Last Thursday, British soul singer Alice Russell MySpace) returned to the Hotel Cafe (MySpace) in Hollywood, headlining an evening that was supported by locals Emi Meyer (MySpace), Lelia Broussard (MySpace), and followed by Jesca Hoop (MySpace). The show was LAist's pick for Tonight in Rock, and included covers of "Seven Nation Army" and "Crazy". Russell joins the next wave of female British singers that include KT Tunstall, Lily Allen, Amy Winehouse, Kate Nash, Duffy,......

Tonight we suggest you take a walk on the wild side. Start things off at Amoeba Records, where LA locals Abe Vigoda will be performing songs from 2008's Skeleton. The band's third album to date is an eye-opening, punk-infused tour de force. Then we recommend heading over to the Knitting Factory for what will undoubtedly be referred to as the noisiest lineup to come through town in some time. NY-based Ghengis Tron, Florida-based Yip Tip, LA's own Clipd Beaks and, of course, hometown noise heroes HEALTH are slated to take turns raping and pillaging your eardrums without restraint. ...

Adele played a sold out show at The Roxy last Wednesday, and if it had been anywhere else, it probably would've been a fantastic night. Don't get me wrong, it was a great show, but my ticket and that of the girl next to me in line said doors were at 8pm, and we stood outside in the wind in a massive line until 9:30. Then we were finally let in, only to have the......

Artist: Adele Album: 19 Label: Columbia/XL Recordings Release Date: April 8th 2008 digital *See video clip below. So in the recent trend of scratchy, retro-sounding divas such as Amy Winehouse and Duffy, I think I found a keeper. I first heard of Adele when I stumbled across one of her videos on a blog a little while back. I noticed she had an instantly impressive and flexible voice, and the song, "Chasing Pavements", had a......