New Site!

It's because of the great response from all of the Brainwash LA supporters, it has become necessary to upgrade. 

To keep up to date with all of LA's news and events, check out the new Brainwash LA!

Kool Keith @ Slidebar Rock-n-Roll Cafe

The legendary Kool Keith is playing at the Slidebar Roll-n-Roll Cafe (122 E. Commonwealth Ave., Fulerton CA, 92832) on Sunday September 27th at 9:00 pm. Also playing are Black Elvis and Speaker Junkies. It's worth the drive. 

100th Post - Brainwash LA Launch Party!

Don't forget, the Brainwash LA Launch Party is Oct. 2nd - a week from tomorrow!

Slum Village & Goapele @ The Conga Room - Friday

Slum Village and Goapele will be performing live at The Conga Room (800 W. Olympic) on Friday, September 25th. Come show some love - R.I.P Baatin.

Aceyalone, 2MEX & Medusa - Tonight!

Tonight, Wednesday, Sept. 23, Medusa, Aceyalone, 2MEX, Soul Elevation and Emanon will be performing at Zanzibar (1301 5th St, Santa Monica). The show is at 8p.m. and is $12 before 9 and $15 after. 

Blu & Exile @ The Roxy - Friday

On Friday, September 25th, you can catch Blu & Exile at The Roxy (9009 Sunset, West Hollywood) with Miguel, Cherry Pop, Ashleigh Haney, and DJ Bianca G. Tickets are 12.50 pre-sale and $15 the day of the show. 

Ever Ready Records - That Old Gang of Mine - Out Today!

The new Ever Ready Records album That Old Gang of Mine comes out today! 

You can purchase it from their online store, Amoeba Music, Fat Beats, Under the Skin tattoo, Amazon.com, iTunes, Rhapsody and more! 

www.everreadyrecords.com

www.errstore.com

Common and Friends - Saturday, Sept. 26

On Saturday, September 26th at the Hollywood Palladium (6215 Sunset, Blvd), catch Common, Nas, De La Soul, The Roots and Ludacris all on one stage! This is an All-Star show you don't want to miss! 

You can buy your tickets from Live Nation.

Chino XL TONIGHT!!!

The legendary Chino XL is playing TONIGHT at Zanzibar (1301 5th St. Santa Monica CA) with Oh No, Strong Arm Steady and Roc C. $10 pre sale tickets are available at:

Fat Beats Melrose (7600 Melrose Ave. Suite J - 2nd floor, Los Angeles CA)

The Basement (14506 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks CA)

GCS (2881 W. Valley Blvd. Alhambra CA)

At the door tickets are $10 before 10pm and $15 after 10pm. 21+

LA Lemon Fall Release Party - Tonight!

Use discount code "TWITT" for 30% off and FREE shipping in the LA Lemon online store!

Bone Thugs-n-Harmony

Bone Thugs n Harmony is playing at the Grove of Anaheim (2200 E. Katella Ave. Anaheim CA) tomorrow, September 19th, with all the original members. Tickets online at ticketmaster.com for $37.50

Chino XL and Oh No Live At Zanzibar

The legendary Chino XL is playing September 20th at Zanzibar (1301 5th St. Santa Monica CA) with Oh No, Strong Arm Steady and Roc C. $10 pre sale tickets are available at:

Fat Beats Melrose (7600 Melrose Ave. Suite J - 2nd floor, Los Angeles CA)

The Basement (14506 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks CA)

GCS (2881 W. Valley Blvd. Alhambra CA)

At the door tickets are $10 before 10pm and $15 after 10pm. 21+

Crazy Legs B-Boy Workshop

The legendary Crazy Legs is hosting a break dance workshop this Sunday, Sep 20th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at PDG Performance Warehouse (2485 Hunter St., Los Angeles CA, 90021). "Come and get your foundation and training right. Bring your knee pads and sneakers. It's going to be on! " -Crazy Legs of Rocksteady. Its all ages and only costs $20 so register online at crazylegsworkshop.com.

World's Largest Hip Hop Industry Mixer Convention

The Western Conference Hip Hop Industry Mixer has established a reputation for bringing together one of the largest collaboration of America's vocal talents, musician's, dance crews, DJ's, Emcee's, rapper's, beat boxer's in the R&B, Hip Hop, Funk and Soul all tied into the worlds best fashion show delivery. More than the music/art, the concert has become an opportunity for individuals to be inspired by the "challenge" and true essence of making a difference for music and entertainment. The convention is this Friday, Sep 18th at The Los Angeles Convention Center (1201 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, 90015) starting at 9:00 pm. Tickets pre sale for $20.

Raekwon In-Store Signing @ Fat Beats

"This just in!! The Legendary Raekwon of Wu-Tang will be in the house signing copies of his new album “Only Built 4 Cuban Linx Pt. II”. It all goes down this Thursday Sept. 17th @ 7PM. Do not miss this rare opportunity to cop the album, grab photos and autographs with Rae!"

BroncoFusion @ Cal Poly Pomona w/ Murs & VerBS

On Wednesday, Sept. 23, Cal Poly Pomona is having their annual BroncoFusion event. 

"BroncoFusion is a day long event to welcome new students to Cal Poly Pomona. Several thousand incoming students will have a chance to explore the campus, connect with faculty, staff and other students, get a head start on finding their classes, learn about key academic support services, and learn about ways to get involved. The day’s event also includes a welcome mixer, interactive workshops, club and support services fair, and college connection activities. BroncoFusion culminates with a free afternoon concert on Horseshoe Hill. After you've reviewed the website, make your reservation for BroncoFusion 2009.

For more information about all BroncoFusion activities, call the BroncoFusion Hotlineat 909-869-5335 or contact the Division of Student Affairs at 909-869-4424."

There will also be a FREE performance by MURS of the Living Legends and VerBS of Swim Team.  www.myspace.com/murs

Dilated Peoples @ The Key Club - Tonight, Sept. 16th

"Dilated Peoples LIVE IN CONCERT!!! Get your tickets before they’re gone, and get there early because Fashawn, LMNO, and Montage One will be in full effect too! (Ages 15+, with a 2 drink/$6.00 minimum for under 21)"

The show is at 8 p.m. tonight at The Key Club (9039 Sunset, W. Hollywood) and tickets are $20 in advance and $23 at the the door. 

LA Lemon Fall Release Party

Use discount code "TWITT" for 30% off and FREE shipping in the LA Lemon online store!

Pac Div - Pac Div

Bananas - Tuesday Sept. 15th

New Comprehensive Records Releases are Just 2 Dollars!

"The southern California born, currently Santa Cruz based label Comprehensive has just launched their new web store with new releases from electro rock triphoppers Kill//Kill, profoundly drunk punk band Bran 182 and death metal shredders Disengorified. All these releases and more are available at shop.comprehensivewebsite.com as high quality digital downloads for the low low price of just 2 bucks!"

"Kill//Kill's "Yrs." promises to be one of 2009's strongest releases, an eccelectic electronic album featuring gnarly guitar courtesy of No Jet Left frontman Jordan Schmidt, hip hop inspired drums and scratching and intensely diverse samples from old classical records, Redman, Paul Simon to Youtube videos. From the first track, the six minute "The Story is Yrs." you can tell your in for a wild, brainy, and strangely danceable trip to remember. 

And remember, no matter how broke you are, you always have 2 dollars. Don't pass this up."

http://comprehensivewebstie.com
http://myspace.com/killkillproductions

Old School Jams L.A. Greek Theater 9.18.09

Mishka Warehouse Sale

If you like riding fixed gear bikes check out the Mishka Warehouse Sale happening this weekend at their warehouse (1547 Echo Park Blvd. LA). The event is all this weekend from 12-8 pm and 12-6pm Sunday. There will be deep discounts and LA DJ's so make sure you don't miss out.

The Legendary RBX

The legendary westcoast rapper RBX is playing tonight at Malones (604 E. Dyer Rd. Santa Ana, CA) with special guests InDJnous and Highlife Click among others. Doors open at 8pm and the cover charge is $14. There's going to be free giveaways and special drink prices. 21+

Crates And Mics 2

Tonight at the 2nd Street Jazz Club (366 E. 2nd St. Los Angeles, CA) the legendary DJ Battlecat is doing a beat showcase along with Curtis King, Kev Da Khemist, Flatlinerz and J-Bizness with a special performance by Custom Made. Also Sahtyre of the Swim Team will be hosting an MC battle along with a beat battle. Doors open at 9pm, must be 18+ and the cover charge is $10. See you there.

Nipsey Hussle In Store at Regal Tenant

LA artist Nipsey Hussle is going to be doing an in-store signing at Regal Tenant (5003 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA) Saturday, September 12. You will have the opportunity to get things signed, take pictures, and get free things. Also for this event Regal Tenant will be having a small sale on items in their store. Starts at 1pm but we suggest early arrival!

Culture Clash

Tonight at The Mountain Bar (471 Gin Ling Way, Los Angeles, CA) is another Culture Clash with DJs Fadah Sparrow, Mr. Chin, and Mr. Frew playing reggae music all night. There's no cover charge, so go enjoy music and have a couple of drinks.

Mayer Hawthorne @ The Roxy TONIGHT

Stones Throw artist, Mayer Hawthorne, will be performing live at The Roxy (9009 West Sunset) tonight! Don't miss out!

LA Art Walk

Come to the Downtown Art Walk, Thursday September 10th at The Last Laugh Store (129 E. 6th St. Los Angeles, CA). BYI recording artist R.O.M.E will be doing a live set in promotion for his new album "My Demo". Come check it out.

Too Short @ Grove of Anaheim

Check out Too Short this weekend September 11th at the Grove of Anaheim (2200 E Katella Ave. Anaheim, CA 90026). The doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm so get there early or get tickets for $23 from Ticket Master. For more info about Too Short and the show see the article at the Grove of Anaheim website here.

Talib Kweli @ The Key Club

Talib Kweli is making an appearance at The Key Club (9093 W Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90069) this weekend September 11th at 9pm. He will be preforming with Strong Arm Steady so get your tickets for $23 at Ticket Master and don't miss this!

B-Real @ The Whiskey

B-Real will be playing at the Whiskey (8901 Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90069) this weekend September 12th at 9pm. Get tickets for $25 in advance at Ticket Master. All ages...

Show TONIGHT @ Low End Theory

Tonight is another Low End Theory show at The Airliner (2419 N Broadway, CA 90031) in LA. With performances by Hudson Mohawke, Dorian Concept and Nocando, this is a show you don't want to miss. If you're a member you already know it's $5 if not its $10 at the door. The doors will open at 10pm and it's 18+.

Mayer Hawthorne @ The Roxy, Thursday, Sept. 10th

Stones Throw artist, Mayer Hawthorne, will be performing live at The Roxy (9009 West Sunset) on Thursday, September 10th. 

See if you can recognize these LA locations in his video for "Maybe So Maybe No."

Brainwash LA Launch Party! Oct. 2nd

We are proud to announce that we are having our official launch party on Friday, October 2nd!

With food + drinks, tons of performances, clothing companies, an art show, Grind Time battle, mini ramp, plus DJs spinning dubstep and hip hop! It's at Annex Seven (2323 E Olympic) and it's only $10! You don't want to miss this!

Sublime Names New Front Man

So who else was curious how Sublime would be playing the return of Cypress Hill's Smoke Out? Well, they have a new guy filling in for their reunion. 20 year-old Rome, from Northern California, seems to have good voice and everything but I don't know how fans are going to react to this. 

The Night James Brown Saved Boston

Tonight at 8 p.m., Amoeba's Monday Night Movies is showing "The Night James Brown Saved Boston", the story of how James Brown played a free show the night MLK was assassinated, saving Boston from erupting into a full scale riot. It's playing at Space 15 Twenty (1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd, Hollywood CA). 

Stussy LA presents the Clae Shop-In-Shop

Stussy Los Angeles in colaboration w/ Clae Shoes will be releasing an exclusive colorway of the Kennedy shoe. Clae shoes will be sold at the store until January. 

www.Clae.com

Ever Ready Records - That Old Gang of Mine - Sept.22

Ever Ready Records announced the release date last night of their long awaited sophomore album, That Old Gang of Mine. The CD will be available on Tuesday, Sept. 22 online and in select stores. We're also proud to announce that their record release show will actually be at the Brainwash LA launch party (more info coming later today...) 

Exclusive songs from their album are on their myspace.

And you can pre-order the album from their online store.

DJ Limegreen - Official Cali Video

Brainfeeder Sessions - Sept 6th

Starting Sept. 6th, Brainfeeder presents the Brainfeeder Sessions every first Sunday of the month. The first will be held at The Downtown Independent (251 S. Main St.) from 7PM-11PM. It's $12 at the door.

"I’ve always wanted to see this music experienced in a way more focused form than your traditional club vibe. So we’re starting Brainfeeder Sessions at the downtown independent. Amazing audio/visual madness with films and Ideas." ...been looking forward to this for a longtime. LA standup! an event not to be missed. See you all there!"

www.brainfeedersite.com

Bassface - Sam XL's Birthday - Tonight!

Tonight, Sept. 5th, Sam XL's birthday BASSFACE is being held at 747 Kohler St in Downtown. 18+. $10 before 10 and $15 before 12. The password is Step-Out!

Urban Underground/ MC & Producer Team Battles

Tonight at The Airliner (2419 N. Broadway, Los Angeles 90031) four teams of MCs and producers will battle live with a special performance by Cook Book of LA Symphony. Cover charge is $15 and doors open at 8pm. 18+

Woodstock in Hollywood

On Labor Day (Sept. 7th) at 8p.m., Space 15 Twenty in Hollywood (1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd) is screening the 1970 documentary "Woodstock" for FREE. What better way to spend your day off. Don't forget to bring something to sit on. 

B Real and Bizzy Bone Tonight!

B-Real of Cypress Hill and Bizzy Bone of Bone Thugs n Harmony are playing tonight, September 4th, at the Key Club (9039 w. Sunset blvd. Los Angeles, 90069) with Psycho Realm. Show starts at 8:30. Tickets are on sale for $25 at

Fat Beats Melrose

7600 Melrose Ave. Suite J 2nd floor, Los Angeles, CA 90036

323 655 8997

Mayer Hawthorne - A Strange Arrangement

CD & 2LP with 4-inch single available now from Stones Throw. And here's Mayer Hawthone's Myspace.

Believe The Hype w/ Ill Riddim & G Rocks

Come get your dance on to some of LA's up and coming DJs at Hyped Up this Friday at Suite 33 (15740 Texaco Ave. Paramount CA). Guys get in FREE before 9:30 and girls FREE all night. 

Underground Connection Lyricist Lounge

Hodari Entertainment produces its weekly exhibition of unsigned/independent emcee's, dj's, singers, dancers, poets, and graffiti artists in the Pine Avenue District. Check it out tomorrow, September 3rd between 10:00 and 11:00pm at the Rhythm Lounge (245 Pine Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802) for $10. 

Letlive is Not as Arrogant as They Seem

Letlive has started recording their next feature full length. Nothing more can be said about this monumental moment unless you read the post about it on their myspace here. While they are unfortunately not recording the album in LA rumor has it they will be back soon so keep an eye out. Letlive is one word...

Peanut Butter Wolf's 999

Converse presents: 9 nights, September 1st - 9th, Peanut Butter Wolf on a 9-night tour of the 9 area codes stretching from Los Angeles, Orange County to the Inland Empire. Each night PB Wolf will do video sets with multiple genres from the 90s. 

The first night, at Pomona's Glass House, Sep. 1, will be a Stones Throw showcase with Mayer Hawthorne, Dam-Funk, Rhettmatic and Pase Rock. The final night, Sep, 9th, is a party we'll be announcing in early September. 

"999" follows in the tradition of Wolf's 888 and 777 events in the past two years, and an all heavy metal DJ set for 6/6/6 in 2006. 

909 Tue 1st: PB Wolf, Prince Paul, DJ Muggs, Dam-Funk, Mayer Hawthorne at Glasshouse, 200 W 2nd St, Pomona CA. ALL AGES, $15
323 Wed 2nd: Low End Theory at Airliner, 2419 N Broadway, Los Angeles. 18+ $5 
562 Thu 3rd: Party Weirdo at Club 149, 149 Linden, Long Beach. 21+ $5 
626 Fri 4th: Footwork at The Terrace, 443 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena. 21+ $9.99
213 Sat 5th: FYF Fest at Los Angeles Historic State, 1245 N. Spring, L.A. ALL AGES $15 A/$20D
949 Sun 6th: Lovemade at Detroit Bar, 843 W 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA. 21+ $5A/$10D 
951 Mon 7th: More Fire Mondays at Sevilla, 3252 Mission Inn Ave, Riverside, CA. $10
714 Tue 8th: The Continental Room, 115 W Santa Fe Ave, Fullerton, CA. 21+ FREE 
310 Wed 9th: The Yard, 715 Hampton Ave Venice Beach.  9 DJs, All 90s:  PBW, Spinderella, Arabian Prince, Dam-Funk, J.Rocc, Rhettmatic, Rhomes, Mathieu Schreyer + Very Special Guests!  Starts at 9:09pm.  $9.99.  Gift Bags to best dressed in 90s Gear. 

PLAYING: Acid Jazz, Backpack hip hop, Big beat, Brit pop, Cheesy R & B, Commercial rock, Country rock, Dancehall reggae, Death metal, Drum and bass, Freestyle, Gangsta rap, G Funk, Goth industrial, Golden age hip hop, Grunge, Hip house, Indie rock, jiggy, Jock Jams, Keep it real hip hop, Miami Bass, Neo soul, New jack swing, Rave, Sexy house, Shoegaze, Southern rap, Speed metal, Skater punk, Ska revival, Swing revival, Techno, Teen pop, Trance, Trip hop, Turntablism, UK Garage. WHAT TO WEAR: How about airbrushed overalls with one side down. Cross Colors. Boy London metal hats. a rayon suit with a turtleneck sweater. Tommy Hilfiger. Phillies Blunt t-shirt. a colorful rugby shirt. Rayon pants. polka dots. a denim button up shirt with a flower print tie and White Sox and X baseball cap. All shirts MUST BE tucked into those stonewashed jeans and show off those belt buckles and high top fades and gumbys. No backwards jeans allowed. There's only one Kris Kross. 

Check out the  Converse 999's and enter to win a pair.