Odd Future’s DJ Syd tha Kyd and producer Matt Martians aka The Internet made their live debut last night to a sold out crowd at The Echo. Fans came out by the hundreds and tons were left outside hoping to score a ticket in. But once inside you can tell that this was a show for family and friends. As expected, The entire OFWGKTA were also there to support the usually shy friend Syd. But once she hit the stage with a full band, she completely opened up and showed her full potential.
The Internet ran through a long set list that included almost all of the track off of their debut LP “Purple Naked Ladies”. During their performance of “Lincoln” and “Cocaine”, their fellow OF mates Left Brain and Mike G took the mic to spit out their verses on the track. This entire show felt like a celebration, and you were able to feel it in the performance, in Syd’s interaction with fans and by the crowds reaction to every song. As of now, there are no other US dates on their schedule but we hope to see this band play again soon. Check out all of the photos taken from last nights debut show by clicking the link below.
On Saturday, February 4th we here at Downtown Lobby are once again joining From the Hip for another edition of our monthly SpaceCommand party at Verdugo Bar (3408 Verdugo Rd Los Angeles 90065). The lineup of DJ’s for this months event include Our Name is Legion, Bass & Gently, myself and a special debut performance by LA beatmaker Silent Individual. We want you and all your friends to come out and to help spread word of our interstellar affair which is heald the first Saturday of every month. So what we’re offering is a chance to win a pair of tickets to some awesome upcoming shows at The Echo.
All you have to do is RSVP “Going” on the Facebook event HERE and leave the rest to us. We will choose and contact winners at random who will then be able to choose which show they want to go to from the list below. This is a 21+ event and early arrival is suggested. There will be another ticket giveaway in the coming week for those attending SpaceCommand so we hope to see you there.
RSVP: SpaceCommand at Verdugo Bar on 2/4
Fujiya & Miyagi’s Ankle Injuries
Twin Sister’s Bad Street
Com Truise’s Air Cal
Class Actress’ Love Me Like You Used To
Long Island natives Twin Sister have been on our radar this year since the release of their album “In Heaven” and we are even more excited to hear that they will be coming to Los Angeles for a local show. You can catch Twin Sister live at The Echo on Friday, February 3rd along with Ava Luna.
Tickets for this show are available to purchase now through Ticketweb and are going for $10.00 plus any additional service fees. Take a listen to their track “Milk & Honey” and get ready for Twin Sister to make their way to L.A. next year!
As part of The Echo’s ten year anniversary month this December, The Soft Pack will headline their own show. This is fitting since I remember seeing The Soft Pack there about 3 years ago when they started off as The Muslims. Now they will take the stage on Friday, December 9th along with Abe Vigoda, Devon Williams and So Many Wizards. Pretty awesome line up if you ask me.
Tickets for this show are available to purchase now through Ticketweb for $10 plus any additional service fees. We will keep you up to date as to what other shows The Echo have up their sleeves to celebrate their first decade.
It’s Tuesday and the great shows are still rolling in. Tonight’s selection will range from large theatres, Hollywood hot spots and all the way down to seedy bars in Silverlake. Which ever you end up choosing, tonight is looking mighty good.
With October one of the most jam packed months for shows this year, we decided that it was time to bring back the daily updates so you know exactly whats going on in our city. So lets get things started and let you know whats going on tonight and get your week started off right.
We put together another list of up and comers in the indie music scene that are definitely worth a listen. Each of the bands listed below also have an upcoming Los Angeles show date for you to check out if you’re really digging it. Stream and be happy.
Kindest Lines hail from New Orleans and come correct with a electro/shoegaze sound. Check out their single “Baltimore” off of their debut LP “Covered In Dust”. Kindest Lines will be performing at The Echo on Sunday, October 2nd for Part Time Punks along with Violet Tremors and Jewels of The Nile.
One of my current favorite bands to come out of L.A. is Fidlar. They have been holding down a lot of opening spots for big name bands and the time is right that Fidlar get the headline slot. Catch them at The Smell on Sunday, October 16th and then at the Troubadour on Friday, October 28th.
If you’re into the local music scene Swahili Blonde may already be a familiar name, but if not then you might want to get to know it. This is a band that brings a long list of instruments to their complex sound. Listening to their latest release “Psycho Tropical Ballet Pink”, you will hear the sitar, saxophone, violin and the forgotten omniphone. Check out “Purple Ink” below and catch Swahili Blonde during their month long Monday night residency at The Echo.
Orange County locals The Growlers have been gaining tons of popularity for the past year or so and will now headline a show at The Echo later this year. The show is set to take place on Thursday, December 29th and joining them will be Tomorrow’s Tulips and The Abigails.
Tickets for The Growlers at The Echo are available to purchase now through Ticketweb for $13.00 plus any additional service fees. Stream their song “Red Tide (Are You In Or Out)” below and get ready for a great show come December.
