When Insomniac Records invites you to the first-ever DJ set on a rollercoaster, ya “Can’t Say Nah.” I woke up at 6AM to drive all the way to Six Flags Magic Mountain to ride the Twisted Colossus while Walker & Royce, Odd Mob, and Benni Ola filmed a music video for their newest track. I’m still nauseous, but I think they just broke a Guinness World Record.

We're still willing to follow four hobbits halfway across Middle-earth…

The Shire. Moria. Rivendell. 25 years later, they're all even bigger with a 60-foot screen and 238 musicians performing Howard Shore's legendary score live at Peacock Theater. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring In Concert comes to LA for the first time 7/16-18, and you could win a pair of tickets for the Friday show!*

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• Fresh off Peaches!, their most raw and natural record since their 2002 debut, The Black Keys are bringing that intimate energy to The Vic Theatre in Chicago next Wednesday, 7/15. Win tickets, a flight credit, and a complimentary stay at the Hotel Lincoln Chicago on us!*

• Head to Long Beach on Friday, 7/24 for a free, all-ages KCRW Summer Nights party at the Museum of Latin American Art. Dance under the stars with DJs Tyler Boudreaux & Wyldeflower, then explore the museum’s vibrant exhibitions.*

• Philly rapper slayr’s seventh mixtape broke the internet. Now you can see The Half Blood Tour live at The Belasco on Thursday, 8/6. Get tickets now!*

• Riding the wave of the global soul revival, Australia’s Don West has carved out his own distinctive place in the genre. He’s touring through the El Rey for two nights this September, and we’re giving away tickets for Wednesday, 9/23!

• Plus fresh announcements from Foodman, Freddie Ravel, Shinyribs, and more!

WEEKLY STAFF PICKS

Another Tuesday, another fresh batch of music! Once again, here’s what’s been in our headphones this week, plus a few of our team’s top concert recommendations. With a new Madonna album, a Michigander recommendation from a DoLA-er, and some sibling love from Audrey Hobert and Silva Bumpa (fun fact!), you’re in for a treat this week.

If you have a favorite artist or band that you can’t stop listening to (especially if they’re locally based in Southern California), please share them with us! We’re all ears!

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• lululemon’s Summer Series is taking over the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood for the next four Sundays with free pilates, yoga, and sculpt classes!

• Trade traffic for two wheels! CicLAvia takes over Hollywood next Sunday, 7/19, turning 6.6 miles of city streets into a car-free playground for walkers, cyclists, skaters, and everyone in between.

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