Consequence of Sound — Plus, the legendary lothario dusts off all sorts of hits and deep cuts at his tour opener. more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Our latest picks are front-loaded with events on Thursday, including a free and family-friendly cultural celebration of a popular Mexican holiday, a pair of veteran musical acts on a double bill, and the Los Angeles debut of a quirky keyboardist. Als... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — The headliners of this weekend’s Tropicália Music & Taco Fest say plenty about the event’s broad view of Latin pop at a moment when that genre (if we can really call it that) is dramatically expanding its footprint in the United Stat... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Aside from being notably feisty in the media, Morrissey and Cardi B don’t appear to have too much in common. One is the vegan crown prince of miserableism in rock, the other is arguably America’s most entertaining new rapper. But there ... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — The headliners of this weekend’s Tropicália Music & Taco Fest say plenty about the event’s broad view of Latin pop at a moment when that genre (if we can really call it that) is dramatically expanding its footprint in the United Stat... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Aside from being notably feisty in the media, Morrissey and Cardi B don’t appear to have too much in common. One is the vegan crown prince of miserableism in rock, the other is arguably America’s most entertaining new rapper. But there ... more info

Stereogum — Jonah Hill's directorial debut Mid90s, a coming-of-age dramedy about a 13-year-old skater kid growing up in Los Angeles, hits theaters next week. Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross composed the score, and when Hill went on The Tonight Sho... more info

Consequence of Sound — He's also announced a deluxe reissue of his latest album, Low in High School. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Plus: Yowler, Holly Miranda, Timmy's Organism, Beijing band Gong Gong Gong, Flasher, Public Practice, and more tour news. Continue reading… more info

Dlisted — Duchess Meghan’s mom, Doria Ragland, hasn’t moved to London yet. But a few days ago she flew over to her daughter’s new homeland, and if she thought she was going to spend her days there sipping gin and Morrissey tears with THE QUEEN (and guzz... more info