As you made your way towards LA Live, walking through the horde of people, all you could see were folks in sparkly, glittery, and shiny outfits, from skirts to t-shirts to bedazzled jeans, and everyone with sunglasses. I’ve always found it fascinating how committed fans get into the dress code for a specific artist’s concert.…
By Brooke Ortiz Photos by Navya Duggirala I catch RiTchie at The Echo on the last stop of his Triple Digits [112] tour on a Tuesday evening. On the other side of the same block, twentysomethings in dark jackets file into the subterranean sister venue Echoplex for Fleshwater, another Nth-wave shoegaze or post-hardcore band riding…
Teezo Touchdown’s success story is one that not only inspires but also deepens your appreciation for his music. As you wait in line outside the Fonda Theatre on a Sunday night. Teezo’s hard work and commitment had clearly paid off, with back-to-back sold-out shows in Los Angeles. The lines stretched three blocks, with fans dressing…
Photos by Jeslyn Wang Do you listen to Girl in Red? A majority of those attending her concert at the Greek Theatre would answer “yes,” embracing a double entendre. This phrase, coined by our generation, has become a discreet way of identifying as queer. Norwegian singer-songwriter, Maire Ulven Ringheim, best known by her artist moniker,…
The Lodge Room is a tucked away hide-out for the bizarre and eclectic. A Masonic Lodge turned art stage, the energy of the space screams of the occult. From murals of Egyptian pyramids and the Parthenon to panels that flip to reveal an expansive green room, the Lodge Room was built for Pond to take…
In January, Kraftwerk announced a nine night residency at the Los Angeles Philharmonic, housed inside Frank Gehry’s iconic Walt Disney Concert Hall. A perfect venue, as the innovative and stainless steel architectural marvel suits the futurist sounds of the elusive and legendary German band. Just as Gehry is known for his postmodern reformation of industrial…
From starting Habibi’s House party in 2021 with modest crowds to celebrating two back-to-back sold-out shows in LA a few years later, Ibrahim Abu-Ali, AKA DJ Habibeats, is triumphantly growing and forging paths in the music industry for third-culture artists along the way. His new song ‘Wala’ is coming out June 7th. I had the…
Photos by Ella Gibson After an hour-long bus ride down Santa Monica Boulevard, in a brown leather jacket and chunky Dr. Martens, I found myself at a cemetery (literally). “Hollywood Forever: Funeral Home. Cemetery. Cremation.” Lining up next to a row of tombstones was definitely not how I envisioned my Wednesday night to begin, but…
Written by Georgia Griffin / Photos by Julia Steinhouse Charlotte Day Wilson has lent her voice to many fellow Toronto greats of the independent music scene, with collaborations from Mustafa, Daniel Caesar, to BADBADNOTGOOD. However, bound within the intimate walls and under gothic chandeliers of the El Rey Theatre, twenty-eight year old producer, vocalist and…
I’ve heard that living in New York makes you too hard and living in Los Angeles makes you too soft. Three years after moving across the country for school, I’ll admit it- I’m soft. But on Thursday April 25th, Jes and I headed to the El Rey Theatre in West Hollywood to see Quarters of…
I don’t usually enjoy getting duped by TikToks implying that Steve Lacy is dropping unreleased music but Malcolm Todd’s are an exception. I first heard snippets of his hit song “Roommates” last year on my For You feed and shared the same sentiment as thousands of commenters on his post: release it now! Since then,…
Waiting anxiously in the pit of the Bellwether for Wednesday’s set, I feel giddily eager in a way that I haven’t experienced in a very long time. I used to count down the months until I could see my favorite bands in high school; now that I’m a frequent concert-goer, I miss the excitement imbued…
Turning the corner onto Santa Monica Boulevard, I found myself in a sea of teens and twenty-something year olds in gold belts, long skirts, and silver nose rings waiting eagerly for the clock to strike. The doors opened promptly at 7:00, the 500-person venue filling by the minute. Eliza McLamb’s name was spelled out on…
Introducing Slowdive’s 2024 concert setlist into my Spotify library earlier this week prompted me to contemplate the two distinct groups of concertgoers: those who thrive on the element of surprise, unaware of which beloved track the band will perform next, and those (like me) who meticulously dissect and analyze the setlist in advance, building a…
Photos by BELIFT LAB While it is seemingly impossible for the average person to sing, dance, and engage thousands for almost 3 hours straight, Enhypen accomplished exactly that and more during their Fate Plus World Tour at the Honda Center. Enhypen’s members and music embody the essence of a K-pop group, characterized by stunning visual…
“If someone talked to you / The way you do to you / I’d put their teeth through / Love yourself!” IDLES- “Television” Photos by Keifer Lamberth Over the course of their fifteen year career, British rock band IDLES have earned their reputation as one of the most brutal live acts in the world. But…
Sunset cruises, interactive art installations, beer gardens and… yacht parties? Spring has sprung and San Diego’s largest music festival was in full swing last weekend! From May 10-12th, Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival made its third appearance and exceeded beyond what I thought was possible. Located right on the waterfront, the festival grounds lay in…
After its inauguration in the Spring of 2014, Shabang festival has returned this year for its highly anticipated 10 year anniversary. A celebration of the art and culture of San Luis Obispo and the California coast, Shabang featured a star-studded lineup accompanied by a wide array of local artists and vendors. While renowned for its…
Mannequin Pussy was unbridled sacrilege, defiant and rugged, teasing and contemplative. They took their audience to church, whipped them into a climactic frenzy, and left them on their knees.
Echoing sounds of the Fruit Bats’ performance can be heard throughout the Teragram Ballroom’s entrance room. The venue’s intimate structure is reminiscent of 70s-style interiors, its open pit space fostering a community that revolves around the music of the night and is free of hierarchical seating structures. The Teragram Ballroom features a ceiling with intricate,…
If a psychedelic drug was a town in the United States of America, it would be San Luis Obispo. Its vibrant and charming downtown, quaint architecture, laid back lifestyle, and proximity to Pismo Beach allows for those passing through to take a minute and experience a trip through the small city. So, how fitting was…
As I step off the bus, I spot a group of beautiful girls adorned in Kuffiyehs and belly dancer coin belts wrapped around their waists and immediately allow myself to be guided by them to the venue. Unmistakably, we are all headed towards the Wiltern, where Elyanna, a rising pop star of Palestinian-Chilean descent, is…