Editorial

Polartropica Brings Music and Love to Non Plus Ultra with Suzie True + Veronica Bianqui

Last night Polartropica and The Witching Hours brought their new concert and art series OASIS to life at LA’s Non Plus Ultra.

Kuromi Sells Out The Smell with Niis and Whaja Dew

Kuromi made it back to DTLA’s The Smell last night for a sold out-sweat-fest with vets Whaja Dew and Niis, who performed on the iconic DIY-stage for the first time much to the crowds enjoyment - punk kids don’t miss a beat, lock-downs be damned.

Live, Feature, EventsJames DuranAugust 21, 2021kuromi, niis, the smell, whaja dew, the smell dtla, james duran, be in a band or die

Sex Beat Celebrates 40 Years Of Gun Clubs 'Fire Of Love' at Zebulon

This week super-group Sex Beat sold-out The Zebulon in Los Angeles, CA in celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Gun Club’s iconic Fire Of Love.

Geppetto Rips Non Plus Ultra with Dove Armitage and Goon

LA’s Geppetto, who’s members bear a striking resemblance to the shredders in Frankie & The Witch Fingers, performed to an intimate crowd last night at Non Plus Ultra with support from Dove Armitage and Goon.

FILM OR DIE: V2

For FILM OR DIE: V2 LA’s Ariel Beesley poses in an alley after performing a set somewhere in Hollywood.

PREMIERE: Box Shares First Single Off New Record 'Far'

Box, the musical concoction of Torrance, CA based musician Justin Sanchez, has just released ‘Far’ the first single off his upcoming record Keepin’ It Together to be released on August 18th

Reckling Returns To Non Plus Ultra with Kevin & Diode

Last night Reckling celebrated their first show since the pandemic at LA’s Non Plus Ultra. With support from local electro-thrashers Kevin and DIODE who made their epic live debut, it was loud, hot, and packed wall to wall - DIY forever.

Other People’s Children Spare No Expense with Summer Party at Academy LA

Talent agency Other Peoples Children spared no expense at their summer party last week at Academy LA with Petite Meller, Ariel Beesley, sword swallowing, exhibition boxing, and burlesque by the Booty Burlesque ladies.

Live, Feature, EventsJames DuranAugust 5, 2021ariel beesley, petite meller, opc, other peoples children, opc digital

Kills Birds Are Equal Parts Screaming And Trembling On New Single 'Rabbit'

LA-punks Kills Birds have just shared ‘Rabbit’, the first single off their second LP Married due November 12th via Royal Mountain Records.

FILM OR DIE: V1

FILM OR DIE is a new column celebrating music captured through the intimate medium of film. For V1, Frank Mojica immortalizes Brutus VIII, Dove Armitage, and Cryogeyser

Film Or Die, Feature, LiveJames DuranAugust 3, 2021brutus viii, dove armitage, cryogeyser, frank mojica, film or die

Slaughterhouse Tear Down The House with Debut Album 'Fun Factory'

San Pedro’s finest, Slaughterhouse, is here with an engrossing piece of work. Their latest record, Fun Factory, is a blend of punk and grunge that beads your temple with sweat, keeps your feet stomping to the rhythm, and hurls your head back and forth in sync without your input.