River North Music Guide is an independent website about independent music and live concerts in Los Angeles. It explains how the indie music world works, from forming a band and recording to touring, and it helps readers find their way around the city’s venues, festivals and concert scene.
What we cover
- Music: independent artists, genres, recording, releasing music and how bands build an audience.
- Los Angeles: the city’s music neighbourhoods, venues, record shops and the history behind its scene.
- Concerts: practical guides to tickets, venues, festivals, touring and getting the most out of a live show.
Independence
River North Music Guide is independent. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to any band, artist, record label, venue, promoter or ticket seller. This site does not sell tickets and is not paid to recommend any act or event. Artists, venues and companies are named only to inform readers.
Check before you go
Dates, prices, line-ups and venue rules change often. Before buying tickets or travelling to a show, confirm the details with the venue or official ticket seller.
How we write
Articles are researched from published sources such as venue and festival pages, official records and reputable music journalism, and they link to those sources so readers can check them. If you spot an error, please tell us through the contact page.