Kat Manos

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THE BREEDERS PROVE ’90S ALT-ROCK STILL KICKS ASS AT SOLD-OUT HOLLYWOOD PALLADIUM

The Breeders brought three decades of alt-rock cool to a sold-out Hollywood Palladium, proving Kim and Kelley Deal still know exactly how to own a room....

Kat Manos•Sep 10, 2026

Live Music

PASSION PIT BRING NOSTALGIC POP JOY TO 2 SOLD-OUT NIGHTS AT BELLWETHER

Passion Pit turned two sold-out nights at Los Angeles’ Bellwether into a euphoric celebration of synth-pop nostalgia, indie sleaze and nearly two decades of dance-floor anthems....

Kat Manos•Aug 25, 2026

Live Music

YOUNG THE GIANT AND COLD WAR KIDS DELIVER A HOMECOMING TO REMEMBER AT THE KIA FORUM

Young the Giant and Cold War Kids turned the Kia Forum into an unforgettable hometown celebration, proving two decades later their music still resonates as deeply as ever....

Kat Manos•Jul 21, 2026

Live Music

WE ARE SCIENTISTS CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF WITH LOVE AND SQUALOR, SELLING OUT THE ICONIC TROUBADOUR

We Are Scientists celebrated With Love and Squalor at the Troubadour with a nostalgic, high-energy performance that proved the indie rock classic has only grown stronger with age....

Kat Manos•Jun 4, 2026

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FATHER JOHN MISTY CELEBRATES NEARLY 15 YEARS OF HITS AT FOX THEATER IN POMONA

Father John Misty delivers a career-spanning night of indie folk and sharp wit in Pomona....

Kat Manos•May 19, 2026

Live Music

PEACHES CELEBRATES SEXUAL LIBERATION AND QUEER JOY AT SOLD-OUT BELLWETHER GIG

Peaches brings chaos, community, and unapologetic energy to a sold-out LA crowd, proving nothing about her has softened....

Kat Manos•Mar 26, 2026

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GOGOL BORDELLO TURN THE NOVO INTO A GYPSY PUNK PARTY

Gypsy punk chaos hits Los Angeles as Gogol Bordello bring sweat, politics, and pure energy to the Novo....

Kat Manos•Mar 9, 2026

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NEON TREES LIGHT UP BELLWETHER IN TRIUMPHANT TO LOS ANGELES

Neon Trees lit up the Bellwether in Los Angeles with a triumphant performance that proved their live spark burns brighter than ever....

Kat Manos•Oct 9, 2025

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JUST LIKE HEAVEN FESTIVAL DELIVERS INDIE PARADISE DESPITE RECORD-BREAKING HEAT

A celebration of indie rock’s golden era, reimagined for today—Vampire Weekend closed the night with a love letter to the scene....

Kat Manos•May 19, 2025

Live Music

FRANZ FERDINAND BRING CLASSIC HITS AND NEW SURPRISES TO EXHILARATING, SOLD-OUT WILTERN SHOW

Millennials and Gen Xers alike can rejoice - indie sleaze is alive and well in Los Angeles in 2025....

Kat Manos•Apr 2, 2025

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TRAVIS MAKES LA FEEL LIKE HOME AT SOLD-OUT WILTERN SHOW

Los Angeles experienced a bit of Scotland to close out at the end of January....

Kat Manos•Jan 31, 2025

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INTERPOL AND THE WALKMEN CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF INDIE COOLNESS & STYLE AT KIA FORUM

As the year is coming to a close, celebrations are in order....

Kat Manos•Dec 2, 2024

Live Music

ORVILLE PECK AND CO. TURN HOLLYWOOD PALLADIUM INTO SPARKLING HOEDOWN FOR TWO SOLD-OUT SHOWS

The rodeo has come to town, and it's looking quite fabulous....

Kat Manos•Oct 30, 2024

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MANNEQUIN PUSSY BRING BOTH TOUGH PUNK AND SOFT SHOEGAZE TO THE BELLWETHER IN LA

Mannequin Pussy’s daring approach to mixing raw punk with soft dream pop feels both radical and refreshing, mainly when performed live....

Kat Manos•Oct 16, 2024

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JOHNNY MARR AND JAMES BRING THE MANCUNIAN STYLE TO THE ORPHEUM THEATER IN LOS ANGELES

Morrissey and Marr may never reunite, but worry not - Johnny Marr is here to save the day....

Kat Manos•Sep 30, 2024

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JOHNNY MARR AND JAMES BRING THE MANCUNIAN STYLE TO THE ORPHEUM THEATER IN LOS ANGELES

Morrissey and Marr may never reunite, but worry not - Johnny Marr is here to save the day....

Kat Manos•Sep 30, 2024

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FUTURE ISLANDS BRING EVERY EMOTION TO ELECTRIFYING PERFORMANCE AT SHRINE AUDITORIUM

Baltimore-based synth-pop band Future Islands proves that many things improve with age....

Kat Manos•Sep 23, 2024

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FUTURE ISLANDS BRING EVERY EMOTION TO ELECTRIFYING PERFORMANCE AT SHRINE AUDITORIUM

Baltimore-based synth-pop band Future Islands proves that many things improve with age....

Kat Manos•Sep 23, 2024

Live Music

CALIFORNIA IS FOR LOVERS SHOWS THAT EMO NEVER DIES IN LOS ANGELES

The Hawthorne Heights-backed traveling festival California Is For Lovers made its way to The Torch at the Coliseum in Los Angeles to close out the summer in style....

Kat Manos•Sep 11, 2024

Live Music

CALIFORNIA IS FOR LOVERS SHOWS THAT EMO NEVER DIES IN LOS ANGELES

The Hawthorne Heights-backed traveling festival California Is For Lovers made its way to The Torch at the Coliseum in Los Angeles to close out the summer in style....

Kat Manos•Sep 11, 2024

Live Music

AMYL & THE SNIFFERS PROVE THEY’RE PUNJ ICONS FOR A NEW GENERATION AT SOLD-OUT FONDA SHOW

Punk rock is alive and well in 2024....

Kat Manos•Aug 23, 2024

Live Music

AMYL & THE SNIFFERS PROVE THEY’RE PUNJ ICONS FOR A NEW GENERATION AT SOLD-OUT FONDA SHOW

Punk rock is alive and well in 2024....

Kat Manos•Aug 23, 2024

Live Music

NO VALUES FESTIVAL PROVES TO BE A CHAOTIC AND MESSY GREAT TIME IN POMONA

No Values Festival was a super solid punk rock day....

Kat Manos•Jun 19, 2024

Live Music

NO VALUES FESTIVAL PROVES TO BE A CHAOTIC AND MESSY GREAT TIME IN POMONA

No Values Festival was a super solid punk rock day....

Kat Manos•Jun 19, 2024

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THE BREEDERS PROVE ’90S ALT-ROCK STILL KICKS ASS AT SOLD-OUT HOLLYWOOD PALLADIUM

PASSION PIT BRING NOSTALGIC POP JOY TO 2 SOLD-OUT NIGHTS AT BELLWETHER

YOUNG THE GIANT AND COLD WAR KIDS DELIVER A HOMECOMING TO REMEMBER AT THE KIA FORUM

WE ARE SCIENTISTS CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF WITH LOVE AND SQUALOR, SELLING OUT THE ICONIC TROUBADOUR

FATHER JOHN MISTY CELEBRATES NEARLY 15 YEARS OF HITS AT FOX THEATER IN POMONA

PEACHES CELEBRATES SEXUAL LIBERATION AND QUEER JOY AT SOLD-OUT BELLWETHER GIG

GOGOL BORDELLO TURN THE NOVO INTO A GYPSY PUNK PARTY

NEON TREES LIGHT UP BELLWETHER IN TRIUMPHANT TO LOS ANGELES

JUST LIKE HEAVEN FESTIVAL DELIVERS INDIE PARADISE DESPITE RECORD-BREAKING HEAT

FRANZ FERDINAND BRING CLASSIC HITS AND NEW SURPRISES TO EXHILARATING, SOLD-OUT WILTERN SHOW

TRAVIS MAKES LA FEEL LIKE HOME AT SOLD-OUT WILTERN SHOW

INTERPOL AND THE WALKMEN CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF INDIE COOLNESS &amp; STYLE AT KIA FORUM

ORVILLE PECK AND CO. TURN HOLLYWOOD PALLADIUM INTO SPARKLING HOEDOWN FOR TWO SOLD-OUT SHOWS

MANNEQUIN PUSSY BRING BOTH TOUGH PUNK AND SOFT SHOEGAZE TO THE BELLWETHER IN LA

JOHNNY MARR AND JAMES BRING THE MANCUNIAN STYLE TO THE ORPHEUM THEATER IN LOS ANGELES

JOHNNY MARR AND JAMES BRING THE MANCUNIAN STYLE TO THE ORPHEUM THEATER IN LOS ANGELES

FUTURE ISLANDS BRING EVERY EMOTION TO ELECTRIFYING PERFORMANCE AT SHRINE AUDITORIUM

FUTURE ISLANDS BRING EVERY EMOTION TO ELECTRIFYING PERFORMANCE AT SHRINE AUDITORIUM

CALIFORNIA IS FOR LOVERS SHOWS THAT EMO NEVER DIES IN LOS ANGELES

CALIFORNIA IS FOR LOVERS SHOWS THAT EMO NEVER DIES IN LOS ANGELES

AMYL &amp; THE SNIFFERS PROVE THEY’RE PUNJ ICONS FOR A NEW GENERATION AT SOLD-OUT FONDA SHOW

AMYL &amp; THE SNIFFERS PROVE THEY’RE PUNJ ICONS FOR A NEW GENERATION AT SOLD-OUT FONDA SHOW

NO VALUES FESTIVAL PROVES TO BE A CHAOTIC AND MESSY GREAT TIME IN POMONA

NO VALUES FESTIVAL PROVES TO BE A CHAOTIC AND MESSY GREAT TIME IN POMONA

INTERPOL AND THE WALKMEN CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF INDIE COOLNESS & STYLE AT KIA FORUM

AMYL & THE SNIFFERS PROVE THEY’RE PUNJ ICONS FOR A NEW GENERATION AT SOLD-OUT FONDA SHOW

AMYL & THE SNIFFERS PROVE THEY’RE PUNJ ICONS FOR A NEW GENERATION AT SOLD-OUT FONDA SHOW