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etc. Experimental Noise Rock 

The Earth Died Screaming: Bone Machine Turns 30

September 6, 2022September 6, 2022 Jim Allen 0 Comments 1992, 30th Anniversary, Bone Machine, David Hidalgo, Island Records, Keith Richards, Larry Taylor, Les Claypool, Los Lobos, Tom Waits

Looking back on Tom Waits’s most visceral sack of gold

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Latin Rock 

Los Lobos’ Native Sons: An Ode to Los Angeles’ Musical History

July 30, 2021July 30, 2021 Stephanie Hernandez 1 Comment 2021, Los Angeles, Los Lobos, Native Sons, New West Records

This excellent new album shows the band as a tour guide through their city’s sonic landscape, showcasing music from the 1940s through to the present day

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Music Journalism Punk Remembrance 

Farewell, Mr. Biggs

October 19, 2020October 20, 2020 Randy Haecker 7 Comments Bob Biggs, Faith No More, Green On Red, L7, Los Lobos, RIP, Slash Records, The BoDeans, The Germs, The Misfits, X

A former Slash Records employee pays homage to the founder of the most influential label in Los Angeles punk history

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Post-Punk Rock 

Oozelles: Post-Apocalyptic Rockers from Los Angeles 

August 10, 2020August 10, 2020 j. poet 0 Comments CAN, Cramps, Dante White Aliano, David Orlando, Gang of Four, Gregory Marino, Jada Wagensomer, Los Lobos, Oozelles, Phillipp Minnig, Samuel Banuelos, Steely Dan, Sun Ra, The Birthday Party, The Clash, The Gun Club

A quirky, cryptic and compelling chat with lead Oozer Dante White Aliano

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Holiday 

Christmas Present: 2019 Holiday Album Round-Up

December 21, 2019December 21, 2019 Thomas Inskeep 0 Comments Alex Chilton, Ana Gasteyer, Christmas, Christmas Albums, George Michael, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Los Lobos, Rob Halford, Robbie Williams, Wham!

What’s notable in this year’s crop of holiday music?

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Blues 

The Healing Power of The Hook

November 9, 2019November 9, 2019 Rev. Keith A. Gordon 0 Comments 1989, Bonnie Raitt, John Lee Hooker, Los Lobos, The Healer, Virgin Records

Celebrating blues legend John Lee Hooker’s late period classic at 30

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Latin Rock 

La Santa Cecilia: It’s Hard To Be A Saint In The City

July 26, 2019July 26, 2019 Ron Hart 0 Comments Coco, Disney, La Santa Cecilia, Lincoln Center, Los Angeles, Los Lobos

The best Mexican-American rock group since Los Lobos brings their magic to Lincoln Center

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