Photos by Dylan Simmons The last time I was in proximity to the Foo Fighters was when my pregnant mother went to their acoustic set two decades ago. A couple months later, a forever fan was born. While I may not have formed any lasting memories of that show, I can confidently say I will…
Photos by Dylan Simmons For angsty Orange County youths seeking refuge from some of California’s reddest towns, The Garden has become a household name. The band of OC natives — composed of twin brothers Wyatt and Fletcher Shears — is as idiosyncratic as the county itself: a strangely conservative bubble wedged between the progressive urban…
Reviewed by Jake Maricich Photos by Amanda Romankiw Writing for a concert like this one feels daunting. That’s the best way I can describe attempting to engage with Cameron Winter’s solo performance at the Palace Theatre: daunting. How do I capture the presence of a man, no more than a silhouette against the backdrop of…
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…
Photos by Dylan Simmons Last weekend, I had a major epiphany: I haven’t unlocked my full potential as a human being, because I have yet to form an indie rock band with my sister. And what could’ve possibly brought about such a life-altering realization? Watching Snocaps perform live. I was lucky enough to catch Snocaps’…
Photos by Dylan Simmons Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival is an annual Los Angeles music festival from the mind of Tyler, the Creator. Founded back in 2012, the festival has expanded over the years in both the size of its lineup as well as its attendance, with musical creativity and self-expression always at its core. This…
Photos by Jordyn Feenberg As the rain cleared over Los Angeles, the El Rey Theatre welcomed a much brighter kind of arrival. Canadian singer-songwriter Leith Ross performed to a sold-out crowd that night, marking the 18th stop on their U.S. tour, I Can See the Future. The lights dimmed, the curtain emblazoned with the El…
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…
Photos by Dylan Simmons Fall in Los Angeles is in full swing: foggy mornings and stuffy afternoons, the sun slipping away earlier each day. After braving a particularly chilly evening, entering the Lodge Room felt like a warm embrace. Walking up the stairs to the main stage, I was greeted by a crowd in the…
Photos by Amanda Romankiw As the U.S. music charts have been swarmed by country music and hollow radio ballads this year, a new kind of British invasion led by women in pop has emerged to save the day for the girls and the gays. Among this class of British pop stars getting their long-overdue mainstream…