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M. Ward Has a Tour Date at Hollywood Forever

Scenestar favorite M. Ward is back with a new album and an upcoming local tour date! You can see him live when he performs live in support of his latest release, Supernatural Thing, at the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever Cemetery on Friday, June 23.

Contest: Sam MacPherson at the Troubadour

Kicking things off this weekend in West Hollywood is New Jersey singer-songwriter Sam MacPherson! His "Powerlines Tour" brings Sam MacPherson to the Troubadour for a headlining show on Friday, May 19, with opener Mikey Ferrari. The show is in support of his latest EP release, Powerlines.

We're giving our readers the chance to see him perform live courtesy of a ticket giveaway for his headlining show!

Underworld to Play a Show at Shrine Expo Hall

British electronic music pioneers Karl Hyde and Rick Smith a.k.a. Underworld will also be coming back to Los Angeles! If you missed Underworld at Coachella 2023, you can make up for it at Shrine Expo Hall on Thursday, September 28, where they will be playing their hits and tracks off of their follow-up to their 2019 album release, DRIFT: Series 1.

Hot Chip to Perform at the Hollywood Palladium

Yes, Scenestar readers. Another Just Like Heaven 2023 act is preparing to make their return to Los Angeles later this year! This time it's English synthpop act Hot Chip who will be bringing the dance party to the Hollywood Palladium on Thursday, September 28, in support of their latest album release, A Bath Full of Ecstasy.

The Walkmen: Two Shows at the Fonda Theatre

We're finally getting reunion tour dates for Scenestar favorite, The Walkmen! If you missed The Walkmen this past weekend in Pasadena at Just Like Heaven 2023, you can make up for it by checking out their "2023 Revenge Tour" at the Fonda Theatre on Monday, October 2, and Tuesday, October 3.

Lil Durk Schedules a Show at the Kia Forum

Hip-hop artist Lil Durk will be bringing his tour to Los Angeles this summer! His "Sorry For The Drought Tour" will be coming to the Kia Forum in Inglewood on Wednesday, September 6, with opening sets by Kodak Black, NLE Choppa, and DD Osama.

Contest: Molchat Doma at Shrine Expo Hall

Making their way back to Los Angeles is Russian-singing Belarusian post-punk band Molchat Doma! Before taking the stage at Cruel World 2023 at Brookside at the Rose Bowl on Saturday, May 20, Molchat Doma will be playing a warm-up show at Shrine Expo Hall on Thursday, May 18. Opening for Molchat Doma is Nuovo Testamento.

We're giving our readers the chance to attend courtesy of our giveaway for a pair of tickets to their show!

Set Times: Cruel World 2023 at Rose Bowl

Cruel World is just around the corner, Scenestar readers! Now you can start planning out your day now that Goldenvoice has officially released set times for their upcoming music festival.

One notable lineup change is The Motels no longer performing in Pasadena, but are being replaced by iconic electro-pop New Wave band, Berlin.

As we previously announced, Cruel World will be taking place on Saturday, May 20, at Brookside at the Rose Bowl with headliners Siouxsie and Iggy Pop. The list of curated goth and new wave acts scheduled to perform includes ABC, Adam Ant, Animotion, Aurat, Boy Harsher, Echo & The Bunnymen, Ela Minus, Gang of Four, Gary Numan, Glass Spells, GVLLOW, The Human League, Billy Idol, Love and Rockets, Modern English, Molchat Doma, Riki, The Soft Moon, The Vapors, Twin Tribes, and Urban Heat.