Kristin’s Top Ten Releases of 2009
After compiling my list of personal favorite releases from 2009, I realized that the common link between them was how much they all left me eager to see what the artists do next. Most are debut or sophomore albums from the respective artists with a few third releases here and there, and while each album [...]
30 Seconds to Mars Short Film “The Ride”
We’ve said from the beginning that LA Music Blog is about the fans, and it seems what the fans want is more 30 Seconds to Mars. You can read our review of the band’s pre-release party for their upcoming album, This is War, here, and for those of you who didn’t get a chance to [...]
30 Seconds to Mars Listening Party for This is War
If there’s one thing Los Angeles three-piece 30 Seconds to Mars has in excess, it’s adoring fans. The hundreds of 30STM devotees lined up outside the Ricardo Montalban Theatre Monday night could barely contain their excitement and for good reason. Not only were they moments away from interacting with band members Jared Leto, Shannon Leto, [...]
Jamie T., “Kings and Queens”
I know writing about music isn’t exactly brain surgery, but I still feel a certain level of responsibility in my position. While there’s no likelihood of you being lobotomized if my review of Jaime T.’s “Kings and Queens” isn’t quite up to snuff, something almost as bad could happen: you won’t check out the album. [...]
