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The article focuses on Ghost's recent performances at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, highlighting the band's theatrical and high-energy shows, complete with elaborate costumes, special effects, and a ban on mobile phones. The topics discussed include the band's surprising evolution into a massive success, Papa Emeritus IV's unexpected status as a sex symbol, and the band's efforts to create a sense of belonging and connection among their diverse fanbase.

Depicts the rise of post-multiculturalist artists and other art enthusiasts in Los Angeles, California who share interest in the arts and an integrationist attitude towards race. Historical background on the emergence of multiculturalism in the Los Angeles culture scene; Integration of Latin American artists with other ethnically diverse artists at Troy coffeehouse-gallery-performance venue; Theatrical companies that espouse interracial collaboration; Musical bands with mixed race members.

Looks at the rock music scene and how it is once again pounding with music. Rock's grim decade; Bands featured at the Coachella music festival outside Los Angeles; File-sharing and how it is actually helping revive the music industry; Growth in the alternative rock genre; Influence of hip-hop on recent artists.

The article presents an interview with the members of the English indie rock band Arctic Monkeys. Frontman Alex Turner recalls the moment he made the decision to cut his long hair. Drummer Matt Helders talks about the band's experience of living in Los Angeles, California known as the world capital of fakeness and front. Turner explains the band's fascination with fancy dress.

The article features The Go-Go's, the first all-female band to top the Billboard charts following the release of their debut album "Beauty and the Beat" in July 1981. The Go-Go's originated from the punk music scene of Los Angeles, California in the late 1970s. The band comprises of lead vocalist Belinda Carlisle, guitarist Charlotte Caffey, guitarist Jane Wiedlin, bass player Margot Olaverra and drummer Elissa Bello. "Overrun" and "Robert Hilburn" were the first songs they released.

A calendar of events for bands is presented including the Bluf at Eagle Los Angeles, California every second Friday, the Bootie L.A. at Echoplex every first Saturday of every month and the Furr Trade at Faultline every third Saturday.

An interview with skateboarder Garrett Hill is presented. According to Hill, it was his brother Gantry who influenced him to start skating. He describes the 118 skate shop in Los Angeles, California where he and his brother spent most of their time than they did at their own home. He also mentions his involvement with a band called My Sinister Handshake.

The article focuses on several bands that survive in spite of tough economics in Los Angeles, California. Saxophonist Gordon Goodwin, leader of the 18-piece Big Phat Band, uses proceeds from his film work to help maintain the band. Bassist John Clayton, who co-leads the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, notes that the band has to be creative to survive. One reason why the Los Angeles big band scene has managed to maintain itself is the continued presence of jazz elder statesmen.

Profiles Los Angeles, California public-radio disc jockey Nic Harcourt, host of a weekday music program on station KCRW. Harcourt's knack for finding interesting new music ahead of everyone else; Why programmers for larger commercial stations across the country keep a close eye on what Harcourt plays; Harcourt's style on the air; Biographical and career details; Comments of Harcourt; Examples of some of the station's so-called core artists; How Harcourt has conscientiously applied commercial principles to the station's music programming; Harcourt's success at KCRW and his growing reach; His wariness of label executives and band representatives; How Harcourt works to keep an open mind, going out regularly to hear music; Observation that decisions he makes can result in six-figure paydays for the artists he champions.

Features Cheap Chick, an all-woman tribute band to Cheap Trick. Range of tribute bands in Los Angeles, California; Composition of the Cheap Chick band; Background on the Cheap Trick band; Challenge of being a tribute act.

Features Los Illegals, the avant-Chicano new wave band co-founded by Willie Herron and Jesus Velo in East Los Angeles, California. Details of their performances at the Vex; Career highlights.

The article presents a background on the making of the Chamber Brothers' music album "The Time Has Come," released in 1967. By 1961, the band, composed of brothers George, Joe, Willie and Lester, started playing gigs as the Chamber Brothers around Los Angeles, California. In August 1967, the group went into Columbia New York's Studio E and cut the psychedelic version of the single "Time Has Come Today" that would appear on the album completely live in just one take.

The article presents an interview with Dirty Sanchez, a gay band team-up by Mario Diaz, Jackie Beat, and DJ Barbeau, in Los Angeles, California. When asked about the idea of the band's name, Beat and Diaz reply that the idea simply just pop-out with no intension of being offensive. Beat reveals that they made the band to put glitters in the dingy reality of life. Diaz added that by encouraging GLBT people not to be ashamed of their sexual identities and private desires, is what they are up to.

The article offers information on singer and performer Donna Summer, whose albums take a hit in the music industry. It says that 29-year-old Summer, who lives in Los Angeles and Lake Tahoe in California and has one platinum and five gold albums, is an incontestable star to emerge from the disco demimonde. Her album "Love to Love You Baby" became a hit during the days in 1976 when discos were not sprouting on every block, wherein its success became a kind of marching song for the disco revolution. It mentions that Summer is eager to wade into the musical stream and dusts off the "Some of These Days" and "The Man I Love." During her performance, Donna sashays around the stage in gleaming costumes, exhorts the audience, and joshes the band, and that her market is as broad as her expectations.

An interview with the band members of Maroon 5 in Los Angeles, California is presented. When asked about their decision to have Mutt Lange as producer, they say Lange wanted to work with them. They also mention the influence of Lange in the band's music album "Hands All Over." Jesse Carmichael explains the possible reasons why the producer approached them.

This section offers news briefs on the gay community in Los Angeles, California as of Aril 2014. It announces the opening of EightyTwo entertainment venue at the Arts District in downtown Los Angeles. A preview of the show of the alternative rock band the Pixies at the Hollywood Bowl is presented. The message of the photo series "American Queen" by Kyle Jackson is stated.

The article reports that guitarist Zakk Wylde, founder of the Black Society band, was inducted into Hollywood's RockWalk in Los Angeles, California. He has long been praised for his guitar techniques and style and the RockWalk honor further confirms that he is creating a musical legacy. The endorsement partners of Wylde are mentioned. The relationship between Wylde and heavy metal rock star Ozzy Osbourne is noted.

The article focuses on Los Angeles, California-based pop/new wave band "The Knack" whose song "My Sharona" remains number one in the summer of 1979 for six weeks after its release in June 1979 from their debut album "Get The Knack." It presents information on the band's lead singer Doug Fieger, who came from Detroit, Michigan with another band named "Sky," died in 2010. It states that six million copies of their song "Get The Knack" were sold worldwide.

The article focuses on Los Angeles, California-based power pop trio EZ Tiger. Composed of Tina Di George, Kristy McInnis, and Anna Maria Rosales, the trio finished a self-titled album produced by Scott Bennett whom they met at Echo Park's Taix 321 Lounge. Their album garnered rave reviews from the local press, according to the author. "Music Connection" magazine featured the band in its Top 100 Unsigned Bands list.

The article focuses on the salsa and Latin jazz music scene in Los Angeles, California. The importance of promotion for the survival of live music in the city in light of intense competition among bands is noted. Salsa is popular in dance clubs while Latin jazz groups perform in festivals and fairs. Also presented is the schedule of live music performances in August 2010 including vocalist-composer Perla Batalla at the Ford Amphitheater in Hollywood and debut of the salsa band La Excelencia.

The article features Abby DeWald's and Amanda Barrett's band, Ditty Bops in Los Angeles, California. Ditty Bops possess a unique sound that defies no boundaries, with a blend of vaudeville, contemporary pop music and touched of the 1960s. It has established firmly as one of the city's most promised treasure because of their charming music style and a luminous stage presence of their own.

The article features lead singer Gwendolyn Sanford and the Good Time Gang music band of Los Angeles, California. Sanford is profiled in the article. Roxiene Maisano, band manager, made remarks on their success. Sanford and percussionist Brandon Jay played a major role in the formation of the band. TV executive Jeremiah Bosgang remarks on their potential.

Interviews wrestler and performer Chris Jericho regarding his band Fozzy and wrestling career. Reason behind the removal of the word Osbourne in the band name; Plan to establish a band career in Hollywood, Los Angeles in California; Views on former woman wrestler Chyna.

Reports on the performance of several musical bands as a part of Unlimited Sunshine Tour held in the Great Theatre in Los Angeles, California on August 11, 2002. Details of bands performing at the event; Best band of the night; Performance of jazz music.

Features the concert of the boy band, BBMak at the Palace in Hollywood. Music style; Several songs rendered by the band; Band members.

Interviews the members of the Murmurs, an all-girl band from Los Angeles, California. Background information on the formation of the group; Views on their music and image with listeners; Memorable experiences in the music business; Views on the Knight Initiative in California.

The article presents information on the band String Chix from Los Angeles, California, that comprises musicians Andrea Whitt on viola, Jennifer Eriksson on violin, and Mandy Andreasen on cello. The trio band, headed by Whitt, has been performing with Canadian pop singer Shania Twain during her two-year residency at Caesar's Palace Hotel and Casino, that will end in December 2014.

The article presents information on Norbert Wabnig, owner of the Cheese Store of Beverly Hills, who keeps 600 varieties of dairy products and also appears in television food shows. It informs that Wabnig was born in Vienna, Austria, and later moved to Los Angeles, California, where he started a music band. It also informs that according to Wabnig, summer is a good season for fresh cheeses when animals are out in the pasture.

The article presents information related to he Sunset Strip Music Festival to be held in Los Angeles, California during August 18-20, 2011. It is stated that a bounty of big-name acts will be held at iconic venues for three days. This year's festival pays tribute to rock legend Motley Criie. It is noted that fabulous shopping, food and family fun is also offered in the city along with the festival.

The article offers information on Sons of Adam, a musical band based in Los Angeles, California which recorded the music release "Feathered Fish."

The article offers information on the Other Half, a musical band based in Los Angeles, California which recorded the music release "Mr. Pharmacist."

The article offers information on the Music Machine, a musical band based in Los Angeles, California which recorded the music release "The Ultimate Turn On."

The article provides information on the band Music Go Music. The first time the band performed live was in 2006 at the Eagle Rock Music Festival in Los Angeles, California. They played the three songs they had. Music Go Music have not performed since. Gala Bell and keyboardist/songwriter Kamer Maza are the aliases for two members of a rock band they do not want named, and Music Go Music is their fantasy pop project.

The article reports on the success of the concert of the Band From TV held at the Netflix Live! on Location in Los Angeles, California on August 9, 2008. The group played 1960s, 1970s and current hits. The band include Greg Grunberg of "Heroes," James Denton and Teri Hatcher of "Desperate Housewives" and former "Bachelor" Bob Guiney.

The article features the members of Los Angeles, California-based band Abe Vigoda. Guitarist Juan Velazquez says he takes pride in being from Chino, California but likens it to being proud of being from Jersey. The band is composed of Velasquez, Michael Vidal, Reggie Guerrero and David Reichardt. According to the article, Vidal is into world music, Guerrero is on reggaeton, and Velasquez likes Yo La Tengo.

The article features the music group Shurman of Los Angeles, California. The band has performed in over 500 shows in the U.S. such as the Super Bowl in Houston, Texas. Bringing their newest music release, "Waiting for the Sunset," Shurman will perform for the first time in Europe in January 2008. The band has a reputation for their work ethic and constant touring schedule and performances in U.S. music video channels.

The article offers information on several entertainment events to be shown in Los Angeles, California in June and July 2007. The show "Love and Other Social Issues" is accompanied by a five-piece band. A concert by Janet Klein and Her Parlor Boys features music from the 1910s, 1920s and 1930s. The play "An Ideal Husband" features poet Oscar Wilde's observations about hypocrisy and human nature.

The article presents information on the Arcade Fire band. The group's second album, "Neon Bible" has been a success with fans and critics alike. The band has managed to stay independent and in control of very aspect of their own career. They will be performing in Los Angeles, California at the Greek Theatre on May 29 and 30, 2007.

The article features the Los Angeles, California-based band Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. Their first releases "B.R.M.C." and "Take Them On, On Your Own." They released their third album "Howl" in 2005 which has amplified electric sound, harmonies and acoustic guitars. Other songs in the album include "Fault Line", "Sympathetic Noose" and "Gospel Song."

The article reports on the annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival to be held in Los Angeles, California on April 27 to 29, 2007. Despite the fact that some Angeleno audiophiles do not like being squished among 50,000 folks just to see half sets from bands that will soon come to an air-conditioned venue near them, Coachella is still the most significant litmus for contemporary music west of Austin, Texas. Some of the featured bands are Arcade Fire, Björk, and Interpol.

The article presents a calendar of forthcoming events in 2006 at Cafe Aman in West Los Angeles, California. The band to perform in October will be "The UCLA Bulgarian Wedding Band" under the direction of master Gajda player Ivan Varimezov. "Balkan Edition" with Folk Dance Music will be in November. An evening to commemorate the birthday of the late dancer/choreographer Dick Crum will be in December.

The article focuses on the success of the music group Silversun Pickups from Los Angeles, California. They spent years singing around the hipster-clogged Silver Lake neighborhood before approaching a studio. Bassist Nikki Monninger and singer Brian Aubert sent a song-free, boom-box-recorded demo to New York's CMJ Festival in 2000. After a chance encounter in New York, the Pickups were offered a gig.

The article presents a calendar of music events for January 2006 in Los Angeles, California. The Future Pigeon will hold a musical performance at the Echo on January 9. The band Editors will play at the Spaceland on January 16. Rock cellist Mark Haimovitz will perform at the Knitting Factory on January 17.

The article presents information about the music band Giant Drag. The band includes a Los Angeles, California-based duo Micah Calabrese, who plays drums (plus left-handed keyboards), and Annie Hardy, who handles vocals, guitar, songwriting and sarcasm. The chorus of the single "Kevin Is Gay" consists solely of the word "meow," and the grinding "YFLMD." The duo's album "Hearts and Unicorns," will be released this month.

The article presents information about the Tamburitza Extravaganza, an annual musical event that will be held in Los Angeles, California at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott. All-day kolo teaching sessions will be organized by six nationally known, experienced teachers in this field, including Dennis Boxell, Billy Burke, John Filcich, Zeljko Jergan, John Morovich, and Marilyn Repasky. Various musical bands have been invited, including Adriatic Braca, Becari, Boduli, Dunav of Chicago, Otrov, Pranza Flasa, Sarena and Sviraj.

Focuses on Los Angeles, California-based rock band The Like. Song made by the band for the soundtrack of the film "Thirteen"; Connections of the band members with famous people in the entertainment industry; Rumors about the romantic attachments between two of the band members.

The article presents information related to music and musicians. The Beatles' 1 was certified diamond (10 million copies shipped) by the Recording industry Association of America, making them the first act with six albums to reach the sales milestone. Blues legend B.B. King turns eighty on September 16th, 2005. Two parties are being planned: a private A-list affair in Los Angeles, California on September 20th, and a blues concerton July 30th in the Mississippi Delta, where King was born and raised. The B.B. King Treasures, a large-format book featuring interviews, photos and removable reproductions of historical King programs and posters — will also be released to mark the occasion.