How South Bay’s contradictions shaped Joyce Manor’s enduring pop-punk sound

The beloved indie band’s great new album, "I Used to Go to This Bar" — dedicated to fellow South Bay resident Brian Wilson — captures the Los Angeles they still call home.

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In the 2010s, Ruess wrote megahits like "We Are Young." More than a decade later, the erstwhile fun. front man is returning to the spotlight with the Format.
LAist

Best things to do this weekend in Los Angeles and Southern California: January 23-25

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American Songwriter

3 One-Hit Wonders From the 1970s That Bartenders Hear Too Much

Bartenders hear some songs over and over. These are three one-hit wonders from the 1970s that bartenders hear way too often.
American Songwriter

Bob Weir Said This Rock and Roll Pioneer Was His Favorite Musician To Play With (and You Won’t Guess Who It Is)

In a 2016 interview, The Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir named a rock and roll pioneer as his favorite musician to play with... and ...

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Variety

Oscar Predictions: From Inevitable to Unpredictable, How ‘Sinners’ Upended the Race Overnight

SINNERS, foreground from left: Michael B. Jordan, director Ryan Coolger, on set, 2025. © Warner Bros. / Courtesy Everett Collection ©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett ...