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Coachella 2026: Indie minimalists The xx come back bigger, brasher than ever

The xx's return was among the most buzzed-about sets of the festival this year, a credit to how well their catalog has stood up on…

Pay $4,000 for your Coachella ticket? This California bill may curb scalping

Matt Haney's California Fans First Act (AB 1720) would ban reselling tickets at more than 10% above face value. Coachella passes that first sold for…

K-pop conquered Coachella. Now it’s Bini’s turn to show off the Philippines

Coachella is 'a great responsibility for us,' the group's Colet added. 'Because we want to open the door to more Filipino art.'

Wireless Festival canceled after U.K. denies Ye a visa

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said on Tuesday that "Kanye West should never have been invited to headline Wireless."

Suki Lahav, Israeli artist and Bruce Springsteen’s former violinist, dead at 74

Lahav's tenure with the group lasted only between 1974 and 1975, yet she contributed to several classics, including "Born to Run" and "Jungleland."

How to have the best Sunday in L.A, according to Thundercat

The L.A. bassist's perfect is all about good coffee and comic books, hanging with great friends and soaking in incredible live jazz at his favorite…

DJ Dan, pioneer of West Coast rave culture, dies at 57

Dan Wherrett, a native of Washington state, moved to Southern California and then San Francisco in the '90s, as the state was building its networks…

At the Forum, Bad Omens are a good sign for heavy rock’s future

Bad Omens' slam-packed Thursday night show reaffirms that they're one of the most ambitious and skilled young bands in rock.

Chip Taylor, ‘Wild Thing’ songwriter, dead at 86

Taylor was actor Jon Voight's brother, but built a formidable music career outside of his famous sibling's shadow.