Photos by Chloe Gonzales I wouldn’t say that love is at the forefront of my mind these days, but when I listen to Faye Webster’s music, it’s the only thing on my mind. You know that feeling you get when your crush smiles at you? Your face slowly flushing, the hot blush blooming across your…
Photos taken by Luna Seng-Lay In the middle of Koreatown, boxed inside the neon lights of The Wiltern, we waited on a carpeted floor between a pair of ornate art deco walls with gold details and a purple glow. A bouquet of bucket hats, bandanas, and overgrown hair swerved and bobbed while a murmured chorus…
Photos taken by Amber Xu The Fonda Theatre was not prepared for the spectacle that was about to unravel on the night of November 6th. The central stage, flanked by baroque pillars standing underneath an intricate cupola, stood still with its velvet curtains drawn. The crowd slowly rumbled in anticipation as the clock crept forward.…
In the vibrant city of Los Angeles, an air of anticipation surrounds the legendary Lauryn Hill as she graces the stage at the Crypto.com Arena. Arriving at the venue, I am feeling giddy and restless as I imagine witnessing a woman who has impacted so many artists in generations to come. Tonight, we are celebrating…
Before the show had even begun, with the likes of Lil Peep and XXXTentacion blasting throughout the cavernous Vermont Hollywood, it became clear that Nick Rattigan, under the moniker “Current Joys,” would be departing from the melancholy indie pop that dominated his early career. This inclination was reinforced by Current Joys’ latest release, the album…
“I was thinking about the lyrics like, ‘goddamn’ can’t cry cause you gotta sing” (Dustin Payseur). Payseur, the frontman of the Indie rock band, Beach fossils, succinctly encapsulated not only the relaxed, confident mannerisms of the band itself with this statement, but also facilitated rumination on the dichotomy between Beach Fossils’ danceable, hazy productions and…
Photos by Julian Bajsel It’s not everyday that you witness a concert crowd adorned in fairy wings, an unapologetic amount of cat ears, and… Oscar Mayer cosplay? But on Tuesday, October 31st, the sixth night of Fred again..’s unprecedented residency at The Shrine—that’s exactly what the average concert-goer witnessed. And it was incredible. On Halloween…
Overhead outside the Lodge Room: “I always wondered where the cool people in LA went…” Depending on your definition “cool,” he wasn’t wrong! By the time GUM, aka Jay W. Watson took the stage, the eclectic venue was packed to the brim with handlebar mustaches, overgrown haircuts, patchwork tattoos, and loafers. It was exactly the…
Nestled in the heart of Los Angeles, the El Rey Theatre stands as a charming gem in the city’s vibrant tapestry of music venues. This historic theater, with its iconic marquee and intimate ambiance, has long been a beloved destination for music enthusiasts and artists alike. The lights draping its walls are colorful and ethereal,…
Inspired by the sounds that have historically dominated house shows and alternative spaces, Cherry Glazerr’s raw and powerful discography fuses elements of lofi with grunge and punk rock. A veteran of the LA indie rock scene, Cherry Glazerr frontwoman Clementine Creevy is playing her first show following the release of her fourth studio album, I…