Editorial

FEATURE: Dove Armitage Brings Darkness To Alex's Bar in Long Beach

Opening for drone forefather Dylan Carlson (of the band Earth), our favorite local goth Dove Armitage turned Long Beach punk spot Alex’s Bar into The Black Lodge for a night.

Feature, Events, LiveJames DuranSeptember 13, 2021dove armitage, quincy larsen, be in a band or die, sophie prettyman beauchamp, beinabandordie, be in a band or die, alexs bar

Jagged Baptist Club Spares No Expense at Silverlake Lounge Residency with Reckling and Friendlybear

Wednesday night art-rock superstars Jagged Baptist Club took the stage at The Silverlake Lounge in Silver Lake, Los Angeles for their ongoing residency this month. Joining Jagged Baptist Club at the diver bar were our faves Reckling and garage-rock rippers FriendlyBear.

Live, Feature, EventsJames DuranSeptember 10, 2021jagged baptist club, reckling, kelsey reck, kelsey reckling, silverlake lounge, friendlybear, be in a band or die, beinabandordie

NY's Hello Mary Headlines La Santa with Julie, Moon Fuzz, and Alms

On Wednesday night, SoCal promoters In Your Pocket shook up the Downtown Santa Ana underground with a docket of up-and-coming bi-coastal shredders at La Santa.

Live, Feature, EventsJames DuranSeptember 10, 2021hello marry, hello mary, sophie prettyman beauchamp, be in a band or die, beinabandordie, in your pocket, in your pocket presents, julie, moon fuzz, alms, la santa

Wholesome Night at Junior High with Maya Lucia, Suzie True, Girlfriend On The Moon

Inside the bright red walls of Glendale’s Junior High is a joyful safe haven for LA’s millennial/Gen Z LGBTQ+ community, and last Wednesday night was no different. With help from some of the local scene’s most promising up-and-coming queer DIY bands, it was a wholesome and wholly-sapphic evening to remember.

Film Or Die, Live, EventsJames DuranSeptember 10, 2021be in a band or die, sophie prettyman beauchamp, junior high, girlfriend on the moon, suzie true, maya lucia, junior high glendale

Intimate Night at Permanent Records Roadhouse with Eyeshadow and Fashion Club

We made it out to Permanent Records Roadhouse last week to catch an intimate night of music and record browsing with Eyeshadow and Fashion Club.

Live, Feature, EventsJames DuranSeptember 7, 2021eyeshadow, fashion club, be in a band or die, pretty but wicked, pbw, james duran, permanante records roadhouse

The Paranoyds Bring LA to the Bay at The Rickshaw Spot

The Paranoyds brought LA to the Bay for a packed show at The Rickshaw Stop in San Francisco - we caught it on camera.

Events, Live, FeatureJames DuranSeptember 7, 2021the paranoyds, paranoyds, christina cerza, be in a band or die, shutups, preschool, the rickshaw stop, san francisco

FEATURE: Ariel Beesley's OC Debut at The Constellation Room

Ariel Beesley made her Orange County debut this week at The Constellation Room in Santa Ana, CA - we pulled up, snapped some photos, then dipped

Live, Feature, EventsJames DuranSeptember 2, 2021ariel beesley, orange county, the observatory, the constellation room, santa ana, be in a band or die, james duran, james alan duran, beinabandordie

Monday Night Hangs at The Echo with Warbly Jets, Reggie Watts, Chloe Chaidez + PSY, Dove Armitage, and To Cut Through The Static

We beat the hell out of the Monday’s by going to The Echo to catch some free Monday night action with sets by Warbly Jets, Reggie Watts, Chloe Chaidez + PSY, Dove Armitage, and To Cut Through The Static.

Live, Events, FeatureJames DuranSeptember 1, 2021warbly jets, dove armitage, chloe chaidez, reggie watts, to cut through the static, psy, the echo, frank mojica, be in a band or die, beinabandordie

Hooveriii Celebrates ‘Water For The Frogs’ at Zebulon with Prettiest Eyes and Selland & Starr

Last week Hooveriii finally celebrated the release of their sophomore record Water For The Frogs at The Zebulon in Los Angeles, CA. Supporting Hooveriii were the always impressive Prettiest Eyes and Stelland & Starr, who made their glorious live debut.

Live, Events, RecordsJames DuranAugust 30, 2021hooveriii, selland and starr, prettiest eyes, pretty but wicked, the zebulon, james duran, anthony bibian, be in a band or die, be in a band or die presents

Flat Worms Headline The Sardine with Slaughterhouse and Dove Armitage

Earlier this week Flat Worms played a nearly sold-out gig at The Zebulon with Slaughterhouse - a whole 24-hours later and the two groups hit it again at The Sardine , this time with support from South Bay first-timer Dove Armitage.

Live, Events, FeatureJames DuranAugust 29, 2021slaughterhouse, flat worms, dove armitage, the sardine, anthony bibian, bibian.dnh, bibian.dng, beinabandordie, be in a band or die

Surfbort Sells Out Their First Show Back at The Lodge Room with Niis, The Freakees, and Shamon Cassette

Surfbort sold-out The Lodge Room in Highland Park, CA last night for their first show back since the pandemic. With support from local-superstars NIIS, The Freakees, and Shamon Cassette, the all-ages gig was a loud showcase of noise, love, and friendship - we’re all over it.

Live, Events, FeatureJames DuranAugust 28, 2021surfbort, surfbort band, dani miller, dani miller surfbort, niis, niis band, the freakees band, the freakees, shamon casette, the lodge room, be in a band or die, james alan duran, james duran

Flat Worms Rally LA at The Zebulon with Reggie Watts, Slaughterhouse, and Civilian

Last night Flat Worms rallied LA to The Zebulon for a packed night of loud noises with support from San Pedro-punks Slaughterhouse, new-hustlers Civilian, and of course, the legendary Reggie Watts.

Live, Feature, EventsJames DuranAugust 27, 2021flat worms, reggie watts, slaughterhouse, slaughterhouse pedro, civilian, zebulon, the zebulon, james duran, james alan duran, be in a band or die, beinabandordie

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