A short list of recommended L.A.-area shows for the coming week (plus videos for instant gratification). Click “details” for descriptions.

• Region: Hollywood
  Music: DJ Quik, Bizzy Bone
  Vitals: The Key Club on New Year’s Eve (TONIGHT)
  (details at LA Weekly)

• Region: Echo Park
  Music: The Mystery Lights, Seasons, The Ignorant, Asa Random, Andy Clockwise
  Vitals: Echo Curio on Friday, January 1
  (details at LA Weekly)

• Region: Echo Park
  Music: The Mayfly Dance, Douglas Lee, Quebb
  Vitals: Echo Curio on Wednesday, December 30
  (details at LA Weekly)