Zulu’s Music Is As Innovative As Death’s Was In The 1970s Thought+Photos: ZULU at This Ain't No Picnic 8/28/22
MAIN PAGE | SATURDAY | SUNDAY LOS ANGELES, CA- “…I hadn’t planned to go see Zulu. Yet, as I meandered around the festival, I found myself inexplicably drawn to the hardcore…
They Hate Change Leave An Indelible Impression At This Ain’t No Picnic Thought+Photos: They Hate Change at This Ain't No Picnic 8/28/22
MAIN PAGE | SATURDAY | SUNDAY LOS ANGELES, CA- “…I wish that They Hate Change had gotten a later-in-the-day billing. They were far too talented for how early in the day…
Beach House Sings To The Ineffable Melancholy Of Life At This Ain’t No Picnic Thoughts+Photos: Beach House at This Ain't No Picnic 8/28/22
MAIN PAGE | SATURDAY | SUNDAY LOS ANGELES, CA- “…A year prior to This Ain’t No Picnic, I sat in a small apartment in Paris, France, nursing the hangover from an…
Godspeed You! Black Emperor’s Opioid Ephemeral Sound Hits The Height of Emotionality At This Ain’t No Picnic Thoughts+Photos: Godspeed You! Black Emperor at This Ain't No Picnic 8/28/22
MAIN PAGE | SATURDAY | SUNDAY LOS ANGELES, CA- “…I have loved Godspeed You! Black Emperor for over a decade. “They’re a weird band,” you often hear people say. I suppose…
slowthai Brings British Grime To This Ain’t No Picnic Thoughts+Photos: slowthai at This Ain't No Picnic 8/28/22
MAIN PAGE | SATURDAY | SUNDAY LOS ANGELES, CA- “… Slowthai played next. He is a British rapper that reminded me of The Streets—I am obviously poorly versed in British rap…
Tinashe Absolutely Slays The Back Nine Stage At This Ain’t No Picnic Thoughts+Photos: Tinashe at This Ain't No Picnic 8/28/22
MAIN PAGE | SATURDAY | SUNDAY LOS ANGELES, CA- “…This was my fourth time seeing Tinashe perform live, and she did it again… she slayed. Her performance was immaculate. From the…
Shame Wanted The Dirt, The Sweat, The Blood—Shame Wanted The Punk. Thoughts+Photos: shame at This Ain't No Picnic 8/28/22
MAIN PAGE | SATURDAY | SUNDAY LOS ANGELES, CA- ‘”… “You are really going to want to check out Shame,” my editor told me. “They put on a hell of a…
Argentina’s Nicki Nicole Graces The This Ain’t No Picnic Main Stage Thoughts+Photos: Nicki Nicole at This Ain't No Picnic 8/28/22
MAIN PAGE | SATURDAY | SUNDAY LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Culturally speaking, I really got the sense that Goldenvoice made a conscious effort to cater to the Spanish-speaking fanbase of Sunday’s headliner,…
Girl Ultra Powers Through Sound Issues At This Ain’t No Picnic Thoughts+Photos: Girl Ultra at This Ain't No Picnic 8/28/22
MAIN PAGE | SATURDAY | SUNDAY LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Man… I got upset during Girl Ultra’s performance. I don’t know whether it was the people working sound or whether it was…
SPELLLING Cast Her Spell At This Ain’t No Picnic Thoughts+Photos: SPELLING at This Ain't No Picnic 8/28/22
MAIN PAGE | SATURDAY | SUNDAY LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Spelling is an interesting artist. I know it’s a little cliche to put artists in categories, but even if I wanted to,…