Blondie (Band)

Nico Vega Unleashes the "Beast"...Again

By: Heidi Darby In the midst of a repartee about accountability and freedom of expression, Nico Vega vocalist Aja Volkman trails off into an unexpected silence. Snapping back into the conversation she giggles, "Okay, I don't want to take you out of the interview, but let me tell you exactly what's ... More >>

Space Gallery to Feature Work of Iconic Punk Rock Photographer Roberta Bayley

Beginning this weekend through November 3, the Space Gallery (in its inaugural showing), will feature the photographic work of Roberta Bayley, former door girl at famed punk club CBGBs. Bayley's unconventional career path granted her insider access to one of Rock 'n' Roll's most fascinating eras.&nb ... More >>

The Five Best Concerts in O.C. This Weekend

See Also:*Free Ticket Wednesday: She Wants Revenge at the Observatory*The Hives - The Observatory - September 11, 2012 [w/Video]*Jim Norton Wants to Sleep With You, if You Can Stand His Sleep ApneaFriday, September 14She Wants RevengeThe ObservatoryIs that the sound of the 1980s reemerging from the ... More >>

Top Five Radio Pop Jams Featuring Vocal Duo Flo & Eddie

Vocalists Howard Kaylan and Mark Volman formed the Turtles in 1965. After a successful cover of Bob Dylan's "It Ain't Me Babe," the group went on to have several hits including "Happy Together," "Elenore" and "You Showed Me." Amid contractual disputes the group disbanded in 1970, leaving the Turtles ... More >>

[UPDATE: Casting Requirements Changed] Disneyland Wants Musicians For Mad T Party [Audition Details and More!]

​UPDATE, Jan 12, 2012, 3:13 p.m.: Stan Freese got in touch with us today and said that the casting requirements have been amended; the characters don't have to play specific instruments, as the original audition stated. Original post, Jan. 11, 2012, 10:58 a.m.: Can you play a mean guitar riff whil ... More >>

Jim Lindberg of Pennywise and Black Pacific on The Other F Word: 'I Check My Kids' Facebook Profiles Regularly'

​Jim LIndberg's 2008 book Punk Rock Dad: No Rules, Just Real Life described how the Lindberg, the man who sang "Fuck Authority" for the punk rock band Pennywise, raised three daughters. It was such an inspiring story that director Andrea Nevins offered to make a documentary on Lindberg and his fam ... More >>

Paul Collins Is a Power Papa

His new record hearkens back to his days with the late, lamented Nerves

Happy Birthday Robert Fripp: Our Top Five Fripp Collaborations

​On this day in 1945, legendary guitarist Robert Fripp was born. Known best for his work in the  prog rock band King Crimson, his career has spanned five decades, a variety genres, and several hundred releases, including iconic works with Roxy Music's Brian Eno, Peter Gabriel, Daryl Hall, Blo ... More >>

Don't Pigeonhole the Dum Dum Girls

This all-girl noise rock band packs old-school melodies with sonic din

Blondie Day

Que Sera

It's Reader's Choice!

[Summer Guide] Choose your own musical adventure this summer—regardless of time, money or personal taste, we've got the concert for you

Last Night: Ximena Sariñana at Detroit Bar

We don't have any live shots from Detroit Bar, but were able to grab this alluring photo from Ximena's Facebook fan page. We don't know for sure if she leaned on any cars during her time in Costa Mesa, but it's distinctly possible.​The Hype: Two years ago, Guadalajara-born former telenovela star X ... More >>

Hugh Cornwell Gets a Grip

Former front man of punk pioneers the Stranglers has a firm hold on the present

Long Beach Trio Bella Novela Are Ready to Blow Up

[Locals Only] Band specialize in indie-metal anthems with cinematic flair

Mphase Capture the Sea

[Locals Only] This Costa Mesa trio make waves of glassy electro-rock

New Year's Eve Party Playlist

Looking for some tunes to blast at the bash you're hosting tonight? Or maybe to crank up in the car on your way to a slamming soiree? Here's my New Year's Eve Party Playlist, featuring the best from the past year and stone cold classics. Enjoy. Flickr user Sada 1988Click song title for YouTube clip ... More >>

Last Night: A Fine Frenzy at the House of Blues

​Last Night: A Fine Frenzy, Landon Pigg, Among the Oak & Ash at the House of Blues Anaheim; Nov. 18, 2009Better Than: Watching any one of a bevvy of vacuous female piano torch singers in today's wasteland of a music market. Way Better.It was one of those nights. In what potentially was a porte ... More >>

(Tragic) Kingdom Come Again, Leaving No Doubt Who Rules OC

Last Night: No Doubt, Katy Perry, the Sounds at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater

No zoom on the iPhone, folks!​Last Night: No Doubt, Katy Perry, the Sounds at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, Irvine; August 4, 2009.Better than: The three previous No Doubt shows at Verizon. Maybe. Actually, they were probably all equally fantastic, unless you hate Katy Perry.Number of dudes dress ... More >>

[Sound Guy] No Doubt It Out Loud

[CD Review] Howling Bells, 'Radio Wars' (Nettwerk)

Blondie and Pat Benatar

Pacific Amphitheater

[Summer Guide] Twenty Summer Shows That Should Be Fun (Or Fun to Make Fun Of)

Last Night: Travis, Republic Tigers at the House of Blues, Anaheim

Photo by Andrew YoussefLast Night: Travis, Republic Tigers at the House of Blues, Anaheim; April 9, 2009.Better Than: Seeing Travis Barker or Randy Travis (I've only seen the former, but I'm making an educated guess).Least Appealing Snack Offer: "Delicious Parmesan potato chips basket for $2.00," wh ... More >>

The Top 10 Reissues of 2008

It's time to rank the best of what went around and came around again. BILLY JOEL The Stranger (Columbia/Legacy) As punk and disco exploded, the Piano Man's deeply unhip 1978 breakthrough proved that top-shelf Broadway/Brill Building songwriting could still sell - and, occasionally, rock. "Scenes ... More >>

A Very, Very Quick Chat With Brit Trip-Hop Pioneer Tricky

Snap Judgment: Rinkside Rippin'

"Blondie Clocks!!! Come ON Blondie! Kill! Kill!" yells the huge gent on the folding seat behind me at the Anaheim Hockey Club. Then, "Kill! Kill! Take your top off!" Blondie, the OC Roller Girls' lead jammer, grins and waves at her white trash fanbase before taking off and knocking a chick twice h ... More >>

Cosmic Children

John Van Hamersveld

Lit Up

Theyve faced the decline of hair metal, the rise of rap, the transformation of the record industry, even death. Meet this summers real superheroes, Fullertons own Lit!

Always Touched by Your Presence, Dear

Seven for Blondie heaven