight interview blueskyandhardrock.com LIVE Photography from Rachel Clare featuring Matt Costa + Japandroids
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Indie Music Magazine | October 2012 Issue
Open up about their start, inevitable comparisons, Success,
Touring and the creation of celebration rock
Japandroids
Working Hard for Your Money Jenn give’s you tips on how to get more for less from your stylist
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Thankful Timesreaders tell new writer Amanda what shows + music they are most thankful for this year
Recent reviews, Photos, News + Tips with Class Actress, Death from Above 1979, Sassparilla, Matt + Kim and more!
WORK DRUGSThe break-out band goes beyond their recent bon iver remixing success in this spotlight interview
blueskyandhardrock.com
LIVE Photography from Rachel Clare featuring Matt Costa + Japandroids
Note from the EditorSo, kind of a neat story: I was going to talk about deadlines and how this issue is obviously a bit late into your hands and why but in short: we first postponed to include some memorial fund information and photos for Suicide Silence’s vocalist Mitch Lucker (found at the end of this issue) and again to capture an interview we are quite proud of with Japandroids. On with the neat story. . .I started Blue Sky officially as Tumblr blog. Like any blog we started with no followers, and a random post (Passion Pit in this instance). Last month I was so humbled that multiple thousands of you read our issue with Bear Hands- a band I believe I found through Tumblr and who are now one of my favorite artists today. Now literally as I write this to you, we have confirmed in writing the first of many many bands joining us at our SXBS parties at SXSW 2013 (YEAH those contracts ere also handled this past week). The band is none other than UK’s Angry vs. The Bear,- the very first band I learned about and featured all through Tumblr as their drummer Ross was one of the first followers and contacts I made through it.I think it is important for us to remember where we came from. Mostly in the event of hearing “small world” as I am sure someone was thinking I’d say. However, it is not a small world we live in. Sure maybe in comparison to the scale of the universe, but it is really rather large.Years ago, not many when you think about it, it would have been nearly impossible to think that a person living on the West Coast of North America would be able to come in contact with someone residing in the UK, keep in regular contact with that person and even one day meet them in person as I will gladly meet Ross + his band members in March. It’s kind of neat I think.So in a time where we are thinking of what we are grateful for- and we have SO much to be grateful for, I will try to keep it short as I am often terrible at doing and say how wonderfully incredibly thankful I am for the technology, the time, the innovators and inventors who help us to make all these things possible by connecting us no matter the distance. I am so thankful to be able to live in a way that is surrounded by grace and talent and hard work and music. most of all I am thankful for every single person in my life, including you reading this now as you all support my dream, our goals, and this beautiful thing we call music. All my love- Mimi
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I had a lot of negative things to say about the opening bands for Future Islands because both openers were awful, at least I found them incredibly repetitive and lacked any type of structure or emotion. I don’t think I had ever been that bored at a show in my life. However, none of that mattered once Future Islands came on stage.
I had never been to a Future Islands show before, in fact, I’m a fairly new fan, but still a huge fan. I did not know what to expect when I got to the show. Front man, Samuel Herring walks out on stage, talks to us casually, and then the music starts. The bass player is just a couple feet away form and brings in very solid bass playing. Herring starts to sing and suddenly jumps to his left, towards where I was standing at the front, and I literally jumped. From that moment on, I knew that this show was going to be like none I had ever experienced.
I’ve never seen a more captivating and emotional performance by one man before. He became something else, something I had never seen before. Now, bear with me, he became Rafiki from The Lion King, let me explain: He became a wise, sporadic storyteller. He stared deep into the eyes of as many audience members as he could, including mine, which was thrilling as I stared back with as much concentration and intensity into his silver-colored eyes as he stared into mine. He used theatrical hand gestures and held imaginary objects, that seemed so real. He threw his body all over the stage and I’m sure he threw out his vocal cords as well, which brought me to wonder if he had any prior experience in screamo. His hoarse voice was filled with so much warmth and emotion, but also felt very sharp and hit me where it counts. Everything about him was mesmerizing and fascinating.
I left the show feeling so fulfilled, so satisfied, so energized. It’s been a long time since I’ve felt those things after a show. I find myself craving that feeling. I want more. Future Islands needs to be experienced live. It brings so much more depth to their songs.
They still have a few more shows left on their November tour. SHOWSNovember 17 - Bloomington, IN @ Russian Recording (w/Dope Body, Talk Normal)November 18 - Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall (w/Dope Body, Talk Normal)November 19 - Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Ballroom (w/Dope Body, Talk Normal)November 20 - Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg (w/Talk Normal, Dope Body)
Future IslandsLive @ Red 7 in Austin, TXWRITTEN BY: Breanna Granzow
October New Releases
Death From Above 1979 has urged fans attending their upcoming shows to respect their exploratory creative re-awakening by keeping their smartphones in their pants and not uploading any live footage.
This plea from DFA may sound unrealistic to some, but after a fan uploaded live footage of them trying out some new tunes at the CPR Tour kick off show in Hamilton, Ontario it calls into question larger issues than simply leaking new songs. This is a clear example of our tech obsessed world straining the delicate relationship bands have with their fans and society’s need to constantly water down real life experiences through screened filters.
After the announcement of the return of DFA and a small successful tour in 2011, Sebastien Grainger and Jesse Keeler have kept their fans waiting with bated breath for any sign of new material. Earlier in the week before the live footage hit the Internet, Grainger took to the band’s blog to offer some insight into the need for DFA to get out on the road before the unleash any new tunes. "So here we go. Jesse and I have been writing new songs and the only way we feel like we can make them any good is to go out and play them for people." Grainger continued, "We're going to throw our little muscle bound babies to the lions and see who survives. We tried just jumping into the studio, but the songs lacked spirit. They lacked life. So this tour is song CPR."
Venturing out of the dimly lit recording studio to get instant, live feedback from crowds seems like a smart move for DFA and ultimately their fans, but testing out the waters with new material at live shows is nothing new. The danger looms in the fact that if bands continue to grow nervous to stretch their creative muscles at live shows, due to the omnipresent eye of the Internet, it ultimately is a major loss all around. You don’t want a skittish lead singer cringing every time they see the glow of a smartphone pointed his or her way.
DFA have amassed a huge worldwide following, though the CPR tour only has them playing a few select shows scattered over eastern Canada. It is no big surprise that someone posted the footage online. That’s just what people do in this over sharing, over exposed Internet age. The big surprise will be if fans will keep their smartphones tucked away or at least refrain from uploading any of the upcoming DFA footage.
Anyone who has experienced a killer show knows the palpable connection between band and fan. In another blog post pertaining to DFA’s request to keep the CPR Tour experience contained within the clubs’ walls, Grainger summed up the live connection: “There is an exaltation that occurs that is impossible to capture. It's not just something you experience with your eyes and ears, it's something you experience with the entirety of your self."
Death from Above 1979 ReturnsA Piece by Shannon Neely
October New Releases
Grainger added that "I've often compared being at a show to standing at the edge of a massive canyon. You can't photograph it, or film it or even explain it. It is you in the presence of something that is unexplainable, in a space and in a time."
This is clearly not a monetary or legal issue in respect to DFA’s no recording request. The need to protect their new songs stems from the pure desire to only put out stellar, fully formed pieces of work while trying to maintain a level of trust and connection with each audience member. "Some songs don't have any words yet. Some songs are like bucking rodeo horses that we can just barely hold on to. But one thing we are sure of is that the songs are sooooo fucking exciting." Grainger continued, "So, we are asking that those of you that are coming to the shows respect the sanctity of what we are doing and to try your best to not shoot video or record audio. We are not banning your devices or asking anyone to enforce this, and we don't want you guys to get into it with other audience members. In the end, do what you want, but it is our preference to keep what we are doing on this tour between us."
DFA have touched on the larger issue that will, unfortunately thanks to our technology crazed world, will only continue to burden the relationship between bands and their fans who love to record them. If there is one thing to take away from this situation it would be to experience the moment for yourself, unfiltered. You don’t want the jerk recording the entire show on their iPhone and blocking everyone’s view to be the reason that a band feels like they can’t be creatively open with their fans. Do yourself (and your fellow concert goers) a favour and turn it off so you can fully tune in next time you’re at a show.
Nov 2012 (Pacif ic Time)Blue Sky Friends + Faves, BSHR Live | Schedule of Shows, TX/FL Shows
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Dance Gavin Dance at House of Blues, Sunset Strip (05 Nov 12) with A Lot Like Birds, I the Mighty, and The Orphan the Poet @ House of Blues, Sunset Strip, 8430 Sunset Blvd., 90069, West Hol lywood, CA, US
Future Islands at The Social (05 Nov 12) with Talk Normal and Le Blorr @ The Social, 54 North Orange Ave, 32801, Orlando, FL, US
L.P. at Troubadour (05 Nov 12) with Diamond Light @ Troubadour, 9081 Santa Monica Blvd. , 90069, West Hollywood, CA, US
Leonard Cohen at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE (05 Nov 12) @ Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE, 777 Chick Hearn Court, 90015, Los Angeles, CA, US
Refused at Fonda Theatre (05 Nov 12) with The Bronx @ Fonda Theatre, 6126 Hollywood Blvd., 90028, Hollywood, CA, US
The All-American Rejects at House of Blues (05 Nov 12) @ House of Blues, 1055 5th Avenue, 92101, San Diego, CA, US
The Twilight Sad at Music Hall of Wil l iamsburg (05 Nov 12) with Errors @ Music Hall of Wil l iamsburg, 66 North 6th Street, Brooklyn,11211, Brooklyn, NY, US
Arkells at The Parish (06 Nov 12) with LIGHTS @ The Parish, 214 E. Sixth St., 78701, Austin, TX, USDelta Spirit at House of Blues (06 Nov 12) with The Growlers and Durango @ House of Blues, 1055 5th Avenue, 92101, San Diego, CA, US
Menealo Martes at House of Blues (06 Nov 12) with Taking Back Sunday,Bayside, and Transit @ House of Blues, 1490 E. Buena Vista Dr. , 32830,Lake Buena Vista, FL, US
Miss May I and Glass Cloud at House of Blues, Sunset Str ip (06 Nov 12) with The Ghost Inside, Like Moths to Flames, and The Amity Affliction @ House of Blues, Sunset Strip, 8430 Sunset Blvd. , 90069, West Hollywood, CA, US
Motion City Soundtrack at Irving Plaza (06 Nov 12) with Jukebox the Ghost and Now, Now @ Irving Plaza, 17 Irving Place, 10003, New York, NY, US
Yellowcard at House of Blues (06 Nov 12) with The Wonder Years and We Are the In Crowd @ House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St. , 75202, Dallas, TX, US
Dr. Dog at Freebird Cafe (07 Nov 12) with Cotton Jones @ Freebird Cafe, 201 1st Street North, 32210, Jacksonville, FL, US
Eddie Money at Ontario Convention Center (07 Nov 12) @ Ontario Convention Center, 2000 E. Convention Center Way, 91764, Ontario, CA, US
Freelance Whales at Webster Hal l (07 Nov 12) with Geographer @ Webster Hal l , 125 E. 11th Street , 10003, New York, NY, US
Future Islands at Crowbar (07 Nov 12) with Talk Normal @ Crowbar, 1812North 17th Street , 33605, Ybor City, FL, US
LIGHTS at Granada Theater (07 Nov 12) with Arkells @ Granada Theater , 3524 Greenvil le Avenue, 75206, Dallas, TX, US
Miss May I and Glass Cloud at House of Blues (07 Nov 12) with The Ghost Inside, Like Moths to Flames, and The Amity Affliction @ House of Blues, 1530 S. Disneyland Dr. , 92802, Anaheim, CA, US
Wolf Gang and The Royal Concept at Fitzgerald's (07 Nov 12) with Atlas Genius and Royal @ Fitzgerald's, 2706 White Oak Dr , 77007, Houston, TX, US
Yellowcard at Emo's East (07 Nov 12) with The Wonder Years, We Are theIn Crowd, and Yellowcard the Wonder Years @ Emo's East, 2015 E. Riverside, 78741, Austin, TX, US
Cat Power at Hollywood Paladium (08 Nov 12) @ Hollywood Paladium, 6215Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA, US
Delta Spiri t at The Wiltern (08 Nov 12) @ The Wiltern, 3790 Wilshire Blvd, 90010, Los Angeles, CA, USDr. Dog at The Social (08 Nov 12) with Cotton Jones @ The Social, 54 North Orange Ave, 32801, Orlando, FL, US
Dramarama at Key Club (08 Nov 12) @ Key Club, 9039 W. Sunset Blvd., 90069, West Hollywood, CA, USFoghat at Sycuan Resort & Casino (08 Nov 12) @ Sycuan Resort & Casino,5469 Casino Way, 92019, El Cajon, CA, US
Japandroids at Fonda Theatre (08 Nov 12) with Bleached @ Fonda Theatre,6126 Hollywood Blvd., 90028, Hollywood, CA, US
Misfits at House of Blues (08 Nov 12) with The Attack, Laramie Dean, and Larmie Dean @ House of Blues, 1055 5th Avenue, 92101, San Diego, CA, US
Naughty By Nature at House of Blues (08 Nov 12) with Jalapeno Brothers @ House of Blues, 1530 S. Disneyland Dr. , 92802, Anaheim, CA, US
New Noise Festival: Tyrone Wells 2012 @ Soho, 1221 State St . , Ste. 205, 93101, Santa Barbara, CA, USTic Tic Boom! at Bar Pink (08 Nov 12) @ Bar Pink, 3829 30th St , 92104, San Diego, CA, USTitus Andronicus at El Rey Theatre (08 Nov 12) with Ceremony and Henry Clay People @ El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Boulevard, 90036, Los Angeles, CA, US
Twin Sister at Kerckhoff Grand Salon, UCLA (08 Nov 12) with Mr Little Jeans @ Kerckhoff Grand Salon, UCLA, 308 Westwood Plaza, 90095, Los Angeles, CA, US
Tyrone Wells at Soho (08 Nov 12) with Leftover Cuties and Little Indian @ Soho, 1221 State St. , Ste. 205, 93101, Santa Barbara, CA, US
Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival (BEMF) 2012 @ Will iamsburg, NY, USAmerica at Fox Performing Arts Center (09 Nov 12) @ Fox Performing Arts Center, 3801 Mission Inn Ave., 92501, Riverside, CA, US
American Royalty, Blacks&, Hindu Pirates, and Guns in the Sun Djs at The Echo (09 Nov 12) @ The Echo, 1822 Sunset Blvd, 90026, Los Angeles, CA, US
Asia at Canyon Club (09 Nov 12) @ Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Drive,91301, Agoura Hills, CA, USEddie Money at Downey Civic Theater (09 Nov 12) @ Downey Civic Theater,8435 Firestone Blvd, 90241, Downey, CA, US
Michael Schenker Group, Michael Schenker, and David Van Landing at TheCoach House (09 Nov 12) with Pet Shark, Rod Piazza, and Outsane @ The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, 92675, San Juan Capistrano, CA, US
Minus the Bear at Club Nokia (09 Nov 12) with Cursive and Girl In a Coma @ Club Nokia, 800 West Olympic Blvd Suite A335, 90015, Los Angeles, CA, US
Titus Andronicus at Constellation Room at the Observatory (09 Nov 12)with Metz and Ceremony @ Constellation Room at the Observatory, 3503 South Harbor Boulevard, 92704, Santa Ana, CA, US
Twin Sister at Kensington Club (09 Nov 12) with Cuckoo Chaos and Clockart @ Kensington Club, 4079 Adams Ave, 92116, San Diego, CA, US
Wolf Gang at The Parish (09 Nov 12) with Atlas Genius and The RoyalConcept @ The Parish, 214 E. Sixth St. , 78701, Austin, TX, US
…And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead at Echoplex (09 Nov 12) withThe Octopus Project @ Echoplex, 1822 Sunset Blvd (Enter on GlendaleBlvd. at alley near 1154 Glendale Blvd), 90026, Los Angeles, CA, US
America at Wadsworth Theatre (10 Nov 12) @ Wadsworth Theatre, 11301Wilshire Blvd, 90073, Los Angeles, CA, US
Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival 2012 @ Glasslands Gallery, 289 Kent Avenue, 11211, Brooklyn, NY, USFuture Islands at Rudyard's (10 Nov 12) with Talk Normal and Silver Interior @ Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh Dr, 77006, Houston, TX, US
Grand Tarantula, Infantree, The Royalty, and Bend Sinister at El Cid (10 Nov 12) @ El Cid, 4212 W. Sunset Blvd, 90029, Los Angeles, CA, US
Into the Deep and Alexander at Ultra Suede (10 Nov 12) @ Ultra Suede,661 N. Robertson Blvd., 90069, West Hol lywood, CA, US
Japandroids at Porter's Pub, UC San Diego (10 Nov 12) with Bleached @Porter's Pub, UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Dr. , 92037, La Jolla, CA, US
Minus the Bear at The Glass House (10 Nov 12) with Cursive and Girl In a Coma @ The Glass House, 200 W. Second Ave., 91766, Pomona, CA, US
Mumford & Sons at Hollywood Bowl (10 Nov 12) with Dawes and AaronEmbry @ Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave. , 90068, Los Angeles, CA, US
Nerf Herder at Velvet Jones (10 Nov 12) with Old Man Markley @ Velvet Jones, 423 State Street , 93101, Santa Barbara, CA, US
Saint Motel at Saint Rocke (10 Nov 12) with Leftover Cuties @ Saint Rocke, 142 Pacific Coast Hwy., 90254, Hermosa Beach, CA, US
Titus Andronicus at Irenic (10 Nov 12) with Ceremony and Weatherbox @ Irenic, 3090 Polk Avenue, 92104, San Diego, CA, US
Warner Drive at The Roxy Theatre (10 Nov 12) with Love and a .38, Vayden, Soul Exchange, The Resona, Resonators, and The Public Trust @ The Roxy Theatre, 9009 W. Sunset Blvd. , 90069, West Hollywood, CA, US
All Time Low at House of Blues (11 Nov 12) with The Downtown Fiction, Hit the Lights, and The Summer Set @ House of Blues, 1490 E. Buena Vista Dr. , 32830, Lake Buena Vista, FL, US
Asia at The Coach House (11 Nov 12) with Union of Saints @ The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, 92675, San Juan Capistrano, CA, US
Blue October at Belly Up Tavern (11 Nov 12) @ Belly Up Tavern, 143 S Cedros Ave, 92075, Solana Beach, CA, US
Future Islands at Red 7 (11 Nov 12) with Talk Normal @ Red 7, 611 East 7th St, 78701, Austin, TX, USJack's Mannequin at El Rey Theatre (11 Nov 12) @ El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Boulevard, 90036, Los Angeles, CA, US
Minus the Bear at House of Blues (11 Nov 12) with Cursive and Girl In a Coma @ House of Blues, 1055 5th Avenue, 92101, San Diego, CA, US
Misfits at The Observatory (11 Nov 12) with Core 10 and No More Saints @ The Observatory, 3503 S Harbor Blvd, 92704, Santa Ana, CA, US
School Night Sundays at The Viper Room (11 Nov 12) with Nerf Herder,Killola, K.I.L, The Bad Bad Things, The Bad Bad Th, and The Penfifteen Club @ The Viper Room, 8852 Sunset Blvd. , 90069, West Hollywood, CA, US
The Joy Formidable at Litt lef ield (11 Nov 12) @ Litt lef ield, 622 Degraw St. , 11217, Brooklyn, NY, US
Dropkick Murphys at The Observatory (12 Nov 12) with Teenage Bott lerocket and Mahones @ The Observatory, 3503 S Harbor Blvd, 92704, Santa Ana, CA, US
Jack's Mannequin at El Rey Theatre (12 Nov 12) @ El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Boulevard, 90036, Los Angeles, CA, US
Mumford & Sons at Hollywood Bowl (12 Nov 12) with Dawes, The Apache Relay, and Dirty Projectors @ Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., 90068, Los Angeles, CA, US
Eve to Adam at House of Blues, Sunset Strip (13 Nov 12) with Halestorm and In This Moment @ House of Blues, Sunset Strip, 8430 Sunset Blvd., 90069, West Hollywood, CA, US
Future Islands at The Prophet Bar (13 Nov 12) with Talk Normal @ TheProphet Bar, 2548 Elm St, 75226, Dallas, TX, US
Groundation at Belly Up Tavern (13 Nov 12) with Trevor Hall @ Belly UpTavern, 143 S Cedros Ave, 92075, Solana Beach, CA, U S
Richie Sambora at Fonda Theatre (13 Nov 12) @ Fonda Theatre, 6126Hollywood Blvd., 90028, Hollywood, CA, US
The Twilight Sad at Red 7 (13 Nov 12) @ Red 7, 611 East 7th St, 78701, Austin, TX, USWiz Khalifa at Gibson Amphitheatre (13 Nov 12) @ Gibson Amphitheatre,100 Universal City Plz, 91608, Universal City, CA, U S
Ben Gibbard at Wilshire Ebell Theatre (14 Nov 12) @ Wilshire Ebell Theatre, 4401 W. Eighth St . , 90005, Los Angeles, CA, US
Cymbals Eat Guitars at Brooklyn Bowl (14 Nov 12) with Zambri @ BrooklynBowl, 61 Wythe Avenue, 11211, Brooklyn, NY, US
Dr. Dog at The Ballroom at Warehouse Live (14 Nov 12) with Cotton Jones @ The Ballroom at Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, 77003, Houston, TX, US
Gabe Kubanda at North Hollywood High School (14 Nov 12) @ North Hollywood High School, North Hollywood, CA, US
Groundation at Yost Theater (14 Nov 12) with Trevor Hall and DanielBambaata Marley @ Yost Theater, 307 N. Spurgeon St. , 92701, Santa Ana, CA, U S
Horse Feathers at Knitt ing Factory (14 Nov 12) with Frank Fairfield and David Dondero @ Knitting Factory, 361 Metropol i tan Avenue, 11211, Brooklyn, NY, US
The Twilight Sad at Club Dada (14 Nov 12) with The Calm Blue Sea and Errors @ Club Dada, 75226, Dallas, TX, US
Wiz Khalifa at Rimac Arena - Ucsd (14 Nov 12) with Juicy J, Chevy Woods, Lola Monroe, Berner, and Tuki Carter @ Rimac Arena - Ucsd, 9500 Gillman Dr, 92093, La Jolla, CA, US
Blue October at House of Blues, Sunset Strip (15 Nov 12) @ House of Blues, Sunset Strip, 8430 Sunset Blvd. , 90069, West Hollywood, CA, US
Gentleman Jesse and Henry Clay People at Alex's Bar (15 Nov 12) with The World Record @ Alex's Bar, 2913 E. Anaheim St. , 90804, Long Beach, CA, US
Matt & Kim at Terminal 5 (15 Nov 12) with Oberhofer @ Terminal 5, 610 West 56th Street , 10019, New York, NY, US
Sharon Van Etten at The Town Hall (15 Nov 12) @ The Town Hall , 123 West43rd Street , 10036, New York, NY, US
Blue October at House of Blues (16 Nov 12) @ House of Blues, 1530 S.Disneyland Dr. , 92802, Anaheim, CA, US
CANCELLED: John Legend and Lianne La Havas at Fantasy Springs Resort &Casino (16 Nov 12) @ Fantasy Springs Resort & Casino, 84-245 IndioSprings Pkwy., 92203, Indio, CA, US
Enrique Iglesias at Austin Convention Center (16 Nov 12) with Flo Rida, Nelly, Cobra Starship, Cota Austin Fan Fest Weekend Pass, Enrique Inglesias, Cota Austin Fan Fest, and Flor Rida @ Austin ConventionCenter, 500 East Cesar Chavez, 78701, Austin, TX, U S
Grouplove at The Observatory (16 Nov 12) with PAPA @ The Observatory, 3503 S Harbor Blvd, 92704, Santa Ana, CA, US
Super Water Sympathy and Attaloss at The Viper Room (16 Nov 12) with Glass Battles, Run Run Run, The Lonely Drunk Club Band, Glass, and Attalo @ The Viper Room, 8852 Sunset Blvd. , 90069, West Hollywood, CA, US
Tame Impala at El Rey Theatre (16 Nov 12) with Amazing @ El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Boulevard, 90036, Los Angeles, CA, US
Counting Crows at Pechanga Resort & Casino (17 Nov 12) with TenderMercies and Mean Creek and Tender Mercies @ Pechanga Resort & Casino,45000 Pala Road, 92592, Temecula, CA, US
Eve 6 at 4th and B (17 Nov 12) with Everclear @ 4th and B, 345 B Street , 92101, San Diego, CA, USGo Betty Go at The Juke Joint (17 Nov 12) @ The Juke Joint, 735 N. Anaheim Blvd., 92805, Anaheim, CA, U S
Grouplove at The Wiltern (17 Nov 12) wi th Superhumanoids and PAPA @ The Wiltern, 3790 Wilshire Blvd, 90010, Los Angeles, CA, US
Lydía at Bootleg Bar (17 Nov 12) with Sweet Talker @ Bootleg Bar, 2220Beverly Blvd, 90057, Los Angeles, CA, US
Misfits at Majestic Ventura Theater (17 Nov 12) with Gnarly Party, Good Deeds, and Banned for Life @ Majestic Ventura Theater, 26 S. Chestnut St. , 93001, Ventura, CA, US
Rubblebucket at The Bowery Ballroom (17 Nov 12) with Reptar andStepdad @ The Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey Street , 10002, New York, NY, US
Rush at Honda Center (17 Nov 12) @ Honda Center, 2695 E. Katel la Ave. , 92806, Anaheim, CA, USTame Impala at Fonda Theatre (17 Nov 12) with The Amazing (SWE) @ Fonda Theatre, 6126 Hollywood Blvd., 90028, Hollywood, CA, US
All Time Low at Irving Plaza (18 Nov 12) with The Summer Set, The Downtown Fiction, and Hit the Lights @ Irving Plaza, 17 Irving Place, 10003, New York, NY, U S
CANCELLED: John Legend at The Wil tern (18 Nov 12) @ The Wiltern, 3790Wilshire Blvd, 90010, Los Angeles, CA, US
Everclear at El Rey Theatre (18 Nov 12) with Eve 6 @ El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Boulevard, 90036, Los Angeles, CA, US
Misfits at Key Club (18 Nov 12) with The Scurvy Kids, Three Rounds, and Throw the Goat @ Key Club, 9039 W. Sunset Blvd. , 90069, West Hollywood, CA, US
Rubblebucket and Reptar at Music Hall of Wil l iamsburg (18 Nov 12) with Stepdad @ Music Hall of Wil l iamsburg, 66 North 6th Street, Brooklyn,11211, Brooklyn, NY, US
Sara Watkins at Valley Performing Arts Center, Cal State University (18 Nov 12) @ Valley Performing Arts Center, Cal State University, Northridge, CA, U S
The Faint at Fonda Theatre (18 Nov 12) with Trust and Casket Girls @ Fonda Theatre, 6126 Hol lywood Blvd., 90028, Hollywood, CA, US
CANCELLED: John Legend at The Wil tern (19 Nov 12) with Lianne La Havas @ The Wil tern, 3790 Wilshire Blvd, 90010, Los Angeles, CA, US
Deftones at House of Blues (19 Nov 12) with Scars On Broadway @ House of Blues, 1055 5th Avenue, 92101, San Diego, CA, US
Rush at Gibson Amphitheatre (19 Nov 12) @ Gibson Amphitheatre, 100 Universal City Plz, 91608, Universal City, CA, U S
The Joy Formidable at Troubadour (19 Nov 12) @ Troubadour, 9081 SantaMonica Blvd. , 90069, West Hollywood, CA, US
Trust at Constellation Room at the Observatory (19 Nov 12) @ Constellation Room at the Observatory, 3503 South Harbor Boulevard, 92704, Santa Ana, CA, US
Future Islands at Music Hall of Wil l iamsburg (20 Nov 12) with Dope Body, Talk Normal, and Dopy Body @ Music Hall of Wil l iamsburg, 66 North 6th Street , Brooklyn, 11211, Brooklyn, NY, US
The Faint at House of Blues (20 Nov 12) with Casket Girls, The Faint Plays Danse Macabre, and Trust @ House of Blues, 1055 5th Avenue, 92101, San Diego, CA, US
Deftones at Hollywood Pal ladium (21 Nov 12) with Scars On Broadway @Hollywood Palladium, 6215 Sunset Blvd. , 90028, Hollywood, CA, US
Everclear at City National Grove of Anaheim (21 Nov 12) with Eve 6 andNamesake @ City National Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E. Katel la Ave. , 92806,Anaheim, CA, US
Pierce the Veil at The Wil tern (21 Nov 12) with Sleeping With Sirens,Tonight Alive, Hands Like Houses, Venue Change, Pierce the Veil Sleeping, and Sirens @ The Wiltern, 3790 Wilshire Blvd, 90010, Los Angeles, CA, US
Rush at Valley View Casino Center (21 Nov 12) @ Valley View Casino Center, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., 92110, San Diego, CA, US
Steve Aoki at Shrine Expo Hall (21 Nov 12) @ Shrine Expo Hall , 700 W 32nd St, 90007, Los Angeles, CA, USThe Faint at The Glass House (21 Nov 12) with Trust and Casket Girls @The Glass House, 200 W. Second Ave., 91766, Pomona, CA, US
Cypress Hill at House of Blues, Sunset Strip (23 Nov 12) @ House of Blues, Sunset Strip, 8430 Sunset Blvd. , 90069, West Hollywood, CA, US
Figure and Unwritten Law at House of Blues (23 Nov 12) with Versus the World and FOA @ House of Blues, 1055 5th Avenue, 92101, San Diego, CA, US
Lit at Canyon Club (23 Nov 12) @ Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Drive, 91301, Agoura Hills, CA, USTaking Back Sunday at Terminal 5 (23 Nov 12) with Bayside and TheMenzingers @ Terminal 5, 610 West 56th Street , 10019, New York, NY, US
CALIFORNIA METALFEST VI 2012 @ National Orange Show Events Center, 689 S. E St. , 92408, San Bernardino, CA, US
Counting Crows at The Wiltern (24 Nov 12) @ The Wiltern, 3790 Wilshire Blvd, 90010, Los Angeles, CA, USMorrissey and Iggy & the Stooges at Staples Center (24 Nov 12) with Kristeen Young @ Staples Center, 1111 S. Figueroa St, , 90017, Los Angeles, CA, US
No Doubt at Gibson Amphitheatre (24 Nov 12) with This Date Sold Out. 12and 6 Show Added! @ Gibson Amphitheatre, 100 Universal City Plz, 91608,Universal City, CA, US
Queensrÿche at House of Blues, Sunset Strip (24 Nov 12) with Lynch Mob @ House of Blues, Sunset Strip, 8430 Sunset Blvd., 90069, West Hollywood, CA, U S
Taking Back Sunday at Terminal 5 (24 Nov 12) with Bayside and Gabrielthe Marine @ Terminal 5, 610 West 56th Street , 10019, New York, NY, US
Trey Songz at Valley View Casino Center (24 Nov 12) with Miguel and Elle Varner @ Valley View Casino Center, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., 92110, San Diego, CA, US
Counting Crows at City National Grove of Anaheim (25 Nov 12) with Tender Mercies and Mean Creek @ City National Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E. Katella Ave., 92806, Anaheim, CA, U S
New Found Glory at Troubadour (25 Nov 12) with The Story So Far andSeahaven @ Troubadour, 9081 Santa Monica Blvd., 90069, West Hollywood, CA, U S
Secondhand Serenade at House of Blues (25 Nov 12) with Ryan Star and Dawne White @ House of Blues, 1530 S. Disneyland Dr. , 92802, Anaheim, CA, US
Trey Songz at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE (25 Nov 12) with Miguel and ElleVarner @ Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE, 777 Chick Hearn Court, 90015, Los Angeles, CA, US
UFO at Brick By Brick (25 Nov 12) @ Brick By Brick, 1130 Buenos Avenue,92110, San Diego, CA, US
CANCELLED: John Legend at Fantasy Springs Resort & Casino (26 Nov 12) @Fantasy Springs Resort & Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy., 92203,Indio, CA, US
New Found Glory at The Glass House (26 Nov 12) with The Story So Far and Seahaven @ The Glass House, 200 W. Second Ave., 91766, Pomona, CA,U S
No Doubt at Gibson Amphitheatre (26 Nov 12) @ Gibson Amphitheatre, 100 Universal City Plz, 91608, Universal City, CA, U S
The Record Company at The Satel l i te (26 Nov 12) with Das Tapes, StrangeVine, and The Peach Kings @ The Satel l i te, 1717 Silverlake Boulevard,90026, Los Angeles, CA, US
Delta Spirit at Irving Plaza (27 Nov 12) with Delta Sprit, Jeff the Brotherhood, and Fidlar @ Irving Plaza, 17 Irving Place, 10003, New York, NY, US
Dethklok at Hollywood Pal ladium (27 Nov 12) with Machine Head, All ThatRemains, and The Black Dahlia Murder @ Hollywood Palladium, 6215 SunsetBlvd., 90028, Hollywood, CA, US
Jack Davey at House of Blues, Sunset Strip (27 Nov 12) with Andy Eubanks, Dan Mcnay, Rashondra Angelle, Black Waat3r, Justino Lopez, Jason Diego, Them Lost Boys, Kelsey B., Kristine Mirelle, and Christen Moten @ House of Blues, Sunset Strip, 8430 Sunset Blvd., 90069, WestHollywood, CA, US
Jonas Brothers at Pantages Theater (27 Nov 12) @ Pantages Theater , 6233Hollywood Blvd., 90028, Los Angeles, CA, US
Soundgarden at Fonda Theatre (27 Nov 12) @ Fonda Theatre, 6126Hollywood Blvd., 90028, Hollywood, CA, US
Enter Shikari at The Wil tern (28 Nov 12) with Matt Toka @ The Wiltern,3790 Wilshire Blvd, 90010, Los Angeles, CA, US
How to Dress Well at The Loft (28 Nov 12) @ The Loft, 1135 S Lamar St,75215, Dallas, TX, USJonas Brothers at Pantages Theater (28 Nov 12) @ Pantages Theater , 6233Hollywood Blvd., 90028, Los Angeles, CA, US
No Doubt at Gibson Amphitheatre (28 Nov 12) @ Gibson Amphitheatre, 100 Universal City Plz, 91608, Universal City, CA, U S
Twin Sister and School of Seven Bells at Music Hall of Wil l iamsburg (28 Nov 12) with Moon King @ Music Hall of Wil l iamsburg, 66 North 6th Street, Brooklyn, 11211, Brooklyn, NY, US
UFO at The Coach House (28 Nov 12) with Str iker @ The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, 92675, San Juan Capistrano, CA, U S
Alice Cooper at Orpheum Theatre (29 Nov 12) with Kill Devil Hill @ Orpheum Theatre, 842 S Broadway, 90014, Los Angeles, CA, US
Bad Brains at The Observatory (29 Nov 12) with H2O @ The Observatory, 3503 S Harbor Blvd, 92704, Santa Ana, CA, US
How to Dress Well at Mohawk (29 Nov 12) @ Mohawk, 912 Red River, 78701, Austin, TX, USJonas Brothers at Pantages Theater (29 Nov 12) @ Pantages Theater , 6233Hollywood Blvd., 90028, Los Angeles, CA, US
The Young Rapscallions at The Viper Room (29 Nov 12) with The Young Ra,Eyes Set to Kill (benefiting Music Saves Lives, Eyes Set to Kill, James Morris, and jUsTiNa @ The Viper Room, 8852 Sunset Blvd., 90069, West Hollywood, CA, U S
UFO at Key Club (29 Nov 12) @ Key Club, 9039 W. Sunset Blvd., 90069, West Hollywood, CA, US
Armored Saint at House of Blues, Sunset Strip (30 Nov 12) with Gypsyhawk and Metal Blade Records 30th Anniversary @ House of Blues, Sunset Strip, 8430 Sunset Blvd. , 90069, West Hollywood, CA, US
Lydía at Jack's Bar (30 Nov 12) @ Jack's Bar, 3030 Thousand Oaks Dr. , 78247, San Antonio, TX, USNas at The Wiltern (30 Nov 12) with Ms. Lauryn Hil l @ The Wiltern, 3790 Wilshire Blvd, 90010, Los Angeles, CA, US
No Doubt at Gibson Amphitheatre (30 Nov 12) with This Date Sold Out. 12and 6 Show Added! @ Gibson Amphitheatre, 100 Universal City Plz, 91608,Universal City, CA, US
Sufjan Stevens at Granada Theater (30 Nov 12) with Sheila Saputo @ Granada Theater, 3524 Greenvi l le Avenue, 75206, Dallas, TX, U S
Alice Cooper at Fantasy Springs Resort & Casino (01 Dec 12) @ FantasySprings Resort & Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy., 92203, Indio, CA, US
Alternate Universe Music Festival 2012 @ Alamodome, 100 Montana Street, 78203, San Antonio, TX, US
Bad Brains at Fonda Theatre (01 Dec 12) with H2O and H20 @ FondaTheatre, 6126 Hol lywood Blvd., 90028, Hollywood, CA, US
Dinosaur Jr. at Terminal 5 (01 Dec 12) with Kurt Vi le and Kurt Vile & The Violators @ Terminal 5, 610 West 56th Street , 10019, New York, NY, US
Enter Shikari & I See Stars at The Fox Theater (01 Dec 12) with Enter Shikari @ The Fox Theater, 303 S. Garey Ave. , 91766, Pomona, CA, US
Kevin Devine at Webster Hall (01 Dec 12) with Kevin Devine and The Goddamn Band @ Webster Hall , 125 E. 11th Street , 10003, New York, NY, US
Nas at The Wiltern (01 Dec 12) with Ms. Lauryn Hil l @ The Wiltern, 3790 Wilshire Blvd, 90010, Los Angeles, CA, US
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Dance Gavin Dance at House of Blues, Sunset Strip (05 Nov 12) with A Lot Like Birds, I the Mighty, and The Orphan the Poet @ House of Blues, Sunset Strip, 8430 Sunset Blvd., 90069, West Hol lywood, CA, US
Future Islands at The Social (05 Nov 12) with Talk Normal and Le Blorr @ The Social, 54 North Orange Ave, 32801, Orlando, FL, US
L.P. at Troubadour (05 Nov 12) with Diamond Light @ Troubadour, 9081 Santa Monica Blvd. , 90069, West Hollywood, CA, US
Leonard Cohen at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE (05 Nov 12) @ Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE, 777 Chick Hearn Court, 90015, Los Angeles, CA, US
Refused at Fonda Theatre (05 Nov 12) with The Bronx @ Fonda Theatre, 6126 Hollywood Blvd., 90028, Hollywood, CA, US
The All-American Rejects at House of Blues (05 Nov 12) @ House of Blues, 1055 5th Avenue, 92101, San Diego, CA, US
The Twilight Sad at Music Hall of Wil l iamsburg (05 Nov 12) with Errors @ Music Hall of Wil l iamsburg, 66 North 6th Street, Brooklyn,11211, Brooklyn, NY, US
Arkells at The Parish (06 Nov 12) with LIGHTS @ The Parish, 214 E. Sixth St., 78701, Austin, TX, USDelta Spirit at House of Blues (06 Nov 12) with The Growlers and Durango @ House of Blues, 1055 5th Avenue, 92101, San Diego, CA, US
Menealo Martes at House of Blues (06 Nov 12) with Taking Back Sunday,Bayside, and Transit @ House of Blues, 1490 E. Buena Vista Dr. , 32830,Lake Buena Vista, FL, US
Miss May I and Glass Cloud at House of Blues, Sunset Str ip (06 Nov 12) with The Ghost Inside, Like Moths to Flames, and The Amity Affliction @ House of Blues, Sunset Strip, 8430 Sunset Blvd. , 90069, West Hollywood, CA, US
Motion City Soundtrack at Irving Plaza (06 Nov 12) with Jukebox the Ghost and Now, Now @ Irving Plaza, 17 Irving Place, 10003, New York, NY, US
Yellowcard at House of Blues (06 Nov 12) with The Wonder Years and We Are the In Crowd @ House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St. , 75202, Dallas, TX, US
Dr. Dog at Freebird Cafe (07 Nov 12) with Cotton Jones @ Freebird Cafe, 201 1st Street North, 32210, Jacksonville, FL, US
Eddie Money at Ontario Convention Center (07 Nov 12) @ Ontario Convention Center, 2000 E. Convention Center Way, 91764, Ontario, CA, US
Freelance Whales at Webster Hal l (07 Nov 12) with Geographer @ Webster Hal l , 125 E. 11th Street , 10003, New York, NY, US
Future Islands at Crowbar (07 Nov 12) with Talk Normal @ Crowbar, 1812North 17th Street , 33605, Ybor City, FL, US
LIGHTS at Granada Theater (07 Nov 12) with Arkells @ Granada Theater , 3524 Greenvil le Avenue, 75206, Dallas, TX, US
Miss May I and Glass Cloud at House of Blues (07 Nov 12) with The Ghost Inside, Like Moths to Flames, and The Amity Affliction @ House of Blues, 1530 S. Disneyland Dr. , 92802, Anaheim, CA, US
Wolf Gang and The Royal Concept at Fitzgerald's (07 Nov 12) with Atlas Genius and Royal @ Fitzgerald's, 2706 White Oak Dr , 77007, Houston, TX, US
Yellowcard at Emo's East (07 Nov 12) with The Wonder Years, We Are theIn Crowd, and Yellowcard the Wonder Years @ Emo's East, 2015 E. Riverside, 78741, Austin, TX, US
Cat Power at Hollywood Paladium (08 Nov 12) @ Hollywood Paladium, 6215Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA, US
Delta Spiri t at The Wiltern (08 Nov 12) @ The Wiltern, 3790 Wilshire Blvd, 90010, Los Angeles, CA, USDr. Dog at The Social (08 Nov 12) with Cotton Jones @ The Social, 54 North Orange Ave, 32801, Orlando, FL, US
Dramarama at Key Club (08 Nov 12) @ Key Club, 9039 W. Sunset Blvd., 90069, West Hollywood, CA, USFoghat at Sycuan Resort & Casino (08 Nov 12) @ Sycuan Resort & Casino,5469 Casino Way, 92019, El Cajon, CA, US
Japandroids at Fonda Theatre (08 Nov 12) with Bleached @ Fonda Theatre,6126 Hollywood Blvd., 90028, Hollywood, CA, US
Misfits at House of Blues (08 Nov 12) with The Attack, Laramie Dean, and Larmie Dean @ House of Blues, 1055 5th Avenue, 92101, San Diego, CA, US
Naughty By Nature at House of Blues (08 Nov 12) with Jalapeno Brothers @ House of Blues, 1530 S. Disneyland Dr. , 92802, Anaheim, CA, US
New Noise Festival: Tyrone Wells 2012 @ Soho, 1221 State St . , Ste. 205, 93101, Santa Barbara, CA, USTic Tic Boom! at Bar Pink (08 Nov 12) @ Bar Pink, 3829 30th St , 92104, San Diego, CA, USTitus Andronicus at El Rey Theatre (08 Nov 12) with Ceremony and Henry Clay People @ El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Boulevard, 90036, Los Angeles, CA, US
Twin Sister at Kerckhoff Grand Salon, UCLA (08 Nov 12) with Mr Little Jeans @ Kerckhoff Grand Salon, UCLA, 308 Westwood Plaza, 90095, Los Angeles, CA, US
Tyrone Wells at Soho (08 Nov 12) with Leftover Cuties and Little Indian @ Soho, 1221 State St. , Ste. 205, 93101, Santa Barbara, CA, US
Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival (BEMF) 2012 @ Will iamsburg, NY, USAmerica at Fox Performing Arts Center (09 Nov 12) @ Fox Performing Arts Center, 3801 Mission Inn Ave., 92501, Riverside, CA, US
American Royalty, Blacks&, Hindu Pirates, and Guns in the Sun Djs at The Echo (09 Nov 12) @ The Echo, 1822 Sunset Blvd, 90026, Los Angeles, CA, US
Asia at Canyon Club (09 Nov 12) @ Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Drive,91301, Agoura Hills, CA, USEddie Money at Downey Civic Theater (09 Nov 12) @ Downey Civic Theater,8435 Firestone Blvd, 90241, Downey, CA, US
Michael Schenker Group, Michael Schenker, and David Van Landing at TheCoach House (09 Nov 12) with Pet Shark, Rod Piazza, and Outsane @ The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, 92675, San Juan Capistrano, CA, US
Minus the Bear at Club Nokia (09 Nov 12) with Cursive and Girl In a Coma @ Club Nokia, 800 West Olympic Blvd Suite A335, 90015, Los Angeles, CA, US
Titus Andronicus at Constellation Room at the Observatory (09 Nov 12)with Metz and Ceremony @ Constellation Room at the Observatory, 3503 South Harbor Boulevard, 92704, Santa Ana, CA, US
Twin Sister at Kensington Club (09 Nov 12) with Cuckoo Chaos and Clockart @ Kensington Club, 4079 Adams Ave, 92116, San Diego, CA, US
Wolf Gang at The Parish (09 Nov 12) with Atlas Genius and The RoyalConcept @ The Parish, 214 E. Sixth St. , 78701, Austin, TX, US
…And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead at Echoplex (09 Nov 12) withThe Octopus Project @ Echoplex, 1822 Sunset Blvd (Enter on GlendaleBlvd. at alley near 1154 Glendale Blvd), 90026, Los Angeles, CA, US
America at Wadsworth Theatre (10 Nov 12) @ Wadsworth Theatre, 11301Wilshire Blvd, 90073, Los Angeles, CA, US
Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival 2012 @ Glasslands Gallery, 289 Kent Avenue, 11211, Brooklyn, NY, USFuture Islands at Rudyard's (10 Nov 12) with Talk Normal and Silver Interior @ Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh Dr, 77006, Houston, TX, US
Grand Tarantula, Infantree, The Royalty, and Bend Sinister at El Cid (10 Nov 12) @ El Cid, 4212 W. Sunset Blvd, 90029, Los Angeles, CA, US
Into the Deep and Alexander at Ultra Suede (10 Nov 12) @ Ultra Suede,661 N. Robertson Blvd., 90069, West Hol lywood, CA, US
Japandroids at Porter's Pub, UC San Diego (10 Nov 12) with Bleached @Porter's Pub, UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Dr. , 92037, La Jolla, CA, US
Minus the Bear at The Glass House (10 Nov 12) with Cursive and Girl In a Coma @ The Glass House, 200 W. Second Ave., 91766, Pomona, CA, US
Mumford & Sons at Hollywood Bowl (10 Nov 12) with Dawes and AaronEmbry @ Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave. , 90068, Los Angeles, CA, US
Nerf Herder at Velvet Jones (10 Nov 12) with Old Man Markley @ Velvet Jones, 423 State Street , 93101, Santa Barbara, CA, US
Saint Motel at Saint Rocke (10 Nov 12) with Leftover Cuties @ Saint Rocke, 142 Pacific Coast Hwy., 90254, Hermosa Beach, CA, US
Titus Andronicus at Irenic (10 Nov 12) with Ceremony and Weatherbox @ Irenic, 3090 Polk Avenue, 92104, San Diego, CA, US
Warner Drive at The Roxy Theatre (10 Nov 12) with Love and a .38, Vayden, Soul Exchange, The Resona, Resonators, and The Public Trust @ The Roxy Theatre, 9009 W. Sunset Blvd. , 90069, West Hollywood, CA, US
All Time Low at House of Blues (11 Nov 12) with The Downtown Fiction, Hit the Lights, and The Summer Set @ House of Blues, 1490 E. Buena Vista Dr. , 32830, Lake Buena Vista, FL, US
Asia at The Coach House (11 Nov 12) with Union of Saints @ The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, 92675, San Juan Capistrano, CA, US
Blue October at Belly Up Tavern (11 Nov 12) @ Belly Up Tavern, 143 S Cedros Ave, 92075, Solana Beach, CA, US
Future Islands at Red 7 (11 Nov 12) with Talk Normal @ Red 7, 611 East 7th St, 78701, Austin, TX, USJack's Mannequin at El Rey Theatre (11 Nov 12) @ El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Boulevard, 90036, Los Angeles, CA, US
Minus the Bear at House of Blues (11 Nov 12) with Cursive and Girl In a Coma @ House of Blues, 1055 5th Avenue, 92101, San Diego, CA, US
Misfits at The Observatory (11 Nov 12) with Core 10 and No More Saints @ The Observatory, 3503 S Harbor Blvd, 92704, Santa Ana, CA, US
School Night Sundays at The Viper Room (11 Nov 12) with Nerf Herder,Killola, K.I.L, The Bad Bad Things, The Bad Bad Th, and The Penfifteen Club @ The Viper Room, 8852 Sunset Blvd. , 90069, West Hollywood, CA, US
The Joy Formidable at Litt lef ield (11 Nov 12) @ Litt lef ield, 622 Degraw St. , 11217, Brooklyn, NY, US
Dropkick Murphys at The Observatory (12 Nov 12) with Teenage Bott lerocket and Mahones @ The Observatory, 3503 S Harbor Blvd, 92704, Santa Ana, CA, US
Jack's Mannequin at El Rey Theatre (12 Nov 12) @ El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Boulevard, 90036, Los Angeles, CA, US
Mumford & Sons at Hollywood Bowl (12 Nov 12) with Dawes, The Apache Relay, and Dirty Projectors @ Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., 90068, Los Angeles, CA, US
Eve to Adam at House of Blues, Sunset Strip (13 Nov 12) with Halestorm and In This Moment @ House of Blues, Sunset Strip, 8430 Sunset Blvd., 90069, West Hollywood, CA, US
Future Islands at The Prophet Bar (13 Nov 12) with Talk Normal @ TheProphet Bar, 2548 Elm St, 75226, Dallas, TX, US
Groundation at Belly Up Tavern (13 Nov 12) with Trevor Hall @ Belly UpTavern, 143 S Cedros Ave, 92075, Solana Beach, CA, U S
Richie Sambora at Fonda Theatre (13 Nov 12) @ Fonda Theatre, 6126Hollywood Blvd., 90028, Hollywood, CA, US
The Twilight Sad at Red 7 (13 Nov 12) @ Red 7, 611 East 7th St, 78701, Austin, TX, USWiz Khalifa at Gibson Amphitheatre (13 Nov 12) @ Gibson Amphitheatre,100 Universal City Plz, 91608, Universal City, CA, U S
Ben Gibbard at Wilshire Ebell Theatre (14 Nov 12) @ Wilshire Ebell Theatre, 4401 W. Eighth St . , 90005, Los Angeles, CA, US
Cymbals Eat Guitars at Brooklyn Bowl (14 Nov 12) with Zambri @ BrooklynBowl, 61 Wythe Avenue, 11211, Brooklyn, NY, US
Dr. Dog at The Ballroom at Warehouse Live (14 Nov 12) with Cotton Jones @ The Ballroom at Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel, 77003, Houston, TX, US
Gabe Kubanda at North Hollywood High School (14 Nov 12) @ North Hollywood High School, North Hollywood, CA, US
Groundation at Yost Theater (14 Nov 12) with Trevor Hall and DanielBambaata Marley @ Yost Theater, 307 N. Spurgeon St. , 92701, Santa Ana, CA, U S
Horse Feathers at Knitt ing Factory (14 Nov 12) with Frank Fairfield and David Dondero @ Knitting Factory, 361 Metropol i tan Avenue, 11211, Brooklyn, NY, US
The Twilight Sad at Club Dada (14 Nov 12) with The Calm Blue Sea and Errors @ Club Dada, 75226, Dallas, TX, US
Wiz Khalifa at Rimac Arena - Ucsd (14 Nov 12) with Juicy J, Chevy Woods, Lola Monroe, Berner, and Tuki Carter @ Rimac Arena - Ucsd, 9500 Gillman Dr, 92093, La Jolla, CA, US
Blue October at House of Blues, Sunset Strip (15 Nov 12) @ House of Blues, Sunset Strip, 8430 Sunset Blvd. , 90069, West Hollywood, CA, US
Gentleman Jesse and Henry Clay People at Alex's Bar (15 Nov 12) with The World Record @ Alex's Bar, 2913 E. Anaheim St. , 90804, Long Beach, CA, US
Matt & Kim at Terminal 5 (15 Nov 12) with Oberhofer @ Terminal 5, 610 West 56th Street , 10019, New York, NY, US
Sharon Van Etten at The Town Hall (15 Nov 12) @ The Town Hall , 123 West43rd Street , 10036, New York, NY, US
Blue October at House of Blues (16 Nov 12) @ House of Blues, 1530 S.Disneyland Dr. , 92802, Anaheim, CA, US
CANCELLED: John Legend and Lianne La Havas at Fantasy Springs Resort &Casino (16 Nov 12) @ Fantasy Springs Resort & Casino, 84-245 IndioSprings Pkwy., 92203, Indio, CA, US
Enrique Iglesias at Austin Convention Center (16 Nov 12) with Flo Rida, Nelly, Cobra Starship, Cota Austin Fan Fest Weekend Pass, Enrique Inglesias, Cota Austin Fan Fest, and Flor Rida @ Austin ConventionCenter, 500 East Cesar Chavez, 78701, Austin, TX, U S
Grouplove at The Observatory (16 Nov 12) with PAPA @ The Observatory, 3503 S Harbor Blvd, 92704, Santa Ana, CA, US
Super Water Sympathy and Attaloss at The Viper Room (16 Nov 12) with Glass Battles, Run Run Run, The Lonely Drunk Club Band, Glass, and Attalo @ The Viper Room, 8852 Sunset Blvd. , 90069, West Hollywood, CA, US
Tame Impala at El Rey Theatre (16 Nov 12) with Amazing @ El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Boulevard, 90036, Los Angeles, CA, US
Counting Crows at Pechanga Resort & Casino (17 Nov 12) with TenderMercies and Mean Creek and Tender Mercies @ Pechanga Resort & Casino,45000 Pala Road, 92592, Temecula, CA, US
Eve 6 at 4th and B (17 Nov 12) with Everclear @ 4th and B, 345 B Street , 92101, San Diego, CA, USGo Betty Go at The Juke Joint (17 Nov 12) @ The Juke Joint, 735 N. Anaheim Blvd., 92805, Anaheim, CA, U S
Grouplove at The Wiltern (17 Nov 12) wi th Superhumanoids and PAPA @ The Wiltern, 3790 Wilshire Blvd, 90010, Los Angeles, CA, US
Lydía at Bootleg Bar (17 Nov 12) with Sweet Talker @ Bootleg Bar, 2220Beverly Blvd, 90057, Los Angeles, CA, US
Misfits at Majestic Ventura Theater (17 Nov 12) with Gnarly Party, Good Deeds, and Banned for Life @ Majestic Ventura Theater, 26 S. Chestnut St. , 93001, Ventura, CA, US
Rubblebucket at The Bowery Ballroom (17 Nov 12) with Reptar andStepdad @ The Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey Street , 10002, New York, NY, US
Rush at Honda Center (17 Nov 12) @ Honda Center, 2695 E. Katel la Ave. , 92806, Anaheim, CA, USTame Impala at Fonda Theatre (17 Nov 12) with The Amazing (SWE) @ Fonda Theatre, 6126 Hollywood Blvd., 90028, Hollywood, CA, US
All Time Low at Irving Plaza (18 Nov 12) with The Summer Set, The Downtown Fiction, and Hit the Lights @ Irving Plaza, 17 Irving Place, 10003, New York, NY, U S
CANCELLED: John Legend at The Wil tern (18 Nov 12) @ The Wiltern, 3790Wilshire Blvd, 90010, Los Angeles, CA, US
Everclear at El Rey Theatre (18 Nov 12) with Eve 6 @ El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Boulevard, 90036, Los Angeles, CA, US
Misfits at Key Club (18 Nov 12) with The Scurvy Kids, Three Rounds, and Throw the Goat @ Key Club, 9039 W. Sunset Blvd. , 90069, West Hollywood, CA, US
Rubblebucket and Reptar at Music Hall of Wil l iamsburg (18 Nov 12) with Stepdad @ Music Hall of Wil l iamsburg, 66 North 6th Street, Brooklyn,11211, Brooklyn, NY, US
Sara Watkins at Valley Performing Arts Center, Cal State University (18 Nov 12) @ Valley Performing Arts Center, Cal State University, Northridge, CA, U S
The Faint at Fonda Theatre (18 Nov 12) with Trust and Casket Girls @ Fonda Theatre, 6126 Hol lywood Blvd., 90028, Hollywood, CA, US
CANCELLED: John Legend at The Wil tern (19 Nov 12) with Lianne La Havas @ The Wil tern, 3790 Wilshire Blvd, 90010, Los Angeles, CA, US
Deftones at House of Blues (19 Nov 12) with Scars On Broadway @ House of Blues, 1055 5th Avenue, 92101, San Diego, CA, US
Rush at Gibson Amphitheatre (19 Nov 12) @ Gibson Amphitheatre, 100 Universal City Plz, 91608, Universal City, CA, U S
The Joy Formidable at Troubadour (19 Nov 12) @ Troubadour, 9081 SantaMonica Blvd. , 90069, West Hollywood, CA, US
Trust at Constellation Room at the Observatory (19 Nov 12) @ Constellation Room at the Observatory, 3503 South Harbor Boulevard, 92704, Santa Ana, CA, US
Future Islands at Music Hall of Wil l iamsburg (20 Nov 12) with Dope Body, Talk Normal, and Dopy Body @ Music Hall of Wil l iamsburg, 66 North 6th Street , Brooklyn, 11211, Brooklyn, NY, US
The Faint at House of Blues (20 Nov 12) with Casket Girls, The Faint Plays Danse Macabre, and Trust @ House of Blues, 1055 5th Avenue, 92101, San Diego, CA, US
Deftones at Hollywood Pal ladium (21 Nov 12) with Scars On Broadway @Hollywood Palladium, 6215 Sunset Blvd. , 90028, Hollywood, CA, US
Everclear at City National Grove of Anaheim (21 Nov 12) with Eve 6 andNamesake @ City National Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E. Katel la Ave. , 92806,Anaheim, CA, US
Pierce the Veil at The Wil tern (21 Nov 12) with Sleeping With Sirens,Tonight Alive, Hands Like Houses, Venue Change, Pierce the Veil Sleeping, and Sirens @ The Wiltern, 3790 Wilshire Blvd, 90010, Los Angeles, CA, US
Rush at Valley View Casino Center (21 Nov 12) @ Valley View Casino Center, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., 92110, San Diego, CA, US
Steve Aoki at Shrine Expo Hall (21 Nov 12) @ Shrine Expo Hall , 700 W 32nd St, 90007, Los Angeles, CA, USThe Faint at The Glass House (21 Nov 12) with Trust and Casket Girls @The Glass House, 200 W. Second Ave., 91766, Pomona, CA, US
Cypress Hill at House of Blues, Sunset Strip (23 Nov 12) @ House of Blues, Sunset Strip, 8430 Sunset Blvd. , 90069, West Hollywood, CA, US
Figure and Unwritten Law at House of Blues (23 Nov 12) with Versus the World and FOA @ House of Blues, 1055 5th Avenue, 92101, San Diego, CA, US
Lit at Canyon Club (23 Nov 12) @ Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Drive, 91301, Agoura Hills, CA, USTaking Back Sunday at Terminal 5 (23 Nov 12) with Bayside and TheMenzingers @ Terminal 5, 610 West 56th Street , 10019, New York, NY, US
CALIFORNIA METALFEST VI 2012 @ National Orange Show Events Center, 689 S. E St. , 92408, San Bernardino, CA, US
Counting Crows at The Wiltern (24 Nov 12) @ The Wiltern, 3790 Wilshire Blvd, 90010, Los Angeles, CA, USMorrissey and Iggy & the Stooges at Staples Center (24 Nov 12) with Kristeen Young @ Staples Center, 1111 S. Figueroa St, , 90017, Los Angeles, CA, US
No Doubt at Gibson Amphitheatre (24 Nov 12) with This Date Sold Out. 12and 6 Show Added! @ Gibson Amphitheatre, 100 Universal City Plz, 91608,Universal City, CA, US
Queensrÿche at House of Blues, Sunset Strip (24 Nov 12) with Lynch Mob @ House of Blues, Sunset Strip, 8430 Sunset Blvd., 90069, West Hollywood, CA, U S
Taking Back Sunday at Terminal 5 (24 Nov 12) with Bayside and Gabrielthe Marine @ Terminal 5, 610 West 56th Street , 10019, New York, NY, US
Trey Songz at Valley View Casino Center (24 Nov 12) with Miguel and Elle Varner @ Valley View Casino Center, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., 92110, San Diego, CA, US
Counting Crows at City National Grove of Anaheim (25 Nov 12) with Tender Mercies and Mean Creek @ City National Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E. Katella Ave., 92806, Anaheim, CA, U S
New Found Glory at Troubadour (25 Nov 12) with The Story So Far andSeahaven @ Troubadour, 9081 Santa Monica Blvd., 90069, West Hollywood, CA, U S
Secondhand Serenade at House of Blues (25 Nov 12) with Ryan Star and Dawne White @ House of Blues, 1530 S. Disneyland Dr. , 92802, Anaheim, CA, US
Trey Songz at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE (25 Nov 12) with Miguel and ElleVarner @ Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE, 777 Chick Hearn Court, 90015, Los Angeles, CA, US
UFO at Brick By Brick (25 Nov 12) @ Brick By Brick, 1130 Buenos Avenue,92110, San Diego, CA, US
CANCELLED: John Legend at Fantasy Springs Resort & Casino (26 Nov 12) @Fantasy Springs Resort & Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy., 92203,Indio, CA, US
New Found Glory at The Glass House (26 Nov 12) with The Story So Far and Seahaven @ The Glass House, 200 W. Second Ave., 91766, Pomona, CA,U S
No Doubt at Gibson Amphitheatre (26 Nov 12) @ Gibson Amphitheatre, 100 Universal City Plz, 91608, Universal City, CA, U S
The Record Company at The Satel l i te (26 Nov 12) with Das Tapes, StrangeVine, and The Peach Kings @ The Satel l i te, 1717 Silverlake Boulevard,90026, Los Angeles, CA, US
Delta Spirit at Irving Plaza (27 Nov 12) with Delta Sprit, Jeff the Brotherhood, and Fidlar @ Irving Plaza, 17 Irving Place, 10003, New York, NY, US
Dethklok at Hollywood Pal ladium (27 Nov 12) with Machine Head, All ThatRemains, and The Black Dahlia Murder @ Hollywood Palladium, 6215 SunsetBlvd., 90028, Hollywood, CA, US
Jack Davey at House of Blues, Sunset Strip (27 Nov 12) with Andy Eubanks, Dan Mcnay, Rashondra Angelle, Black Waat3r, Justino Lopez, Jason Diego, Them Lost Boys, Kelsey B., Kristine Mirelle, and Christen Moten @ House of Blues, Sunset Strip, 8430 Sunset Blvd., 90069, WestHollywood, CA, US
Jonas Brothers at Pantages Theater (27 Nov 12) @ Pantages Theater , 6233Hollywood Blvd., 90028, Los Angeles, CA, US
Soundgarden at Fonda Theatre (27 Nov 12) @ Fonda Theatre, 6126Hollywood Blvd., 90028, Hollywood, CA, US
Enter Shikari at The Wil tern (28 Nov 12) with Matt Toka @ The Wiltern,3790 Wilshire Blvd, 90010, Los Angeles, CA, US
How to Dress Well at The Loft (28 Nov 12) @ The Loft, 1135 S Lamar St,75215, Dallas, TX, USJonas Brothers at Pantages Theater (28 Nov 12) @ Pantages Theater , 6233Hollywood Blvd., 90028, Los Angeles, CA, US
No Doubt at Gibson Amphitheatre (28 Nov 12) @ Gibson Amphitheatre, 100 Universal City Plz, 91608, Universal City, CA, U S
Twin Sister and School of Seven Bells at Music Hall of Wil l iamsburg (28 Nov 12) with Moon King @ Music Hall of Wil l iamsburg, 66 North 6th Street, Brooklyn, 11211, Brooklyn, NY, US
UFO at The Coach House (28 Nov 12) with Str iker @ The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, 92675, San Juan Capistrano, CA, U S
Alice Cooper at Orpheum Theatre (29 Nov 12) with Kill Devil Hill @ Orpheum Theatre, 842 S Broadway, 90014, Los Angeles, CA, US
Bad Brains at The Observatory (29 Nov 12) with H2O @ The Observatory, 3503 S Harbor Blvd, 92704, Santa Ana, CA, US
How to Dress Well at Mohawk (29 Nov 12) @ Mohawk, 912 Red River, 78701, Austin, TX, USJonas Brothers at Pantages Theater (29 Nov 12) @ Pantages Theater , 6233Hollywood Blvd., 90028, Los Angeles, CA, US
The Young Rapscallions at The Viper Room (29 Nov 12) with The Young Ra,Eyes Set to Kill (benefiting Music Saves Lives, Eyes Set to Kill, James Morris, and jUsTiNa @ The Viper Room, 8852 Sunset Blvd., 90069, West Hollywood, CA, U S
UFO at Key Club (29 Nov 12) @ Key Club, 9039 W. Sunset Blvd., 90069, West Hollywood, CA, US
Armored Saint at House of Blues, Sunset Strip (30 Nov 12) with Gypsyhawk and Metal Blade Records 30th Anniversary @ House of Blues, Sunset Strip, 8430 Sunset Blvd. , 90069, West Hollywood, CA, US
Lydía at Jack's Bar (30 Nov 12) @ Jack's Bar, 3030 Thousand Oaks Dr. , 78247, San Antonio, TX, USNas at The Wiltern (30 Nov 12) with Ms. Lauryn Hil l @ The Wiltern, 3790 Wilshire Blvd, 90010, Los Angeles, CA, US
No Doubt at Gibson Amphitheatre (30 Nov 12) with This Date Sold Out. 12and 6 Show Added! @ Gibson Amphitheatre, 100 Universal City Plz, 91608,Universal City, CA, US
Sufjan Stevens at Granada Theater (30 Nov 12) with Sheila Saputo @ Granada Theater, 3524 Greenvi l le Avenue, 75206, Dallas, TX, U S
Alice Cooper at Fantasy Springs Resort & Casino (01 Dec 12) @ FantasySprings Resort & Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy., 92203, Indio, CA, US
Alternate Universe Music Festival 2012 @ Alamodome, 100 Montana Street, 78203, San Antonio, TX, US
Bad Brains at Fonda Theatre (01 Dec 12) with H2O and H20 @ FondaTheatre, 6126 Hol lywood Blvd., 90028, Hollywood, CA, US
Dinosaur Jr. at Terminal 5 (01 Dec 12) with Kurt Vi le and Kurt Vile & The Violators @ Terminal 5, 610 West 56th Street , 10019, New York, NY, US
Enter Shikari & I See Stars at The Fox Theater (01 Dec 12) with Enter Shikari @ The Fox Theater, 303 S. Garey Ave. , 91766, Pomona, CA, US
Kevin Devine at Webster Hall (01 Dec 12) with Kevin Devine and The Goddamn Band @ Webster Hall , 125 E. 11th Street , 10003, New York, NY, US
Nas at The Wiltern (01 Dec 12) with Ms. Lauryn Hil l @ The Wiltern, 3790 Wilshire Blvd, 90010, Los Angeles, CA, US
The turkey has been carved and the cheesy speeches have been said. Gathered around the dinner table passing the mash and the gravy we reflect on what we are thankful for. Thankful for you know friends, family, and the land we took! I asked a few friends to reflect back on indie concerts they went to that they are thankful for. --Amanda Izquierdo
“Simon Posford(Shpongle) is more than a DJ. He is a musical anthropologist, infusing the ancient with the modern.The music alone created a rush of dopamine that flooded my brain and sent me into a journey of the 7th dimension with Simon as the tour guide. And for that, I can not express how thankful I am to him for sharing his talents with the world" Alexandra, 19, Miami
“Im grateful for having the opportunity to go to Counterpoint. I experience music like never before. Thousands of souls all dancing to the same beat is enough to fill my heart with longing for that moment again. The crowds that were so willing to help you with any need and the Dj's that brought us all to a sonic nirvana. It's definitely an unforgettable event.” Eric, 20, Miami
“My favorite band at the time(2009) was a Swedish indie band called The Sounds. I will never forget when Maja Ivarsson, the lead singer, puffed on her Marlboro Light and all of the sudden threw it in the crowd. As soon as it hit the floor I put my left foot on it to hide it from everyone else searching for it. It wasn't until after the show that I realized how weird it was that I kept a cigarette from a stranger.” Frank, 20, Miami
Thank You for
Being Thankful
“After the previous performance, there was an alarming noise and light change in the room that indicated m83 was up next. The crowd went wild as the main singer came out on stage with the most amazing light show and beat as his background. He stood on stage and opened his arms as to initiate a start to a great show. He wiggled the gloves of his costume and great lights beamed all over the room as he moved his fingers; the experience was an unforgettable escalating experience.” Kat, 20, Miami
When my friends and I heard that Bombay Bicycle Club was playing four hours away we didn’t miss a beat, we were knew going to be there. In short, it was nothing short of an amazing performance, so traveling that far felt more than justified. And to top off their constant flow of captivating jams and high energy, Jack Steadman alerted us at the end of their set that they’d be out and about and looking forward to meeting us all.You know, it’s not everyday you hear bands coming out to meet and chill out with fans and Bombay Bicycle Club did not forgo that act of fan-appreciation. So I’m thankful for that simple act, one of my favorite bands took time out of their night to show appreciation to the dedicated fans who played a small part in getting them to where they are now. Natalie, 20, Miami
I’m thankful for Bonnaroo. The Civil Wars were my favorite. Joy Williams was like 8 months and 3 weeks pregnant or something, I was right up front, it was the last show I saw, and it was the only show I went to alone. I just wanted them to keep performing for a few more hours. It's the happiest I've been at a show in my life. Laura, 21, Tallahassee
“The temper trap gave a great show and was very interactive with the crowd. I’m thankful that people didn’t attack him when he jumped off stage and walked into the crowd to sing. I’m thankful that they were so friendly when they signed my shirt and were willing to talk and take pictures. It was great to see a band that seemed so down to earth and talented at the same time.” Christine, 20, Miami
I can see a future in you:
S u n S t a i n sWRITTEN BY Juana Giaimo
It starts calmly and slowly and unconsciously you welcome more and more crazily organized electronic arrangements. Then, unintelligible
pitched up vocals begin playing around, you can almost visualize it. They might remind of the ones in Sigur Rós’ ( ), but this time, they are not at the back. Altogether, a loose cohesion is formed from a dreamy atmosphere making Sun Stains one of the most outstanding new musicians.
The man behind this breathtaking project is Sam Roberts, from Albuquerque, New Mexico. His new EP is out on Art Is Hard Records - a new Indie label that you should definitely check out if you interested in new wonderful artists like me. Although it was written in the time when one of Sam’s friends passed away, it is not dark; I would rather say it is all the opposite: luminous, but in an unusual way. It somehow spreads a natural and magical vibe, as if flowers were growing and blooming and fairies flying around you while you listen to it. Most of the tracks have a similar structure, consisting in a repetitive melody, hidden underamusing details and a subtle rhythm that gives the final touch. He doesn’t need a lot of time to do this, and that is why he is far away from being tedious. This is also because the songs differentiate from each other for their distinctive moods. For example, in Fortify Perfect, he created a very pleasurable and even danceable feeling, mainly for the two voices intermingling, reminding of kids having fun and a steady beat, complemented at specific moments with resonating drums. Once the melody reaches its maximum climate, it goes back to the first sequence of notes, which actually never stopped, and finished it with twinkling synths. The vocals, as I mentioned before, are extremely peculiar and mutate into unique forms. Just to mention an example, in Voyage, the high pitched voice is contrasted with a deep one, making it sound languid and nostalgic. I think it is important to highlight that he does a great job in knowing exactly the moment when to add the singing part as he doesn’t rush and waits until the whole song is built up to do so. Sun Stains feels organic and pure, though the use of electronic is obvious. Everything is so meticulous and structured that he is able to transport you to an unknown paradisiac place inside your mind, where you lose conscience of yourself.
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Work Drugs
The Interview
Work Drugs is a sedative-wave / smooth-fi collective from Philadelphia by way of the Florida Keys. Work Drugs is fronted by Thomas Crystal and Ben Louisiana. The band makes music specif ically “for dancing, yachting, sexting, and living”. Let’s take a look at just what that means, through a back-and-forth journey with the band themselves in the following blue sky interview.
+How did you meet your band-mates? What made you decide to work with each other?Ben and I met while attending sailing school in the Florida Keys. It was our mutual love for the likes of Steely Dan, Hall & Oates, and Michael McDonald that inspired us to start making music together.
+How did you decide on your band name? What does it mean?Well some people think it’s derived from a popular late 2000’s premium television series, but assure you that is not the case. I can’t give away all the secrets though!
+What can listeners expect to get from listening to your music?I think a lot of people will automatically assume that we are a jam band or something with a name like “Work Drugs.” All we need is 30 seconds of your time to extinguish that myth.
+What can people expect to experience at your live shows?Boats and hoes. Catchy verses and big choruses. A real live band with no laptops!
+Who are your biggest musical influences?The smooth rock of the late 70s and early 80s has always been a big influence for us. Having grown up on boats, this was always the soundtrack to our youth.
+Anyone “upcoming” that you are really into?M83, oh wait they’ve been around for 10 years. C’mon people! Where were you for “Before the Dawn Heals Us”? Classic.
+What band/artist is on your iPod that you may have to explain or defend, or that might surprise us?Hmmm, that’s a tough one, because it’s all out there... http://www.last.fm/user/workdrugs
+What are your thoughts and feelings about online music sharing?I personally think it’s a playlist nation and that for better or worse music has become a commodity. We like to give our music away to anyone who wants to listen. If people still value the music and owning something physical (I know I do) they usually come back and buy a CD or tshirt. Everybody wins.
By Juana Giaimo
Work Drugs
+Where can your fans best connect with you online and where can they buy/hear your music?The best spots are Twitter, Tumblr, Facebook and www.workdrugs.com
+Do you individually take on certain characteristics or roles on tour, in the studio, or at a show?I think Ben works a bit more on the music while I tend to more of the day to day band stuff. It’s a good balance.
+What do you love the most about what you do?Just making music for people in places around the world I’ve never dreamed of visiting... some places I’ve never heard of.
+If you weren’t making music what would you choose as a career?Probably a duck boat captain or a chemical engineer. Both sound pretty interesting.
+For you describe the moment you will know you have “made it” in music.If they ever invite us to play The Fillmore again.
+When will you be touring next and in what regions?We have no plans to tour right now, but we’d really like to make it to Europe someday.
+Anything you would like share- new merch, upcoming shows or albums?We have a new album coming out this month called Delta. It will have a few older songs and a few new songs. It will be available on limited edition yellow vinyl via our website.
+Any parting words for your fans?Stay smooth.
an interview with
and Photos LIVE at the Fonda JAPANDROIDS
JAPANDROIDS
+It seems like you guys are always on the road, has it been interesting playing your new stuff live? How have the fans reacted to Celebration Rock?Yeah. We started playing some of these songs over a year ago before anyone even had a chance to really hear them so it was kind of weird breaking them in. We have a really loyal fan base and I’d say the “less awesome” part was playing the new songs that they were less familiar with... but when the album came out that changed completely overnight. It’s at a point now I think that there is a whole group of people learning about us through Celebration Rock and now are going back to Post-Nothing which is something I don’t think we ever anticipated. It’s sort of surreal and surprising, but definitely exciting.
You’ve heard the sensational hit album Celebration Rock. You have probably heard the earlier success of Post-Nothing. You may have even had the honor of seeing these guys melt faces
live on tour. Now hear them in their own words as they open up about the surreal transition of going from friends, to a hometown band to a Polaris Award nominee touring for months, almost years straight to excited crowds and packed clubs all over the country.
Japandriod’s proved just how hard at work they are when we rescheduled multiple times to grab this interview with David, the humble down-to-earth drummer of this truly fabulous band. We are very appreciative of the time them and their wonderful publicist took to provide us with the following interview and hope you enjoy your journey in discovering more about the guys behind Japandroids and the music they pour their lives into.
+The energy that you were able to achieve on Celebration Rock is so raw it feels like it was recorded at a show. Is it hard to recreate that in a studio setting? Yeah it is hard to recreate. That’s what we are going for. We believe the band is best experienced at a live gig, and it is hard to get that same energy into a recording. The big thing for us in the studio is we were with Jesse who we’ve been with for a long time in a studio in Vancouver called The Hives. I think he was really instrumental in helping us create that precise sound.
+What was the writing process like for Celebration Rock? Were you able to write on the road or did you do most of the writing in studio? We wrote Next to Nothing on the road. There’s just not a lot of time when touring. I mean your driving, loading-in, sound-checking, playing the show and then doing it again. It’s really inspiring. I do think this record was inspired a lot by touring and a lot of the ideas and the initial spark came from touring, but most of it we turned out by being in a rehearsal space for the better part of 2011.
+Celebration Rock has already been nominated for the SOCAN ECHO Songwriting Prize and the Polaris Music Prize. How does it feel having all your hard work recognized at this level?I don’t pay a lot of attention to a lot of those things really. Winning prizes for your
creative efforts is a bit strange to me. I don’t really think a panel of judges can tell someone if their art is “good art” or “bad art.” It’s certainly very flattering though. Especially in Polaris we are in a lot of good company. Some amazing bands obviously have won that award and a lot of amazing bands are nominated with us this year.
+What has been the biggest change for you since the success of Post-Nothing? Larger venues. We are touring more on a larger scale. We went from touring in a Ford Explorer just the two of us, to a van, to now an RV type thing. We were playing half empty clubs that could hardly fit many people in the first place, to playing places like The Fonda. I don’t think a lot has changed really, just a lot that keeps growing.
+The energy that you were able to achieve on Celebration Rock is so raw it feels like it was recorded at a show. Is it hard to recreate that in a studio setting? Yeah it is hard to recreate. That’s what we are going for. We believe the band is best experienced at a live gig, and it is hard to get that same energy into a recording. The big thing for us in the studio is we were with Jesse who we’ve been with for a long time in a studio in Vancouver called The Hives. I think he was really instrumental in helping us create that precise sound.
+What was the writing process like for Celebration Rock? Were you able to write on the road or did you do most of the writing in studio? We wrote Next to Nothing on the road. There’s just not a lot of time when touring. I mean your driving, loading-in, sound-checking, playing the show and then doing it again. It’s really inspiring. I do think this record was inspired a lot by touring and a lot of the ideas and the initial spark came from touring, but most of it we turned out by being in a rehearsal space for the better part of 2011.
+Celebration Rock has already been nominated for the SOCAN ECHO Songwriting Prize and the Polaris Music Prize. How does it feel having all your hard work recognized at this level?I don’t pay a lot of attention to a lot of those things really. Winning prizes for your
creative efforts is a bit strange to me. I don’t really think a panel of judges can tell someone if their art is “good art” or “bad art.” It’s certainly very flattering though. Especially in Polaris we are in a lot of good company. Some amazing bands obviously have won that award and a lot of amazing bands are nominated with us this year.
+What has been the biggest change for you since the success of Post-Nothing? Larger venues. We are touring more on a larger scale. We went from touring in a Ford Explorer just the two of us, to a van, to now an RV type thing. We were playing half empty clubs that could hardly fit many people in the first place, to playing places like The Fonda. I don’t think a lot has changed really, just a lot that keeps growing.
+I thought your choice of album title, Celebration Rock, was interesting because it sums up the energy of the music perfectly. Even though you cover subjects like the nostalgia of lost youth and mortality, it never feels negative. Was that a conscious effort on your part was it important for you to convey?I think as we grow as a band it becomes more and more clear what kind of songs we are good at writing, and I think people listen to our band to have fun. So you could say it was a conscious effort I guess, but also just that it’s become obvious to us that it’s what we are good at writing.
+Do you think that this is something rock is missing at the moment, the element of celebration? I don’t know if it is something it is missing really, but definitely something there is always room for more of.
+Who are some artist who inspire you? The band that most motivated us is a Canadian band called Constantines, who sadly don’t exist anymore. We looked up to that band a lot and Brian and I used to go see them all the time. Also, anyone who we cover obviously. In terms of now- Nick Cave is amazing, Apollo Goats (everything they do is just “perfect” in my opinion) We really like this band Lady Hawk- not to be confused with the “popstar” Ladyhawke who spells it differently. We’ve been fans of them for quite some time. And we just did a bunch of dates with this really great band Paws who are from Glasgow and I hope they get out there a lot.
+Being a two-piece guitar and drum band from Canada, are you sick of all the Death from Above comparisons yet? Was that a shadow you had to deal with breaking away from from the beginning?[laughs] Yeah, I think its a natural thing for people to do. It’s a natural human trait to compare something to something else. I think we escaped that factor as time went on. When we started they were first becoming really popular. It was a little frustrating because we don’t really think we sound like them and it’s like: “Oh, well if someone read that and then
heard us they may be really disappointed because we don’t really sound like Death from Above.” But we don’t really get that too much now. From the limited press I have read we are getting a lot less comparison to two piece bands in general. Before we were compared maybe to Wavves, or No Age...and we’ve been getting more compared to bands like The Replacements now, so that’s kinda nice.
+Unlike some bands, you guys were good friends pre-Japandroids – did your musical relationship fall into place as easily as your friendship? I think our story is pretty common when your friends and you don’t know anything about making music I think it is easier as friends to learn that together. Instead of drinking beer
and sitting around on the couch we were drinking beer and playing instruments. It wasn’t like we started playing because of a “cosmic connection” and it was “magic”...but we knew each other for so long and now it’s hard to imagine playing with anyone else. I think when you play music with a person for so long you can just lock in really well.
+You guys have had a pretty crazy schedule. What’s the first thing you look forward to when you return home from this tour? Sleeping in my own bed. Definitely what I miss most.
+Whats next for Japandroids? Well we have five more weeks in US and Canada. On December 22nd we have a home show. But we play Seattle tomorrow and then we kind of do a big circle around North America before we head home.
+Any chance we may see you guys at SXSW in March? Well, there has been some discussion about that. It’s not out, but “I can neither confirm or deny that.”
+Any parting words for those reading? We had a great time playing fun fun fun Fest so we do hope to get back out there soon.
+Well thanks so much for taking the time to chat with us. Safe travels + have fun on the road!We will! Thanks.
“A northern soul in southern lands”
Hundred Waters – Hundred WatersNot many artists have the ability to make the listener link electronics with nature. In their debut album, Hundred Waters demonstrates to be experts at doing that by bringing relaxing pleasure enclosed in these eleven treasures. The soft and delicate voice of Nicole Miglis and the harmonies of the backing vocals enhances the peaceful atmosphere created from many layers built one over the other. This can be clearly seen in Boreal, which starts with a
simple keyboard and grows to its maximum with arrangements exploding everywhere. There is cohesion between these glowing songs, but they never are tiring, as the band reinvents itself in each of them by exploring new melodies.
Double Vision – Win WinDon’t you just love eccentricity? In Double Vision, Win Win, energizes their music thanks to slightly bumping beats, a high dose of rough synths and potent guitars. By experimenting with a variety of tunes, like the danceable Ones And Zero or the lovely peculiar Deadhorse Bay, they are able to exhibit their own particular style Their voices are most of time slightly altered with effects which make them sound either suffocated or echoed. Overall, they give a sensation of very self-confidence and they are right to feel so, as this is a real fun album to listen for their innovation with different rhythms always mixed with electronics.
Magpie- Sassparilla Opening with the bright Threadbare, Sassparilla gives away a diversity of moods reflected in each of the songs. It’s impossible to consider this album tedious since it is full of upbeat and changing styles. The main vocals are able to sound wounded like in Broke Down Engine or vividly defiant like in Star. The final track, The Man Who Howled Wolf gives a roughly obscure feeling to the record which contrasts with the previous melodies. Once you finish listening to this record, you are happily satisfied, sure that you have enjoyed well-written music with wonderful arrangements and you wonder how is it that this band is not more popular.
In Review
WRITTEN BY Juana Giaimo
#SXBS // SXSWESSENTNTIALS
With everyone singing PSY’s “Gangnam Style” (Whether they admit it or not) it is worth noting that this is not the first time white America has sung along to a song
when they really had no idea what they are saying. As early as Richie Valens, pop songs don’t have to be in English to be a hit. ♪ Richie Valens- la BamBa
Still sung today, it is a timeless classic. Those who are Hispanic learn this song very early, and the native English speakers learn it only as BALALALALA BAMBA but either way it is sung aloud with no regrets. It truly is a tragedy that Richie Valens was taken so young.
♪ styx -mR. RoBoto Another inescapable hit that has withstood the test of time, only part of this song is in another language. During the breakdown the singer starts singing Thank you very much Mr. Roboto in another language, and at that part is where anyone with arms that isn’t driving a vehicle (or sometimes even then) to start doing the robot.
♪ missy elliot, Pink, mya, lil’ kim (also laBelle) - lady maRmalade This pop song came from the Moulin Rouge soundtrack but was originally recorded in the 70’s. It has very sexual lyrics in French, but that doesn’t stop even young teens from singing along, due to the fact that they have no idea what they are saying. Everything in French sounds so sexual anyways, right?
♪ Beck – loseR Although most people don’t even notice, the hook of this 90’s hit is actually in Spanish. Every non Spanish speaker seems to sing the hook different, but for all of you out there here is what he says: Soy un Perdedor, I’m a loser baby, so why don’t you kill me. Soy un perdedor means I am a loser in spanish. There ya know, mystery solved.
♪ Psy – GanGnam style This one I can’t explain, but time will tell how long this fad will last. Although he will always be a rapper in Korea and all of Asia, we will see how long his stay in the USA’s eyes. Who can tell? After all the Macarena went to number one as well, and that song is not going anywhere.
A Nostalgic Look at Pop Songs that taught us Foreign Languages. . . or at least how to sing along in them
“Sang-dumb”WRITTEN BY: Chris Thornhill
M att and Kim on their LIGHTNING tour and may have bitten off more than they can chew. As of now they have cancelled/rescheduled two different dates, one in Miami, the other in Tempe.
Seeing them live is truly a spectacle, they are an extremely high energy show that combines balloons, hip hop, crowd surfing, and of course a TON of jumping. Along with all of this though, comes the inevitable screaming of both the fans and the lead singer, Matt Johnson.
Playing up to five days in a row on a relentless US tour has certainly put a heavy responsibility on his voice, and may be a bit more than it can handle. If you have been lucky enough to see them in person you know how much Matt put in while singing, and for that reason you can understand why he lost his voice early on during their tour.
After Orlando’s show, it was obvious to those in the audience that his voice was on the ropes, so the announcement that Miami would be rescheduled came as no surprise.
Now on tour, Matt and Kim are a must see. Follow them on twitter as well as make sure to pick up a copy of their new album Lightning. If you do see them, sing along. I am sure Matt will appreciate it.
WRITTEN BY: Chris Thornhill
The Band will tour with Passion Pit next- pre-sale tickets are available starting this week (November 7th).
Matt’s Magic Postpones Shows
Coheed & Cambria have announced the release of their follow up to their recent “volume one” release. Volume two, The Afterman: Descension will come to life
through Everything Evil/Hundred Handed Inc. on February 5th, 2013. That same week, the band will embark on a national headlining tour.
“We haven’t properly toured on a new album in what will be nearly 3 years, so coming off the heels of these two albums means we’ll have a wide breadth of new material to choose from,” says frontman Claudio Sanchez. “Playing Radio City Music Hall — and being from NY, it’s not something I ever thought I would be able to do. It’s quite an honor.”
Coheed and Cambria will be supported on this tour by Between The Buried and Me and Russian Circles. Tickets go on sale November 9th. Due to Hurricane Sandy, tickets to the Radio City Music Hall date will go on sale the following Friday (11/16).
The tour dates are at the right and noted as:* w/ The Dear Hunter, 3# w/ Between the Buried and Me, Russian Circles
11/29 – Kansas City, MO – The Midland Theatre *11/30 – Oklahoma, OK – Diamond Ballroom *12/02 – St Louis, MO – Pop’s *12/03 – Springfield, MO – Gilloz Theatre *12/04 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works *02/04 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club #02/05 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club #02/07 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE #02/08 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit #02/09 – Chicago, IL – Congress Theatre #02/10 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue #02/12 – Des Moines, IA – Val Air Ballroom #02/14 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre #02/15 – Salt Lake City, UT – SaltAir #02/17 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater #02/18 – Vancouver, BC – Vogue Theatre #02/19 – Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo #02/21 – San Francisco, CA – Warfield Theater #02/22 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern #02/25 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues #02/26 – The Marquee – Tempe, AZ #02/27 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theatre #03/01 – Austin, TX – Stubb’s #03/02 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center #03/03 – Dallas, TX – Palladium Ballroom #03/05 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle #03/06 – Saint Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live #03/07 – Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues #03/08 – Miami Beach, FL – The Fillmore #03/10 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Charlotte #03/11 – Philadelphia, PA – Electric Factory #03/14 – Boston, MA – House of Blues #03/16 – New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall #
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Ok, let's be real, in my industry you get what you pay for. Getting astylist like me on set isn't in the budget for most bands, and if itsa music video and I need to bring my team it becomes even more. It'snot practical. Don't despair! I have a solution.
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