FKA Twigs dropped a new album, Eusexua, on Friday. I haven’t had a chance to listen to the whole thing yet, but, I really like the song “Drums of Death,” so I tried it out to open last night’s set at The Mermaid and you’re probably going to be hearing it more in my sets. … Continue reading New FKA Twigs and More Music You Heard at The Mermaid on Sunday, January 26
This Sunday, January 26, I’ll be DJing at The Mermaid for Splash! This is an open format night, so anything goes as far as the music is concerned. Music starts at 8 p.m. and goes until 1 a.m. There’s no cover and it’s 21+. You’ll find the Mermaid at 428 E. 2nd Street in Little … Continue reading Happening in L.A.: January 23 – January 29, 2025
My next DJ gig isn’t until November 23, when I’ll be playing with Vanish and Filthy Rich at Club Retro Boom’s first anniversary party, but I have a bunch of recommendations for you for events happening in L.A. between Thursday, November 14 and Wednesday, November 20. These include live music, DJ events and movie screenings … Continue reading Happening in L.A.: November 14 – November 20 (Updated)
This Friday, August 9, is the Joy Division x The Smiths dance party at Club Underground. Both floors will be open at Grand Star Jazz Club in Chinatown, where Larry G., Malvada and I will be dropping jams from 9:30 p.m. until 2 a.m. Click here to get your tickets now. As for the rest … Continue reading Happening in L.A.: Thursday, August 8 – Wednesday, August 14
I’m not DJing this weekend, but put together a really quick list of DJ nights, shows and film screenings that are on my radar. Also listed in here is an artist’s market on Sunday that’s organized by the Armenian LGBTQ+ group GALAS. I’ll probably be adding more arts events in the future too. In case … Continue reading Happening in L.A.: August 1 – August 7
There’s a Real Life song that’s creeping into my DJ sets and it’s not “Send Me An Angel.” I’ve played “Openhearted,” from the band’s 1983 debut album, Heartland, in my sets at Splash! twice this month. Most likely, it will keep turning up in my new wave sets, at least at bar gigs or early … Continue reading I Swiped This Real Life Song From Voyage of the Rock Aliens
This Saturday night, July 27, I’ll be DJing in the new wave vs. darkwave room for Nocturno at Catch One. Elsewhere in the club, you’ll find Rock en Español vs. Cumbia, Corrido Night and Sad Bunny Night. Nocturno is always a blast and it’s a really good option if you’re going out with friends who … Continue reading Happening in L.A.: Thursday, July 25 – Wednesday, July 31
I’ve been juggling deadlines for the past IDK how long, so this is just a really quick post to let you know what’s happening in L.A. if you’re not stuck working or whatever. There is probably stuff missing, but that happens. Apologies in advance. A few notes about this list. Most of the events are … Continue reading Happening in L.A.: Thursday, July 18 – Wednesday, July 24
This Friday, I’m back at Club Underground with Larry G. for Yeah Yeah Yeahs x Siouxsie Nite. Both floors of Grand Star Jazz Club will be open and tickets are available now. Party starts at 9:30 p.m. and it’s 21+. Find the Grand Star at 943 N. Broadway inside Chinatown’s Central Plaza next to the … Continue reading Happening in L.A.: July 11 – July 17
It’s a good week for movies in L.A. You’ve got two nights of Bruce LaBruce screenings at 2220 Arts + Archives, The Living End (with Gregg Araki in the house) at Academy Museum on Thursday and, one of my personal favorites, Liquid Sky at Gardena Cinema on Friday. Also on Friday, Vidiots is screening Out … Continue reading Happening in L.A.: June 27 through July 3