The five best Los Angeles concerts for the week of March 9, 2020

Trying to find something exciting to do in Los Angeles? There’s nothing beating a good live concert to end your day. These are the best five concerts taking place in Los Angeles from Monday, March 9 through Sunday, March 15. Tickets for these shows are on sale to the general public right now.

Friday, March 13

Annie Taylor @ The Echo

Swiss rockers Annie Taylor hit up The Echo to promote their forthcoming studio album Sweet Mortality. Last month, the group released the album’s first single “A Thousand Times.” The album is slated to be released on May 8 via Taxi Gauche.

Lords Of Acid, Aesthetic Perfection @ The Echoplex

Lords of Acid kick off their North American tour in support of Pretty In Kink inside The Echoplex. This tour marks the first time Lords of Acid and Praga Khan have toured together in two decades. Also performing that night are Aesthetic Perfection, who are promoting their latest studio album Into the Black.

Pussy Riot @ 1720

Pussy Riot’s North American tour arrives at 1720, and tickets for this gig are running low. The group will be supporting their latest single “Hangerz,” which includes Vic Mensa and Junglepussy. $1 from each ticket sold will go towards a local Planned Parenthood affiliate. The group have been working on the music video for their forthcoming single “Rage,” which was unfortunately raided by the Russian police.

Saturday, March 14

Third Eye Blind, Saves The Day @ The Wiltern

Third Eye Blind will head to The Wiltern in support of their new album Screamer. Released in October on the band’s own Mega Collider Records, the 12-track album peaked at number four on the Independent Albums chart. Joining the band are New Jersey rockers Saves The Day, who are plugging their latest studio album 9.

Sunday, March 15

The Acacia Strain, Rotting Out @ 1720

Metalcore group The Acacia Strain bring their headlining tour to 1720 for a night of intense pit action. The band are supporting their new studio album It Comes in Waves and new EP titled D. Joining them as suppot are Rotting Out, Xibalba, Chamber, and Fuming Mouth.

The five best Los Angeles concerts for the week of January 27, 2020

Haven’t been to a concert in a long time? Fortunately, there’s plenty of concerts happening in Los Angeles for all kinds of music fans. We’ve picked five of the best concerts taking place in the city from January 27 through February 2. Tickets are on sale to the general public right now.

Friday, January 31

Bad Rabbits, Devin Morrison @ The Echo

Bad Rabbits arrive to The Echo to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Stick Up Kids. The release became an instant hit with fans and helped secured the band slots on the Vans Warped Tour and Afropunk Festival. Bad Rabbits’ last studio album was 2018’s Mimi. Opening the show are R&B artists Devin Morrison and Nikki Hayes and hardcore punk band DARE.

ZOOLUXX, 7 Come 11 @ Moroccan Lounge

Los Angeles rockers ZOOLUXX and 7 Come 11 will have a duel release gig inside The Moroccan Lounge. ZOOLUXX will be celebrating the release of their Just a Little Bit EP, which will be released on Blind Owl Records. 7 Come 11 will show off their new release on Tallest Man Records. Opening the show is rapper Speed Watson.

Saturday, February 1

Metalachi @ Whisky A Go-Go

As the world's first and only heavy metal mariachi band, Metalachi have seen their popularity skyrocket thanks to America’s Got Talent and praise from Avenged Sevenfold’s M. Shadows and Slayer’s Dave Lombardo. The band will take over Whisky A Go-Go to perform some of your favorite classic metal tunes. Their last studio album was 2018’s Tres, which includes covers of Anthrax’s “Caught in a Mosh” and Guns N Roses’ “Welcome to the Jungle.” Gutter Candy and Satanic Johnny will open.

Sunday, Feb 2

Pearl Earl, Egg Drop Soup @ The Echo

Since the release of their Karaoke Superstar EP, Texas psychedelic rock quartet Pearl Earl have found themselves performing at festivals such as SXSW, Norman Music Festival, and Homegrown Fest. The band return to Los Angeles to perform some of their favorite songs, including last year’s “Something's Gotta Change.” Joining them as support are punk trio Egg Drop Soup, who released their PMS EP back in September, and Keen, who dropped their new album Creation earlier this month.

Tashaki Miyaki, Johnny Payne @ Bootleg Theater

Los Angeles noise pop group Tashaki Miyaki will perform some new tunes inside The Bootleg Theater. After a slew of EPs, the band signed with Philadelphia record label Metropolis Records for their 2017 debut album The Dream. Canadian singer Johnny Payne, who will release their King of Cups album this spring, and Joel Jerome, who unveiled some tunes through Dangerbird Records last year, will open.

The five best Los Angeles concerts for the week of January 20, 2020

Have you been in the mood to check out some live music in Los Angeles? Fortunately for you, the city has shows taking place everywhere you look. We picked out five insane concerts taking place in the area from January 20 through January 26. Tickets for these shows are on sale right now to the general public.

Wednesday, January 22

Higher Power @ The Echo

English hardcore band Higher Power arrive to The Echo on their first U.S. headlining tour. On January 24, the band will unveil their sophomore studio album 27 Miles Underwater, which arrives on Roadrunner Records. Joining them as support are Take Offense, Drain, and Life’s Question will open.

Saturday, January 25

Freq. Fest: Homecoming @ The Smell

Chiptune fans will have their fill inside The Smell for Freq. Fest: Homecoming. The two day music festival, which takes places on Saturday, January 25 and Sunday, January 26, will feature performances from acts such as Ivy Hollivana, Unicorn Dream Attack, and Neon Death Cat.

Wam Dingis @ Moroccan Lounge

Los Angeles art rock group Wam Dingis will celebrate the release of their new music video “Heaven First” at the Moroccan Lounge. The visual was directed by Aaron Kessinger. “Heaven First” stems from their latest studio album It's Not That Hard. Joining Wam Dingis for the celebration are Indigo Skyship and Fime.

Darling Dead, Androgen Rx @ The Stardust Club

Klub Terminal delivers a Saturday night gig with industrial metal outfits Darling Dead and Androgen Rx. Darling Dead will unveil their new studio album Hollywood's Most Hated sometime this year. Androgen Rx, who had their first show back in November, features Angel Nightmare of Midnight Nightmare. This show will have free entry before 10 p.m.

Sunday, January 26

Cursive, Cloud Nothings @ Teragram Ballroom

Cursive arrive to the Teragram Ballroom in support of their new studio album Get Fixed. The album was intentionally supposed to be a double album alongside their 2018 album Vitriola. Cloud Nothings, who are supporting their 2018 album Last Building Burning, and Criteria, who released their new album Years last week, will also perform.

The five best Los Angeles concerts for the week of January 6, 2020

Trying to find something to do in Los Angeles after a long day at the office? There’s nothing better than catching some live music. We’ve picked out five fantastic shows taking place from January 6 through January 12. Tickets are available to purchase right now.

Tuesday, January 7

Cedric Burnside, Leroy from the North @ The Echo

Blues artist Cedric Burnside will kick off a five-date trek along the West Coast inside The Echo. Last year, the artist gained their second career Grammy nomination for their acclaimed album Benton County Relic. Joining him as support is L.A.'s own Leroy from the North, which is the project of former Wild Feathers member Eli Wulfmeier.

Thursday, January 9

Wand @ The Echo

Los Angeles psychedelic rock band Wand will take over The Echo for two nights of music (night two takes place on Friday, January 10). Last year, the band released their fifth studio album Laughing Matter. With no opening bands, Wand will be playing a longer set than usual. As of this writing, these will be the only L.A. show for Wand in 2020. Both sets will be recorded for a future release.

Friday, January 10

Good Riddance, Youth Brigade @ The Roxy Theatre

California punk group Good Riddance will make their way to The Roxy Theatre on their Tour of Duty stint. Last year, the band released their ninth studio album titled Thoughts and Prayers. Joining them as opening acts are Youth Brigade, Sharp Shock, and The Last Gang.

Basscon Wasteland 2020 @ Hollywood Palladium

On January 10 and January 11, Basscon will turn the Hollywood Palladium into bass heaven with Wasteland. Spinning on night one are Brennan Heart, DJ Isaac, Geo, LNY TNZ, Radical Redemption, and Soren. Night two will feature sets from Darksiderz B2B Pulsatorz, DJ The Prophet, Mad Dog B2B DJ AniMe, Sub Zero Project, and Wasted Penguinz. Two-day and single day tickets are still on sale.

Saturday, January 11

Silver Snakes, Death Valley High @ 5 Star Bar

Industrial rock outfit Silver Snakes kicked off 2020 by announcing their breakup. Their performance inside 5 Star Bar will be one of their last in their hometown with a farewell show in the works. Last year, the band unveiled their fourth studio album Death and the Moon. Joining them as support are Death Valley High and Fighter Jets.