CRSSD Fest adds Ryan Hemsworth, Poolside, others to stacked March bill

CRSSD Fest adds Ryan Hemsworth, Poolside, others to stacked March bill
Mark E. Ortega
Grimygoods.com
February 8, 2016

CRSSD Fest has added a dozen acts to their spring lineup, including Canadian DJ Ryan Hemsworth and Los Angeles feel-good duo Poolside.

Cirez D, Bondax, Rezz, Lane 8, Adriatique, Damian Lazarus, Kidnap Kid, Jon Hopkins, Walker & Royce and Tom Trago join a lineup headlined by Chet Faker and ODESZA that also features Tycho, Loco Dice, Gorgon City and others. The two-day festival takes place at Waterfront Park in San Diego on March 5 and 6. Tickets are on sale for a limited time for $135 for a weekend pass, and then they will be on sale for $145 and $155.

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Nosaj Thing to play The Regent as part of Coachella sideshow series

Nosaj Thing to play The Regent as part of Coachella sideshow series
Mark E. Ortega
Grimygoods.com
February 3, 2016

Los Angeles electronic producer Nosaj Thing will play a date at The Regent on April 21 in between appearances at this year’s Coachella.

Famous for working with top artists like Kendrick Lamar, Kid Cudi and Chance the Rapper, Nosaj Thing released last year’s Fated to critical acclaim. He will perform on consecutive Sundays at Coachella on April 17 and 24, his first appearance in the desert since 2011.

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Modern English to perform “Mesh and Lace” at The Echoplex

Modern English to perform “Mesh and Lace” at The Echoplex
Mark E. Ortega
Grimygoods.com
February 2, 2016

“I’ll stop the world and melt with you / You’ve seen the difference and it’s getting better all the time,” the memorable chorus to ’80s classic “Melt With You” begins. On May 15, the band behind the hit Modern English will perform their 1981 debut album, Mesh & Lace in its entirety at The Echoplex. That album contains the song that shot the British new wave band to the top of the charts.

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Fleetwood Mac Fest adds guests to already deep lineup at Fonda Theatre

Fleetwood Mac Fest adds guests to already deep lineup at Fonda Theatre
Mark E. Ortega
Grimygoods.com
February 2, 2016

On February 9 and 10, the music of Fleetwood Mac will be celebrated in epic fashion as part of Jameson’s Best Fest series at the Fonda Theatre.

The lineup of announced guests already included Mark Ronson, Perry Farrell, Joana Newsom, Alison Mosshart, Cold War Kids and Sarah Silverman. Now they’ve added Courtney Love, Carly Rae Jepsen (Feb. 9 only), Juliette Lewis and Weezer’s Brian Bell to the bill.

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HÆLOS to headline The Echo as part of Coachella sideshow series

HÆLOS to headline The Echo as part of Coachella sideshow series
Mark E. Ortega
Grimygoods.com
February 1, 2016

London synthpop group HÆLOS returns to Los Angeles in April for a performance at The Echo, as part of Coachella’s sideshow series Localchella.

We last saw the group perform as an opener for R&B sensation Miguel at an intimate edition of Bardot’s School Night in January. There they impressed a packed house with their celestial sound and layered vocals. They will release their debut album Full Circle on March 18, via Matador Records. They are a must-see Coachella undercard act if you can catch them at the desert festival on consecutive Fridays, April 15 and 22.

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Red Hot Chili Peppers playing Bernie Sanders benefit at Ace Hotel!

Red Hot Chili Peppers playing Bernie Sanders benefit at Ace Hotel!
Mark E. Ortega
Grimygoods.com
January 27, 2016

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are playing a benefit show for Bernie Sanders as part of the Feel the Bern effort to raise money for the presidential candidate at the Theatre at the Ace Hotel on Friday, February 5. Pre-sale tickets are on sale now and are priced between $40 and $2,000.

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Years & Years to headline Fonda Theatre as part of Coachella’s sideshow series

Years & Years to headline Fonda Theatre as part of Coachella’s sideshow series
Mark E. Ortega
Grimygoods.com
January 27, 2016

Burgeoning British electropop trio Years & Years will headline the Fonda Theatre on Monday, April 25 just days after wrapping up their second of two performances at this year’s Coachella. They last played Los Angeles at The Wiltern in September, making the Fonda show a sure-to-be slightly more intimate experience. It is also one of their few announced headline shows in the States as they open for Ellie Goulding for much of the early part of the year.

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Courtney Barnett, Alvvays double-bill hits Glass House for Coachella sideshow series

Courtney Barnett, Alvvays double-bill hits Glass House for Coachella sideshow series
Mark E. Ortega
Grimygoods.com
January 27, 2016

Aussie rocker Courtney Barnett and Nova Scotian indie outfit Alvvays will team up for a show at the Glass House in Pomona on Thursday, April 14. Both are slated to perform at Coachella on consecutive Saturdays, April 16 and April 23rd. But before they do that, they’ll partake in a show that’s part of Coachella’s yearly sideshow series.

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The Last Shadow Puppets to headline Theatre at Ace as part of Coachella’s sideshow series

The Last Shadow Puppets to headline Theatre at Ace as part of Coachella’s sideshow series
Mark E. Ortega
Grimygoods.com
Janury 26, 2016

The Last Shadow Puppets are headlining the epic downtown Theatre at the Ace Hotel on Wednesday, April 20. The side project of Alex Turner and Miles Kane of The Arctic Monkeys will be bringing their show to consecutive weekends at Coachella on April 15 and April 22, but will also stop in Los Angeles in between as part of Coachella’s legendary sideshow series.

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Miguel playing special version of School Night at Bardot tonight

Miguel playing special version of School Night at Bardot tonight
Mark E. Ortega
Grimygoods.com
January 25, 2016


GRAMMY-nominated R&B singer Miguel will headline a special edition of School Night at Bardot tonight, Monday, January 25. A month ago, curators for the weekly free-with-RSVP showcase teased they would have a special headliner.

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Bonnaroo 2016 — A lineup for everyone, a weird and true festival experience

Bonnaroo 2016 — A lineup for everyone, a weird and true festival experience
Mark E. Ortega
Grimygoods.com
January 21, 2016

The Weeknd, Florence + The Machine, Cage the Elephant among chief Hangout Fest acts

The Weeknd, Florence + The Machine, Cage the Elephant among chief Hangout Fest acts
Mark E. Ortega
Grimygoods.com
January 20, 2016

Among the dozen or so festivals I covered for Grimy Goods in 2015, the beach-side Hangout Fest stood out as easily the most unique and definitely one of the most memorable of the bunch. When Beck’s fest-closing set ended last year, I was already making plans to come back in 2016.

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Jessie Ware, Ryn Weaver, Cashmere Cat, Tory Lanez play LA’s El Rey in February for Friends Keep Secrets showcase

Jessie Ware, Ryn Weaver, Cashmere Cat play El Rey in February for Friends Keep Secrets showcase
Mark E. Ortega
GrimyGoods.com
December 15, 2015

Friends Keep Secrets – the label fronted by producer Bennie Blanco – will be putting on a showcase on February 18 at the El Rey Theatre featuring Jessie Ware, Ryn Weaver, Cashmere Cat, Tory Lanez, BenZel and more. Ware and Weaver’s sets are listed as acoustic on the ticket page for Goldenvoice.

British singer Jessie Ware released her second full-length album Tough Love earlier this year. The album featured collaborations with Ed Sheeran, Dev Hynes, Miguel, Emile Haynie and others.

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Best Coast, Wavves, Cherry Glazerr announce Los Angeles date at Fonda Theatre

Best Coast, Wavves, Cherry Glazerr announce Los Angeles date at Fonda Theatre
Mark E. Ortega
GrimyGoods.com
December 8, 2015

An enticing tripleheader has been announced by Goldenvoice for Thursday, March 3 at the Fonda Theatre.

After a string of successful shows on their own in 2015, SoCal indie rock favorites Best Coast and Wavves will co-headline the Fonda Theatre in 2016. LA darlings Cherry Glazerr will be featured in an opening capacity.

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Animal Collective announce Los Angeles date at Fonda Theatre

Animal Collective announce Los Angeles date at Fonda Theatre
Mark E. Ortega
GrimyGoods.com
December 7, 2015

Experimental pop-group Animal Collective have announced a Los Angeles date for March 8 at the Fonda Theatre, for which tickets will surely move quickly.

The group is touring in support of their 10th studio album Painting With – of which they debuted at the Baltimore-Washington International Airport to much fanfare. Matt Baetz wrote in an Instagram post that the album could be best heard in the bathrooms, some observation areas, pre-security and the big lounge after going through security. Credit them for getting some much different marketing ideas.

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Ryn Weaver to headline Belasco Theater in November

Ryn Weaver to headline Belasco Theater in November
Mark E. Ortega
GrimyGoods.com
September 9, 2015

Rising pop-star Ryn Weaver will return to Los Angeles this November after playing a sold-out gig there in July at the El Rey Theatre.

Weaver will headline a show on Saturday, November 7 at the Belasco Theater in downtown Los Angeles. Also featured on the bill are HOLYCHILD and ASTR, making it quite the packed show.

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Red Bull Sound Select's #30DaysInLA lineup announced: Grimes, Flume, Chromeo, TV On the Radio, and more!

Red Bull Sound Select's #30DaysInLA lineup announced: Grimes, Flume, Chromeo, TV On the Radio, and more!
Mark E. Ortega
GrimyGoods.com
September 9, 2015

Last year, Red Bull Sound Select did the unfathomable and put together a completely-booked November featuring big-name and rising artists playing in mostly small or peculiar venues, as well as some special events mixed in. What it meant was there was something awesome to do every day of the month, from seeing Run the Jewels tear up the Echoplex with Travis Barker to Bad Religion at the Mayan and too many things in between. They had raffles, put some talented artists they were pushing on the undercards, and even provided free parking if you showed up early.

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Of Monsters and Men announce intimate El Rey date in October

Of Monsters and Men announce intimate El Rey date in October
Mark E. Ortega
GrimyGoods.com
September 8, 2015

Of Monsters and Men have announced an intimate show that will benefit MusiCares.

The indie rock-gone-mainstream ensemble will play a show at the El Rey Theatre on Sunday, October 18. They’ve played a couple dates in LA this year, first a brief set at the iHeartRadio Theater in June and then at the Greek Theatre in August. They’ve been extensively touring their album Beneath the Skin that came out in June.

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Alvvays announce November date at Echoplex

Alvvays announce November date at Echoplex
Mark E. Ortega
GrimyGoods.com
September 4, 2015

Lo-fi indie rock favorites Alvvays have announced a date at the Echoplex for November 19. They’ve been quite the buzz since releasing their self-titled debut full-length in 2014.

It’ll mark the band’s first performance in LA since a rousing set at FYF Fest a few weeks ago where they drew quite the crowd early in the afternoon on the main stage. We covered them in June when they played the Sweetgreen block party and can guarantee their live show is not something you want to miss. There’s a reason Death Cab for Cutie’s Ben Gibbard was fond enough of their sound to cover their hit, “Archie, Marry Me.”

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Meg Myers to headline El Rey Theatre in November

Meg Myers to headline El Rey Theatre in November
Mark E. Ortega
GrimyGoods.com
August 25, 2015

Los Angeles alternative rock favorite Meg Myers will headline the El Rey Theatre on November 17 in support of her upcoming album Sorry.

Myers has been a favorite of Grimy Goods since she played at Bardot’s It’s a School Night last February. The El Rey gig will be her largest headlining set in Los Angeles, and it’s happening as she’s generating a ton of buzz. She performed at ALT 98.7’s Summer Camp earlier this month and has always drawn nice crowds at her previous LA gigs, whether it’s been opening for BROODS or topping a show at the Echo.

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