Deep Purple Bring Classic Rock Summer to SoCal with Kansas and Jefferson Starship
Deep Purple announce a late-summer 2026 North American tour with Kansas and Jefferson Starship, including stops in Chula Vista and Long Beach.
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BTS’s ‘ARIRANG’ Caps Comeback With Record Sales and SoFi Stadium Run
BTS returns from hiatus with the chart-topping album ‘ARIRANG’ and a sprawling 2026–2027 world tour that brings four nights to SoFi Stadium in September.
Rush Returns: Juno Surprise Sets Stage for SoCal Reunion Tour Dates
Rush returned to the stage for the first time in 11 years at the Juno Awards, debuting new drummer Anika Nilles and keyboardist Loren Gold. The surprise set launches a reunion tour that kicks off at the Kia Forum in Inglewood on June 7.
Lily Allen announces major North American arena tour following UK honors
Lily Allen is bringing her “West End Girl” era to North American arenas this fall, including a headline show at the Kia Forum, after picking up the Icon Award at the 2026 O2 Silver Clef Awards and earning an Ivor Novello nod.
Robyn Returns With ‘Sexistential,’ a Playful, Erotic Turn Reviewed Across the Press
Robyn’s new album ‘Sexistential’ arrives as critics hail a weird, erotic and playful reinvention, with two Los Angeles shows at Kia Forum confirmed for later this year.
San Diego Opera’s ‘Carmen’ Gets a Magnetic, Modern Makeover
Director Keturah Stickann is crafting a modern, visually bold staging of Bizet’s ‘Carmen’ for San Diego Opera, anchoring a 2026–2027 season that aims to balance beloved repertoire with fresh perspectives.
Morrissey cancels Valencia show after noisy hotel, raising reliability concerns
Morrissey cancels a Valencia show after calling his noisy hotel an “indescribable hell,” the latest in a string of tour cancellations that have already hit California and other markets.
How Paul McCartney’s Fonda Theatre Ticket Sales Will Work
Paul McCartney will play two intimate Fonda Theatre shows in Hollywood with strict ticketing rules: a two-ticket limit and non-transferable seats.
How 311’s ‘Down’ Riff Got a Surprising Co-Sign Before Topping the Charts
Before 311’s “Down” topped the alternative charts, the song’s iconic riff got a crucial thumbs-up from an unlikely source: the band’s weed dealer.
LA’s The Sophs Drop Earnest New Single “HOUSE” Ahead of Debut Album
Los Angeles six-piece The Sophs have shared “HOUSE,” a Boyle Heights–inspired single from their upcoming debut album GOLDSTAR, arriving March 13 via Rough Trade Records.