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Amoeba Hollywood to Reopen on April 1st

It's time to get excited, Scenestar readers. This is NOT a cruel April Fool's joke either, because Amoeba Music is finally BACK! The Hollywood location has announced that its new location is opening next week following the closing of its 6400 Sunset Blvd closing permanently. They will now be opening their new location at 6200 Hollywood Blvd on Thursday, April 1. Amoeba will have new temporary hours as well: Monday - Sunday 11 am - 8 pm (Buy counter open 11 am - 7 pm).

The iconic record store will be following all health and safety guidelines from local city and county public health departments, including social distancing and mandatory wearing of face coverings over the nose and mouth. More details on Amoeba Music Hollywood are below, and we're as excited as you are to see the new location. See you there!

New Music Video: Sufjan Stevens "Video Game"

Sufjan Stevens has released a new music video for "Video Game," which is the second single from his upcoming album release Ascension. His new music video was choreographed and danced by Jalaiah, and directed by Nicole Ginelli.

Nine Inch Nails Release 'Ghosts V - VI' For Free

For those of you that need a soundtrack to the current COVID-19 pandemic, we have two to choose from courtesy of Nine Inch Nails! Trent Reznor tweeted to fans this morning "Anybody out there? New Nine Inch Nails out now. Ghosts V - VI. Hours and hours of music. Free. Some of it kind of happy, some not so much."

Contest: The Undercover Dream Lovers at the Lodge Room

Psychedelic indie rock band The Undercover Dream Lovers is coming to Highland Park this weekend! The Undercover Dream Lovers will be performing an album release show in support of It's All In Your Head, at the Lodge Room on Friday, February 28. Scott Gilmore and Video Age open the show. We're giving our readers the chance to attend courtesy of a contest for tickets to the show!

Shows of the Night: Thursday, January 16th

BUY TICKETS: Mr. Elevator w/ Automatic at The Echo

The weekend is upon us, Scenestar readers. Let's keep rocking with a great record release concert taking our Show of the Night title: Mr. Elevator! They are celebrating the release of Goodbye, Blue Sky at The Echo with Automatic and LA Takedown opening the show.

If you can't get into our Show of the Night, your other music options include performances by Karl Denson, Glitterer, The Grahams, Joyce Manor, Potty Mouth, PPL MVR, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, Surf Curse, and many more. Click here for ticket links and info on all of today's shows as well as upcoming local shows on our concert calendar. For any further updates, be sure to also follow us on Twitter for any last-minute news and set times (posted daily in the comments section) if available for select shows!

The Red Pears FREE In-Store Set at Amoeba

El Monte's own The Red Pears have a FREE performance coming up for Los Angelinos next month! Besides their SOLD OUT show at the Glass House on Saturday, December 28, The Red Pears will also be taking the stage at Amoeba Music on Wednesday, January 15, at 5 p.m. in support of their latest EP release Alicia.

Contest: Desi Valentine at the Troubadour

Celebrating the release of his latest EP is Desi Valentine! The London singer-songwriter based out of Los Angeles will be taking the stage at the Troubadour on Tuesday, December 10, with Parker Ainsworth and Lady Blackbird. You can join in the celebration of the release of Shades of Love as well by entering our contest for a pair of tickets to the show!

Magic Giant to Perform at the Troubadour

Before hitting the road American Authors on their upcoming tour, Magic Giant has decided to have their own show here in Los Angeles! The Venice folk revival band will take the stage at the Troubadour on Wednesday, December 4, to celebrate the release of their upcoming single. You can see them perform with American Authors at House of Blues Anaheim on Tuesday, February 4.