Laura Marling @ The Chapel, San Francisco 5/18/13
The young and extraordinarily accomplished singer-songwriter stops in San Francisco ahead of the release of her forthcoming 4th album.
View ArticlePICTURE THIS: Willy Moon @ Rickshaw Stop, SF 5/31/13
The vivacious New Zealander shook the crowd at his second Fell Street performance.
View ArticlePICTURE THIS: Junip + On An On + Barbarossa @ Bimbo’s 365 Club, SF 6/1/13
Sweden's introspective trio mesmerized at one of San Francisco's legendary venues.
View ArticlePICTURE THIS: Passenger @ El Rey, LA 7/19/13
Sometimes all that is needed is a guitar, a mic, a doting crowd, and some heartfelt tunes.
View ArticleEXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Laurent Brancowitz of Phoenix
Between releasing their fifth album and a slew of festival dates, The Owl Mag catches Branco and he lets us in on some juicy behind-the-scenes Phoenix details.
View ArticlePICTURE THIS: The Vaccines @ The Regency Ballroom, SF 9/23/13
The UK's favorite young guitar band took the formality out of The Regency Ballroom and filled it with a frenzied crowd.
View Article“Who Needs You” by The Orwells
The barely legal rockers return rawer than ever with their brief second EP of the year.
View ArticlePICTURE THIS: Local Natives @ The Greek Theatre, LA 9/13/13
Local Natives returned home in full force for their largest headlining show to date.
View ArticlePICTURE THIS: Woodsist Festival @ Pappy + Harriet’s, Pioneertown 9/28/13
The first Woodsist expansion saw the label's family reunite for the second time this year amidst a desert sunset.
View ArticlePICTURE THIS: Jacco Gardner @ The Troubadour, LA 10/2/13
The iconic West Hollywood venue melted into a swirling composite of psychedelic pop and rock last Wednesday evening with local favorites and new face Jacco Gardner.
View ArticlePICTURE THIS: Lissie + Kopecky Family Band + Chase Cohl @ Fonda Theatre, LA...
Powerhouse singer-songwriter Lissie returned to the Fonda Theatre with fresh cuts off her second record Back to Forever.
View ArticlePICTURE THIS: Nick Waterhouse @ American Legion Hall, LA 3/7/14
Soulful R&B artist Nick Waterhouse packed a legendary Hollywood venue for a hometown show following the release of his second record, "Holly".
View ArticlePICTURE THIS: This Will Destroy You + Silent Land Time Machine @ The Chapel,...
The post-rock titans This Will Destroy You's San Francisco visit affected all but a few with their surging, emotional, instrumental rock.
View ArticlePICTURE THIS: The National @ Shrine Auditorium, LA 3/25/14
The National's post-premiere performance boldly reinforced their status as one of the hardest working and most patient rock bands around.
View ArticlePICTURE THIS: Fitz and the Tantrums + Bad Suns @ Hollywood Palladium, LA 4/5/14
No one could get away with saying soul was dead at the Hollywood Palladium Saturday night.
View ArticlePICTURE THIS: Blood Orange @ El Rey Theatre, LA 4/14/14
Blood Orange brought the Coachella party to the El Rey Monday evening.
View ArticleLIVE REVIEW: Austin Psych Fest 2014, Friday
The first day of this year's Austin Psych Fest launched with the festival founders and an assortment of beloved and new acts.
View ArticleLIVE REVIEW: Austin Psych Fest 2014, Saturday
Day two of the Austin Psych Fest saw critically acclaimed English acts as well as another dose of American favorites.
View ArticleLIVE REVIEW: Austin Psych Fest 2014, Sunday
Austin Psych Fest's final day capped off a weekend of envelope-pushing sounds and breakthrough artists.
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