OV WEEKLY: This Week Is As Stuffed As A Blanket Burrito!

OV Weekly makes us feel as snug as a dug in a rug. Which doesn't really work but whatever.


Monday, February 2nd
OV Presents: Banta Residency @ The Satellite!

Echo Park locals Banta have a February residency at the Satellite, and you don't want to miss it! "Banta" is like Banter, but with a British accent, because, let's be honest everything is better with an accent. Banta has heavy classic rock influences (think Fleetwood Mac), and packs fierceness and charm into every song that will make it hard for you not to groove along. Smooth folk pop-rock that will be a great way to start your week.

But thats not all!! Banta is bringing some great bands with them. Expect music from Swiss Alps, Hearty Har, Boroughs, AND DJ Brandon Young of Delta Spirit.

The doors open at 8:30 PM, and its 21 and over. ALSO IT'S FREE. So you really have no good excuse not to be there!



Tuesday, February 3rd
New Releases Are Always Emotionally Present! RCLA!

Tomorrow's Tuesday, and you know what that means -- another wave of new releases from OV! This week we've got new music from Two Gallants, All We Are and a super slick looking Go-Between's reissue! What more could you want out of a Tuesday! The full list? Well, for that you'll have to peep the blog tomorrow, but we promise it'll be worth the wait.



Once you've got that new release haul, you best be bringing your faves down to RCLA at El Prado to give it a public spin! The best place to hear what your local buds are digging, RCLA gives YOU the opportunity to spin your records and even snag a free drink in the process! The fun gets started at 9PM, so dig out those LPs and get ready for a night of great music!

Wednesday, February 4th
You Blew It! @ The Echo!

You Blew It! might be one of the last great hold-outs in the emo revival that took over the last decade. More sane than Algernon Cadwallader, less sonically-spacious than Cap'n Jazz, YBI! cherrypicks from 90's emo and indie in a fashion that many have aimed for but few have achieved. These cat-loving, taco-eating dudes have been holding it down in their native Orlando scene since February 2009 and honestly, we're all about it here at OV. Plus, how can you not like a band that produces a Blue Album cover EP and names it You Blue It!? We sure can't and that's why you'll find us doing a little emo shuffle tonight at the Echo! Come join us for a great evening of music!




Friday, February 6th
Minnow In-Store!

Minnow is an L.A based band that you really need to watch. Their self-titled album released in 2012 was recorded and pieced together from all different locations with much success, but Trembles & Temperance, released in November 2014 on Anchor Eighty Four Records, was approached a little differently. This time around, the band placed a lot of emphasis on trying to capture the live sound and feeling of rocking out. Minnow also placed a lot more emphasis on vocal and harmony, making an album that really flows with cohesion and ambience. But while Trembles & Temperance may be more harmonious, it still rocks our socks. Minnow has managed with great success to smooth out the edges, without loosing the uniquely raw sound that was so welcomed on their EP and for that, we are super stoked to see what they'll cook up in our loft tonight at 7PM!




That's it for this week friends and remember, you never have to compromise your feelings for anyone!

OV WEEKLY: Please Please Please Let OV Weekly In!

WE ARE SO EXCITED TO SEE YOU AGAIN!


Monday, January 26th
Holychild Monday Night Residency @ The Echo!

HOLYCHILD is made up of Liz Nistico and Louie Diller. In 2010 the two found themselves in a modern dance class together, while Liz danced and Louie accompanied on drums and piano. They began collaborating immediately after meeting and now make pop music to make us think. The LA-based duo found early success in 2013 through their song, “Happy with Me,” which received over 100,000 plays in one week and got to #1 on Hype Machine’s Popular Charts. The band continues to receive local and national support, with Nylon Magazine describing the track as “mind-glowingly addictive,” Billboard grouping them in their annual “14 Artists to Watch in 2014” and LA weekly naming HOLYCHILD as “one of the ten LA bands who are going to blow up in 2014.” Their debut EP, MINDSPEAK, was released in March 2014 and questions society’s view of the woman from often times a sarcastic/absurdist perspective. HOLYCHILD is committed to making their own form of music they affectionately call ‘brat pop,’ and sharing their art with the world.



Tuesday, January 27th
New Releases Are A Shoulder You Can Always Cry On! RCLA!

Yoooo, Tuesday releases have been hot fire lately and there doesn't seem to be any sign of it stopping. This week we've got a couple of slick GBV reissues, new Amason and The Decemberists! And under that layer of awesome lies even more gems, but to see those you'll have to check the blog tomorrow morning.



Once you've got that new release haul, you best be bringing your faves down to RCLA at El Prado to give it a public spin! The best place to hear what your local buds are digging, RCLA gives YOU the opportunity to spin your records and even snag a free drink in the process! The fun gets started at 9PM, so dig out those LPs and get ready for a night of great music!

Wednesday, January 28th
Paul Bergmann @ The Echo!

This week is pretty heavy on the Echo shows, but damn there's some good ones. First up is OV fave and alum Paul Bergmann tonight at the Echo! Paul Bergmann is a Los Angeles folk craftsman whose commanding compositions emerged from his own initial sense of musical isolation. Nestled in the rolling uplands of Western Massachusetts, Bergmann grew up in small-town seclusion, his sonic roots descending from his parent’s canon of Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, and Gordon Lightfoot. With clean, true purpose and burnished artistic vision, Bergmann channels himself now into partnership with Fairfax Recordings. In his current creative efforts, he’ll tell you that he strives for honesty but not overexposure, vulnerability but not weakness, straightforwardness but not simplicity.




Thursday, January 29th
Body/Head @ The Echo!

Kim Gordon is here. To rule you. Bow down to Kim Gordon. Give in to Body/Head.




Friday, January 30th
Start The Weekend Right With Some Pre-Orders!

So 2015 is here and we really don't want you to get behind on your listening. We know that feel and we hate it too. Best way to combat it? Pre-order your LPs now and forget about 'em until the release date! Plus lots of extra goodies will help you remember what you're listening to. We're just here to help hombre.

Modest Mouse - Strangers To Ourselves
Sufjan Stevens - Carrie & Lowell
D'Angelo and the Vanguard - Black Messiah 2xLP
Colleen Green - I Want To Grow Up (Ltd. Clear w/ Blue/Pink Swirl + Zine)
Father John Misty - I Love You, Honeybear (Ltd. Deluxe Tri-Color Vinyl)
John Carpenter - Lost Themes (Limited Edition Black and White Swirl Vinyl)
Moon Duo - Shadow of the Sun (Ltd. Red Vinyl) + 7”
Will Butler - Policy (w/ Signed Poster)


Saturday, January 31st
Title Fight "Hyperview" Album Premiere Party!

If you have been waiting in heavy anticipation for Title Fight's new album, Hyperview, set to release on February 3rd by ANTI- Records, boy do we have a treat for you. These Pennsylvania natives will be dropping us a little sneak peek of Hyperview this Saturday BEFORE it hits stores!.

But what should you expect? Hyperview is said to be a massive leap forward compared to Title Fight's other albums. The vocals are a little more muted, and the lyrics are defiantly opaque. This is an album that cannot just be listened to, but instead experienced as an glorious event within itself. Which is exactly what our album premiere will be, a massive leap forward and a glorious event unto itself!



That's it for this week friends, hope y'all stay dry!

OV WEEKLY: New Year, New You, New Weekly!

What a crazy year it's been. It's almost 2015! You made it!!! Reach for your dreams next year, even if your dreams are just puppies (ours are).

Monday, December 29th
Last Chance Tickets to LetsPartyNYE @ Legendary Park Plaza Hotel! OV Presents Kissing Cousins @ The Satellite!

Ok so NYE is two days away. That means if you don't got plans, you need plans quick. Good thing OV is here to save the day - we've got tickets to the best party in town: LetsPartyNYE at the Legendary Park Plaza Hotel! It's a crazy good live/DJ lineup at a killer venue with an open bar?? Uh, yes please! Check the full deets below and come dance away 2014 with us on Wednesday!

LetsPartyNYE @ Legendary Park Plaza Hotel
Dec 31, 2014 8:00 PM - 3:00 AM
21+
Every ticket is open bar!

Performances from: Blood Orange, Classixx (live), IO Echo, Kindness (DJ), TOPS, Warpaint (DJ), Blake Anderson (DJ), De Lux, thee Mike B, Copper Saver and many more! Three stages! Food trucks! Portrait studio & more!

TICKETS ONSALE NOW AT OV!

And if your looking for some partyin' for tonight, look no further than our Residency @ The Satellite with Kissing Cousins! The whole shindig is totally free, and more info can be found below. Tonight's the last night, so get out there and party!

OV Presents Kissing Cousins December Residency @ The Satellite
Kissing Cousins
Fakers (Members of The Henry Clay People, Piebald, Summer Darling, Vanaprasta)
Facial
Hustle Roses

Kissing Cousins:
Kissing Cousins is an all girl band from Los Angeles, California. As the main creative outlet for songwriter Heather Bray Heywood, Kissing Cousins has had a variety of female musicians comprise the lineup. Most of whom were friends prior to joining the band as part of the greater East Side Los Angeles music scene. Heywood's songwriting is stark, baroque, and often sexually charged. With haunting melodies over noisy guitars and pounding rhythms, Kissing Cousins' music belies the sweet appearance of their name and image.

While you wait for tonight to roll around, check out Kissing Cousins' song "You Bring Me Down" below and stop on by The Satellite every Monday this December. We'll see you there!




Tuesday, December 30th
Together Pangea + Audacity @ The Echo! RCLA!

Looking for a warm-up NYE bash? One that's more spilt-beer-in-your-face than champagne-with-the-pinky-up? Well hot damn man, then you best not pass up the NYE Eve lineup at The Echo tonight: together Pangea & Audacity! Perpetual OV faves, rockers and list-toppers, these two local bands have been all over the country lately, but tonight, they are coming back home to lay down a set sure to keep The Echo bumpin' and your ears ringing well into the New Year! We've written about these dudes too many times to count, so just take our word for it and make sure to be right in the thick of it tonight at The Echo! See you there!





If ya can't make it to The Echo tonight (or if it's sold out), then you best be bringing your fave vinyl down to RCLA at El Prado to give it a public spin! The best place to hear what your local buds are digging, RCLA gives YOU the opportunity to spin your records and even snag a free drink in the process! The fun gets started at 9PM, so dig out those LPs and get ready for a night of great music!

Wednesday, December 31st
New Years Eve: Time To Party Baby!

OV's closed today: Neil's already drinking so he can get to bed early, Steen's gotta rest her voice, Simone's in like another state to party, Emily is out shopping for the perfect NYE leather jacket (which apparently is a thing?), and Sean is practicing midnight kisses with Lyra. Sorry friend, guess you'll have to wait a bit to get some wax. Or y'know, you could just order something from our online store. Problem solved.

As for me, well, I'm busy getting hype to Kidz Bop:




Thursday, January 1st
New Years Day: Time To Rest Baby!

OV's also closed today. Sippin' mimosas and watching the Rose Parade's 7th telecast. KTLA or bust. See you Friday for our regularly scheduled programming!




That's all we've got this week hombre, we gotta start picking out our feather boas out for Wednesday. See you next year, 2014's been great!

OV WEEKLY: Best Week Of The Year? Best Week Of The Year.

Remember how awesome it was when you received full-size candy bars for Halloween? That's what OV Weekly is. Try not to get too fat on what we've got this week!

Monday, October 27th
Dream Boys Monday Night Residency @ The Echo!

Independent music from the west coast of Scotland has always had a kinship with psychedelic pop music from the west coast of America. Orange Juice loved The Byrds, Teenage Fanclub wanted to be in Buffalo Springfield, the Pastels adored the Electric Prunes. Dream Boys are a modern day trans atlantic love affair realized. Consisting of 3 Americans and 1 Scotsman, their songs have the spirit of postcard records filtered through the rural haze of the paisley underground. Their songs float around the notion of time and space, love and heartbreak, the highs and lows with a range of emotion and introspection. One can’t imagine these songs coming from any other band or from any other time other than now. These songs are psychedelic in the truest sense, a californian sun rises on a Glasgow street, rain fall during an indian summer, Dream Boys’ music lies somewhere in between this musical dream, in love with pop music with a sincerity unmatched.




Tuesday, October 28th
New Releases Won't Get Pumpkin Guts On Your Jeans! RCLA!

Headlining this week of new releases is a man who lives out Halloween every day of the year: Wayne Coyne. His new album with The Flaming Lips comes out tomorrow alongside new gems from Ought and The Shivas. We've also got some new Led Zeppelin reissues coming through and plenty of other vinyl gems. Peek the full list Tuesday morning and grab some slick LPs for your own Halloween treat!



After you've survived our new release storm, you best be bringing that new vinyl down to RCLA at El Prado to give it a virgin spin! The best place to hear what your local buds are digging, RCLA gives YOU the opportunity to spin your records and even snag a free drink in the process! The fun gets started at 9PM, so dig out those LPs and get ready for a night of great music!


Wednesday, October 29th
Mariachi El Bronx III Album Premiere Party!

Craving some more Mariachi El Bronx since their awesome performance at FYF? Well then look no further than OV this Wednesday when we premiere Mariachi El Bronx's newest LP right at OV!

Mariachi El Bronx, local Angelinos, have been around forever, and their new album shows that they aren't going anywhere. Previously known as The Bronx, this punk group has put a spin on their old style, and boy, do we like it. The ex-punks have been nothing but successful since they put on their Charro outfits, and have been redefining traditional Mexican music for everyone. Titled, Mariachi El Bronx (III), the band's album is set to release on Nov. 4th from ATO Records, and judging from the singles they have released, it won't be disappointing. The band has changed things up with the new album, and as they ponder maturity as a group their songs are beginning to confront "a lot of dark things" according to the frontman Matt Caughthran. Not content to merely change up their lyrics, the band also combines some electronic sounds to go alongside their classic mariachi instrumentals. We can't wait to hear what the record sounds like and hope you can roll on through to hear it with us!

To make things even sweeter, if you stop by for the Premiere Party tonight, not only will you get to hear great new music, but OV will also be raffling off tickets to their show at the El Rey on Nov. 5th! It's a night you don't want to miss!




Thursday, October 30th
The End Of #HalloweenForever!

BTW, it's almost Halloween. Which means that our #HalloweenForever insta feature is almost over! What's #HalloweenForever you ask? Well for 31 nights OV we've been stocking super spooky LPs to take your costume party over the edge! So far we've covered everything from Pharmakon to the Donnie Darko OST and have a few more coming! Keep your eyes peeled on our Instagram for this week's picks and check our list-so-far below!

V/A - Ghostbusters II OST
V/A - The Thing From The Crypt (I Nearly Died Laughing)
V/A - Seven Skeletons Found In A Yard
Michael Andrews - Donnie Darko OST
Bauhaus - In The Flat Field
Franco Micalizzi - The Visitor OST
Roky Erickson - The Evil One
Goblin - Tenebre OST
Dark Beach - Scream Queen
Ghosty - S/T
Gazelle Twin - Unflesh
Thee Cormans - Halloween Record
Pharmakon - Bestial Burden
Fursaxa - S/T
Baptists - Bloodmines
Last Ex - S/T
Dead Dawn - S/T
Thelema - Ephemerol: A Tribute To David Cronenberg's Scanners
Harry Manfredini - Friday The 13th OST
Wax Witches - Center Of Your Universe
Goblin - Zombi OST

Friday, October 31st
Stone Jack Jones In-Store @ 7PM! HALLOWEEEEEN!

Stone Jack Jones is here, and you better be too. This West Virginia native is the perfect fit for OV on Halloween. His hauntingly smooth melodies, poetic lyrics, and trippy, even ghostly voice, will trance you into a melancholy calm. Stone Jack Jones new record Ancestor, released with Western Vinyl is world weary, and is bound to grab ahold of you in a ghastly, yet terrific way.

COSTUMES ARE ENCOURAGED at tonights in-store, and expect a special treat from the band if you dress to impress in your Halloween best. Don't miss your chance to see this creepy, ghoulish, and terrifyingly brilliant band TONIGHT!




Saturday, November 1st
Amason In-Store @ 7PM!

Amason is stopping by OV tonight at 7 PM for a post-Halloween treat, and believe us you want to be here. The sweet Swedes of Amason have been making music together since late 2012, and ever since the release of their self-entitled EP in August of 2013 people have been begging for an album. We will all have to wait a little longer for their debut album Sky City, which is set to release worldwide in early 2015.

But, to tide us over in the meantime, the band has just released the single "Duvan" on Fairfax Recordings and INGRID, and man, do we want more. Amanda, the female vocalist, has a soothing retro vibe, mixed with just the right amount of synth while being supported by catchy beats and soothing vibes that will calm you right down after a long day. The sound is sultry, and inviting. Amason has created a wonderful and enticing concoction, especially with the combination of English and Swedish lyrics, that is very unique to the scandinavian five-piece. All of the members have their own very impressive musical talents and projects, but when they get together, Amason is a force to be reckoned with.

You WILL regret it if you miss this one! Catch them stateside while you can!






Now that we've planned your week, you better share some of the candy haul with us. We're always hungry.

OV WEEKLY: Fall Into OV! And A Good Nap!

With a return to largely normal weather, OV suggests a quality nap to get your week rolling. Which of course requires a full stomach. Today's meal? OV Weekly of course!


Monday, September 22nd
Fenech Soler Monday Night Residency @ The Echo!

Sometimes when the world gets this hot, music is the only thing that gets those legs moving. And so for their September residency, our buds at The Echo have booked the eminently danceable Fenech Soler to motivate those calves and thighs! Purveyors of groove-centric electro-rock, Fenech Soler have recently embraced their pop leanings with heartfelt punch, opening up their hearts and dance moves to the world with 2012's Rituals, which catapulted Fenech Soler to widespread attention across Europe. Now looking to conquer U.S soils, Fenech Soler take over The Echo tonight at 9PM and are ready to get those sloppy September feet jumping again. To get ready for tonight's show, check out Fenech Soler's single "Magnetic" below and then meet us at The Echo at 9!




Tuesday, September 23rd
New Releases: 13 Years In The Making! RCLA!

Come Tuesday, Aphex Twin will have a new record out. That's not a sentence we thought would be uttered this year. But oh boy are we happy to say it. We've still got a couple special edition download cards for pre-orders and plenty of LPs to go round Tuesday morning. But unless you wanna wait another 13 years, you better get here early to pick up Syro tomorrow morning! We've also got some slick stuff on the new release plate tomorrow including Tears for Fears, Perfume Genius and Boris! Check the full list on our blog tomorrow morning!



After you've survived our new release storm, you best be bringing that new vinyl down to RCLA at El Prado to give it a virgin spin! The best place to hear what your local buds are digging, RCLA gives YOU the opportunity to spin your records and even snag a free drink in the process! The fun gets started at 9PM, so dig out those LPs and get ready for a night of great music!


Thursday, September 25th
Simian Mobile Disco @ El Rey!

Get your weekend started early (real real early) with Simian Mobile Disco tonight at El Rey Theatre! Touring in support of their newest LP Whorl, Simian Mobile Disco return to L.A to get ur butt shaking. Featuring heavier textures and atmospherics, Whorl promises to both enchant your brain and your feet. What more could ya want? The fun gets started at 9PM and you bet we're gonna be there getting our groove on all night long!




Friday, September 26th
Floating Action In-Store!

Named after a vintage bass drum pedal of the same name, Floating Action of Black Mountain, North Carolina backs a punch with their blend of music styles. Part folk, part psych rock and part soul music, this low-fi bedroom rock band represent the melting pot of American roots music with a twist. Led by frontman Seth Kauffman, the band has put together two full length albums that feature floaty and comfortable songwriting with the warmth and character you'd hear when listening to a vinyl. Their album which was quoted as an "explosion of inspiration" is a triumph to say the least! So come on down to OV tonight @ 7PM to watch Floating Action perform in our loft!




Saturday, September 27th
Mechandise @ The Echo!

It's shows all weekend long as Merchandise take the stage tonight at The Echo! Merchandise is a band fighting against the easy categorization reserved for abbreviated biographies. The project is equal parts punk misanthropy, maudlin balladeering, fine art, low humor, classical study, psychedelic spacecasing, mad science and pop genius. Touring in support of their 4AD debut After the End, Merchandise arrive at The Echo tonight buoyed by widespread critical acclaim, receiving plaudits from Pitchfork, Stereogum and NME. Given this success, tonight might be the last time you'll be able to see this Merchandise up close. So get to The Echo tonight and join us for a night of great music with Merchandise!



Giveaways This Week!
The Raveonettes @ El Rey 9/24 - 1 ticket comes with the purchase of The Raveonettes' newest LP Pe'ahi!

The Orwells/Skaters @ Fonda Theatre 9/29 - 1 ticket comes with the purchase of The Orwells' newest LP Disgraceland!

Keep an eye on our Twitter/Facebook for future giveaways!


Now that we've planned your week, take that nap. Just drift awayyyyy...

OV WEEKLY: Holy Cow! There's so much happening this week!

Holy Cow!!!! There's so much going on this week I don't even know where to begin. (Keep your eyes peeled for a ticket giveaway somewhere in this post!)


Monday, July 21st
LA Font Residency @ The Satellite!

We love LA bands! We love garage rock! So naturally we're into local band LA Font. Lucky for us, The Satellite just enlisted them for a residency to close out July! With anthem-like songs and raw energy LA Font is sure to kick start your week and give you a reason to be excited about your Monday. Weather you in the mood to just chill and listen to some live music at an awesome LA spot, or rock out with these local heroes, mosey on down to The Satellite for a guaranteed good time. Check out their song "Motor Rally" below!



Corners Residency @ The Echo!

Now that all that nasty June Gloom has passed, it's high time July kicked into full gear! To help get the summer going, The Echo has recruited L.A locals Corners to get your beach towel out and get them beach-punk feet moving! Lolipoppers and garage maniacs through and through, Corners bring, raw licks, lo-fi production and general troublemaking with each hi-hat smash and wall of reverb. It's perfect for some sweaty July nights and we hope to catch you in the fray every Monday night! See you soon!



Tuesday, July 22nd
Eric D. Johnson at Record Club!

Tuesday night at Record Club we're going to have special guest Eric D. Johnson (frontman of The Fruit Bats and The Shins collaborator), who will be hanging out with us and premiering his new album, which won't be released until August 5th! What's more exciting than an exclusive sneak peek?! Not only are we going to be listening to the new album, but you're also going to have a chance to purchase it before its released! And there's more (It just keeps getting better and better)... If you purchase the album we'll also buy you a drink as a thank you! Check out his song "Lose It All, All The Time" from his new album EDJ below. The tunes start at 9PM at El Prado. See you there...



Thursday, July 24th
Des Ark in-store show!

All the way from our nations capital, Washington DC based band Des Ark began over ten years ago as a "queercore" duo led by singer/songwriter Aimee Collet Argote. Since it's creation the band has seen different personnel, but has always been led by the powerful front-woman Argote. Her songs have a "quiet power" so to speak. Without excessive use of distortion and noise, Argote is able to captivate with her confidence and energy, and has the capability to move listeners with her honest and bold lyrics. Anything but shy, Des Ark is sure to be an awesome time so don't miss this one!



White Fence @ the Echo!

Join White Fence for a two-night stint at The Echo thursday and friday nights! Another awesome LA band, the guys of White Fence are no strangers to performing in the Echo Park area. Having lived in the area for 4 1/2 years, frontman Tim Presley has been working non-stop on perfecting the astral, psych-pop sounds that we all know and love from the group. They seriously kick butt, and if you can't make it Thursday... that's fine because they're playing Friday too! Don't miss it.




Friday, July 25th
Joyce Manor @ The Fonda!

We've been talking a lot about Joyce Manor this last week here at OV since they came into the shop armed with donuts and their new album. This Friday they're headlining at The Fonda, and it's going to be epic!  Their new album Never Hungover Again falls on the pop side of punk, and intentionally so. According to an interview with guitarist/vocalist Barry Johnson, Joyce Manor has been in a perennial dialectic struggle between their pop-punk and hardcore sensibilities. Johnson claims, "The first thing we did was pop-punk wanting to be hardcore, and we succeeded. That gave us the confidence to focus on more pop stuff, which we wouldn't have had the confidence to do before..." And confidence is exactly what the band (Johnson particularly) need when writing and developing the album's more personal content - a task that the band's pop influences take care of. According to Johnson, the genre of "hardcore" displays its limitations when it comes to communication. In his words, "you just need something that communicates complicated emotion and melody can do that." That being said, there are many a moment in this record where Johnson's hardcore vocals certainly take control.

Spencer Owen Timeshare in-store performance!

Owen spent his first nine years of semi-professional musicianship as a solo artist, playing his heart out to his own musical beats and backings provided via iPod, fondly dubbed, “the Karaoke Machine.” The addition of a band certainly works in his favor. The bass is particularly fat throughout his newest record, Blue Circle (see, “It Work” and the reggae influenced “Factory Message”) and the drum-tracks, whether canned or live, hold it all down pat (“Thomas Curse”).


Saturday + Sunday July 26th-27th

Did someone say sale? YES! We did! That means 10% off in-store and online purchases. All in-store purchases will come with super special prizes. We're going to have a bunch of free stuff with purchases from tickets, to posters, to vinyl! You won't want to miss out. Seriously.

TICKET GIVEAWAY!
Say Anything w/ Front Bottoms and So So Glos @ The Fonda - Send an email at highfive@origamiorigami with you're favorite super kewt internet kitty for a chance to win tickets!

What a week... Now that you know all the good stuff happening, plan accordingly!

Check our Twitter/Facebook for more cool stuff happening this week

OV WEEKLY: Please Don't Leave Us Out In The Sun

Normally I'd try and write something witty here but life is largely impossible when it's this hot. Total shocker I know. Anyways, here's your forecast.

Monday, May 12th (that's today!)
Last Chance To Win A Nabuma Rubberband Test Pressing! In The Valley Below/The Mercy Beat Residency @ The Echo!

We're sure y'all are waiting with bated breath for Little Dragon's newest LP Nabuma Rubberband, and we want to make that wait a little bit crazier by giving away a signed test press of LD's newest groove machine! To enter, head on over to our online store and preorder the album before 12 o'clock tonight for a chance to win! Winners will be announced later in the week! Good luck!



Seeing as it now says May on your calendar, that means it's time for another edition of Monday Residencies at The Echo! This month's residency features a double feature of sublime indie-pop sounds courtesy of In The Valley Below & The Mercy Beat! Echo Park locals In The Valley Below make gauzy and atmospheric records with strong pop hooks, inviting the listener in even while holding them at arms length. This mix has been garnering them steady attention at home and abroad, and this month's residency might just be the last time you can see this talented group for free! The other half of tonight's duo, The Mercy Beat, is centered on the prolific work of Brooklyn mainstay Matt Welsh and similarly mines pop hooks inside sharply constructed soundscapes, reflecting a canny pop sensibility that shows in his live sets. The fun gets started tonight at 8:30pm, so y'all better get done with dinner quick!






Tuesday, May 13th
Hungry? Grab A New Release.

This week's slate is headlined by Little Dragon's excellent new LP Nabuma Rubberband (snag a listen here), but there's plenty of yummy stuff in the undercard. Our full list + links will be out tonight, so keep them trigger fingers ready!




Wednesday, May 14th
Strange Babes @ The Satellite!

Tonight at The Satellite, we've got a perfect band for this week's sun: Strange Babes! OV buds and head of our New Zealand fan club (so we hear), these kiwis make deliciously danceable jangle pop that brings a fresh feeling to that wonderful Flying Nun sound. Opening for Green Gerry, Strange Babes will be on early, so you better show up on time to catch a slice of their warm-weather sound! And then when you're done, you can slap us a high five! Best night ever.




Thursday, May 15th
Take Your Board To Work Day!

It's supposed to be 100° today. Weezer's Blue Album came out last week. Let's connect the dots.



Friday, May 16th
OV Faves Doubleheader: Connan Mockasin & Juan Wauters @ The Echo/Echoplex!

Oh boy have we been looking forward to today. Tonight at the Echo & Echoplex, two OV faves Connan Mockasin & Juan Wauters will be making all our dreams come true - and then some! Connan took over OV's playlists at the beginning of the year with the release of his newest LP Caramel, sending cascades of trippy-pop goodness throughout our rainiest days. A strange dude through and through, we saw him mesmerize the Echo in January and we can't wait to see it all again tonight in the Echoplex! Upstairs at The Echo, Em & Steen's favorite ex-Beets member Juan Wauters will be sending out his good vibes and music starting at 8:30pm! A recent in-store performer, Juan's been all over our dial since his LP North American Poetry came out last year and we can't wait to see him again at the Echo! So come find us tonight at The Echo & Echoplex and get ur groove on!






Saturday, May 17th
Royal Blood In-Store @ 2PM! Trin Tran In-Store @ 7PM!

This weekend, we're kicking things off right with a two-headed in-store slate that features Royal Blood and Trin Tran!

First up, Royal Blood. Featuring only guitar and bass, this Brighton, UK duo have been blowing up overseas, garnering fans big (like Arctic Monkeys' Matt Helders) and small for their skillful explosion of rock sounds. Recalling the surgical precision and bombast of The White Stripes and Sleigh Bells, these two dudes will be bringing their powerful sound up into our loft today at 2PM and we hope you can make it out!



The latter half of tonight's action, Trin Tran, is multi-instrumentalist with a deep dislike of the term "one-man-band," and whose work is made up entirely of synth, guitar and drums -- all played simultaneously by the man himself! Discovered after 10 years of making his own idiosyncratic music, his 2012 debut LP, Dark Radar, featured a fractured vision of new wave and electro-punk sounds that was equally compared to Duran Duran and LCD Soundsystem in its praise. We have absolute no idea what to expect from his performance tonight at 7PM, but we know it'll be something worth experiencing! See you at 7!




Giveaways This Week!
Juan Wauters @ The Echo 5/16 - 2 pairs! First two people to share this blog post on FB or Twitter (and tag us) win!

Keep an eye on our Twitter/Facebook for future giveaways!


Now that we've planned your week, remember, OV has air conditioning. If that's not enough incentive to visit the shop, then I don't what is.

OV WEEKLY: Slow Your Roll

We're just chillin' this week in the shop. As always, there's things to do, but we're just taking it nice and slow like. Ya feel?


Monday, April 28th (that's today!)
Final Mystic Braves Residency @ The Echo!

For the last time this month, Echo Park faves and OV alums Mystic Braves take the Echo stage tonight with their patented blend of garage and psych rock! Formerly known as Blackfeet Braves, these guys have been gaining recognition within LA over the last couple years, and for good reason. The Braves craft groovy, psychedelic jams that tunnel right to pleasure centers in both your brain and your feet. Their 2013 self-titled album was one of our favorite local records of the year and we are super stoked for their newest record Desert Island which comes out later this month! So stop on by The Echo tonight at 8:30 for a kickass night of music courtesy of Mystic Braves. See you there!




Tuesday, April 29th
DIIV @ CFAER ft. Em & Steen! Record Club!

This Tuesday night, Em and Steen are furthering their plot to take over L.A with a doubleheader of DJing at DIIV in Eagle Rock and at the El Prado for Record Club. We fully support your decision to attend both because:
1. DIIV is awesome
2. EmSteen is awesome
3. Record Club is awesome

So grab some friends and L.A-hop tonight with OV! It's like a buddy cop movie but not at all.




Wednesday, April 30th
New Releases + Yummy Extras!

New releases are a bit thin this week, but to sweeten things, we've dug up a few extra goodies from RSD that can make their way to your record player today! Check the links below for new releases and RSD goodness!

Wye Oak - Shriek ... GET IT!
Moses Sumney - Scratch the Surface 7" | RSD ... GET IT!
V/A - What?! William Onyeabor Remixed | RSD ... GET IT!


Friday, May 2nd
Patten In-Store!

Tonight at 7PM, we've got the uber-talented patten in our loft for a special DJ set! A London-based producer and musician, patten has been releasing forward thinking electronic music since 2006, steadily gaining buzz and fans for his play on BoC-esque experimental landscapes and intense live performances. Largely unclassifiable (and semi-anonymous), patten has been all-over the underground world map, a point demonstrated masterfully on his newest release ESTOILE NAIANT, out on Warp. We're super intrigued by the thought of his live set this Friday night and hope you can come scratch (and nod) your heads with us tonight at 7PM! See you there!



Giveaways This Week!
Connan Mockasin @ The Echoplex 5/16 - 1 pair!

Keep an eye on our Twitter/Facebook for future giveaways!

Now that we've planned your week, enjoy it like a capybara getting scratched!

OV WEEKLY: The One Where We All Try To Recover From RSD

Somehow we survived RSD. We hope you did too! Now let's just take it easy for a bit ok?


Monday, April 21st (that's today!)
Mystic Braves Residency @ The Echo!

Tonight Echo Park faves and OV alums Mystic Braves take the stage with their patented blend of garage and psych rock! Formerly known as Blackfeet Braves, these guys have been gaining recognition within LA over the last couple years, and for good reason. The Braves craft groovy, psychedelic jams that tunnel right to pleasure centers in both your brain and your feet. Their 2013 self-titled album was one of our favorite local records of the year and we are super stoked for their newest record Desert Island which comes out later this month! So stop on by The Echo tonight at 8:30 for a kickass night of music courtesy of Mystic Braves. See you there!




Tuesday, April 22nd
RSD Leftovers! Record Club!

Missed out on RSD? Well OV's got your back, cuz we're gonna be stocking some RSD leftovers throughout the week! While some releases are truly sold out, we'll definitely have a few releases that sold out early Saturday morning for you to snag! Check back later this week for a list, but we think you'll be able to find RSD releases from Childish Gambino, Little Dragon, Anamanaguchi & more!

Once you grab those last few RSD releases, why not show 'em off to the world tonight at Record Club? We're gonna be spinning all night long at El Prado and would love to see some of those RSD rarities make an appearance! We know you wanna show your hard-earned wax off, so stop by and jam with us!


Wednesday, April 23rd
FYF Presents OFF! + Cerebral Ballzy @ The Roxy

Get that mid-week frustration out with us tonight when OFF! takes the stage at The Roxy. We're gonna be going at it hard and hope you can join us! We won't say anymore because we're not allowed to talk about OFF! for any longer than one of their songs.




Thursday, April 24th
Last Chance to Pre-Order Wye Oak's Shriek!

Now that RSD is over, we're back to that new release grind (if you can call it a grind), and this week features your last chance to nab Wye Oak's newest album Shriek on limited edition orange vinyl! Early reviews of the Baltimore band's newest have been glowing and we fully expect this LP to be sold out come next Tuesday. So beat the demand and secure your copy of Shriek today in our online store!




Friday, April 25th
Incan Abraham In-Store!

Tonight at 7PM, we've got our homies Incan Abraham throwing down jams up in the loft! Friends since kindergarten, the members of Incan Abraham channel their multifaceted past in their debut LP Tolerance, fusing Lost Boys tribal energy with guitar, synth, and harmony vocal soundscapes that entice and hypnotize. Back in L.A and fresh off the heels of the release of Tolerance (which we totally dug when they were in the shop a few months ago), these awesome guys will be sharing their sound for all to hear tonight at 7PM!



Saturday, April 26th
An In-Store Double Feature: Washing Machines & FIM!

Because we are crazy, we booked two in-stores for tonight and hope you can handle two hours of kickass music tonight at 6PM!

First up, we've got L.A locals Washing Machines tearing up our loft at 6PM! Sounding like a Frankenstein mix of early 90s grunge and the emotive heart of post-punk, these locals have been garnering steady praise for their rough-around-the-edges live shows and unrelenting sonic attack. A perfect way to start any evening.

Following them, FIM will be laying down their experimental art-pop at 7PM! A quartet who came together through a mutual love for terrible horror movies and challenging music, FIM (which means end in Portuguese) released their latest EP Alien Dance Party last July, calling forth comparisons to Ween and Ariel Pink in the same sentence. Which we gotta hear live, because that almost sounds impossible.

So get them ears ready for a night of good music and we'll see you here at 6PM!




Now that we've planned your week, take a nap dude -- you deserve it!

OV WEEKLY: It's Our Birthday Week!!!

In case you didn't know, OV's 5-year birthday is this week. Which means everyone at the shop is frantically trying to figure out what you buy a 5 year old. Seriously we have no idea. We do have the party nailed down though, and you better be there!

Monday, March 31st (that's today!)
Kaiser Chiefs Album Premiere Party! OV Presents Moses Sumney @ The Bootleg!

Tonight at 6PM we're keeping the hits coming with another premiere party! Tonight's edition features the new Kaiser Chiefs album Education, Education, Education & War out on ATO Records! Now six records in, Kaiser Chiefs might seem like a band easing into a middle age groove, but this Leeds quintet has never been content with the status quo. Exploring new thematic and sonic environments as only Kaiser Chiefs can do, Education, Education, Education & War cements their ever-present innovative spirit. We're super stoked to be premiering the album before its release and hope you can come join us for some awesome new music!



Next up, Origami is super-stoked to be presenting rising L.A singer-songwriter Moses Sumney's LAST SET at the Bootleg Theatre tonight at 9PM! A UCLA alum, Moses' craft is a intoxicating mix of soul and folk arranged around liquid guitar lines and unique looped arrangements. Popping up as a special guest for many soon-to-be-big bands, Moses has been receiving glowing reviews across the board without a single physical release to his name, and looks to be moving up in the L.A music world. With talent to spare, Moses' residency at the Bootleg is sure to be a breakout success and we look forward to seeing him and you there one last time! Give a listen to a live performance of "Replaceable" and we'll see you tonight!




Tuesday, April 1st
New Releases Make The World Go 'Round! 45 Night @ Record Club!

March madness continues with the new releases and this week we've got two heavy-hitters coming in the shop -- Mac DeMarco's Salad Days and Cloud Nothing's Here And Nowhere Else! Both albums are already getting awesome press and look to be heavy sellers, so you better get down to the shop as soon as you can Tuesday to secure your copy! Also, if you missed either the Manchester Orchestra or Kaiser Chiefs Premiere Party, we've still got their records in the shop for you aural pleasure!

And as always, Record Club returns at El Prado tonight at 9PM! Because it's the first Record Club of the month, that means we'll be spinning your favorite 45s all night! To make the deal even sweeter, our friends in Saintseneca will be stopping by to hang out and spin some records of their own. It's gonna be a damn good time!

Wednesday, April 2nd
Last Chance to Snag OV 5 Year Party Tickets!

Tomorrow night is going to be absolutely killer. OV is gonna be 5 years old, and like any 5 year old, we're gonna celebrate by dancing until we pass out. The lineup is absolutely stacked and we really hope you can make it to celebrate half a decade with us! We're gonna be absolutely giddy in the shop all day, so come witness our silliest happy faces and snag a ticket before the show sells out!


Thursday, April 3rd
OV IS FIVE! OV IS FIVE! WHEE!

Neil has written a novel about this day in our 5 year zine that'll be at tonight's show, but here's a sneak peek:

"To All My High Fivers Out There! Unreal to think this shop has lasted 5 years come April 3rd! Honestly, I never thought we’d get here. Not because I didn’t believe in what we were doing, it was just that doing anything for 5 years seemed nearly impossible to me. I’ve never done anything for that long. What started out of some high school dream, that became more of a distant fantasy throughout my 20’s, and was born out of desperation, a need of change, and some wild serendipity, turned into the foundation of what Origami is today.

Once the doors opened on April 3rd, 2009, reality sank in. In less than 5 months me and some friends were able to build the shop and stock it with music. Then you guys started coming and helping us to evolve and grow it into what it is today, 5 years later. I am so grateful to all of you for helping me realize my dream. Thank you! So enough with the sappy stuff. LET’S PARTY! HIGH FIVE!"

Seriously, tonight is gonna be awesome, and we would love to see you all there. Check out the poster below and clear out your calendar for a night of pure OV awesome-sauce. See you there!

Friday, April 4th
Heathers In-Store!

OV doesn't stop, even for a 5 year anniversary, so tonight we're gonna have L.A-locals Heathers up in our loft at 7PM! Self-described as "miserablist guitar-pop," this trio mixes jangly guitars and fuzzed out pedal-rock to create sickly sweet pop tunes that'll have you reaching for both your anorak and your scuffed up Docs. Their newest single "Fear" just came out a few weeks ago and is an absolute gem that we can't wait to see them perform it in our loft. Along with everything else they've made. We see big things for these dudes, so it'd be a good idea to come see them tonight at 7PM!


Saturday, April 5th
The Lures In-Store!

Tonight at 7PM, we've got Washington group The Lures up in our loft! This Washington group blends surf rock, garage rock, and elements of 60's psychedelic rock to make their own unique and awesome sound. Their latest single, "22nd", takes the band in a slightly different direction with a 10 minute piece, combines elements of post-rock and soft, chant-like vocals. Whatever their sound, we stoked to have them perform their chill surf tunes and and catchy guitar riffs all night long. So come on down to OV tonight give these guys a warm Southern Californian welcome!



Now that we've planned your week, we can't wait to PARTY WITH YOU!!!!

OV WEEKLY: Daylight Savings Time Means MORE OV!

So the time changes and then all of a sudden its summer weather in L.A? Props to Mother Nature for that convenient change, now we have time to spin records and get our tan on! We suggest you do the same and come on down to Origami this week while the sun lasts! 

Monday, March 10th (that's today!)
Dead Ghosts In-Store! OV Presents Moses Sumney @ The Bootleg! Tony Molina @ The Echo!

Today's a doozy by OV standards, as we've got our eyes on three sets of music coming your way throughout the afternoon and night. Check 'em all out below!

First off, tonight at 6PM, we've got an awesome set from Dead Ghosts lined up! An OV favorite for a while now, their newest record, Can't Get No (Burger Records), was one of our favorite records of 2013 and is the perfect soundtrack for too-hot March nights. Featuring fuzzed out vocals and plenty of 60s garage influences, the band syncs up with just about any punk rock activity you can think of and we hope you can stop by to engage in some with us tonight at 6! In the meantime, give a listen to their track "Summer With Phil" below!



Next up, Origami is super-stoked to be presenting rising L.A singer-songwriter Moses Sumney at the Bootleg Theatre every Monday in March! A UCLA alum, Moses' craft is a intoxicating mix of soul and folk arranged around liquid guitar lines and unique looped arrangements. Popping up as a special guest for many soon-to-be-big bands, Moses has been receiving glowing reviews across the board without a single physical release to his name, and looks to be moving up in the L.A music world. With talent to spare, Moses' residency at the Bootleg is sure to be a breakout success and we look forward to seeing him and you there every Monday this March! Give a listen to a live performance of "Replaceable" and we'll see you tonight at 9PM!



In case that wasn't enough, tonight at The Echo, the super-talented Tony Molina will be gracing the world with a face-melting solo set for FREE! If you haven't heard us gush about his latest album Dissed and Dismissed (which happens to be available for pre-order here), then just know that Tony's newest LP is a loving tribute to the 90s that takes Thin Lizzy leads, Radiohead lyrics, and Replacements sneer to their most absurd highs. It is an entirely unapologetic album that distills the best of the past in 12 less-than-a-minute bursts. We've been stoked on this show since it was announced and really hope to see you there at 8PM!




Tuesday, March 11th
Slint Documentary Breadcrumb Trail @ Cinefamily! Record Club!

We love Slint. To the point where we can't say anything intelligent, especially in regards to Lance Bangs' newest documentary on the post-rock gods. So here's Cinefamily's preview of the show while we drool a little more:

Two definitive epochs mark underground rock of the last few decades: BS (Before Slint) and AS (After Slint). A staple of the Louisville, KY scene before their 1990 album Spiderland definitively laid down the gauntlet and provided a road map for untold scores of “post-rock” bands around the globe to follow, the short-lived but long-loved Slint has remained one of music fandom’s most mythical, sphinxlike bands — but Breadcrumb Trail, the brand-new documentary by Lance Bangs, now reveals the minds behind the life-changing music.

Wanna go? Breadcrumb Trail is playing at Cinefamily from today until Saturday! If you're at tonight's show, why not head on down to El Prado afterwards for a weekly dose of Record Club goodness? It'll be the perfect musical nightcap, we promise!


Wednesday, March 12th
Pre-Orders Are Part of Every Healthy Breakfast!

It's a quieter week on the new releases front, but that means you've got plenty of time to catch up on your pre-orders, because the next two weeks at Origami are going to be crazy with new music! Check out the list of pre-orders below and grab them all over at our online shop! Make sure you act soon, as a couple of these are close to selling out!

Cloud Nothings "Here and Nowhere Else" (Deluxe Version: Ltd. Light Blue Vinyl + Cloud Nothings Slipmat) GET IT!
Wye Oak "Shriek" (Ltd. Ed. Orange Vinyl) GET IT!
James Supercave "The Afternoon" GET IT!
Tony Molina "Dissed and Dismissed" (Reissue) (Ltd. Ed. Red Vinyl + Poster & Sticker) GET IT!
The War On Drugs "Lost In The Dream" (Ltd. Ed. Purple Vinyl + Signed Poster) GET IT!
Metronomy "Love Letters" (Limited Edition Deluxe Pressing) GET IT!
Future Islands - Singles (PRE-ORDER | Signed LP) GET IT!
Sharon Van Etten - "Are We There" (PRE-ORDER | Ltd. Ed. Clear Vinyl w/ Bonus 7") GET IT!

Personal favorite? The War On Drugs. Check out the new video for "Red Eyes" below!




Thursday, March 13th
OV + Church On York Tickets!

We posted about this last week, but we wanted to make sure y'all know that OV has started selling tickets to all Church On York shows! This brand new venue in Highland Park has some killer acts coming up, and we're glad to get you tickets to all of them! Just remember kids, all tickets are cash only!



Friday, March 14th
Go To The Beach.

Seriously it's perfect outside. Dip work early and go to the beach. We'll take all your calls for you. Recommended album: Tacocat - NVM



Saturday, March 15th
Songs: Molina @ Church On York!

Speaking of Church On York, this Saturday, members of Magnolia Electric Co. and Hiss Golden Messenger will be paying tribute to the life and work of Jason Molina (of Songs: Ohia & Magnolia Electric Co.). One of our favorite songwriters of the last couple decades, we certainly won't miss this one, and hope you can make it out too!


Sunday, March 16th
Post-Script

Hey you know that Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. giveaway we had last week? The one with the copy of the new record and specially designed turntable? Well, it never got claimed, so we're putting out there again for you, reader who actually makes it to the bottom of our Weeklys. Claim it by sending an email to highfive@origamiorigami.com with the subject "I Read Everything!" and we'll send it your way!


Giveaways This Week!

Real Estate @ The Fonda 3/11 - 3 pairs!

Keep an eye on our Twitter/Facebook for future giveaways!

Now that we've planned your week, you better be put on some SPF-50 and get down here ASAP!

OV WEEKLY: Time Marches On!

Just like the old adage says, March showers bring really good times at Origami Vinyl. Celebrate the return of sunshine and sanity to the local weather report with another week at OV! This 7-day forecast is chock full of awesomeness, so pay attention! 

Monday, March 3rd (that's today!)
OV Presents Moses Sumney @ The Bootleg! James Supercave @ The Echo!

This month we've got our eyes set on two super residencies at the Bootleg & The Echo. Be sure to check 'em out all month long -- these bands won't be playing venues like this again!

First off, Origami is super-stoked to be presenting rising L.A singer-songwriter Moses Sumney at the Bootleg Theatre every Monday in March! A UCLA alum, Moses' craft is a intoxicating mix of soul and folk arranged around liquid guitar lines and unique looped arrangements. Popping up as a special guest for many soon-to-be-big bands, Moses has been receiving glowing reviews across the board without a single physical release to his name, and looks to be moving up in the L.A music world. With talent to spare, Moses' residency at the Bootleg is sure to be a breakout success and we look forward to seeing him and you there every Monday this March! Give a listen to a live performance of "Replaceable" and we'll see you tonight at 9PM!



Our other favorite thing about March is the new James Supercave residency at The Echo! Straight out of our home town, this art-rock quintet has been getting plenty of buzz around L.A for their exhilarating live shows, garnering a coveted opening slot on Superhumanoids' west coast tour. This buzz became physical when the band debuted their newest EP The Afternoon live last week at Record Club, and we have to say, we are very big fans. Now the headliners of this month's Monday Residency at The Echo, James Supercave are ready to show off their unique take on pop-rock tonight at 8:30PM! See you there!




Tuesday, March 4th
New Or Reissued, OV's Got You!

It doesn't look like February's barrage of awesome releases is letting up as we enter March, as this week features new releases from the the likes of The Men & Ava Luna alongside reissues of Johnny Cash's American Recordings series with Rick Rubin. The first of these, The Men's Tomorrow's Hits is still available for pre-order in our store and will certainly scratch that Americana-punk itch that last year's New Moon got started. In case you haven't heard (or just can't wait) for its release tomorrow, give a listen to lead single "Pearly Gates" below and snag the record Tuesday at OV!




Wednesday, March 5th
A Lovely Combo: Warm Soda & Big Tits In-Store @ 6PM!

Hailing from Oakland, Warm Soda knows how to combine elements of power pop, glam, and garage rock into what has been described as "punky-pop perfection." We're excited these guys are coming down to join us for the night alongside their rowdy friends Big Tits in what is sure to be a wild night of music! If anything, we're just looking forward to telling our friends how much we enjoyed Warm Soda & Big Tits last night. Because we are literally 12 years old. You can giggle with us tonight at 6!




Thursday, March 6th
OV + Church On York Tickets!

Because we just can't bear telling you no, starting this week, OV will be selling tickets to all Church On York shows! This brand new venue in Highland Park has some killer acts coming up, and we're glad to get you tickets to all of them! First up is Cherry Glazerr & OV fave Froth Friday @ 8PM, so you better get down here this week and pick up some tickets!



Friday, March 7th
Rainbow Jackson In-Store!

In case you need some music to get your weekend started (who doesn't?), OV's got Rainbow Jackson performing in-store tonight at 7PM! These Echo Park friends and housemates have been tweaking the rules of power-punk for a while now, mixing it with elements of straight up rock and roll and a bit of DIY garage rock. Recalling carefree summer nights and old school cruiser classics, these scuzzed-up rockers are sure to shake up the OV loft tonight, so don't miss it!




Saturday, March 8th
NO @ The Troubadour Is Almost Sold Out!

We know we can't shut up about NO, but we just want to make sure you get your tickets to see them at the Troubadour this Saturday! Tickets are almost sold out online, so OV's your best bet to snag a spot for Saturday's show! But we've only got so many, so you better get here soon if you wanna see Stenzie go full-rockstar on ya. Tickets are $14 and cash only.


Giveaways This Week!
Casket Girls @ The Echo 3/6 - 2 pairs (w/ purchase of True Love Kills the Fairly Tale)!

Real Estate @ The Fonda 3/11 - 1 pair (w/ purchase of Atlas)!

Keep an eye on our Twitter/Facebook for future giveaways!

Now that we've planned your week, you better be here or we will all pout. Which is no fun for anyone.

OV WEEKLY: Spring Has Sprung?

So it's almost March, which has us thinking that Spring is here. But we might be way off base on that. We're just looking forward to the plethora of Spring-related puns we can make! While we try and figure out a way to use "bloom," "spring" and "flowering" in every blog post for the next few months, why not take a peek at this week's party at Origami!

Monday, February 24th (that's today!)
Where Have All The Residencies Gone?

Because it's the last week of the month, that means that tonight is the last night for The Echo's wonderful set of February residencies!

After presenting last week's Kan Wakan set at the The Echo, OV highly recommends you check out their last night at The Echo before you have to pony up to see this awesome group. Last November we were very fortunate to have them perform an intimate set in the loft and they also rocked our socks off at FOMO Fest earlier this year. Tonight's opening act is another OV fave, Big Black Delta, and we're sure the "special guest" is going to be well worth your attendance. So lose those Monday blues and get down to The Echo tonight at 7:30PM!



Finally, The Echo's monthly residents Kera & The Lesbians will be jamming away in the Echo tonight at 9PM! Another FOMO Fest vet, Kera & co. are going places soon, and with the release of their latest album Year 23 (Lolipop Records), the band's riding a wave of good vibes. If you want a sneak peek at tonight's show, check out single "Snakes" below!




Tuesday, February 25th
James Supercave EP Premiere Party @ Record Club!

It's Tuesday, and that means your weekly installment of Record Club is just around the corner! While the party gets going at 9PM as always, this week we're going to be having a special appearance from L.A locals James Supercave! Straight out of Echo Park, this art-rock quintet has been getting plenty of buzz around L.A for their exhilarating live shows, garnering a coveted opening slot on Superhumanoids' west coast tour. Now back home, they'll be stopping by Record Club at 10:30PM to spin their newest EP The Afternoon live in El Prado and we're totally stoked to hear the band's first physical release! To give us a sneak preview of what The Afternoon will entail, the band recently released their first single, "The Right Thing" and it's full of fresh ideas and beautiful vocals. Give it a listen below and we'll see you tonight at 9PM!




Wednesday, February 26th
Don't Worry, We Didn't Forget New Releases!

In all our excitement about Tuesday's Record Club, I bet you thought we forgot about this week's new releases, didn't you? Well we didn't, and this week is a doozy. First off, we're sure you know that both Beck's Morning Phase and St. Vincent's S/T come out today, and we're sure you're salivating over the thought. We have too, and we've been looking forward to grabbing these two records for months. We'll have both in-store, but you might wanna get here early, as they're sure to sell out quick!



If you're looking for something different, OV's been digging a new punk compilation that we just got from Soul Jazz Records tracing the rise UK punk in the late 70s and it's morphing into 80s British post-punk. It's got a bunch of underground gems and is the perfect release for the neophyte or the crate digging expert. Come on in and grab it, or check it out in our online shop!


Thursday, February 27th
Dr. Dog @ The Wiltern! We've Got Tickets!

While the shop's taking a break this Thursday, tonight at the Wiltern, Dr. Dog will be grooving all night long, and we want you to go! We just got in a rare test-pressing of their newest album B-Room, and with your purchase, a pair of tickets to their show at the Wiltern can be yours! That means with one purchase, you can take Dr. Dog home and go out to see them! The record is available to purchase in-store or on our online shop.


Friday, February 28th
Matt Van Winkle In-Store!

Tonight we have the Matt Van Winkle Band performing in our loft at 7PM! Los Angeles natives (Topanga to be exact), Matt Van Winkle & his band have been making music on and off since 2006. His newest album, Sunshine National Dust, sees Matt & co. exploring new intricacies of their warm, emotive sound alongside lyrics of home, love and vulnerability. We're all about loving you and loving music, so come on down tonight at 7 and join us for an awesome time! In the meantime, give a listen to Sunshine National Dust single "I Know My Way From Here" below!


Saturday, March 1st
Drive By Truckers Album Premiere Party! OV Presents Gothic Tropic @ The Mine DTLA!

This Saturday's a good one, as OV's got awesome things going on in-store and beyond! First off, at 7PM, we're gonna be premiering Drive By Truckers' newest record English Oceans (ATO Records) before its release next Tuesday! Now the 12th release by these Georgia natives, English Oceans an elegantly balanced and deeply engaged new effort that finds the group refreshed and firing on all cylinders. Running the gamut from "chainsaw rock 'n' roll to very delicate, pretty-sounding stuff," English Oceans looks poised to further the band's already stellar recording history, and we couldn't be more thrilled to spin it for you before its release! The party starts at 7PM, so you better schedule that afternoon nap early!



After our DBT in-store, join us at The Mine in DTLA for a sure-to-be-awesome set from OV faves Gothic Tropic! We've been eagerly anticipating this Echo Park band to release something since their Awesome Problems EP in 2011, and thankfully they'll be dropping us some new music tonight! Alongside the release of their newest single, the band will also be premiering their latest music video and have brought a bevy of awesome L.A bands to celebrate with them. Featuring Twin Steps, So Many Wizards and HOTT MT, tonight's show at the Mine is gonna be rump-shaking all night long! We're ready to groove, and hope you join us on the dancefloor! Check the poster for deets below!

Sunday, March 2nd
Angel Olsen @ The Echoplex!

To round out your week, we suggest a healthy dose of Angel Olsen tonight at the Echoplex! Her newest album Build Your Fire For No Witness has been blowing up as of late, and tonight's show at the Echoplex might be your last opportunity to see this singer-songwriter in the intimate spaces her music thrives in. If you haven't heard Angel before, give a listen to her latest single "Hi-Five" below and catch her tonight at the Echoplex!



Giveaways This Week!
Dr. Dog @ The Wiltern 2/27 - 1 pair w/ purchase of B-Room test press!

Keep an eye on our Twitter/Facebook for future giveaways!

Now that we've planned your week, we hope you hop on down to the store this week! (I've been waiting to use that pun all post).