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Interview

Kommunity FK Returns to L.A. for Independent Project Records Anniversary Shows

Patrik Mata of Kommunity FK press photo by Kevin Estrada
Patrik Mata of Kommunity FK (Photo: Kevin Estrada)

It’s been six years since Kommunity FK has played Los Angeles. To be specific, they haven’t played live at all since 2019. This week, though, you’ll have two chances to see the seminal goth band, who came up in post-punk L.A., this week. Kommunity FK is set to perform live on both nights of Independent Project Records 45th anniversary— Wednesday, November 5 and Thursday, November 6— at Gold-Diggers in East Hollywood. The concerts foreshadow an exciting 2026 for the 47-year-old outfit, helmed by singer Patrik Mata,. Kommunity FK’s 1983 debut album, The Vision and Voice, is planned for a reissue next year via IPR.

“We get so many requests for it,” says Mata on a recent video call from Albuquerque, where he has lived since 2005. 

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DJ Gigs, The Playlist

Here’s What I Played at The Mermaid for Dolce Vita’s Italo vs. Goth Night

A mermaid skeleton at The Mermaid in Little Tokyo (Photo: Liz Ohanesian)
I forgot to take pics while I was DJing, so here’s a mermaid skeleton at The Mermaid that I saw right before the night started. (Pic: Liz O.)

For years, I used to post most of my set lists. Then I stopped because I figured if people were that curious about what I’m playing, they would actually go to the party and Shazam (or, like, come up and ask me about) whatever song they don’t know. Now I’m rethinking that because Shazam doesn’t catch everything. Plus, I like having an archive and want people to actually know what songs are played. So, this is the set from Dolce Vita at The Mermaid on September 12, 2023. 

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DJ Gigs

It’s All About Siouxsie and Yeah Yeah Yeahs at Club Underground on September 8

Siouxsie and the Banshees Yeah Yeah Yeahs Night at Club Underground on September 8, 2023 with DJs Larry G. and Liz O. at Grand Star Jazz Club in Chinatown Los Angeles

I’m back at Club Underground with Larry G. on Friday, September 8 for Siouxsie and the Banshees vs. Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Both rooms of Grand Star Jazz Club will be open and advance tickets are available now for $8 on Eventbrite. 

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