The Scenestar

Neal Francis to Perform at the Bellwether

Chicago-based musician Neal Francis (not to be confused with Los Angeles indie rock duo Neil Frances) will be returning to Los Angeles on his upcoming North American tour! You can see Neal Francis live when he headlines a show at The Bellwether on Thursday, May 8, with opener Color Green.

The local tour date is in support of his latest album release Return To Zero.

Rolling Loud 2025 Festival Lineup Revealed

We now finally have a lineup for the next edition of Rolling Loud! Taking place on Saturday, March 15, and Sunday, March 16, Rolling Loud California will be returning to Hollywood Park Grounds, adjacent to SoFi Stadium with yet another star-studded lineup that includes headliners ASAP Rocky, Playboi Carti, and Peso Pluma.

Other artists in this year's Rolling Loud California lineup include 03 Greedo, Ab-Soul, Bas, Blxst, Ken Carson, Cash Cobain, Dom Kennedy, Larry June, King Lil G, Lefty Gunplay, Peysoh, Sexyy Red, Sky Mask The Slump God, Tee Grizzley, Xavier Wulf, Quavo, YG, and many more.

The festival will see over 75 artists across three stages, plus its iconic suite of original activations like Loud Cutz (an onsite barber shop), Rolling Loud Tattoo Parlour, and Bunny’s Bae Bar and a myriad of art installations and immersive experiences to be announced that speak to hip-hop culture and building community.

Shows of the Night: Tuesday, December 31st

BUY TICKETS: New Year’s Eve with D-Nice & Friends w/ D-Nice, Next, Big Daddy Kane, Case, Kenny Burns, Estelle, Jon B., Tweet, Lady London, Mike Phillips, Nice & Smooth, Johnny Gill, & Tisha Campbell at Walt Disney Concert Hall (10:30pm)

We made it to the end of the year, Scenestar readers! Sorry we couldn't post more this year because of my chemotherapy, this was still a great year for live music in Los Angeles. You have one more chance to add to your list of great concerts courtesy of our Show of the Night featuring: D-Nice! The legendary "Club Quarantine" DJ will be bringing in 2025 live tonight at one of the city's most iconic music venues, Walt Disney Concert Hall. With Tisha Cambell as host, D-Nice will do his thing with special guests Big Daddy Kane, Case, Kenny Burns, Estelle, Jon B., Tweet, Lady London, Mike Phillips, Nice & Smooth, and Johnny Gill.

Suppose you can't get into our Show of the Night. In that case, your other live music options include performances by Alesso, Antibalas, Blackstreet, Richard Blade, DJ Raul Campos (of KCRW), DJ Novena Carmel (of KCRW), Classixx, Club Tularosa, Diplo, DJ Quik, Egyptian Lover, Galantis, Jamie Jones, KC and the Sunshine Band, Valentino Khan, Chris Lake, La Lom, Heidi Lawden, Bobby Lee, Natasha Leggero, Mariachi El Bronx, Masha Mar, Middle Aged Dad, Morrissey, DJ Daisy O'Dell, Pachyman, Peanut Butter Wolf, Perc, Poolside, Gregory Porter, Rampa, Social Distortion, Thee Sacred Souls, Dita Von Teese, Alison Wonderland, Zedd, Zig Zags, and many more.

Click here for ticket links and info on today's shows and upcoming local shows on our concert calendar. For any further updates, be sure to also follow us on Twitter, Bluesky, or Threads for any last-minute news and set times (posted daily in the comments section) if available for select shows!

The Scenestar's New Year's Eve Guide 2025

We're ready to call it a wrap on 2024, Los Angeles! And what better do that than by adding one more live music event to your list of concerts for this year? We've compiled an extensive and comprehensive list of New Year's Eve options from FREE options to music huge festivals from all genres all around Southern California—close to home or a bit of a drive, depending on the scene you're looking for to celebrate the new year.

Don't forget that public transportation is FREE on New Year's Eve courtesy of LA Metro.

Some of the entertainment options include performances by Alesso, Antibalas, Big Daddy Kane, Blackstreet, Richard Blade, DJ Raul Campos (of KCRW), DJ Novena Carmel (of KCRW), Classixx, Club Tularosa, D-Nice, Diplo, DJ Quik, Egyptian Lover, Galantis, Jamie Jones, KC and the Sunshine Band, Valentino Khan, Chris Lake, La Lom, Heidi Lawden, Bobby Lee, Natasha Leggero, Mariachi El Bronx, Masha Mar, Middle Aged Dad, Morrissey, DJ Daisy O'Dell, Pachyman, Peanut Butter Wolf, Perc, Poolside, Gregory Porter, Rampa, Social Distortion, Thee Sacred Souls, Dita Von Teese, Alison Wonderland, Zedd, Zig Zags, and many more.

Check out our concert calendar or click below to check out our list to get your tickets. If we missed any that you think are worthwhile, be sure to let us know in our comments section, so we can mention them in our "Shows of the Night" post on New Year's Eve on Tuesday. Some of our favorites are listed in bold.

Thank you for making us your source for music news in the Los Angeles area once again, and we'll keep you updated in 2025 on all the cool shows coming to town, Scenestar readers!

The Weeknd Schedules a Show at the Rose Bowl

The Weeknd is heading back on tour early next year! Abel Tesfaye, aka The Weeknd, is giving Los Angeles the chance to see him perform live as part of a just announced "One Night Only" show taking place at the Rose Bowl on Saturday, January 25.

The tour date is in support of his current release, Hurry Up Tomorrow.

Shows of the Night: Saturday, November 23rd

BUY TICKETS: Interpol w/ The Walkmen at the Kia Forum (8:00pm)

Saturday is kinda chilly, Scenestar readers. That shouldn't keep you from going out tonight with a ton of concert options including our pick for Show of the Night: Interpol! The iconic indie rock band will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their sophomore release Antics with a show tonight at the Kia Forum with opener, The Walkmen.

Suppose you can't get into our Show of the Night. In that case, your other live music options include performances by Above & Beyond, Actors, Adult., A.G. Cook, Anotr, Bastille, The Beach Boys, Kate Berlant, DJ Raul Campos (of KCRW), Cathedral Bells, Dr. Gabba, Duster, Earlimart, Empire of the Sun, Neil Frances, Franc Moody, The Front Bottoms, Gamblers Mark, The Garden, Honne, Kenia OS, Emily King, Hailey Knox, L7, Cyndi Lauper, Le Castlevania, Bobby Lee, The Lemon Twigs, Moonglade, Moon Walker, Nosaj Thing, Orion Sun, Redd Kross, Stabbing Westward, Los Temerarios, Together Pangea, Toman, ZZ Ward, and many more.

Click here for ticket links and info on today's shows and 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!

Shows of the Night: Friday, November 22nd

BUY TICKETS: ALT 98.7 Presents Friendsgiving - Sublime with Rome (Farewell) w/ Dirty Heads, The Interrupters, & Beach Weather at the Kia Forum (6:30pm)

Once again, we made it to the weekend, Scenestar readers. There's some cool concerts to get your weekend started this Friday and that includes a big concert that's our Show of the Night selection: Alt 98.7's Friendsgiving! Taking place tonight at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, Alt 98.7's Friendsgiving will feature a lineup that includes Sublime with Rome saying farewell to that live lineup, Dirty Heads, The Interrupters, and Beach Weather. You can buy your parking here.

Suppose you can't get into our Show of the Night. In that case, your other live music options include performances by A.G. Cook, Bastille, BLXST, Will Clarke, Current Joys, David Kushner, The Lemon Twigs, Lucero, Gaby Moreno, Craig Robinson, Shuba, TR/ST, and many more.

Click here for ticket links and info on today's shows and 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!

Coachella 2025 Festival Lineup Revealed

One of the biggest concert announcements is here earlier than usual, Scenestar readers! Goldenvoice has finally revealed this year's festival lineup with Coachella 2025 Weekend 1 scheduled to take place from Friday, April 11, 2025, to Sunday, April 13, 2025, and Coachella 2025 Weekend 2 held from Friday, April 18, 2025, to Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, Calif.

This year's headliners include Lady Gaga, Post Malone, and Green Day, along with Travis Scott.

Other performers include Amyl and the Sniffers, Beabadoobee, Ben Böhmer, Benson Boone, Charli XCX, Circle Jerks, Ivan Cornejo, The Dare, Darkside, FKA Twigs, GEL, Beth Gibbons, GloRilla, Jennie, Junior H, Kraftwerk, Sarah Landry, Laufey, Lisa, The Marias, Megan Thee Stallion, Misfits, Missy Elliott, Soft Play, Chris Stussy, Together Pangea, Zedd, and many more.

Also new for 2025, are newly added VIP areas adjacent to the Outdoor Theater and Sahara Tent. There will also be additional camping options including Ready-Set and La Campana tent camping for fans looking for more comfort during their desert stay.