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Earl Liberty Talks Punk Rock

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Elise Thompson

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DEVO at Hollywood Park

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Jordan Schwartz

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Concert Review From the Future – Hologram Woodstock

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Bob Lee

Inside a packed LA Forum, a familiar voice rang out with a familiar command, one uttered over forty years ago to an over forty-year old crowd on the other side of the country. “If we all work together – maybe … Continue reading →

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Danny Elfman Bares All Right In Front Of His Record Company

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Bob Lee

The legendary and elusive Danny Elfman made a rare appearance in front of his adoring fans in the outdoor patio at Warner Bros. Records on Tuesday. No, Elfman hasn’t rediscovered his passion for the live performances he quit doing so … Continue reading →

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Real Fun: An Exclusive Interview With Ian McLagan Of The (Small) Faces

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Shirley Pena

“It all comes down to having fun. Real fun. Over the years, I’ve been asked to play on different people’s records, but I have turned them down. I just told them I was busy. They were people I didn’t particularly … Continue reading →

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Winners Of Our Mike Watt Art Contest Announced!

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Bob Lee

The winners of the five signed prints from Mike Watt’s new photography book On And Off Bass will be contacted privately tomorrow – but you can watch this Youtube video RIGHT NOW to see if you are one of the … Continue reading →

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CD Review: Epica – Requiem For The Indifferent (Nuclear Blast)

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Andrew Billings

The Los Angeles Beat is pleased to welcome our new metal correspondent, Andrew Billings, who will provide regular updates on all things infernal. Of all the many subgenres of metal, the distinctly middle-European style known as ‘symphonic metal’ is one … Continue reading →

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Casting Out Evil: An Exclusive Interview With Roky Erickson

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Shirley Pena

The Los Angeles Beat is pleased to welcome veteran rock scribe Shirley Pena to our music writing staff. Shirley’s introducing herself with a series of previously unpublished interviews with rock legends, which will appear here every Wednesday.  The following exclusive … Continue reading →

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Can’t Get No Dadisfaction: The Old Man’s Record Reviews

Posted on April 30, 2012 by The Old Man

Skip The Foreplay – Night Life (Epitaph Records) Wow, how daring – a mix of screamo hardcore, dance party music, and metal. Argh, grind, party party good times, chug chug chugga, FUUUUUUCK YOOOOU!, weedle weedle weedle, GET ON THE DAAAAAAANCE … Continue reading →

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Part Two of THE LOS ANGELES BEAT Interview With Emitt Rhodes

Posted on April 29, 2012 by James Eliopulos

Conclusion of a 2 part interview with Southern California musical great Emitt Rhodes of The Palace Guard and The Merry-Go-Round, conducted by Richard Derrick and James Eliopulos. To Read Part 1 of  The Los Angeles Beat Interview With Emitt Rhodes Click  … Continue reading →

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