A witty and literate melodic rock band, Nada Surf initially gained cult status with their '90s alt-rock anthem "Popular" before issuing a slew of ever-sophisticated productions. See them live at Teragram Ballroom this Tuesday!

Ruby Waters music, an extension of her truest self—good times, good friends, and honest storytelling…add in a few cases of beer, some nostalgic riffs & cutting lyrics & you begin to see the picture clearly, live at Troubadour on Tuesday October 22!

Immersed in diverse cultures his whole life, Odeal’s varied upbringing has led to his fusion of Alte, R&B and Afro, fast-tracking him into becoming the voice to watch out for over the past few years. See him at El Cid this Wednesday!

At Melt’s core is a shared love of soul and psychedelia, existential pop songs and ethereal jam sections, and a deep love for each other. See them live at The Bellwether this Thursday!

When you listen to Over the Rhine, the supremely talented musical couple, you quickly fall under the spell of Karin’s timeless voice “which has the power to stop the world in its tracks.” See them at Troubadour this Thursday!

Alec Benjamin is performing on Friday at Hollywood Palladium

Dressed in black with his hair slicked back, G-Eazy adds a touch of class to hip-hop live at Shrine Expo Hall this Friday!

Michigander, who delivers elevated and eloquent songcraft, uplifting instrumentation, and plainspoken heartland storytelling punctuated by alternative flare, comes to Troubadour this Friday!

One of the more acclaimed indie rock bands of the early '90s, Velocity Girl, marrying the feedback-drenched sonic assault of the British shoegazer scene with the melodic immediacy of classic pop, live at Teragram Ballroom this Friday!

There's somewhat of a paradox inherent in Vundabar's songwriting - a conflicting sense of nostalgia contrasted with the realization that they couldn't sound more current. See them live at El Rey Theatre this Friday!

The Emo Night Tour, with DJs playing all your favorite emo and pop punk jams with maybe even a surprise from your favorite emo artists and bands, at The Bellwether on Saturday January 25!

*NEW DATE* South LA rapper Zoe Osama began to catch on in the early 2010s when he was still a teenager, bringing old skool “bangin on wax” touches to a raw lyrical style. See him at The Roxy Theatre on Saturday February 1!