Summer is heating up with a fiery lineup of talented artists playing shows across Los Angeles. From hip-hop hitmakers of yesteryear to former boy band members, with sets from rising Generation-Z artists and acclaimed indie favorites also on the calendar, venues of all sizes across the city will be hosting can’t-miss artists this season. Read more...
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This post was updated July 7 at 6:51 p.m. This summer, the diverse sonic landscape of 2024 is set to continue. With vibrant releases across multiple genres, listeners are sure to find new songs to soundtrack the memories they’ll make in the year’s hottest season. Read more...
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The 2024 BET Awards dazzled on Sunday night thanks to the combined talents of dozens of Black celebrities. The 24th annual ceremony of “Culture’s Biggest Night” was held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and presented awards to several Black superstars for their musical and filmic artistry. Read more...
Photo: Usher accepts the award for Best Male R&B/Pop Artist on June 30, 2024 during the 24th BET Awards at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater. The R&B icon was also recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award, which was presented by Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Babyface and L.A. Reid after a 17-minute tribute performance by several contemporary R&B artists that featured nine songs from across Usher’s 30-year career. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)
After nearly two decades, Vampire Weekend is still performing with the same nerdy charm of a college band. The indie pop and rock group, which formed at Columbia University in 2006, delivered both skillful musicianship and summery vibes in its sold-out performance Wednesday night at the Hollywood Bowl. Read more...
Photo: Vampire Weekend performs in front of a gray backdrop somewhat resembling a large cavern. The indie pop and rock band played to a sold-out crowd at the Hollywood Bowl on Wednesday on the latest stop of their “Only God Was Above Us Tour.” (Michael Gallagher/Assistant Photo editor)
For Jacob Rajacich, passion for one’s priorities cannot come without prioritizing oneself. The fifth-year aerospace engineering student said he has immersed himself in music since he was a child. Read more...
Photo: Jacob Rajacich wears a white shirt with floral patterns while sitting at a black piano. The aerospace engineering student said being involved in the student a cappella group Bruin Harmony was a defining part of his UCLA experience. (Zimo Li/Photo editor)
With the arrival of Live Bash, a fresh stage has come to Westwood. Live Bash, a new live entertainment venue, opened at 1087 Broxton Avenue last month. Read more...
Photo: One of the event spaces at Live Bash’s Westwood location features a mauve couch and palm tree decorations. The new venue opened last month at 1087 Broxton Avenue and seeks to foster community by providing a stage for artists and fans to interact through live music, comedy and podcasts. (Courtesy of Live Bash)
This post was updated Aug. 11 at 7:15 p.m. In an age where vinyl LPs are all the rage, it’s time to consume physical forms of music in moderation. Read more...
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