August Brown covers pop music, the music industry and nightlife policy at the Los Angeles Times.
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Khan has two shows in L.A. in the near future: Friday’s headline set at the Hollywood Bowl with the L.A. Phil, and a high slot at the classic soul and R&B fest Fool In Love on Aug. 31
July 26, 2024
The beloved psych-rock festival Desert Daze took a break in 2023.
July 23, 2024
Fakir was one of the tightly harmonized voices behind such indelible Motown hits like ‘Baby I Need Your Loving’ and ‘Reach Out I’ll Be There.’
July 22, 2024
Bernice Johnson Reagon, co-founder of the Freedom Singers, championed faith-driven activism during the civil rights movement.
July 19, 2024
The former AEG and Universal Concerts exec helped shape SoCal’s live scene for five decades.
July 19, 2024
This week’s offerings arrive at the peak of summer with all manner of live, outdoor fun to guide you through the city.
July 18, 2024
Anyma, the EDM producer and audio-visual experimentalist, will take over Las Vegas’ Sphere on New Year’s Eve 2024. It’s the first time the new venue will host dance music.
July 15, 2024
Loggins wrote for Johnny Cash, Kenny Rogers and Willie Nelson, and penned the Masters golf tournament theme.
July 12, 2024
Elliott, astonishingly, never mounted a full headline tour despite platinum LPs and induction into the Rock Hall. She made history on Thursday in L.A.
July 12, 2024
The Beastie Boys, famously averse to commercial licensing, seek financial damages and demand the ad be pulled.
July 11, 2024