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Bat for Lashes' Natasha Khan Talks About Playing Coachella, Her Love for The Cure, and the "Controversy" Around Her Latest Album

Posted on 4/23/2013 2:37:00 PM by Sonya Singh

Natasha Khan is an enigmatic figure. Better known by her stage name, Bat for Lashes, her music is a haunting blend of dreamy, danceable pop while her voice is calm and transporting. Read More

Palma Violets Visit the Echo

Posted on 4/22/2013 3:57:00 PM by Sonya Singh

Fueled by an enthusiasm that embraces imperfection in the name of a good show. Read More

Catch Coachella Bands this Week

Posted on 4/15/2013 12:42:00 PM by Sonya Singh

The best perk of a two-weekend Coachella is that it compels some bands to hang around in our neck of the woods – and play smaller shows – during the week-long intermission. Here's where to find the best "localchella" shows. Read More

Hollywood Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Dave Grohl

Posted on 2/4/2013 10:00:00 AM by Sonya Singh

The rock stars aligned at the Cinerama Dome on Thursday night for the red carpet premiere of Dave Grohl's Sound City, a documentary about Sound City Studios and, more importantly, its Neve 8028 soundboard Read More

L.A.'s 10 Best Gigs of 2012

Posted on 12/21/2012 4:17:00 PM by Sonya Singh

Of all the reasons to love Los Angeles, like life-changing tacos, one of the most impressive is the quality of live music here. And 2012 was an outstanding year. Read More

Bruce Springsteen Tears It Up in Anaheim

Posted on 12/5/2012 5:26:00 PM by Sonya Singh

Don’t tell Tony Danza but there’s only one Boss, and last night he brought Anaheim’s Honda Center to its knees. Despite his 63 years — or maybe because of them — the man delivered an absurdly dynamic live show that gave the crowd everything it craved. Read More