LA Concert Calendar: November 21 - 27

LA Concert Calendar: November 21 – 27

Recommended Show of the Week: Animal Collective @ El Rey. When a band’s sound is unconventional they’re quickly tagged with the “experimental” label. The vast majority of times the experiment alluded to is a failure often involving a horrible laboratory explosion. Not so with Animal Collective–the band had a eureka moment with last year’s album, Sung Tongs, and continue their mastery with their latest release, Feels. The Collective bring their science to the El Rey on Tuesday.

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No-so-Hot Topic

No-so-Hot Topic

City of Industry-based retailer Hot Topic is not-so-hot these days. Perhaps the kids are alright after all.

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Manwhore Named Best Los Angeles Rock Band

Manwhore Named Best Los Angeles Rock Band

Los Angeles, Manwhore is your best rock band.

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LA Concert Calendar: November 14 - 20

LA Concert Calendar: November 14 – 20

Recommended Show of the Week: Arctic Monkeys @ Spaceland. Arctic Monkeys topped the UK singles charts with their debut track, I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor, due in large part to a grassroots internet buzz. This is an impressive feat considering that the Beatle’s debut single, Love Me Do, only made it to #17 and that the Arctic Monkeys spend their Winters bathing in the mountain hot springs of Nagano, Japan. Catch the hype Friday night at Spaceland.

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Lanois to Play Spaceland For Less Than the Price of a Jack and Coke at Fonda

Lanois to Play Spaceland For Less Than the Price of a Jack and Coke at Fonda

Daniel Lanois will be opening Thursday’s night of music at Spaceland for a meager $8.

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