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The War on Drugs with Alvvays @ the Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood, CA – 09.16.18

The War on Drugs' Adam Granduciel performs at the Hollywood Bowl on 09.16.18.
Philly-based The War on Drugs have come a long way since 2014, when I first saw them at Hollywood's Fonda Theatre.  Of course, they were fantastic back then, practically a revelation, like you were witnessing the start of the next big thing.  But seeing them at the Hollywood Bowl last week with nearly 18,000 fans, …

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ZHU’s “My Life” @ the Shrine Expo Hall, Los Angeles, CA – 09.15.18

Zhu perform "My Life" at the Shrine Exposition Hall on 09.15.18.
Here's "My Life," the collaboration between West Coast electronic artist ZHU and Australian psych rockers Tame Impala, performed live at the Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles on 09.15.18.  It's from the latest album "Ringo's Desert," which featured heavily in the 2 hour performance.  Unfortunately, Tame Impala couldn't be there.  But as the footage shows, …

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Metric’s “Now or Never Now” @ the Forum, Inglewood, CA – 08.30.18

Metric perform at a grainy distance at the Forum on 08.30.18.
I first heard Canadian indie artists Metric perform "Now or Never Now" at the Forum (Inglewood, CA) last August, as openers for Smashing Pumpkins.  I instantly fell in love with it.  It's a super-catchy new song from their recently released album "Art of Doubt."  For that show, it's a live debut for L.A.  Check out …

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Shpongle’s “The Magumba State”

Shpongle's 2017 sixth studio album "Codex VI," featuring "Magumba State."
Simon Posford and Raja Ram are the progressive heart and sonic soul of UK electronic outfit Shpongle. For nearly two decades, these guys have been innovating the most mind-bending psychedelic and ambient trance the genre has to offer.  "The Magumba State" is one of their more recent efforts.  Guaranteed, I'll be returning to these guys …

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The The’s “Uncertain Smile”

The The perform "Uncertain Smile" at the John Anson Ford Theatre on 09.24.18.
Circa 1983 from the alternative album "Soul Mining."  This track still sounds remarkably fresh and weirdly unique.  And these guys recently reunited and are on tour.  They're playing in Los Angeles on Monday 09-24-18 at the Ford Theatres. Can't wait. "Uncertain Smile" from the 1983 album "Soul Mining" Update: Here's some grainy footage of The The …

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