Mac DeMarco Caters To His Fans… and More… At This Ain’t No Picnic
MAIN PAGE | SATURDAY | SUNDAY LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Having seen Mac DeMarco perform live on several occasions, there’s one thing through-line that always pops into my mind: “I wouldn’t mind smoking a joint with this dude and just get goofy.” There’s something so pleasantly chill…
Circle Jerks Celebrate Group Sex At This Ain’t No Picnic
MAIN PAGE | SATURDAY | SUNDAY LOS ANGELES, CA- “…You can’t go wrong booking an iconic band (of any genre) at a music festival, and Circle Jerks are perhaps one of the most iconic Los Angeles-based hardcore punk bands ever. Formed in 1979, these punk stalwarts…
Magdalena Bay Bring The Pop Perfection of Their Mercurial World To This Ain’t No Picnic
MAIN PAGE | SATURDAY | SUNDAY LOS ANGELES, CA- “…As soon as I saw Mica Tenenbaum and Matthew Lewin of Magdalena Bay step onto the stage wearing matching “Indie Darling” (Mica) and “Boyboss” shirts, I had a good sense of expecting a good time. I was…
The Emotional Power Of Ethel Cain Made Me A Believer
MAIN PAGE | SATURDAY | SUNDAY LOS ANGELES, CA- “…When I first listened to Ethel Cain’s album Preacher’s Daughter earlier this year, I was gobsmacked. It’s not often that one can form an indelible impression of a recording artist through the virgin-listen of their debut studio…
Courtney Barnett’s Americana Vibe Was the Perfect Soundtrack for the Cooling Summer Eve
MAIN PAGE | SATURDAY | SUNDAY LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Courtney Barnett’s strange lands Americana vibe was the perfect soundtrack for the cooling summer evening as she played with the backdrop of the rosey Angeles mountains behind her. She’s an Australian but sings with a SoCal flair….
Check Out All Of The Bands Blurred Culture Caught On Day 1 Of This Ain’t No Picnic!
MAIN PAGE | SATURDAY | SUNDAY LOS ANGELES, CA- With over 70 acts performing over the course of two days, it’ll always be a task to pick between acts and get that which will fill your soul. We hope you enjoy what we were able to see/hear…
LCD Soundsystem’s Tightrope Walk Between High-Energy Dance Music and Relaxing Chill Hypnotized This Ain’t No Picnic
MAIN PAGE | SATURDAY | SUNDAY LOS ANGELES, CA- “…LCD Soundsystem capped off the first night with a glowing light show and music that turned the crowd into an ebbing and flowing ocean of humanity. The band’s tightrope walk between high-energy dance music and relaxing chill…
88rising’s Head In The Clouds Festival Marks a Milestone for Asian Representation in Western Media
MAIN PAGE | SATURDAY | SUNDAY LOS ANGELES, CA– When I was young, my favorite music artists were Avril Lavigne, Coldplay, Kanye West, and Beyonce. I idolized Demi Levato and Selena Gomez, trying to replicate their fashion and lifestyles. But as I grew up,…
It Was A Family Affair For John Fogerty At The Hollywood Bowl
LOS ANGELES, CA- After missing the past few seasons, I headed back to the Hollywood Bowl at last to see legendary Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman John Fogerty. The Bowl remains one of my favorite places in Los Angeles, and there is no time to…
