Tears for Fears
w/ Wainwright
Sun 3/21
The Wiltern
Tickets
PHOTO from Tears For Fears, OC Fair Pacific Amphitheater, July 17, 2009 by Sung

Mastodon
w/ Baroness
Fri 5/7
Fox Theater Pomona
Tickets
PHOTO from 2009 Outside Lands Festival Photo Gallery: Mastodon by Sung

The National
Fri 5/21 (2nd show added)
The Wiltern
Tickets
PHOTO from Coachella 2008 Festival Photo Gallery: The National by Sung
 
 
The Specials
Thu 4/15
Club Nokia
Tickets
[NO SUNG PHOTOS. YET.]
 
 

The Open Projector Night (Thurs., Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m.) is exactly what it sounds like–open mic for short films. Surprisingly entertaining if a bit uncomfortable and cringe-inducing at times. You feel bad for the filmmaker that gets his or her flick booed right there with them in the room. Sometimes, at least. The Sklar Brothers (that’s not them pictured above, that’s BEK and Dan Savage–first pic I found) are funny quick wits hosting. Cash popcorn and free bar. I mean, free popcorn and cash bar. Whoops.

Hammer Museum | hammermuseum.ucla.edu

St. Vincent | ilovestvincent.com

St. Vincent, El Rey Theater, May 28, 2009
SXSW ‘09: St. Vincent @ Antone’s
St. Vincent, Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, April 6, 2009
Coachella 2008 Festival Photo Gallery: St. Vincent
St. Vincent & Death Vessel @ Echo, 8/4/07

Passing along some non-news from one of the 1,575 band pages my WebUpdateTracker2000 is constantly tracking.

The splash page at belleandsebastian.com is updated today with a hint at an announcement of some upcoming live appearances. Probably U.K. or European late summer festivals, but who knows. Given the glacial pace at which these guys move, I’ll take any sign of activity is positive.

There’s also this crumb in their Q&A section:

»continue reading Non-News: Hints of Belle & Sebastian Activity, Recording New Material, Live Apperances

Where can I get one of those poison pills? I am this close to checking out on this thing.

»continue reading Lost, Season 6, Episode 3: “What Kate Does”–Just a Few General Complaints, Not a Full Recap

Whoa. Strongest 2010 festival lineup yet? It’s looking to be Summer of Jay-Z.

Full lineup below.

»continue reading Bonnaroo 2010 Lineup Annouced: Jay-Z, Stevie Wonder, Dave Matthews, Kings of Leon, Daryl Hall & Chromeo & many, many more–Tickets On Sale Now

FTC Compliance Disclosure: Some Newcastle rep wanted to give us free beer to drink during the Superbowl. In turn we decided to write this post about the free beer, which came in wee Newcastle kegs. They even sent a couple of wee Newcastle pub towels our way. Why not enjoy a pub-style pint of America’s No.1 imported ale fresh off the tap of a Newcastle DraughtKeg today. The five-liter mini-keg serves up to 10 pints of Newcastle Brown Ale, offering a perfect pour and incredible smoothness.

It’s sleek, portable, recyclable and perfect for any Super Bowl party but you can only find it in select cities including Los Angeles. Check it out at local grocery stores like Albertson’s for $22.99. Below, verbatim txtscript from the inboxes of your very own Losanjealous Editorial staff, pre-Superbowl…

From: Losanjealous Ryan
To: Victor, Ron
Sent: Wed, February 3, 2010 9:02:16 AM
Subject: Superbowl

Any plans? Any desire to get together?
We have 20 pints of Newcastle Brown to plow through among other things, lest you forget. Recommend chill at least 10 hours prior to serving.

From: Ron
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 23:00:05 -0800
To: Ryan, Victor

I’m watching at my place and you guys are more than welcome to join.
Newcastle will be a must and it is definitely going to chill at least 10 hours prior to serving.

From: Ryan
Date: Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 8:24 AM
To: Ron, Victor

That’s what I like to hear. I’m there.
Victor, no interest in the game or you have plans in Vegas during that time?

»continue reading Newcastle Brown Ale DraughtKeg Debuts in LA

HEADS UP

The Fold presents… a Benefit for Haiti featuring
Pete Yorn
Tim Kasher (Cursive)
Craig Werden (Shudder to Think)
+ Special Guests
Wednesday, February 10
Bootleg Theater
Tickets & Info

The event will be hosted by Nick Kroll (this guy), David Wain and Nicholas Shumaker and more.

Proceeds to benefit Happy Hearts, an organization that specializes in secondary response efforts.

Photo of Tim Kasher by Lindsey from his July 2009 Glass House show.

We’re glad to pass along word of the first ever release of the earliest recordings from LA’s own Languis. Discotheque Records is issuing an 18-track collection called First Days on old fashioned warm, hissy cassette tape in a limited edition of 100 tapes. Admittedly the tape seems more like a romantic novelty and art piece–thankfully it also comes with a full digital download complete with an additional half-dozen tunes as a bonus.

From the press notes:

Recorded between 1996 and 1997 in Altadena, CA but seeing the light of day for the first time, “First Days” is the first collection of songs recorded by Alejandro Cohen and Marcos Chloca under the name Languis. Recorded with a Tascam Portastudio, Casio HT-700, Kawai K-1r, a borrowed guitar, and a telephone microphone, “First Days” takes your ears on a trip through both abstract and melodic songs and experiments.

Here are a couple of tracks from the set streaming over at BandCamp.com:

Miserable Life

Track 9

Languis | languis.com

Two exciting cellphone shots of people standing in line–in the rain–awaits you below.

»continue reading Denny’s Faithful Turn Out for Free Grand Slam Breakfasts, Undeterred by Rain, Health Concerns

Our own Local Natives are attracting some national attention these days, landing a plumb spot on NPR.org to preview their debut LP, Gorilla Manor, just ahead of its release next Tuesday 2/16 on Frenchkiss Records.

They’re over in Europe (Rome tonight) now but come back Stateside for SXSW, Coachella and Bonnaroo.

Photo of the Natives by Sung from their 12/22/09 Echo show. Lindsey also caught them at the El Rey back in June 2009.

Reuters goes for a clever pun that also points out a painful truth in their headline, Ringo Starr gets his Hollywood star at low-wattage ceremony (ouch!):

»continue reading Ringo Starr Finally Gets His Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

HEADS UP

Wild Beasts w/ Still Life Still & Magic Bullets @ Troubadour Wed 2/10

A dreamy new video for “We Still Got The Taste Dancin’ On Our Tongues” off of their second record Two Dancers (Guardian’s #3 LP of 2009) went up today and I’ll stick it below the jump.

Giving that lush record a listen today, it’s the elegance and willful artiness that really strike you. Their singer Hayden Thorpe has one of those singular singing voices that don’t come along too often in (indie) rock. Apparently there are still some tickets left for the show tomorrow. Whether you make it or not, be sure to check back here later for Sung’s coverage from the show.

Wild Beasts | wildbeasts.co.uk

»continue reading Wild Beasts Kick off First U.S Tour Tomorrow at Troubadour

HEADS UP

In The Loop @ Egyptian Theater
Feb 10-14

The Sunday, 2/14 4 pm screening will feature an appearance by the film’s director, Armando Iannucci. It you aren’t familiar with his resume in British comedy, he’s well worth investigating, starting (obviously) with the Alan Partridge stuff.

IMDB has a nice compendium of stand out quotes displaying the hilarious, vulgar verbal gymnastics from In The Loop (probably NSFW if your boss can read 14-pt font on your screen).

The Do LaB returns for it’s fifth annual art and music festival, Lucent L’Amour 2010, this Saturday, February 13 at the Shrine Expo Hall. This year’s festival will include both indoor and outdoor areas of Shrine with two stages of live music, DJs, burlesque and vaudeville performances, as well as live art creations and installations.

The Do LaB has put its signature imaginative experience design stamp on festivals all over the world, including Coachella. This year’s festival will include:

Two Stages of Music featuring: Bassnectar, N.A.S.A., Stanton Warriors, Yard Dogs Road Show, Beats Antique, Ana Sia, Lazer Sword, Lynx & Janover and Patricio

Live performances by Lucent Dossier Experience, The Yard Dogs Roadshow, Suddenly Dapper, as well as numerous fire dancers, circus acts, and general mayhem instigators

We have pairs tickets to giveaway for this sure-to-be fun night.

*Please note the event is 18 and over.

Full appearing artist listing, as well as ticket and general info below.

»continue reading 5th Annual Do LaB Lucent L’amour 2010–This Saturday, February 13, Shrine Expo–Win Tickets