WATCH: Marching band highlights from the 2026 Rose Parade in Pasadena
Watch as bands from Los Angeles, Japan, Mexico and more perform in the rain along...
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Elvis Presley Birthday Bash returns to Los Angeles for a good cause
Proceeds from the 2026 event will be donated to the Alzheimer's Association in memory of...
BTS announces March comeback date, putting an end to a nearly four-year hiatus
All seven members of BTS completed South Korea’s mandatory military service during the hiatus.
Music festivals coming to Southern California in 2026
From Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival to the return of Warped Tour and Boots...
Who are Capital Cities and DEK of Hearts? All about the 2026 Rose Parade’s grand finale
Capital Cities is set to perform their hit “Safe and Sound” at the parade, and...
Who is John Foster? All about the 2026 Rose Parade performer
Explore Louisiana, the official travel planning website and brand for the state, announced that the...
Who is Bishop Briggs? All about the 2026 Rose Parade’s opening act
Bishop Briggs will kick off the 2026 Rose Parade with musical performances atop the float...
WATCH: Bandfest 2025 returns to Pasadena City College
Day one of the two day event featured marching bands from Pasadena, Los Angeles, Indiana,...
Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, dies at 65
Bamonte is featured on a number of The Cure's albums, including 1992's “Wish.”
Matthew and Gunnar Nelson return to tell all in ‘What Happened to Your Hair?’
The new memoir from the brothers, who had a No. 1 hit as Nelson, has...
Barry Manilow to have surgery for early-stage lung cancer and postpones January concerts
Manilow was due to perform 10 concerts in January at nine locations.
Singer-songwriter Chris Rea, known for ‘Driving Home for Christmas,’ dies at 74
His family announced Monday that Rea died in the hospital after a short illness.
At Chain Reaction’s final show fans mourned, ‘Feels like losing a piece of history’
The scrappy Anaheim venue hosted its final show on Friday, Dec. 19 where fans reflected...
The group behind Coachella is launching a music festival at Santa Monica Pier
Additional details, including dates and the lineup, are expected to be announced closer to the...
Need a gift for a music lover? Here are 10 of the best albums of 2025
From Lady Gaga and Geese to Lily Allen and Rosalía, these are the albums our...
The 30 best Southern California concerts and festival sets of 2025
Standout acts from our staff picks include Chappell Roan, My Chemical Romance, Charli XCX, Turnstile,...
How Salt-N-Pepa rewrote the rules for women in hip-hop
The hip-hop trio will help ring in the New Year at Yaamava' Resort & Casino...
50 years after WAR’s ‘Why Can’t We Be Friends,’ Lonnie Jordan’s intention remains
The band will play at YouTube Theater in Inglewood alongside Tower of Power and Poncho...
Ben Platt surprises LA crowd with Demi Lovato during residency show at the Ahmanson
“Ben Platt: Live at the Ahmanson” is a theater kid's dream come true as he...
KROQ’s Almost Acoustic Christmas features Evanescence, Rise Against and surprises
The station's annual holiday show also thrilled fans with Social Distortion, Papa Roach, the All-American...
Stevie Wonder’s House Full of Toys benefit will play 4 nights at Fonda Theatre
The holiday shows, which ask fans to come with toys and gifts for children, people...
Why the Plain White T’s are still packing venues 20 Years after “Delilah”
The band will perform at Shrine Expo Hall with Waterparks on Dec. 18.
After nearly 30 years Chain Reaction in Anaheim is closing its doors for good
The music venue will host its last shows with Rancho Santa Margarita-based band Movements headlining...
Raul Malo, the soulful tenor and frontman of The Mavericks, has died at age 60
Malo co-founded The Mavericks in 1989, blending genres like alt-country, Americana and Latin.
Taylor Swift takes over LA with Swifties speculating what it means
The Disney+ branded photo op promotes the pop star's docuseries “The End of an Era”...
HUNTR/X, Jackson Wang, Conan Gray shine at KIIS FM’s festive Jingle Ball
The one-night event included Leon Thomas, Audrey Hobert, Feid, Zara Larsson, Sean Paul, Reneé Rapp...
Candlelight series to present string-quartet tribute to The Beatles in LA and OC
Tickets for this limited-time program coming to Zipper Concert Hall and The Richard Nixon Library...
Snocaps dazzle Los Angeles fans with new music and nostalgic hits
Their set included throwback hits from P.S. Eliot, Waxahatchee, Swearin' and Allison Crutchfield.
Rosalía announces 2026 LUX Tour with Inglewood stop at the Kia Forum
Tickets for the Inglewood show and tour go on sale Dec. 11 at rosalia.com.
Sixpence None the Richer brings Christmas show to La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
The group will likely pull from their timeless hits like "Kiss Me," their 2024 album...
Gorillaz bring House of Kong exhibition and two Hollywood Palladium shows to Los Angeles
The House of Kong exhibit will take place in Downtown Los Angeles for a limited...
Skyline Festival announces 2026 lineup and new home at Ace*Mission Studios
General admission passes go on sale at noon on Dec. 5 at skylinefest.com/tickets.
Foo Fighters bring benefit concert to Kia Forum to raise money for unhoused Angelenos
An in-person-only presale will take place at the Forum on Sunday, Dec. 7, and will...
‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ to feature Chappell Roan, Mariah Carey, Post Malone and Maren Morris
Additional performers include 50 Cent, Charlie Puth, OneRepublic and Pitbull.
The best new holiday music releases for 2025
The list includes new releases from Brad Paisley, Trisha Yearwood, Pentatonix, LeAnn Rimes and Mickey...
Thrice closes out nationwide tour with a celebratory bang of 25 years of hits in Anaheim
The Irvine-based rock band performed their last show of the year at the House of...
6 live shows coming to Southern California casinos in December
Janet Jackson, Diana Ross, War and more are shows slated for Southern California casinos this...
Yächtley Crëw and Save Ferris kick off the holidays with classic soft rock and ska
Hadliners Yächtley Crëw and Save Ferris play the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Saturday,...
From sing-alongs to Jingle Ball: 10 holiday shows in Southern California
A roundup of concerts, performances and seasonal events happening across the region.
Vans Warped Tour announces 2026 schedule with global expansion
Tickets for the Long Beach addition will go on sale at 9 a.m. Wednesday, November...
Guns N’ Roses will perform at Rose Bowl as part of massive 2026 world tour
Guns N' Roses announce their 2026 World Tour with 300 custom-programmed drones, which lit up...
Camp Flog Gnaw: the postponed festival returns with a more intimate energy
Childish Gambino revealed to the crowd while headlining night one of Camp Flog Gnaw at...
Robert Plant and Saving Grace deliver Led Zeppelin tunes and more in LA
The Led Zeppelin singer continues his terrific explorations of roots music in a terrific night...
David Byrne gives LA a fiery night of Talking Heads and solo music
The first of Byrne's two nights at the Dolby Theatre delivered a feast of music...
Hip-hop’s first female DJ Wanda Dee reflects on career ahead of LA Legends of Hip-Hop show
Dee will be joined by Big Daddy Kane, Kool Moe Dee, KRS-One, Doug E. Fresh,...
From The Roxy to Crypto: Sabrina Carpenter’s sold-out show hits its sweet spot
Sabrina Carpenter played to a sold-out crowd for night three out of six at Crypto.com...
How three best friends accidentally became one of indie folk’s buzziest new acts
The trio will play tracks off the newest debut record "Now Would Be A Good...
Calibash returns to Crypto.com Arena with Yandel, Chencho Corleone, Zion, Ivy Queen
Tickets for the event will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Nov. 21 at...
Formed 60 years ago, Flamin’ Groovies are back to play Southern California
The cult rock band from San Francisco celebrates its 60th anniversary this year with a...
Punk veteran Frank Meyer takes a walk on the pop side in first solo album
Longtime punk star Frank Meyer tours in support of first solo album
Singer-songwriter King Princess brings ‘Girl Violence’ to Southern California
The singer-songwriter brings her Girl Violence Tour to the House of Blues in Anaheim and...
Lamb of God, Kublai Khan TX, and more are coming to Los Angeles in April
The groups will also be joined by metal and hardcore acolytes, Fit For An Autopsy...
Mötley Crüe announce 2026 North American tour with Long Beach Bowl stop
Tickets for the show at the forthcoming Long Beach Bowl amphitheater go on sale at...
Post Malone, Jack White, Lil Jon to headline Thanksgiving 2025 NFL halftime shows
The three major artists are set across three games on Thursday, Nov. 27.
Patti Smith performs ‘Horses’ in LA for classic album’s 50th anniversary
At 78, Smith remains a passionate punk godmother calling for peace and harmony for the...
9 pitch-perfect holiday gifts for the music lovers in your life
The best presents are a bit more creative than an album.
Tyler, The Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw postponed by heavy Los Angeles rain
The festival—originally scheduled to begin Nov. 15-16 at Dodger Stadium Grounds—will now be held on...
Ozomatli’s Raul Pacheco to release first solo record
Ozomatli's Raul Pacheco will perform song from his first solo record on Nov. 20
New Riverside museum show tells the history of the city’s ska, punk scenes
The Riverside Art Museum's new exhibit, presented by Travis Barker and 98 Posse, showcases punk...
Queens of the Stone Age reinvent themselves brilliantly at the Dolby Theatre
After playing an acoustic set inside the Catacombs of Paris in 2024, the hard rock...
Why Cocteau Twins’ Simon Raymonde says the group is more popular than ever
Raymonde, who played bass and keyboards in the influential English band, and founded the Bella...
Hollywood Bowl stage dedicated to John Williams, legendary film composer
Williams, 93, is the most decorated film composer in movie history. His work includes the...
Long Beach singer brings her Samoan roots to Disney’s ‘Moana’ live-to-film concert
Samoan native and Long Beach local will perform songs from Disney's 'Moana' in front of...
Old School Love Festival coming to Santa Ana Stadium
Acts on the bill include Durand Jones & The Indications, Thee Sacred Souls, La Lom,...
Hilary Duff’s pop comeback: new song, new tour, same millennial icon energy
“Mature” marks Hilary Duff’s return to pop music with her first new single in a...
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper and other highlights
Inductees on Saturday at the Peacock Theater also included Salt-N-Pepa, the White Stripes, Warren Zevon...
Analysis: Grammy Awards’ top 2026 nominees include Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny
This is the first time in Grammy history that three hip-hop releases have been nominated...
Los Darks Festival: The Growlers, Caifanes, Johnny Marr and more in Santa Ana
Pre-sale tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7, with layaway payment...
Bitchiest Brunch lands in Anaheim with laughter, sequins, and a message of hope
The long-running drag show expands from Palm Springs to Orange County’s House of Blues.
After 25 years Hotel Café is closing the doors to its original home
"I saw my very first show in LA at The Hotel Cafe. Played my very...
Meghan Trainor took over The Grove and Hollywood tour bus for new music video
"POV: I'm picking up my latte and walk into a Meghan Trainor flash mob."
Grammy voting, explained: How nominees and winners are picked
Here's a crash course on how Grammy voting works.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honcho reflects on 2025 induction in LA
Artists including Bad Company, the White Stripes, Outkast and Cyndi Lauper are among the new...
Xania Monet: the first AI artist to crack a Billboard radio chart
The AI-powered act known as Xania Monet has become the first artificial intelligence–driven artist to...
This guy’s in love with music. Why Herb Alpert is coming to the Dolby
The 90-year-old trumpet icon is putting out a Christmas album on Friday, Nov. 7, with...
KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas: Evanescence, Social Distortion, Papa Roach and more
Tickets for this year’s show go on sale at noon Thursday, Nov. 7 at kroq.com/xmas.
The Neighbourhood announces The World Tour with Los Angeles finale
The general on-sale starts at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7 at Ticketmaster.com.
Faye Webster shines with the orchestra at Walt Disney Concert Hall
The Atlanta singer-songwriter transforms heartbreak and humor into a cinematic full-circle moment at Walt Disney...
G&L, Leo Fender’s last Orange County guitar company, has shut down
G&L Musical Instruments, which made guitars, basses and other gear on Fender Avenue in Fullerton...
Street Food Cinema announces Yuletide Cinemaland Schedule
The immersive open-air movie and holiday experience runs from Saturday, Nov. 29, through Tuesday, Dec....
Florence + the Machine announces Everybody Scream Tour with stop at Kia Forum
Tickets go on sale starting at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5 via florenceandthemachine.net/tour.
Midnight Lovers reimagines LA’s Bar Franca, blending beats and cocktails
The warehouse collective crew curates jazz, funk, disco, and house, serving DJ sets alongside specialty...
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s first grant amplifies nationwide music education effort
Los Angeles and Compton are included in a nationwide initiative to support music education in...
Becky G’s ‘Rebbeca’ documentary is headed to the theaters for a limited time
The film captures the personal journey and climb of the star during the creation of...
The Beths travel the crooked road of healing on ‘Straight Line Was a Lie’
As the New Zealand indie band returns to play The Wiltern, frontwoman Liz Stokes reflects...
8 live shows coming to Southern California casinos in November
Pitbull, Felipe Esparza, Public Enemy and more are part of the slated shows this November.
Who is the Dodgers’ organist? Meet Dieter Ruehle, the jokester behind the keys
Organist Ruehle went viral for the comedic timing of songs he performed during Game 3...
Dawes, Brad Paisley, and Jenny Lewis will unite for Altadena Benefit Concert
The all-star benefit concert titled “A Concert for Altadena” will take place on Wednesday, Jan....
‘Yeah, boyeeee’: Flavor Flav gives bobsled and skeleton a try, joins team as hype man for Olympics
Flavor Flav, the iconic rapper and reality star, has become the official hype man for...
Stray Cats cancel 2025 tour, including all California shows, citing ‘serious illness’
Veteran rockabilly trio The Stray Cats has canceled its entire 2025 fall tour because of...
Need a Halloween costume? Check out this list inspired by 2025 pop culture
If you're looking for inspiration for costumes you can throw together (and, naturally, impress your...
Ludacris set to headline UCR Homecoming Concert in Riverside
Ticket registration through the alumni is currently available via at myadv.ucr.edu.
Here’s a rare chance to see Gustavo Dudamel and learn about deaf opera
The conductor will appear at the screening of a film about three deaf musicians from...
Huntr/x from ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ joins KIIS-FM Jingle Ball at Intuit Dome
General-admission tickets and VIP packages are now on sale via Ticketmaster.com.
Step into Halloween Town: Nightmare Before Christmas Live at Hollywood Bowl
A weekend of film, orchestra, costumes and spook-meets-spectacle with Danny Elfman and a star studded...
Robby Krieger celebrates the Doors 60th anniversary with all-star band at the Greek
The Doors guitarist will play that band's hits a full run through its 'Morrison Hotel'...
Conan Gray announces 2026 Wishbone World Tour, with stop at Kia Forum
The general onsale begins at 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24 via his website.
El Alfa ‘The King of Dembow’ shines his crown one last time for Los Angeles
The dembow ambassador performed to a sold-out crowd at the Peacock Theater on Friday, Oct....
Charlie Puth at Blue Note Los Angeles? Duh, he’s a snazzy, jazzy cool cat
The "Changes" hitmaker opened his four-night stay at Blue Note Los Angeles on Thursday night...
Austin foursome Die Spitz tears through its set at LA’s Lodge Room
The band is on a tour that will take them to the Soda Bar in...