Crumb @ The Wiltern [10/23/2024]
Photographs by Oli McCormack.
Snow Strippers @ The Novo [10/25/24]
Photography by Ava London Amongst herds of Laker fans, USC apologists, and evening rush hour workers in downtown Los Angeles, it was hard to discern if we were heading the right way to the Snow Strippers show. Our suspicions gave way to relief when we saw concertgoers adorned in fuzzy leg warmers, anime girl T-shirts,…
Cassandra Jenkins @ Zebulon [10/14/2024]
I was high and catatonic on a summer evening, flat on my back in a cramped and overpopulated apartment on the corner of Pico and Sepulveda. The windows of my bedroom were coated with an orange glow, from the farewell shouts of a sun that I had ignored for countless months. It was 2021 and…
Anderson .Paak @ The Hollywood Bowl [9/24/24]
Photo Credits to Los Angeles Philharmonic Association Brandon Paak Anderson, better known by his stage name Anderson .Paak, brought the era of Soul Train and the golden age of the ‘70s back to life with his “Malibu Tour”. What began as a one-off performance at the Hollywood Bowl, celebrating his critically-acclaimed and cult classic LP…
Babe Rainbow @ The Bellwether (10/20/24)
Photos by Julia Steinhouse We took the wrong exit four times, but eventually ended up at the Bellwether. As we ventured towards the box office, we walked past three men with varying degrees of long blond hair standing outside the VIP entrance smoking cigarettes. As we inhaled the lingering fumes of tobacco and momentarily eavesdropped…
Still Woozy @ The Greek [10/13/2024]
Photo Credits Under Each Image Last weekend on October 13th, Still Woozy was joined by Gus Dapperton and PawPaw Rod for the LA stop on his Loveseat tour. A powerhouse trio like no other, the three artists took advantage of their one night at the Greek, each playing their hits, showcasing their individual pizzazz, and managing…
Porter Robinson @ Hollywood Bowl [10/11/2024]
Photos courtesy of the Hollywood Bowl Before writing his new album SMILE! :D, Porter Robinson wanted to make music that was all about having fun, with absolutely no sincerity involved. It’s an understandable move, as spending years examining your biggest insecurities and fears through song would make anyone want to take a break from honesty.…
Mannequin Pussy @ The Bellwether [10/11/24]
Photos by Chloe Gonzales After a rough day, my photographer, Chloe Gonzales, convinced me to not be a pussy and come to the Mannequin Pussy concert, which I’d been looking forward to covering for months. Since joining the Mannequin Pussy wave in 2021, I had been searching for the opportunity to attend one of their…
John Vincent III @ The Fonda (9/12/24)
(Photos by Julia Steinhouse) Sometimes, you need to go for a drive alone and listen to music that forces you to dig into the depths of your emotions– for us, that music is John Vincent III. Born and raised in Houston, Vincent’s indie-folk music is reminiscent of Bon Iver and Gregory Alan Isakov with an…
Hello Mary @ The Troubadour [10/10/24]
After chatting with Hello Mary earlier this week, I have been eagerly awaiting their takeover of the iconic Troubadour. The three-piece rock band embarked on their first headlining tour just a few days prior, right after a successful stint of shows with American Football and julie. If you love American Football’s mathy, indie rock sound…
Portola 2024: A Dream Recipe for Dance Music
~~~~~ [Co-Written by: Jeslyn Wang | Photo Credits Under Each Image ] ~~~~~ After a long and restful summer of laying on the beach, we return to the sunny streets of Westwood. Ready for our final year at UCLA, we truly wanted to make the most of our final fall quarter. So what better way…
Mitski @ The Hollywood Bowl (9/28/24)
There are moments in life that make you question your very existence- like a night where pop music, indie rock and… country music all collide. September 28th was one of those nights for me. Musician Mitski took over the Hollywood Bowl to mark the final night of her album tour and the last performance with…
The Dare @ The El Rey Theatre [09/27/2024]
Harrison Patrick Smith, who performs under the moniker, The Dare, was exhilaratingly sleazy, with sex, drugs, alcohol, and every now and then love made palatable through omnipresent synths; a lá Calvin Harris circa 2007. The Dare resurrected the eccentric grittiness manifested in the indie sleaze subculture of the early 2000s, with hedonism as its face (and probably also offbeat graphic tee-shirts).
Saint Levant @ The Fonda [9/28/24]
[Photos by Lily Stockton] Unsure of whether we routed our Uber to the correct location, Lily and I anxiously searched for signs of The Fonda Theatre. The flashing lights, bustling sidewalks, and street carts of Hollywood Boulevard washed by, disorienting our Texan selves. But in the corner of our eyes, we saw a river of…
Faye Webster @ The Greek Theatre [9/25/24]
Illuminated by stars and nestled in the Hollywood Hills lies the Greek Theatre, packed tonight with shades of blue and yellow. The venue is welcoming Faye Webster in performance of her latest record, Underdressed at the Symphony, which was released in March. In anticipation for her set, the stage is lined with racks of blue…
Horse Jumper of Love @ The Lodge Room [09/26/2024]
Horse Jumper of Lover epitomized slumped shoulders, abstract smears of ash on cigarette-littered concrete, unlaced shoes and ill-fitting jeans. As a collective, the indie rock band delivered a harrowingly pessimistic performance to Highland Park’s Lodge Room, supported by the similarly downcast Teethe and the slow-burning Sour Widows.
Boiler Room LA @ El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument [9.21.24]
[Photo Courtesy of Boiler Room] It’s 2024 and dance music has never been hotter. Don’t believe me? Ask Boiler Room. While rave culture and techno beats are far from strangers in the music world, long gone are the days of this genre’s “underground” title. With nothing but a DJ, a single live-streaming camera, and a…
Sarah Kinsley @ The Troubadour [9/21/24]
Scattered within my various daytime, autumn, and study playlists lies the artist Sarah Kinsley. Although I recognized her titles, could hum her melodies by heart, and admired her singles’ elegant artwork, I had never listened to Kinsley’s entire discography until recently. That is until the release of her first full album: Escaper. The alt pop…
Wallows and BENEE @ The Kia Forum [9.12.24] – Photo Selects
It’s the closing night of Wallows’s Model Tour and what better way to celebrate than playing at the sold-out Kia Forum?! Nestled in the heart of Los Angeles, there was no better place for the three-part band to celebrate their third studio album, Model, released earlier in May of 2024. Opened by BENEE, New Zealand…
Faye Webster @ Ryman Auditorium [9/14/2024]
I walk through downtown Nashville, past the infamous Broadway street where country fans, bachelorette parties, and bars line the sidewalks, making my way to Ryman Auditorium. However, the other attractions pale in comparison compared to the amount of indie kids waiting to see the biggest event of the night: Faye Webster. As I approach the…
Clairo @ The Fonda [09.06.24]
[Photos by Jeslyn Wang] Like most teenage girls, I began to curate my music taste by deep diving into bedroom pop, indie, and subsequently, Clairo. Claire Cottrill’s “Flaming Hot Cheetos,” “4EVER,” and “Pretty Girl” soundtracked my youth, tying together memories of mustard yellow, mom jeans, old crushes, and the girl I used to be. Hearing…
Del Water Gap & The Japanese House @ The Greek [8/15/2024]
need space [photos by Jeslyn Wang] On August 15th, Del Water Gap and The Japanese House co-headlined at the Greek, playing a fitting tribute to the end of summer. In my opinion, there are few other pairs that make more sense to co-headline (which I hadn’t realized was a thing until now). Both artists are…