Oxlade made his Los Angeles debut last Saturday, Oct. 19, packing the intimate Peppermint Club in West Hollywood. The Lagos-born artist, whose sultry tracks fuse Afropop, R&B and Gospel, has blown up along with his viral hit “KU LO SA,” which took off after a COLORSxSTUDIOS performance in 2022 and has since amassed over 500 […] The post Nigerian Afrobeats Sensation Oxlade Strikes Gold at the Peppermint Club appeared first on LA Weekly ..read more

Pete Zaremnba and Keith Streng of the garage rockers The Fleshtones still can’t get enough of a Coop classic. Pete Zaremba: For a guy who begged his mom to send away a quarter and a Bosco Chocolate Syrup label when he was three for a 45 of Russ Tamblyn singing the “Tom Thumb Theme” it’s […] The post Playing Alice Cooper’s ‘Love It to Death’ to Death appeared first on LA Weekly ..read more

James Christian of veteran hard rockers House of Lords talks about how Led Zeppelin “got beyond the limits of rock ’n’ roll.” James Christian: My favorite record was and still is Led Zeppelin. I was 16 years old when the debut album was released. I had a band at the time called Silvermine. My first […] The post House of Lords Soars with Led Zeppelin appeared first on LA Weekly ..read more

In PAPER Magazine’s cover story, Halsey reflects on a pivotal moment when she received a diagnosis for a T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder on her 28th birthday. This diagnosis prompted existential questions about fate and her life choices, especially as she grappled with balancing her health with a demanding music career. She initially felt she had lost […] The post Halsey’s Journey Through Diagnosis and Creation appeared first on LA Weekly ..read more

NLE Choppa was one of the artists featured in PAPER Magazine’s 40th anniversary issue, where he explores his career, personal growth, and latest projects. At 21, the Memphis-born rapper, known for his provocative songs like “Slut Me Out 2,” reflects on his upbringing, spiritual evolution, and connection to his Jamaican roots. He embraces self-love and […] The post NLE Choppa Embraces Spirituality, Sexuality and Fashion in New Era appeared first on LA Weekly ..read more

NYC-based songwriter/producer Raia Was on seeing some life-changing Erykah Badu performances.  Raia Was: The best gig I ever saw is the collection of Erykah Badu shows I’ve gone to since age 17. My first show of hers was part of The Sugar Water Festival in 2005 (full disclosure: this whole article has required a lot […] The post Raia Was is Badu for Good appeared first on LA Weekly ..read more

Siân Greenway of glitter rock band Bobbie Dazzle got hooked on a 1974 classic from the UK glam rockers. Siân Greenway: I don’t need to even think hard about what album is most important in my life. 1974 was a year full of incredible releases, there are so many that stand out to different people […] The post Bobbie Dazzle Feels Sweet appeared first on LA Weekly ..read more

Jay Rock delivered a surprise performance at the Los Angeles Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers game this past Sunday at SoFi Stadium, debuting the team’s new tunnel entrance anthem, “Rams That Way” — a reimagined version of his hit single “Still That Way.” The song will now play before every Rams home game throughout the […] The post Jay Rock Debuts New Rams Tunnel Anthem ‘Rams That Way’ appeared first on LA Weekly ..read more

  Keith Nealy: If not the best, one of the most memorable shows for me was when I worked as a crew member for Sonic Youth in 1990-91. After three months of shows with Neil Young and Crazy Horse, there were a handful of shows in Japan. One of the shows there was in a theatre and the […] The post Cell Gets Sonic appeared first on LA Weekly ..read more

Starting this month, Andaz West Hollywood will be introducing Vinyl DJ Classes in their newly unveiled vinyl bar, Kaye Records. Led by their resident expert DJ, the one-on-one classes offer a unique chance to kick off the DJ nights taking place every Friday. Andaz West Hollywood on the Sunset Strip holds a significant place in […] The post Spin On The Strip With Vinyl DJ Classes At Andaz WeHo appeared first on LA Weekly ..read more