Honoring an Icon: Broad Summer Happenings Pays Tribute to Nico

sngshows: Jenny Hval Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Jason Lindley.  If you’ve not yet been to the Broad downtown, consider a visit this summer at an installment of the aptly titled Summer Happenings at the Broad. The museum currently features a number of notable exhibits, including Jeff Koons with those picturesque tulips and Michael Jackson and Bubbles; several pieces by … Continue reading Honoring an Icon: Broad Summer Happenings Pays Tribute to Nico

Beach Goth V: A Little Rain Never Hurt Anyone

sngshows: Originally appeared on Thrillcall. Photo above courtesy of Julian Malagon, Refined Grind.  Things got complicated on day two. The start of the day may have been wet, but everything still ran as usual. 2 Live Crew threw a profane pep rally at the indoor Observatory main stage with lots of crowd engagement from the MC and of course the star duo, Fresh Kid Ice and … Continue reading Beach Goth V: A Little Rain Never Hurt Anyone

Sunstock Fest Makes a Case for Going Solar with Performances by Cults, Wavves, Kaki King and More

sngshows: Trapdoor Social Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by William Gormley. Last Saturday was one of the hottest days of the year so far. It was forecasted to be so brutal over the weekend that it prompted LADWP to caution customers against using too much A/C, or else there would be mass power outages. There could not have been a better time … Continue reading Sunstock Fest Makes a Case for Going Solar with Performances by Cults, Wavves, Kaki King and More