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Photos and words by Scott Sheff It’s been more than 20 years since The Ocean Blue released its self-titled debut album, and over 10 years since its last studio work. New and old fans packed The Satellite to see the band deliver a set of dreamy, atmospheric music that garnered the indie pop band wide acclaim in its early days. Touring in support of its latest full-length album Ultramarine , The Ocean Blue picked up where they left off without skipping a beat. Known for its airy jangles and hooks, the new music continues [...]

British act, Bastille, have scheduled a Los Angeles tour date! In support of their latest release Bad Blood, Bastille will be taking over the Troubadour on Tuesday, July 23 for an all-ages show. Tickets to see Bastille at the Troubadour...

• Bastille - Laura Palmer (RAC Mix)

Founded in 2012 by Jayk Gallagher, Hobart W Fink describe themselves as slightly nerdy, ironic indie rock with a soupçon of grunge. The band's co-lead singers, Gallagher and Marie Bollinger, blend razor sharp harmonies atop their eclectic stew of rock influences. Their debut single, "Hundred Dollar Bill," is gutsy, grungy, and raw. A fast-paced and edgy rock tune that never takes itself too seriously. The band has a release show at The Satellite May 30 followed by an EP release in July at Casey's Pub. - Jacqueline Caruso

• HobartWFink - Hundred Dollar Bill - Hobart W Fink

This is quite the week already for festival announcements. Next on the list of festival options this year is Festival Supreme! Festival Supreme will be taking place at the Santa Monica Pier on Saturday, October 19. The brand new local...

Summer is almost here and also another series of FREE shows in the park! Levitt Pavilion have announced their lineup of fifty free shows starting in June for both Levitt Pavilion Pasadena and Levitt Pavilion MacArthur Park. Acts such as...

She & Him are back with a new music video directed by Zooey Deschanel for their single "I Could've Been Your Girl," off of their latest release Volume 3. You can see She & Him at the Hollywood Bowl this...

Los Angeles' own Fitz and the Tantrums have a pair of local dates coming up! On tour in support of their hit new album More Than Just A Dream, Fitz and the Tantrums will be performing live at the Wiltern...

After selling out their Tuesday, July 23, show at the El Rey Theatre, U.K. buzz band Savages has added another night at the Mid-City venue. Savages will also headline the El Rey Theatre on Wednesday, July 24. Tickets for this...

Local favorites, Sir Sly, are ready to help kick off your weekend! The trio will be headlining the Troubadour on Friday, May 24—before heading to Santa Ana's Constellation Room on Saturday, May 25. We're going to give you a chance...

BUY TICKETS: Dragonette w/ The Presets at Avalon Hollywood It's never too early in the week to get your dance on, Scenestar readers. The right place to do it is at our Show of the Night with co-headliners Dragonette and...

Last night was the evening Rolling Stones fans have been waiting for since it was announced that former guitarist Mick Taylor would be joining the band as a guest on their 50 and Counting Tour. Up until yesterday's show at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, the use of Taylor has been sparse with "The Other Mick" only turning up to perform on Midnight Rambler each night and on (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction at a handful of shows. At The Staples Center Taylor performed on a total of four songs, two of which were long-awaited tour debuts. [...]

Fittingly, The Whisky, the Roxy and The Viper Room dimmed their lights last night for 10 minutes in Ray Manzarek's honor. A touching tribute on the Sunset Strip. Photo courtesy of Carlo Asciutti & Daisy.

Thank god. It seems trap producers are making a real effort to keep the style fresh and not recycle the same old formula. While 8082s, fast hi-hats, and snare rolls will always be part of the genre, there are a so many artists now getting more comfortable using new sounds and rhythms. This week is just a sample of some of those artists. It's no surprise why ƱZ is here, the real highlights of this batch are the up-and-comers: Brazillian Tropkillas , LA's Kayzo , and our friends Chasing Dragonz . The vibes of some [...]

Get ready Los Angeles! You're getting a double dose of James Blake this upcoming "Rocktober". Back on tour in support of latest release Overgrown, James Blake follows up his Coachella 2013 Sunday sets with dates at the Wiltern on Tuesday,...

What is merely a tease to his upcoming full length release, "Remind Me," is the first single off of experimentalist Lee Noble's 'Ruiner' LP. With a touch of drone-y atmospherics, the song dishes out a heavy does of mood while managing to maintain a sense of rhythm and melody that is more often neglected in this genre for the sake of boundary-pushing. Crunchy guitar swells drift atop lo-fi drum machine loops and ambient sound design as Noble moans with the emotional inflection found on Thom York's 'Eraser,' and the affected lethargy of early Atlas Sound. Dappled with homespun [...]

• No Kings - Lee Noble "Remind Me"

Earlier today we posted Lovelife's " Every Breath ," a track appearing on their upcoming 73 split with tour-mates and partners-in-noir The Neighbourhood (as well as The 1975 and JMSN). It's only hours later and the L.A. outfit have dropped the accompanying "West Coast," a track dripping with the old-school hip-hop sound of their hometown. Stream it below. STREAM: The Neighbourhood - "West Coast"

• theneighbourhood - West Coast

Over ten years ago, millions of pre-teen girls began their crush on a young actor/musician playing prince to Anne Hathaway's princess. Tonight, in a dark bar in Silverlake, Los Angeles, those same girls – now women – are wanting a lot more from that prince than a peck on the cheek... His name is Robert Schwartzman, and he is currently smack dab in the middle of a month's residency at the Satellite, a local venue tucked into the Silverlake hills offering free Monday night resident acts. Schwartzman (formerly of the band Rooney, and of Coppola royalty), has gained [...]

It's Morrissey's 54th birthday on Wednesday, May 22, and to celebrate, The Smiths / Morrissey cover band Sweet and Tender Hooligans will headline the Fonda Theatre with Ghostwolf. If you would like to attend Morrissey's 54th Unhappy Birthday Celebration with...

Speaking of festivals, it's time to start planning for next year's Coachella, Scenestar readers! Last week, Goldenvoice posted on Coachella's Facebook and Twitter the message: "MONDAY 10AM PST." Now we know what it means! Coachella 2014 dates have been released...

British act Palma Violets has released a new music video for "Best of Friends," a track from debut album 180, which is out now via Rough Trade. The music video features the band performing to an unenthusiastic audience and running...