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The Five Worst British Import Bands

​ By: Gavin Cleaver While we might have done some wonderful things for y'all with Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Black Sabbath and Radiohead, we have also sent you some terrible crimes against music. And while none of this really compares to Canada foisting Avril Lavigne and Nickleback on you, it's st ... More >>

A Silent Film

Constellation Room

Top 10 Douchiest Guitarists of All Time

Hey, we can all appreciate a quality guitar god. Anyone who considers themselves a fan of music knows the joy of watching their favorite axe man/woman go on a tear and destroy the crowd with their fast-fingered prowess, signature style and lush mane of flowing hair. It's the textbook rock-n-roll sex ... More >>

Rolling Stones, The Doors and Cold Play Docs Hit Anaheim's UltraLuxe Cinemas in November

Music lovers may not agree on much, but they will nod their in accordance regarding the merits of classic concert films, right? If you weren't able to see a band in its heyday or even a modern day outfit, this is the best way to take in the experience without plunking down an obscene amount of money ... More >>

On the Line: Colleen Johnson of 50 Forks, Part Two

Even in her spare time, Chef Colleen winds up incorporating food into her hobbies. Her experience spans decades of working with great chefs like Thomas Keller. She almost gets us nostalgic for cooking class. Almost.Read our interview with Colleen Johnson of 50 Forks, Part One. And now, on to Part Tw ... More >>

KROQ Weenie Roast y Fiesta - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, Irvine - 5/5/12

Andrew Youssef/OC WeeklyColdplayKROQ Weenie Roast y FiestaVerizon Wireless AmphitheaterMay 5, 2012 The Weenie Roast is always a great show for people who just want to be entertained. You sit back, watch the giant platform on the main stage rotate (no waiting time in-between sets!) and just take it a ... More >>

Coldplay - Hollywood Bowl - 5/1/12

ColdplayMay 1, 2012Hollywood BowlColdplay's first of three nights at the Hollywood Bowl kicked off in a most impressive fashion. Eighteen thousand rabid Coldplay fans soaked up every note as the band held the audience in the palm of their hand from the beginning notes of "Mylo Xyloto" till the very ... More >>

KROQ's Weenie Roast to be Held on Cinco de Mayo

​KROQ/106.7 FM's annual Weenie Roast is back, earlier than ever. This year's edition--the 20th--is dubbed Weenie Roast y Fiesta, and will be held on May 5 at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine. On the line up is Coldplay, Incubus, the Offspring, Silversun Pickups, Pennywise, Angels & A ... More >>

Yellow Red Sparks

Prospector

Chipotle's First National Commercial To Air This Weekend During The Grammys

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 >>

George Hartline & the Innocent Doves

Yost Theater

Coachella 2012: The First Wave of Fake Posters is Here

​Here'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 mid-January, as was the case l ... More >>

Top Five Hits: Second Spin in Costa Mesa

​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.

Top 10 Noel Gallagher Songs While in Oasis (Bonus: and His 10 Funniest Quotes!)

​ 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 >>

Local Record Review: 'Reassemble/Reappear' by Copia

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 >>

Five Ridiculous Music Lawsuits to Top David Byrne's

​ 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 >>

Metallica, Nirvana and Linkin Park Fans More Likely to Have Sex on First Date

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 >>

Five Songs We'd Love To See On Glee (and Storylines to Go With Them)

​ 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 >>

TGIF: The New Year's Lowdown

Myspace.comAtomic Punks Irvine Lake Festival July 10, 2010​Friday 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 >>

"My Body," Free From Young The Giant

​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 >>

Interesting Michael Jackson Covers (Post-June 25, 2009)

www.michaeljackson.com​A 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 >>

Travis Barker Battles Paparazzi, Pete Wentz Named UNICEF Spokesperson, Lil Wayne on Twitter, New Coldplay Album

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 >>

Today in Music News: Bono, Sting, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Alicia Keys, Coldplay, Blink, Bloc Party, Joan Baez, Weezer, Jermaine Dupri

"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 >>

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

TONIGHT: Coldplay at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater

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 >>

Talk Talk: KCRW Music Director and 'Morning Becomes Eclectic' Host Jason Bentley (Part 2)

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 >>

Cheap lawn tickets on sale today

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 >>

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

Hate Service Fees? Live Nation Has You Covered! (For One Day, At Least)

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 >>

[CD Review] Ace Enders, 'When I Hit the Ground' (Drive-Thru/Vagrant)

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 >>

Travis

House of Blues

Incoming: Coldplay at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater

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 >>

The Year in Music: 2008's Top Ten Pop Songs

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 >>

Last Night: Coldplay at the Honda Center

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 >>

[CD Review] Travis, 'Ode to J. Smith' (Fontana)

Last Night: Coldplay, Shearwater, Jon Hopkins @ The Forum

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 >>

Major Label Gives Vinyl Purists Another Reason to Be Smug

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 >>

Making It Dance

Rub-n-Tug

Get Out!

Good Place to Die: Feb. 2 - Feb. 9

Black Mountain

Black to Comm

Black Mountain, obscured by clouds

Sissssssssssssies!

Aug. 11 - Aug. 18

SecondSpin

Fingerprints

Butt Pirates!

DESERT STORM

BUTT PIRATES!

Stinkstock!

Coachella is part festival, part endurance test

Socks, Underwear or Dr. Scholls?

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