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castrationanxietyy · 10 months

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Bathroom at El Cid, Bar Italia 6/19/23

I got the call that a ticket was free an hour and a half before the band was set to play.

Bar Italia's first LA show seemed fit for a Monday, and everyone inside was dressed far to appropriately for the setting. What may have lacked in originality from the crowd made up in the main event, a performance everyone will brag about for years to come.

Bar Italia had been the best kept secret of the noisy British post-punk scene debuting their first album Quarrel in 2020. Mystery and irony are at the forefront of their aesthetic, seemingly not taking their music as intentionally serious. The debut was short and sweet, not sticking to one specific genre yet not earning an experimental title. Their first recorded album becomes more muffled as each track proceeds, as if you are falling into a dreamlike state while listening. With this said, it was a blessing to hear their sound wide awake.

The band spoke not one word while performing. However, I do not think this was due to a lack of chemistry. The three heads of the band, Nina Cristante, Sam Fenton, and Jezmi Tarik Fehmi worked harmoniously whilst not batting a single eye towards each other. I had told my friends that Nina’s demeanor reminded me of Hope Sandoval, in which one laughed and went,

“No”.

They did not bid the crowd farewell and simply took off their instruments and walked off stage. Untrained listeners assumed an encore, but luckily my friends and I linked arms and caught them as they were walking off stage into the corridor. They are truly stunning people; genetics had blessed them well.

Although I tread lightly when describing a band through their online presence alone, I’m not sure how serious they could be when their album covers consist of memes that are popular during the time. I too felt like a crying stick figure once the set ended.

The band themself are wonderful people, not yet touched by arrogance from their success. My lovely friend went to speak to them after the show and was gifted a small strip of paper that had their setlist. While speaking to them he claimed that their image isn’t cultivated, they just come across as the niche they wish to present. This doesn’t discredit their humor or general attractiveness, they are just kind people.

Speaking of the crowd is not anywhere near as interesting as the band itself, but it does speak to the character of Bar Itaila's fanbase. It very well could have been the annoying LA charm everyone possessed, but it gave an aura of pretentiousness. As we danced and sang along, many in the crowd turned heads and told my companion to “be aware” to which I had turned and replied, “must be your first time”. It occurred a couple times throughout the night, but I don’t think our behavior was anywhere near inappropriate. You’re there to dance and sing and enjoy the music; why bother standing stone cold to seem otherworldly to a crowd who will probably laugh at you anyways. Might as well have some fun.

I also must mention that the opening band 2070 was phenomenal. I had a chance to interview the leading members which will come out soon.

Unlike other artists, or perhaps it was due to the size of the venue, they seemed real. I fear the band may be stuck in reddit purgatory for a while until their eventual burnout from popularity. Regardless, the band deserves success. They may be Matador’s unknown goldenchild for the time being, and I hope they continue with this status.

It is easy to throw around terms such as “genuine” or “authentic”, especially when they are at the popularity level they currently hold, but for myself, they have earned the title.

#matador records #bar italia #la #britpop #post punk #alternative music #indie music #journalism #documentation #double virgo #lamusicscene #nepotism #cigretterace #twinksvsdollsbaritaliarace

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bloodwisdom · 1 year

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Starting Tomorrow, @bloodwisdom will be at @theredwoodbarandgrill every Wednesday in March for a residency like no other. Presented by @venom_verbatim Details below… Blood Wisdom with: March 1st @frozen charlottes @plaguetower @painbehavior DJ @djfelixlopez Jewelry by @catholicked March 8th @thegreatsadnessband @sistersofblackmountain @jaimeblackmusic DJ @djfelixlopez Jewelry by @catholicked @magickabula Tarot by @silverlakepriestess March 15th @thirteenth_sky @lottorpg @teenmodelsband DJ @darfader Jewelry by @catholicked Stick and Poke Tattoos by @babygraeink March 22nd @sovainofficial @roman_graves_music @thedramedy DJ @djfelixlopez Jewelry by @catholicked Stick and Poke Tattoos by @babygraeink March 29th @_stormhouse_ @__hexcode__ @red_jodidos DJ @djfelixlopez Jewelry by @catholicked Each show: Doors at 7:30 PM 21+ $10 Flyers by @eadenrosvein #bloodwisdom #theredwood #verbatimproductions #thebloodwisdom #theredwoodbarandgrill #postpunk #valerieandherweekofwonders #deathrock #losangelesmusicscene #lamusicscene #rocknroll #gothnroll #lashows #losangelesshows #gothrock #gothicrock #launderground #losangelesunderground #gothpunk #happeningindtla #happeninginla (at The Redwood Bar) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpOE4-7ys_I/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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theafronick · 1 year

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#indierock #lamusicscene #tb https://www.instagram.com/p/CnqEjGJP7cl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#indierock #lamusicscene #tb

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nolongerthehero · 30 days

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🎵🌟 Meet Lina Vandivort, the Americana singer-songwriter lighting up the LA music scene with her debut single "On the Run." 🛣️💔 Drawing from her own cross-country travels, Lina crafts a tale of restlessness and the pursuit of freedom. With poetic lyrics and captivating melodies, she explores the essence of running from love and the impact of leaving behind unbroken lives. Join us as Lina shares her journey from shadow artist to spotlight, her creative process, and her plans to shake the Americana roots genre. #LinaVandivort #OnTheRun #AmericanaMusic #SingerSongwriter 🎙️✈️ Follow Lina Vandivort and hear her performing at the following social media and streaming platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/01ZMZFODA2emHbV3BVH76Y?si=byzdHvXISA-8ucpmkwm-2g Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/linavandi/ Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC-rPrqw8u69C0YBw6KzFxGA?si=YklxFY4AU7FrTZ16

#americanaroots #debutsingle #demetrius-reynolds #dini #emergingartist #lamusicscene #linavandivort #musicjourney #newmusicalert #ontherunsingle #shadowartist #singersongwriter #vigilantes-radio #vigilantesradio #vrl #whodiniblak

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chrishoggephotography · 2 months

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KATE CLOVER.

The Flying Duck...Glasgow.

#livemusicphotography #bandphotography #musicphotographer #livemusicphotographer #bandphotographer #musicphotography #fuji x100f #fujixseries #kateclover #lamusicscene

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danielviza · 2 years

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The amazing @diana.alvort 🎙🇲🇽 @wesleygt.amorim 🎸🇧🇷 📸: @vizarecords #dianaalvort #wesleyamorim #lamusic #music #newmusic #losangeles #lamusicscene #hiphop #losangelesmusic #la #livemusic #nycmusic #chicagomusic #californiamusic #losangelesmusicscene #singersongwriter #musician #upsndcomingartist #california #artist #producer #singer #supportlocalmusic #songwriter #indiemusic #spotify #undergroundmusic #orangecounty #ritzcarltonlagunaniguel #musicindustry (at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce1UbiQJ3UP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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paulzasky · 2 years

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#dubreggae #newbladerunnersofdub #losangeles #lamusicscene #bassmusic #ambientmusic #filmmusiccomposer #betafish #inspirationalquotes #foodforthought #electronicmusic #urbanart (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ceyz3h1Fuvt/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#dubreggae #newbladerunnersofdub #losangeles #lamusicscene #bassmusic #ambientmusic #filmmusiccomposer #betafish #inspirationalquotes #foodforthought #electronicmusic #urbanart

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roshroslin · 3 years

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Gig shot of last night. Rocking with @casualencounterskaraoke at @copperbluesbrea we’re moving to a new night in September so keep track of the new show dates on all the socials. • • • • • • • #axefx #gibson #AxeFx3 #FM3 @fractalaudiosystems #fractalAudio #suhr @suhrcustom @jhaudio #Guitarist #Drummer #recordingSession #Guitar #drums @monocreators #Monocase #LAMusician #LAMusicScene #SessionMusician #SessionGuitarist @gruvgear #Fender https://www.instagram.com/p/CS2IthwJwTs/?utm_medium=tumblr

#axefx #gibson #axefx3 #fm3 #fractalaudio #suhr #guitarist #drummer #recordingsession #guitar #drums #monocase #lamusician #lamusicscene #sessionmusician #sessionguitarist #fender

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wearethefrontrunnaz · 3 years

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Who Are The Frontrunnaz? During the creation of The Incredible True Story there were many sessions. During the recording or Like Woah! at United Recording Studios me and Dria laid the vocal beds and leads for Like Woah! #newmusicalert #hitmakers #artistdevelopment #atlantaculture #atlantasingers #unsignedsinger #atlantahiphop #musicmanagement #collaborating #indierapper #atlsingers #dmvmusic #lamusicscene #aandr #recordingmusic #recordings #musicrecording #musicmylife #rnbbeats #musicproducing #instaproducer #musicproducerlifestyle #musicalproducer #hiphopinstrumental #musicmanager #musicproducerstudio (at Northside of H-Town) https://www.instagram.com/p/CT1K8-SjAc6/?utm_medium=tumblr

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castrationanxietyy · 8 months

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Interview with 5tr8tch, Neurotek 7/21/23

“You have to be adaptable. There are no excuses in this shit.”

There are a lot of DJs in LA; there is no point in denying that. However, for most, it does take them a while to master their craft, let alone anyone mention their name. During a six month period, Kian Stretch took a liking to vinyl and started spinning techno and other tunes and hasn’t stopped since. 5tr8tch is not someone that you should take your smoke break during.

I had the luxury of seeing his first gig sometime in Febuary at a small store-turned-soundspace in Santa Ana. At the time of this performance, I had no clue that it was his first time ever spinning for a crowd. He has worked alongside some of LA’s current golden child DJ’s, giving much credit to Amir Karneh or 1Morning.

Originally from Seattle, Stretch moved to LA for a change of scenery. At 13, he was already scratching over hip-hop records, all the while expanding his musical talents. At home, he was a producer for the underground rap scene as well as a talented jazz drummer. Playing in jazz clubs and salsa/Latin groups, he applied the technical skill and trained ear into techno.

“Drumming helped me with everything most, [...] playing the drums and understanding the timing helps me with everything. You have to be able to keep timing and um, beat matching. I see some people like, learn it on vinyl and its a lot going on. I already had my ear trained to play along.”

Stretch is completely self-taught in every aspect of his music. Although drumming is no longer a passion he pursues, he commends it deeply.

Before techno, he credits artists like Burial and LTJ Bukem for introducing him to the world of electronic music. What truly changed for him was watching Karneh spin for the first time. He had already loved the music and seen some DJs, but it wasn’t until his friend of seven years performing that flipped the switch.

Their friendship had started long before his move dating to when he worked on SoundCloud rap. At the time, Stretch wasn’t taking music seriously and more so just enjoyed being involved in musical projects and the chaos of couch surfing.

Stretch isn’t stuck to any specific styles yet. I had asked him if this was because he was still relatively new, but he wasn’t sure. For the most part, he does whatever sounds good, his style is fluid more than anything else.

if anything, his sound is technical chaos. Although I will put my fascination with vinyl DJs and their ability to flip through their records at lightning speed aside, I was curious about his setup and knowing which vinyl he was about to play, to which he replied, “I just winged it.”

“Maybe some people plan it out, I don’t know. The way me and my homies do it, we have a general idea but we don’t like–, fucking memorize the BPM and do it this to this to this. Nah, there's no fun in that.”

I wanted to know if he had noticed any significant mistakes in his set that night. For the audience, if you can play off anything good enough, your worst nightmare could be your best transition.

“I don't think I did. [...] It’s vinyl, it’s never going to be perfect. That’s what it’s about. I don’t want it to be perfect, there’s fun in fixing your shit.”

He compared techno and its similarity to jazz music, my friend adding that techno became the evolution of jazz. Stretch has learned how to play the audience and never show sweat, something which can be attributed to his time in jazz bands.

While he doesn’t have a signature yet, he doesn’t believe he can place that label upon him. He wants the audience to decide, with the only end goal being a good set that others can enjoy.

“Every time you do that shit and the homies have you hyped, it’s not like you can remember what you did.”

Stretch also vends at the Silverlake Flea market and eventually is planning to open up a record store.

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Jeff Mills

Claude Young

#dj #tecnho #lamusicscene #music journalism #music posting #journalism #vinyl #vinyl dj #tribal music #jeff mills #rave #undergroundrave #industrial music #hardware #industrial rave

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bloodwisdom · 1 year

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@bloodwisdom 2023 Photography by… Image 1 & 2 @bfrancesfilms Image 3 @my_name_is_iden Image 4, 5, 6, & 7 @venom_verbatim Image 8 @xneyon Image 9 @lashoyosfunkies Image 10 @instantangeleyes #bloodwisdom #thebloodwisdom #photodump #livephotography #concertphotography #losangelesmusicscene #lamusicscene (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqB1C-jvJSv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#bloodwisdom #thebloodwisdom #photodump #livephotography #concertphotography #losangelesmusicscene #lamusicscene

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moonroomie · 4 years

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APAHM Benefit Film Screening, May 24-31. All contributions go to assist local API and Desi American artists impacted by Covid-19 (update: contributions will now be redirected to Black Visions Collective, MN Freedom Fund, National Bailout, and Reclaim the Block as we observe our complicity in anti-blackness and recognize our own privilege) will be matched 69%* by moonroom. IG: @moonroomie • Venmo: moonroom

CONFLUENCE is a meditation in documentary form filmed during last season’s PHASE series, channeling reflections on identity and Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. • Directed by ETA • Featuring interviews with Ceramiks, Jangus Kangus, Kelleia, Laciste, Oh My Muu, Reinabe, Shunkan, and Zhao • Music by Sonoda, Tomemitsu and Zhao •

• Co-Presenters: Athame Records, Girl Underground Music, OnThree Management, Zoom Lens • Community Partners: API Equality-LA, Chewing Foil, Enclave LA, Pehrspace, QNA, Sleezehog Presents, Sunday Jump, Week in Pop •

Listen to our APAHM PHASE playlist featuring API and Desi American artists and bands who’ve participated in our annual showcases since 2017 here.

#APAHM #APAHM2020 #API #AAPI #APIDA #AMERASIAN #AAPIHM #undergroundmusic #lamusicscene #documentary

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blakepaulson · 4 years

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“it feels like something good is coming...” -The Dales live at the Troubadour, looking forward to easier times. 🎶 Stay strong everyone. 🖤 @thedalesband #americana #band #live #troubadour #lamusicscene • @anfdrumco @sabiancymbals_official @remopercussion @vicfirth @humesandberg @ultimateearspro @mogamicable @snareweight @lasessiongroup @berkleealumni • #livemusic #performance #singersongwriter #musician #tone #creativity #recording #studio #session #musicforfilm #onlinedrumtracks #remotedrumtracks #drummer #artist #drum #drumlife #drumming #songwriter #musicians #remo #teamremo #sabian #sabianfamily #anfdrumco #playwhatyoulove (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CD_r--VgAJl/?igshid=15ujvvt95mcg5

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chrishoggephotography · 5 months

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Kate Clover.

Flying Duck...Glasgow.

#kateclover #kctv #livemusicphotographer #livemusicphotography #bandphotography #musicphotographer #bandphotographer #musicphotography #lamusicscene #laband

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freesfree · 5 years

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Starcrawler @ brouweriji West 5/10/19 photo by Scott Free @ogscottfree @ instagram

#lamusicscene #starcrawler

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roxyleeheart · 5 years

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🎤Come see me live tonight at @thestandingroomhb🖤 I'm singing with @angrydonkeyband🎸 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #thestandingroom #Roxyleeheart #pinkandcreepy #angrydonkeyband #coverband #lacoverband #losangelescoverband #lamusicscene #hermosabeach #hermosabeachpier #redondobeach #manhattanbeach #femalemusician #femalesinger (at The Standing Room) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2scfpllaiL/?igshid=385ekfqy1po1

#thestandingroom #roxyleeheart #pinkandcreepy #angrydonkeyband #coverband #lacoverband #losangelescoverband #lamusicscene #hermosabeach #hermosabeachpier #redondobeach #manhattanbeach #femalemusician #femalesinger

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