Elliott Smith

George Jones had contrarian appeal for young country fans, artists

2013-04-27 07:00:00

George Jones reminded Andrew Dalton of his dad, for better and for worse. "I came out of your typical teenage punk past, and though I liked Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson, I didn't really 'get' George Jones until I was about 22 or 23," said Dalton, a...

The music community reacts to the death of George Jones

2013-04-26 15:14:00

Artists as diverse as Kelly Clarkson, Brad Paisley, Dolly Parton and Alan Jackson are among those speaking out about the death today of celebrated singer George Jones. "It's a sad day for country music," said Loretta Lynn, while Paisley noted that Jones'...

Record Store Day's most curious releases: A list of vinyl to chase

2013-04-19 10:17:00

The annual music geek holiday known as Record Store Day arrives Saturday, and with it precious rewards for the fans and collectors looking to hold in their hands music that could be easily heard for free on the Internet. That, of course, is missing the...

Kurt Braunohler's kind of comedy hits streets, heights

2013-04-14 08:00:00

Comedian Kurt Braunohler has promised, within a matter of minutes, to rearrange the downtown Los Angeles sky. It's 2:23 p.m. and half a dozen people on a recent Saturday crane their necks and squint into the sun as they wait outside a Hill Street high-...

No Age's 'Weirdo Rippers' sign on the Smell mysteriously repainted

2013-03-01 12:49:00

Though far from iconic, the hand-painted sign on the face of downtown music club the Smell has long held a place in the hearts of Los Angeles experimental rock fans. It reads, in big, bold letters, "No Age," and below it, "Weirdo Rippers." Like the Silver...

Latest Coachella rumors: Rolling Stones out, Rodriguez in

2013-01-19 09:32:00

It's only a rock 'n' roll festival, but evidently they don't like it. Despite a series of suggestions to the contrary, the Rolling Stones will not play the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, according to Rolling Stone magazine, which cited a...

Influences: Pianist (and NPR host) Christopher O'Riley

2012-01-11 16:33:02

Restaurants: Más Malo in downtown Los Angeles

2011-07-07 00:00:00

The chewy chips at M�s Malo will ruin your appetite if you're not careful. Eat one and the blind flirtation of grease and salt on your tongue will cause you to reach for another, and then another. And before you know it you will become a mindless hand-to-...

Curiosity for Rent: Snow White cottages in Silver Lake

2011-11-30 16:34:14

Silver Lake's Elliott Smith wall gets a very homemade touch-up

2011-08-10 21:36:14

Jani Lane, of Warrant, dies; 'hair metal' generation recalls icon

2011-08-12 16:36:12

Album review: Sufjan Stevens' 'Age of Adz'

2010-10-12 16:34:34

By Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer The band: Rilo Kiley The sound: Through four albums, Rilo Kiley s West Coast-styled pop has evolved from friendly, lo-fi melodies into songs with full-grown, breezily gorgeous arrangements.

2007-08-16 16:57:08

After kicking the heroin habit through success on the pro snowboard tour, Bernstein returned to New York and became the must-have event planner for too-hip Manhattanites.

2007-04-26 12:41:18