Blog: LA Beet

INTERVIEW: Futurecop!

May 20, 2011, 1:00pm LA Beet

LAbeet's Dani Miskell took the elevator up to the rooftop of The Standard Hotel, for an exclusive interview with the band Futurecop! Share |

• The Civil Wars - I've Got This Friend

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Artist:	The Civil Wars
Title:	I've Got This Friend
Link Text:	The Civil Wars - I've Got This Friend(right click - save as)
File Name:	14-The-Civil-Wars-Ive-Got-This -Friend.mp3
Genre:	Alternative
Year:	2011

SHOW PICK | Tue 3/22/11: The Jezabels

Mar 22, 2011, 5:58pm LA Beet

By: JJ The Jezabels @Satellite Wer'e in a real predicament. Most bands have some distinguishable aspect about their music that really stands-out the most. Some bands have amazing vocals, others fantastic song-writing. The Jezabels musical stand-outs are more difficult to pin down, because just about everything they do is beyond exceptional. The title for their [...]

• The Jezabels - Mace Spray (Edit)

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Artist:	The Jezabels
Title:	Mace Spray (Edit)
Link Text:	"Mace Spray"
File Name:	macespray.mp3
Bitrate:	320 kbps
Year:	2010

FEATURED WEEKLY DOWNLOAD: The National

Mar 21, 2011, 1:00pm LA Beet

By: JJ What do Paul Giamatti & The National have in common? Yes, they'e both pretty much the best at what they do; but, now... they also share a project. The film Win Win features Paul Giamatti & a song from The National, called "Think You Can Wait". Well, we couldn't wait to hear the song, so we don't expect you to either. [...]

• Spoek Mathambo - Spoek-Mathambo-Mshini-Wam.mp3
• The National - Think You Can Wait

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Artist:	Spoek Mathambo
Link Text:	///DOWNLOAD///
File Name:	Spoek-Mathambo-Mshini-Wam.mp3
Bitrate:	320 kbps
Genre:	12
Year:	2010

Artist:	The National
Title:	Think You Can Wait
Link Text:	"Think You Can Wait"
File Name:	Think-You-Can-Wait.mp3
Bitrate:	128 kbps
Genre:	Indie

LAbeet PRESENTS: The Limousines & Hyena @The Standard Rooftop Bar

Mar 17, 2011, 9:51pm LA Beet

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NOTEWORTHY VIDEOS: Fredrik

Mar 17, 2011, 9:28pm LA Beet

By: JJ It's very rare to come across a band that creates videos that are as artistically creative as their music. Bands like Radiohead come to mind, when thinking of such a thing. Fredrik , a band from Sweden, exemplify this. Every video I've ever seen has done complete justice to their dark, mysterious music. Picking just one video was a truly difficult task, so I recommend heading over to the " film " section of their website. Below, you'll find that one video [...]

• Fredrik (the band) - Trilogi

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Artist:	Fredrik (the band)
Title:	Trilogi
File Name:	SoundCloud
Genre:	folk. experimental, indie

Banksy In LA

Mar 16, 2011, 1:00pm LA Beet

By: Nikki Hilton Banksy, Britain's most notorious guerilla street artist has finally made his mark in the Los Angeles area. A prominent figure in the contemporary art world, he easily has one of the most recognizable styles of any current artist in the world today. With his unique and meaningful placement of his politically and socially charged images, his influence has been photographed in random spots all over the globe. [...]

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CURRENTLY SPINNING: Hungry Kids of Hungary

Mar 15, 2011, 1:00pm LA Beet

By: JJ I'm starving; and, the only cure is more Hungry Kids of Hungary ! Okay, so we know it's only nearing the end of March; but, this song makes us think of summer. Another Aussie' band, these hungry kids are about to eat the musical world, alive. Their song "Wristwatch" is tougher to shake off than, well, a wristwatch. It's only a minute and a half long, so there's no chance of getting bored. It's a little shot of the beach and sun rays - [...]

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FREE DOWNLOAD: The Black Atlantic

Mar 15, 2011, 10:16am LA Beet

By: JJ The Black Atlantic has, very generously, offered up their entire album "Reverence For Fallen Trees" as a free download, on LAbeet. Here's what ya' do: 1. Watch the interview with the band, here . 2. Download the entire album for free! 3. Come to Hotel Cafe tonight, at 7PM and watch the band perform. [...]

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INTERVIEW: The Black Atlantic

Mar 14, 2011, 8:17pm LA Beet

By: Dani Miskell The Black Atlantic are in town, from The Netherlands; and, they had some free time to grant LAbeet a very insightful interview. In it, they talk about their album "Reverence For Fallen Trees" , the size of drinks in The States and how one of the members... "borrowed" Aaron Dessner's sunglasses (guitar player from The National ). They'll be performing an early show, at The Hotel Cafe', this Tuesday (3.15.11) at [...]

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SHOW PICK | Monday 3/14/11: We Are Scientists @Bardot

Mar 14, 2011, 6:00pm LA Beet

By: JJ We Are Scientists @B ardot We Are Scientists may not bite, but they do make some great music. They'll be performing some of that great music tonight, at Bardot . This show will get, in a word, packed. We recommend RSVP-ing like, yesterday and getting [...]

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NEW MUSIC: Life After Fall Out... Boy

Mar 14, 2011, 4:00pm LA Beet

By: JJ Patrick Stump is best-known for his involvement in Fall Out Boy . 2011 brings a cleaner, side-burn-less version of Stump to the world. Patrick's new music is more refined, while sticking relatively close to the post-pop punk music created by his former monster of a band. If Fall Out Boy was a tricked-out Honda Civic, Patrick's new sound is a Lexus, with all of the neat stitching, leather upholstery and safety controls that come with [...]

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FEATURED WEEKLY DOWNLOAD: Lykke Li

Mar 14, 2011, 3:40pm LA Beet

By: JJ Lykke Li just flew through Los Angeles, for a few very successful shows. Her music's popularity continues to grow, probably because of how good her songs are. Her song "I Follow Rivers", is one of her best. It's our Featured Weekly Download. Enjoy. ///DOWNLOAD/// "I Follow Rivers" Share |

• Lykke Li - I Follow Rivers

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Artist:	Lykke Li
Title:	I Follow Rivers
Link Text:	"I Follow Rivers"
File Name:	I-Follow-Rivers.mp3
Bitrate:	128 kbps
Year:	2011

SHOW PICK | Saturday 3/12/11: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr., Geographer & Gonzales

Mar 12, 2011, 6:00pm LA Beet

By: JJ Dale Earnhardt Jr Jr @Troubadour Whether you enjoy watching Nascar or not, Dale Earnhardt Jr Jr's live show will be the best out there, this evening. We can say this, because we saw them perform at 3Clubs , in Hollywood, last time they were in town. Their performance was (let me say this as conservatively as possible) life changing! Their show tonight, at The Troubadour , is sold out. [...]

• Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. - Nothing But Our Love

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Artist:	Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.
Title:	Nothing But Our Love
Link Text:	"Nothing But Our Love"
File Name:	NothingButOurLove.mp3
Year:	2010

TONIGHT'S SHOW PICKS: Dale Earnhardt Jr Jr, Geographer & Gonzales

Mar 12, 2011, 3:34am LA Beet

By: JJ Dale Earnhardt Jr Jr @Troubadour Whether you enjoy watching Nascar or not, Dale Earnhardt Jr Jr's live show will be the best out their, this evening. We can say this, because we saw them perform at 3Clubs , in Hollywood, last time they were in town. Their performance was (let me say this as conservatively as possible) life changing! Their show tonight, at The Troubadour , is sold out. [...]

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NOTEWORTHY VIDEOS: The Limousines

Mar 11, 2011, 11:37pm LA Beet

By: JJ San Francisco based band, The Limousines , are a self-described Electropop Indietronic Alternachip Postcore Gayrock band. Their songs are full of catchy melodies and ear piercing tones that are nothing, if not entirely enjoyable. Having been recently picked-up by LA-based Dangerbird Records , this band is on it's way up. Their video, for their song "Internet Killed The Video Star" features great cinematography, even better music and of course, zombies. [...]

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INTERVIEW: The Fling!

Mar 9, 2011, 8:18pm LA Beet

By: Dani Miskell LAbeet is currently in the process of scheduling interviews, through the summer. To be considered for an interview, send an email to our interviewer extraordinaire... Dani Miskell: dani@labeet.com Upcoming Interviews: - The Black Atlantic - Goldheart Assembly - Kiev The Fling [...]

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LA'S FIRST JAPANESE COSPLAY GALLERY

Mar 9, 2011, 8:08pm LA Beet

By: Nikki Hilton Culver City, a highly populated area of Los Angeles, has been on the up and up in the art worlds radar in the last year or so. The town's main drag down Washington Blvd, known as Gallery Row, has been stirring with spectators of its progressively growing artistic scene. However, off the beaten path of Gallery Row, in the industrial buildings of Culver City lies one of LA's most unique hidden gems, a café/shop/art gallery known as Royal/T . [...]

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March Shows

Mar 9, 2011, 7:39pm LA Beet

By: JJ Check-out LAbeet's list of shows. It's been upgraded, something serious. Mon, 3/7: Lykke Li @Amoeba Music | Tickets/Info Mon, 3/7: Brainstorm @Origami Vinyl | Tickets/Info [...]

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FEATURED WEEKLY DOWNLOAD: Sunbears!

Mar 7, 2011, 1:00pm LA Beet

By: JJ This week, as the music industry and music lovers prepare for SXSW , a plethora of bands will descend on Austin, Texas, all hoping to further their music. One of those bands will be SUNBEARS! . They're making the trip, all the way from Jacksonville, Florida; and, SXSW attendees will be pleased they did. Their newest release, "Dream Happy Dreams" , feels more like an album than an EP. The songs flow together, effortlessly; and, each one is a gem. [...]

• "I'm Alive" » 03imalive.mp3

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Link Text:	"I'm Alive"
File Name:	03imalive.mp3

The Satellite Offers A Midnight Happy Hour!

Feb 25, 2011, 9:48pm LA Beet

For those who've found the transition from Spaceland to The Satellite to be confusing or saddening, there's now one extra reason to check-out the newly improved Silver Lake music mecca: Midnight Happy Hour! Every night, from 12AM - 2AM all tap beers and well drinks are 50% off their normally already low price. Trust us - you won't need beer goggles to see that The Satellite is everything Spaceland was and more. Just check-out their concert calendar , this week. The Satellite [...]

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