The month of May is loaded with album releases from some artists with international fanbases.  We’re pumped about these: Rufus Wainwright – Out of the Game [Decca/Polydor] In stores now! Keane – Strangeland [Island] In stores May 8th Silversun Pickups – Neck of the Woods [Dangerbird Records] In stores May 8th Beach House – Bloom [...]

Coachella brought a plethora of talent to southern California in the month of April.  We saw amazing shows from Justice, M83, Madeon and Manchester Orchestra this past month.  Not to forget State Farm’s amazing coverage of Weekend 1 at Coachella on YouTube that we took advantage of. It will be tough to top the add-on shows that brought [...]

Spiritualized – Hey Jane The Chromatics – Birds of Paradise Mew – Hawaii M83 – Guitar and A Heart Ben E. King – Stand By Me   ktc mgmt TAGS: MEWsicTellavision, Best first verse in music history (SBM), hope, hopelessness, hoping, pretentious, over-produced, magnificent, starstruck, at-peace

Justice performs “Canon” at The Cosmopolitan Pool in Las Vegas, NV Thursday April 19th. matt ktc mgmt TAGS: Unfairness, Ironic Nights to Remember, Dry-Hot, Las Vegas 2001?, Drugged out crowds, high level entertainment

Reigning from Iceland, Sigur Rós stands in a league of their own.  They bring a lustful and ethereal sound that is truly music you can feel.  They fall in the genre’ of Post-rock and ambient along the lines of bands like M83, Radiohead and Explosions in the Sky. The band was named after the lead [...]

Manchester Orchestra performs “Simple Math” from the album Simple Math at The Fonda Theater in Los Angeles on April 16th, 2012. matt ktc mgmt TAGS: Beard Bands, nutso keyboardist, Hollyweird, Coachella bi-product, Great Rock band, Andy Hull is an American Hero

I had the chance to preview the album I Love You, Its Cool by Bear in Heaven a couple months ago. “Sinful Nature” was clearly a standout track on the first listen.  Check it out and enjoy! matt ktc mgmt TAGS: Horses From Purgatory, 1 of the best drummers on Earth, I don’t love you [...]

Joe from Cymbals Eat Guitars cover “Androgynous” (The Replacements) at Origami Vinyl in Silverlake/Echo Park on March 2nd, 2012. matt ktc mgmt TAGS: cloud nothings @ the Echo, Donuts Blow Trains, East Los Angeles, Monday Music Madness, Paul Westerberg, Vinylmart

M83 perform “Graveyard Girl” at The Fox Theater in Pomona, CA on April 12th, 2012. A night to remember.  I’ve been to about a thousand concerts in my life and this was in the top 20 for sure. matt ktc mgmt TAGS: A91, Pomona > Silverlake, unbelievable live bands, paid-off security, best world tour ever, similar [...]

by Charissa Lock Here’s the shakedown on Alabama Shakes, it’s a gritty gem amongst the new music scene.  Their first full-length record being such an exciting, all around solid album is a nice surprise and incredibly pleasing to the ears.  Because of this, I think some people are getting a bit out of hand with them.  [...]

In no particular order… Matt’s Picks ALBUMS: Now, Now – Threads Air – Le Voyage Dans La Lune fun. – Some Nights Thomas Wesley Stern – Thomas Wesley Stern (Album on iTunes soon) Sleigh Bells – Reign of Terror Honorable Mention: Lana Del Rey – Born to Die (Deluxe Edition) SONGS: All American Rejects – “Gonzo” [...]

Family Wagon performs “Goodbye” at the Malibu Inn on April 6th, 2012. Family Wagon is: Calen Lucas – vocals Gareth Moore – bass Ryan Weiss – guitar Bryan Bangerter – drums, vocals Jarel Paguio – organ, keys Straight out of San Diego! You can learn more about Family Wagon here: Website Facebook Twitter matt ktc [...]