Mesmerized By Kelly Lee Owens At This Ain’t No Picnic
MAIN PAGE | SATURDAY | SUNDAY LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Another live performance that really impressed me came from Kelly Lee Owens. Live performances by solo electronic dance artists tend to leave me wanting. Oftentimes, intricate lighting designs or pyrotechnics are needed to highlight the music’s excitement…
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…
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…
You Can Always Trust Rich Brian to Turn Up, Especially at Head in the Clouds
MAIN PAGE | SATURDAY | SUNDAY LOS ANGELES, CA– “…I don’t know how many times I’ve seen Rich Brian live. I think this year’s Head in the Clouds set marked my seventh. Even though I’ve seen him perform so many times, Rich Brian never…
88rising Caps off This Year’s Head In The Clouds In Grand Style
MAIN PAGE | SATURDAY | SUNDAY LOS ANGELES, CA– “…88rising’s focus has always been on family. For many fans of the label– the artists signed under 88rising are not just people who make music. They’re the new generation of Asian creatives, who are paving…
Jackson Wang Is Truly a “Magic Man,” Astonishing Audiences at His First-Ever Head in the Clouds Performance
MAIN PAGE | SATURDAY | SUNDAY LOS ANGELES, CA– “…Perhaps the most anticipated performance of the festival was Jackson Wang– a Chinese icon and superstar– who was set to perform his unreleased album, MAGIC MAN. The multi-hyphenate was set to perform at the festival…
