John Water’s Fest of Ridiculousness: Mosswood Meltdown
Title photo by Grant Kerber
Slide Away 2026 @ The Hollywood Palladium
Photos by Dylan Simmons. Words by Sylvia Ansley & Dylan Simmons. Founded in 2024 by Nicky Palermo of Nothing, annual shoegaze festival Slide Away continues its reputation of bringing back bands from the dead. This year, English shoegaze pioneers Chapterhouse headlined alongside American ‘90s alt legends Hum, both of which reunited in honor of Slide…
Phantogram @ The Troubadour [3/12/26]
Photos by Dylan Simmons This past Thursday, I found myself elbowing my way through the Troubadour towards a pocket of air. “This has got to be a fire hazard,” I thought to myself. Indie–electronica duo Phantogram had just sold out the Troubadour — three nights in a row. Evidently, not a single fan had rainchecked,…
Crowbar and Eyehategod @ DNA Lounge [03/29/26]
Photos by Sylvia Ansley Something thick and sludgy was brewing in New Orleans, Louisiana in the 90s. A breed of metal that was more akin to the gospel of Black Sabbath than the face melting thrash metal that was reining over the scene at the time. Slower, heavier, and downright oppressive. Through an intensely interwoven…
She Past Away @ The Novo
By Sylvia Ansley Up the escalator and to the left, The Novo was clad in black leather and latex on this warm and haunting Los Angeles night. This past Saturday, post-punk sensation She Past Away rocked The Novo along with artists Forever Grey and Soft Vein. Unfortunate circumstances prevented me from seeing all but the…
Mareux @ The Novo [12/13/25]
Photos courtesy of Alejandro Lomeli Under a curtain of rare Socal fog, LA’s goth scene descended upon downtown. On December 13, darkwave artist Mareux sold out the Novo while performing his newest album, Nonstop Romance. Walking into the Novo (my least favorite venue in Los Angeles by far) felt like stepping into the black Betty…
RADIO WRAPPED 2025
Playlists tell stories. They become time capsules, holding within them pieces of ourselves and our memories. As the 2025 year comes to an end, we at the Digital Press department have reflected on what music impacted us the most, immortalizing it in this year’s Radio Wrapped. So sit back, relax, and click on the music…
Sweet Escapes
Dear Reader, Sure, you probably bleed blue and gold. But we’re willing to bet that you wouldn’t mind a break from the monotony of being on campus. The Fall ‘25 Digital Press Interns are proud to present Sweet Escapes: a project that details a (by no means comprehensive) selection of our favorite hangout spots throughout…
DRAIN @ Epitaph Records [11/7/25]
Photos by Sylvia Ansley Have you ever wanted to go to a show, get absolutely thrashed in the pit, and walk away with a feeling of connection and camaraderie? If so, DRAIN is your guy. In fact, DRAIN Is Your Friend. On Friday, November 7, hardcore four-piece DRAIN hosted a DIY-spirited release party/house show in…