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OK Computer in sweet, sweet analog. How appropriate. In a move that signals either grave desperation or incredible savvy (vinyl sales in America have risen by more than 80 percent in the last year, after all), Capitol/EMI—one of four remaining major labels—is firing up the vinyl presses for a ... More >>
By Andrew Youssef Better Than: Watching the video for "Viva La Vida" on your new iphone. Download: Previously unreleased track "Death Will Never Conquer" from the Coldplay.com It's fitting that the Forum is primarily used as a church these days, with the occasional concert scheduled for variety. ... More >>
Photo by Christopher VictorioLast Night: Coldplay at the Honda Center, Anaheim, Nov. 25, 2008.Better than: Staying home to watch the six-hour long "Dancing with the Stars" season finale.Most mixed message: Booths in the lobby promoting anti-poverty organization Oxfam, just mere feet away from merch ... More >>
House of Blues
BY ANNIE ZALESKIPop music often gets a bad rap for being disposable or vapid, and in many cases that's true. (Katy Perry, Danity Kane and the Pussycat Dolls, step right up!) But every year, a few irresistible bits of innovative ear candy rocket up the charts and seep into our subconscious. The foll ... More >>
BY ANNIE ZALESKIPop music often gets a bad rap for being disposable or vapid, and in many cases that's true. (Katy Perry, Danity Kane and the Pussycat Dolls, step right up!) But every year, a few irresistible bits of innovative ear candy rocket up the charts and seep into our subconscious. The foll ... More >>
Photo by Christopher VictorioInternational megastars/activists/relatively faceless British dudes other than their lead singer/producers of pleasingly mellow tunes Coldplay can't seem to stay away from Orange County, getting all up in our area once more on July 19 at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in ... More >>
It's easy to hate on Live Nation, but they've been involved in some alright stuff lately, like the Blink 182 lawn seats that cost $20, straight-up--inclusive of parking and service fees and all that yakkety yak. The latest is "no service fees Wednesdays," which will run throughout the summer and sta ... More >>
It's easy to hate on Live Nation, but they've been involved in some alright stuff lately, like the Blink 182 lawn seats that cost $20, straight-up--inclusive of parking and service fees and all that yakkety yak. The latest is "no service fees Wednesdays," which will run throughout the summer and sta ... More >>
It's easy to hate on Live Nation, but they've been involved in some alright stuff lately, like the Blink 182 lawn seats that cost $20, straight-up--inclusive of parking and service fees and all that yakkety yak. The latest is "no service fees Wednesdays," which will run throughout the summer and sta ... More >>
It's easy to hate on Live Nation, but they've been involved in some alright stuff lately, like the Blink 182 lawn seats that cost $20, straight-up--inclusive of parking and service fees and all that yakkety yak. The latest is "no service fees Wednesdays," which will run throughout the summer and sta ... More >>
Kanye West, Graduation (Island Def Jam/Roc-A-Fella)
Kanye West, Graduation (Island Def Jam/Roc-A-Fella)
Sad songs they say so much
Sad songs they say so much
Rub-n-Tug
Good Place to Die: Feb. 2 - Feb. 9
Kill them all
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NOV. 24 DEC. 1
NOV. 24 DEC. 1
Black Mountain, obscured by clouds
Aug. 11 - Aug. 18
Aug. 11 - Aug. 18
Aug. 11 - Aug. 18
Aug. 11 - Aug. 18
Aug. 11 - Aug. 18
Coachella is part festival, part endurance test
The light pours out of Bloc Party
The best presents you could give Wild Gift
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 >>
Concert promoters LiveNation are offering a pretty good deal for upcoming shows at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater (and other venues across the country that, if you are reading the OC Weekly, you probably don't care that much about). The catch is, it's good only today.Anyone who buys lawn tickets ... More >>
KCRW music director Jason Bentley and I chatted for so long, that I was left with little choice but to split the Q&A into two parts. Part one is here, and enjoy, if you will, part the second, where we talk about upcoming Morning Becomes Eclectic guests, the Stars of Santa Barbara benefit event a ... More >>
Chris VictorioWell, that kind of sneaked up on us: Coldplay, doubtlessly one of the biggest bands in the world, is playing tonight at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine.Nothing against the dudes, natch, it's just that they were here less than eight months ago at the Honda Center in Anaheim. ... More >>
Chris VictorioWell, that kind of sneaked up on us: Coldplay, doubtlessly one of the biggest bands in the world, is playing tonight at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine.Nothing against the dudes, natch, it's just that they were here less than eight months ago at the Honda Center in Anaheim. ... More >>
"George Clooney says the 'Hope for Haiti' benefit for victims of the earthquake in Haiti will include performances from Bono, Sting, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera and Alicia Keys," reports Billboard.com."Coldplay, Blink, Bloc Party Call for Haiti Relief," reports Spin.com"Joan Baez kicks of ... More >>
Travis Barker battles paparazzi and--you guessed it--TMZ shares special moment with the world.Pete Wentz lands UNICEF gig. No, really."Aint it funny how love finds you in your darkest place...?" muses Lil Wayne on his new Twitter page.Chris Martin chats with Spin about new Coldplay album. Is their ... More >>
www.michaeljackson.comA year ago today, Michael Jackson passed away. Fans still haven't gotten over it, and since his death, everyone's tried to find a proper way to pay tribute to the King of Pop. We've gotten five of the more ... interesting takes on MJ's songs for you. Note that we didn't say ... More >>
What's up with Young the Giant, you ask? The band formerly known as the Jakes are performing at the Detroit Bar three Wednesdays this August. That would be August 4, 11 and 18, with The New Limb, Melanoid, The Steelwells and more. They're also offering up the song, "My Body," for free. Download ... More >>
Myspace.comAtomic Punks Irvine Lake Festival July 10, 2010Friday night is New Year's Eve--we know what you'll be doing, and we know what we hope we'll be doing, at least. So out of the eight million options available, we want you to start out with Rebelution NYE at the House of Blues in Anaheim, ... More >>
Last week, Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters entered into a minor public spat with Glee overlord Ryan Murphy when he announced that none of his music would ever appear on the FOX-TV hit. Grohl is not the first rock star to issue a No Glee statement to the press-- Coldplay and Guns n' Roses did th ... More >>
Tastebud.com, a music and dating site, published their (most likely unscientific) research today asking their users how likely they were to have sex on the first date. Basically the site figures that people who listen to the same music are more likely to get along in the bedroom, and the re ... More >>
David Byrne celebrated a legal victory this week against former Florida governor Charlie Crist, who used Byrne's song Road To Nowhere in a campaign last year without permission. Along with pocketing an undisclosed sum of cash, Byrne's victory led to Crist releasing a stammering, videotaped apo ... More >>
Beat Blvd. is Heard Mentality's weekly review of local releases. If you're an OC musician or band with something new to offer--vinyl single, full-length album, CD, cassette--we want to hear from you! Send copies, along with any photos and PR material, to Beat Blvd., c/o OC Weekly, 2975 R ... More >>
Things you should know by now: Noel Gallagher is a rock & roll star. He is no longer in Oasis. Although his little brother Liam was the face and main voice of Oasis, Noel was the leader. Noel only sang lead vocals on about 15 percent of the songs, but he wrote about 95 percent of them. Noel ... More >>
Here are the top five selling record this week from Second Spin, 1781 Newport Blvd. in Costa Mesa, (949) 650-8870.This week's top seller is Coldplay's new album, Mylo Xyloto.
Sicilia WolfLatin Alternative Songstress Carla Morrison The music is great and the demographics are there for the taking, so is it only a matter of time before a Latin Alternative explosion occurs Stateside? Producer and songwriter Desmond Child weighed in with his opinion in a recent Al Borde pi ... More >>
Christopher Victorio/OC WeeklyHere's what we know about Coachella 2012: It will be held over two weekends, with the same lineup at the same place. Coachella Weekend 1 will be held on April 13-15, 2012 and Coachella Weekend 2 will be held on April 20-22, 2012. The lineup will probably be revealed ... More >>
Yost Theater
A screen shot from the commercial"Back to the Start", the short animated film that Chipotle has uploaded on YouTube to present an argument against factory farming, has garnered northwards of 4 million views since it debuted in August of last year. It uses a Willie Nelson rendition of the Coldplay ... More >>
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