Subject: Sonic Youth

• Three Hot Nights

  I could never understand why the biggest Southern California music festival is in the middle of the desert. To me, enduring triple-digit temperatures to catch the Pixies reunion just seemed like pure sadism on behalf of Goldenvoice. Nevertheless, Coachella always draws a crowd. And this year, the festival has grown to epic proportions. Amidst the perpetual rumors of a Smiths reunion and the last-minute news of a possible Police show, Coachella's 2007 lineup was announced today. There's a ton of

  January 22, 2007

• Sonic Youth to Retrofit Urban Outfitters for Radio Benefit

  Avant-garde jam band Sonic Youth and electronic-pop tunesmith Dntel (Jimmy Tamborello of the Postal Service) will be playing a free concert to benefit KXLU-FM 88.9 (Loyola Marymount University's campus station) at Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade Urban Outfitters, Saturday, July 21 (time as yet unknown). It's part of the nationwide Free Yr Radio program (with support from Toyota Yaris, too), which aims to raise funds for non-commercial stations. Touring behind the reissue of their highly

  June 27, 2007

• Because You're Ugly: Built by Wendy

  Founded in 1991 by Wendy Mullin, Built by Wendy has become a staple must-see boutique and personal top five favorite while shopping in Brooklyn, Manhattan and Los Angeles. The label first gained some popularity through her custom made guitar straps that were photographed on everybody from (former) Orange County gal Gwen Stefani to everybody in Sonic Youth. The straps are still for sale online and in stores for $40 and are now available in a range of patterns: plaid, striped, ultra suede, tweed a

  May 27, 2008

• Because You're Ugly: Baby Wit!

  It's never too early to start raising your little anarchist. Baby Wit has been selling its unique range of baby and toddler clothing since 2003, with their offerings of Sonic Youth, Billy Bragg, Edgar Allan Poe, the Smiths, Hitchcock and the Clash onesies and even some pieces by artists Meomi and Neko-Chan. Ever wanted to find a Lizzie Borden, Bukowski or Basquiat—all great role models!—shirt for your kid? Look to Baby Wit. But it's Baby Wit's political tees that have been receiving the mo

  September 23, 2008

• To Do Tonight 9/29

  Flogging Molly; Loved Ones; Beat Unicorn, 8 p.m. Note: HOB does not promote the beating of unicorns. House of Blues 1530 S. Disneyland Dr. Anaheim, CA 714-778-2583 The Shout, 9 p.m. Twisting is also encouraged. Canyon Inn Sports Bar And Grill 6821 Fairlynn Blvd. Yorba Linda, CA 714-779-0880 Robert Pokorny, until November 9 As the primary illustrator of the instore show posters for beloved Long Beach music store Fingerprints, Pokorny’s conceptualized visions of independent music icons—runni

  September 29, 2008

• The High Llamas & Sonic Youth

  December 9, 1999

• Big PunisherYeeeah BabyLoud Records

  June 29, 2000

• Rock Book Review

  May 3, 2001

• [Trendzilla] Babies for Obama!

  October 9, 2008

• Slideshow: Autolux at Detroit Bar

  I am lame. Among the lamest, really. I didn't go to Autolux at Detroit Bar last night, even though I had been planning on it for a while. The reasons aren't that interesting (I worked late and was really sleepy--see, told you, not interesting), but at least some people were cool enough to go, like photog extraordinaire Andrew Youssef, who had this to say about the gig:"It was freaking awesome. The Detroit Bar was packed. Autolux had their own sound guy so everything was perfectly mixed. A lot of

  April 3, 2009

• Mutant Chord Torture

  April 26, 2001

• [CD Review] Nisennenmondai, 'Neji/Tori' (Smalltown Supersound)

  September 4, 2008

• [Trendzilla] Oversized Blazers and Built by Wendy

  August 14, 2008

• [CD Review] Boredoms, 'Super Roots 9' (Thrill Jockey)

  May 1, 2008

• Hotter Than the Temperature at Coachella? Black Lips, Animal Collective, Duffy and 43 More

  April 17, 2008

• [Locals Only] Amazing Reverb Engine, Driver (Deathstack Records)

  March 6, 2008

• The Raveonettes at the Glass House and Detroit Bar

  February 28, 2008

• [CD Review] Beck

  Odelay—Deluxe Edition (Geffen/UMe)

  January 24, 2008

• Trendzilla

  "Though Longchamp is advertised as a luxury leather-goods company, the brand has really come to be known for these Le Pliage bags."
  

  October 11, 2007

• Flower of the Desert

  May 1, 2003

• CD Review

  Sonic Youth, Daydream Nation Deluxe Edition (Universal/Geffen)

  June 7, 2007

• Twenty-five Years of Reliable Service

  Sonic Youth are old yet still great

  April 26, 2007

• Resuscitation

  Blonde Redhead

  April 19, 2007

• Independence Day

  Ten great CDs that will blow you away no matter your definition

  December 28, 2006

• Prostate Orgasm

  GET OUT! Nightlife and more: Dec. 7 - Dec. 14

  December 7, 2006

• Ashley Eckenweiler

  The Orange County Museum of Art's special events manager shares some of her favorite things
  

  October 19, 2006

• CD Review

  June 8, 2006

• Puking Rainbows

  Giant Drag

  June 1, 2006

• This Week In Nightlife

  June 9, 2005

• Diary of a Loud County

  December 30, 2004

• Autolux

  October 28, 2004

• Dignified and Old

  July 22, 2004

• Oiled and Topless!

  March 11, 2004

• Picnic Power

  September 5, 2002

• Ticketbastards!

  July 25, 2002

• Real Whirl

  July 19, 2001

• Bargin Music, Two Dollar Guitar, Robin & Linda Williams

  March 16, 2000

• Not Another #%&@$* Year-End List!

  December 30, 1999

• Be Kind, Rewind

  December 30, 1999

• Laurita Guaico, Vocalist/Guitarist of Relish, Art Model, Obsessive-Compulsive Finger-Hair Plucker

  December 23, 1999

• Dave Mosso

  September 16, 1999

• CD Reviews

  September 9, 1999

• Silenced Sonics

  July 22, 1999

• [CD Review] Sonic Youth, 'The Eternal' (Matador)

  June 11, 2009

• Sonic Youth Coming to the Fox Theater!

  The recently reopened Fox Theater in Pomona (see Vickie Chang's article on the place) continues to impress. Not just from being an ultra-cool venue in terms of aesthetics, but also for bringing some great acts to our area-ish that you'd otherwise have to go to LA for (not that a trip to Pomona is usually much closer, depending on where you live, but still, less traffic!).Following last month's Wilco show, the Fox is hosting another legendary, iconic, add your own superlative here band--Sonic You

  July 27, 2009

• Release the Sounds: The Entrance Band's self-titled album out NOW

  Sasha Eisenman​For those who've become accustomed to the crowded, sweaty underbelly of OC/LA's hipster rock scene, chances are you've probably encountered The Entrance Band before. You're no stranger to their psychedelic savagery, heavy-handed rhythms and wailing blues. But if you haven't heard of them, now is the perfect time to get acquainted. Their roster includes Guy Blakeslee on guitar and vocals, Paz Lenchantin (formerly of A Perfect Circle) on bass and Derek James on drums. Yesterday, T

  September 2, 2009

• Sonic Youth Show at Fox Theater Rescheduled

  Carlos van Hijfte​Remember that Sonic Youth show scheduled for the Fox Theater in Pomona on September 25? Bad news: it's not happening, due to guitarist Lee Ranaldo's wrist injury, generally a bad place for a guitarist to hurt himself. (It happened while playing tennis, a more high-impact sport than you might have imagined.) Good news: it's been rescheduled to January 8, when Ranaldo will hopefully be "100%" again (teehee).  Full list of rescheduled fall Sonic Youth dates after the jump.

  September 9, 2009

• [Sound Guy] The Yost and the Fox Pomona Are All Dressed Up But Without a Lot of Shows

  October 8, 2009

• [Trendzilla] Laptops of Luxury

  October 8, 2009

• Slow Fall at the Fox Theater?

  Andrew Youssef​Since reopening this past May with a show from Gogol Bordello, the Fox Theater in downtown Pomona has continually impressed by netting top-flight shows: Wilco, the Flaming Lips, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Band of Horses, Girl Talk, Ween, Cake, Marilyn Manson. After tonight's Paramore (pictured on August 1 opening up for No Doubt at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine) show, though, they've got...not a lot.

  September 29, 2009