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”I've said it before and I'll say it again, this LA Hair Metal ’Decline of Western Civilization Part 2’ philosophy and lifestyle needs to end,” Jacob Rubeck of Surf Curse and Gap Girls writes.

UK jazz keyboardist Kamaal Williams had a deserved breakthrough as one half of Yussef Kamaal with 2016's 'Black Focus,' which blended early '70s jazz-funk fusion with modern-day hip hop and electronic music. He followed that this year with his solo debut 'The Return,' w…

In the fall of 2016, Greenpoint's Park Church Co-Op began hosting concerts, and that may sadly have come to an end.

Another round of SXSW 2018 artists has been announced.

The music, literature, and more festival also includes Wye Oak, Margaret Glaspy, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, Algiers, Jamila Woods, and much more.

In addition to a Treepeople reunion and Built to Spill, the initial lineup includes George Clinton, Zola Jesus, Andrew WK, Titus Andronicus, U.S. Girls, Twin Peaks, and more.

Los Angeles DIY venue The Smell is celebrating its 19th anniversary with three shows on January 6 - 8. The shows are also benefits with proceeds going toward the space's relocation fund.

She-Devils, Cut Worms, and a few Death by Audio regulars are part of Rooftop films 2016 musical lineup.