Original Screenplay: Viole(n)t

Logline: Three best friends try to make it big as a band after high school graduation before they have to part ways at the end of summer. Registered with WGA and available to read at www.blcklst.com/

Setlist.fm: Setlist Goes There Something Corporate OOO Tour

Upon the announcement of Something Corporate’s Out of Office Tour, we knew setlist had to experience this epic reunion in person. Not only does The Out Of Office Tour mark the first official cross-country outing featuring all five original band members in over 20 years, the band also live debuted “Death Grip” and “Happy” - the first offerings of new Something Corporate music in over 20 years…

Setlist.fm Setlist Goes There: Something Corporate at the 9:30 Club

Last week, Something Corporate pulled Setlist.fm into their orbit at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. on the now-resumed first leg of their Out of Office Tour—the first of its kind in 20 years. The night was a reunion in the truest sense of the word. It was the type of evening where you get together with childhood friends and a mere glance sends you into a fit of uncontrollable laughter…

Setlist.fm: Something Corporate Resumes Out of Office Tour 2024

The floors are shaking again. Nostalgia tours and festivals are resurrecting the raw emotion that leads to fans jumping up and down and singing with their last breath. These shows are tapping into a powerful swell of feeling that has now officially reawakened one of pop-punk’s dearest old friends: Something Corporate has entered the chat with their “Out of Office” tour…

Setlist.fm: Kacey Musgraves Star Crossed: Unveiled Tour Wrap

Kacey Musgraves' highly stylized tour wrapped last Sunday February 20th with a sold out LA show at Crypto.com Arena, formerly known as the Staples Center. Star Crossed: Unveiled brought Kacey's latest album to life with elaborate set design including a heart shaped stage, LED light show fan bracelets, confetti drops, and a money gun for her latest hit "Bread Winner." Fans across the country came to the show ready to "giddy-up "in a variety of country-glam inspired outfits and accessories…

Setlist.fm: Dashboard Confessional Plays 17 Songs at Intimate Show in LA

Dashboard Confessional adds another memorable night to the Troubadour's decorated history book after an intimate album release event for their brand new album, All the Truth That I Can Tell…

MXDWN.com: U.S. Girls Makes up FYF at the EL Rey Theater July 20th

Meet Meghan Remy, a sophisticated and extremely experienced female musician with diverse style and message. Starting out in small town Illinois with her band, Slut Muffin, at just 15 years old, Remy already foresaw the desperate need for female voices that diverged from talking about which boy they were crushing on. While that is part of the female experience, is not the single upmost thought in a woman’s mind at all times…

MXDWN.com: KCRW Presents the 9th Season of Summer Nights with Pinky Pinky + DJ Dan Wilcox 6/2 and Shey Baba + DJ Chris Doridas 6/16

KCRW Summer Nights are back! With a fresh lineup of artists, and new venues this summer is sure to be a hot one. Summer Nights is a series of free outdoor concerts presented by KCRQ in the greater Los Angeles Area. Summer Nights officially begin on June 2nd with a performance by Pinky Pinky and KCRW DJ Dan Wilcox…

MXDWN.com: Not FYF but the Roxy will do for Malkmus & The Jicks on July 19th

With the release of their 7th studio album, this being Malkmus’ 12th studio album, no cancelled festival is going to stop this band from rocking out. Originally scheduled to perform at FYF festival on July 21st and July 22nd FYF was cancelled this year due to an “inability to present an experience on par with [fan] expectations.” Wow. What a slap in the face to the already scheduled bands. Regardless, Malkmus & The Jicks will disappoint no one with their performance at the Roxy Theatre on July 19th 2018…

MXDWN.com: See Mr. California, Andrew McMahon, in His Hometown This September!

It is always a blessed day when one gets to see Andrew McMahon in his home state. For many, Andrew McMahon painted a picture of California and Los Angeles living in a way that reaches deeper than simply sunshine and rainbows. While many have written about following their dreams in the city of Angeles, Andrew McMahon’s music stands out with his sheer honest and raw approach in both his lyrics and compositions…

MXDWN.com: Finally You Too Can Be Cool Enough to See Billie Eilish Live at the Agenda Music Festival

Come one come all this may be your one and only chance to see Billie Eilish live for under $100. Oh and that price includes ten other artists at the Agenda Festival in Long Beach. This hip hop influenced “anti-pop” dream queen has taken the indie music scene by storm with only one album and a few singles. Her debut single, “Ocean Eyes”, went viral and has accumulated over 44 million streams on Spotify alone as of March 2018. Eilish has quickly become just as in demand, but just as hard to access as a pair of Yeezy’s…

MXDWN.com: Mac Demarco Plays Three Nights at the Teragram Ballroom this August

Get your tissues ready, your zip up hoodies on, and your best friends close – it is time to see Mac Demarco at the Telegram Ballroom. This Canadian singer-songwriter has taken the states by storm with his delicate “slacker rock.” Demarco first came to the attention of American audiences on the Eric Andre show after the release of his second album Salad Days in 2015. Since then he has released mini-albums, EPs, and in May 2017 he released his latest album This Old Dog…

MXDWN.com: The War on Drugs Makes Hollywood Bowl Debut with Alvvays

Rising out of the punk rock basement shows of Philadelphia, The War on Drugs makes their Hollywood Bowl debut on September 16th. Founded in 2005, this rock band has made quite the impact on the music industry. With four studio albums, their latest album A Deeper Understanding won Best Rock Album at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards…

MXDWN.com: Sugarland is Back at the Greek Theatre June 14th.

You don’t have to be a country fan to like this power group. Sugarland has been top the charts all across the board, starting off strong with “Baby Girl” in 2002. Since then the band has released five studio albums, and a new hit single with no other than the country gone pop icon herself – Taylor Swift. It has been six years since the band’s last project together, after taking a hiatus in 2012. During this time Jennifer Nettles first child was born, Magnus Hamilton Miller, on December 6, 2012…

MXDWN.com: After Ten Years Aly & AJ are Back and Better than Ever.

You may remember these two sisters from their days on the Disney Channel starring in movies like Cowbells and My Super Sweet Sixteen in the early 2000’s. If not, perhaps their smash hit “Potential Breakup Song” will jog your memory. Nevertheless, after ten years Aly and AJ are back with a new EP…

MXDWN.com: Catch Honey Pot at the Mint Theatre in July

Looking for a new chill band on the rise? Look no further. Honey pot has a brand new short album of only songs to die for. Their music is a blend of emo and classical rock that will surely hit you right in the feels. Their music combines acoustic guitar with harmonica in a familiar sound that reflects on sounds of a small hometown, or even old country music…

MXDWN.com: Need a Little Time with Courtney Barnett? Catch her at the Greek Theatre with Waxahatchee

Australian singer/songwriter Courtney Barnett brings her latest single to the Greek Theater on October 5th. “Need a Little Time” was released on March 15th 2018, after full album Lotta Sea Lice just last year. Before the single, Barnett teased about the release of another album on her social media accounts in which she tries a variety of new musical instruments…

MXDWN.com: Phoenix Announces Residency at The Fonda Theatre

For five nights Phoenix will be welcoming fans and friends into the Fonda Theatre for nights of dancing, singing, and reminiscing in days of summer. Their latest album Ti Amo has received widely positive reviews, with a series of songs about love in more ways than one. The album was released in June of 2017, intentionally in tune with desire for love and adventure in the summer…

MXDWN.com: Join Kaskade for Sun Soaked this Summer July 31st

Looking for the perfect mid-summer adventure? You’re in luck! Kaskade’s Sun Soaked rave is back and better than ever for year two. After years of the most insane homecoming shows at every different venue in Los Angeles, Ryan Raddon (aka Kaskade) decided to plan the summer party of dreams in Long Beach, CA. July of 2017 Kaskade debuted the rave, and fans went wild…

MXDWN.com: Join the Post-Apocalyptic Dance Party with the Decemberists at the Greek Theatre July 31st!

Back with a fresh new sound, The Decemberists released their 8th album I’ll Be Your Girl was released on March 16th 2018. This album delves into darker themes like dying young and the afterlife. With a new music producer on board, John Congleton, the darker themes are combined with dense and busy arrangements giving a feeling of chaos and paranoia…

MXDWN.com: Soulwax Performs at the Fonda Theatre April 19th

Soulwax is an incredibly innovative yet mysterious group of men from Belgium. The band surpasses just their musical talents with their work in film and visual art. The band composed the soundtrack for the 2016 film Belgica, crediting every song on the soundtrack to a different fictional band. Their most recent album From Deewee has a robust layering of sound with simple, repetitive lyrics overlaid to create cohesion and relevance…

MXDWN.com: Stardust falls at the Fonda Theatre on May 9th with IAMX and Special Guest Kat Von D

Now on his eight album, IAMX, or Chris Corner has consistently created revolutionary work in the electronic rock genre – and he’s not finished yet. Alive in a New Light was released on February 2, 2018 including a feature from none other than Kat Von D…

MXDWN.com: Hello Earth, Fleet Foxes Are Back at the Historical Warner Grand Theatre.

Attention mother nature, Fleet Foxes is back and giving credit where credit’s due – to the Earth? After six long years, the loss of drummer Josh Tillman, and an abundant amount of fan speculation on new music – finally Crack-Up was released in October of 2017. While, yes, this was almost 7 months ago at this point – don’t worry there is A LOT to listen to…

MXDWN.com: Experience Stockholm’s Country Musicians – First Aid Kit At the Observatory Santa Ana, April 17th.

With a new album as of January of this year, this sister act is further proving their strong sound and confidence in their identity as artists. While they are daughters to a rock musician and a cinematographer, the Söderberg sisters have steered clear of simply following in their parent’s footsteps…

MXDWN.com: Experience The Bronx of LA on April 16th at The Glass House, Pomona.

Hardcore Los Angeles band, The Bronx, is a band that takes music beyond recording an album every couple of years. The Bronx is deeply involved in film and television, as well as cultural events and movements. The Bronx has two Mariachi albums in addition to their punk rock albums. The band simultaneously books sets as a rock band, while also booking shows as a mariachi band. This duality is incredibly relevant, and refreshing to see the intersection of the two musical art forms and how their fans intersect…