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Peekaboo 360°

Peekaboo 360°

Peekaboo 360°

Friday, May 8 • 10:00 PM

Get ready to dive headfirst into the sonic whirlpool of Peekaboo 360°, the band that's making your favorite obscure synthwave playlist feel like it's missing something crucial. This Friday night, Exchange LA transforms into a pulsating vortex of retro-futuristic beats and kaleidoscopic visuals that’ll make you question if you’ve been living in black and white until now. Known for their immersive performances that blur the lines between a rave and an art installation, Peekaboo 360° will have you floating in a sea of neon, washed by waves of synth that are as intoxicating as they are invigorating. So, ditch the irony for a night, and bask in the pure, unadulterated joy of experiencing a band on the cusp of becoming a secret everyone knows. Secure your spot before the ticket drop and dance like you're the protagonist of an A24 film—enigmatic, electric, and just a little bit otherworldly.

Exchange LA
618 S. Spring Street
Los Angeles 90014

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verygently

verygently

Saturday, May 9 • 6:30 PM

If your calendar isn't already blocked for May 9, you might want to reassess your life choices. The Moroccan Lounge is about to become ground zero for an evening that promises to shake the dust off even the most jaded of souls. Enter verygently, the band that's been quietly crafting soundscapes that feel like a sweet whisper of nostalgia and a visceral punch of the future. Their ethereal, genre-fluid vibes have been turning basements into sanctuaries, and now they're ready to take the stage with the kind of raw authenticity that makes you believe in music again.

And just when you think it couldn't get more electric, Eva Rose steps in as the night's support. She's the kind of artist who threads vulnerability with defiance, her sound a beautiful paradox of grit and grace. The buzz around this show is as palpable as the impending summer heat, and with doors at 6:30pm, you'll want to dive in early to soak up every note. Tickets are a steal at $15 in advance—because let's face it, the $3 you'll save at the door is better spent on the vinyl you'll inevitably need after the show. All ages means all the more reason to bring your little cousin who's just discovered the magic of a live set. Miss this, and risk being haunted by the TikToks of what could have been.

The Moroccan Lounge
901 E 1st Street
Los Angeles 90012

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Glixen + trauma ray with KEEP and Money

Glixen + trauma ray with KEEP and Money

Saturday, May 9 • 7:00 PM

Ready to elevate your gig-going cred and bask in the glow of indie rock's next big wave? The Teragram Ballroom is about to be your portal to sonic euphoria. On May 9, the buzzworthy Glixen and trauma ray are set to ignite the stage, with the ethereal vibes of KEEP and the raw edge of Money serving as your opening acts. This isn't just another show; it's the kind of night that makes you wonder if your life might just be a Wes Anderson film scored by Kevin Shields. Glixen's lush, shimmering soundscapes paired with trauma ray's emotive post-rock resonance will make your heart race faster than a limited-run vinyl drop. Doors open at 7pm and, trust me, you'll want to be there early—so secure your spot for $22 in advance, or risk day-of FOMO and cough up $25. This is an all-ages affair, because who says only the seasoned scenesters get to revel in the rapture? Dust off your coolest vintage band tee, grab your circle of ride-or-die music heads, and immerse yourself in a night destined to be legendary. Don’t be the one refreshing your feed for snippets of what you missed—be the one sharing the stories.

Teragram Ballroom
1234 West 7th Street
Los Angeles 90017

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Dazzling Killmen with Rhododendron

Dazzling Killmen with Rhododendron

Saturday, May 9 • 7:00 PM

Get ready to dive headfirst into the sonic abyss as Dazzling Killmen, those math-rock maestros of chaotic precision, take over The Echo. Known for their jagged rhythms and soul-ripping intensity, they’re set to disassemble your eardrums in the best way possible. Joining them is Rhododendron, a burgeoning force in the noise-pop underground, weaving ethereal synths with punchy riffs that bloom like a fever dream. This isn’t just a gig; it’s a visceral pilgrimage into the heart of raw sound. If your idea of a good time involves transcendental audio chaos with a side of existential pondering, you’ll want to be front and center. Check your ennui at the door and prepare for an unforgettable night in Echo Park’s coolest sonic lair.

The Echo
1822 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles 90026

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Muna

Muna

Saturday, May 9 • 9:00 PM

Clear your schedule and dust off your dancing boots because Muna is about to electrify your existential ennui. The indie-pop sorceresses are descending upon the stage like a neon fever dream, turning your humdrum Thursday into a kaleidoscope of queer joy and killer hooks. Imagine the sonic lovechild of '80s synths and bedroom confessions, wrapped in a glittering embrace of unapologetic authenticity. This isn't just another gig—it's a full-blown rite of passage for anyone who's ever felt too much and lived to tell the tale. Get ready to lose yourself in the moment and find yourself in the music. Miss it, and you'll be left scrolling Instagram stories, wondering why you ever thought staying home was an option.

Shrine Expo Hall
665 W. Jefferson Blvd
Los Angeles 90007

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Insomniac Presents: Forester with Andrea Calabria & me n u (18+)

Insomniac Presents: Forester with Andrea Calabria & me n u (18+)

Saturday, May 9 • 9:00 PM

This Friday, the Echoplex transforms into your next late-night obsession as Insomniac unleashes a sonic trifecta that promises to recalibrate your weekend vibes. Forester, those connoisseurs of ethereal soundscapes, headline with a set that feels like a dream you can't quite shake off—think Bon Iver meets Flume in a smoky, neon-lit room. With Andrea Calabria's genre-defying beats and me n u's lo-fi synthpop whispers, this lineup is a carefully curated trip through the most luscious layers of indie brilliance. It's the kind of night you’ll say you were at before it was cool, so lace up your Docs, grab your crew, and prepare to get deliciously lost in transcendental grooves at one of LA's staple haunts. FOMO is real, and trust us, your weekend Instagram story needs this.

Echoplex
1154 Glendale Blvd
Los Angeles 90026

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Elias

Elias

Saturday, May 9 • 9:30 PM

Clear your calendars and dust off those dancing shoes because Elias is about to set the Moroccan Lounge on fire with a night of genre-defying magic. This isn't just any gig—it's a sonic pilgrimage led by a musical maverick who's been quietly reshaping the indie landscape with hypnotic hooks and lyrics that linger long after the lights go up. Prepare to be spellbound as Elias's soundscapes weave seamlessly between shimmering dream pop and gritty alt-rock, creating a tapestry that's both familiar and refreshingly new.

But don't roll up fashionably late and risk missing the opening act, Zeke Bleu, whose ethereal melodies and raw lyricism are the stuff of underground legends. With doors at 9:30pm and tickets that are a steal at $15 in advance, this all-ages show is your chance to catch the next wave of indie brilliance before the rest of the world catches on. Forget scrolling through your ex's Instagram or streaming the same old playlist—come feel the buzz of live music in its purest form. This isn't just a concert; it's a rite of passage for anyone who's ever claimed to know the scene.

The Moroccan Lounge
901 E 1st Street
Los Angeles 90012

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Bradeazy 360°

Bradeazy 360°

Saturday, May 9 • 10:00 PM

Hey there, sonic explorers and nocturnal creatures of the indie ether. The stage is set, the amps are humming, and Bradeazy 360° is about to blaze a new trail through your late-night reveries. On the docket for this weekend's "let's see where the night takes us" adventure is a gig you can't afford to miss unless you want to be that person hearing about it from everyone else. Think of it as a spiritual pilgrimage to the heart of the underground scene where legends are born and stories are told in reverb and distortion.

Forget the velvet rope pretenses—this is about raw energy and pure, unfiltered sound waves resonating through your bones. Sure, doors open at 10 PM, and sure, it’s a first-come, first-served affair, but isn't that how all the best nights start? A bit of mystery, a bit of chaos, and a whole lot of music that makes you feel alive. Plus, let's be real, if you’re not sprinting to the front row with your crew in tow, are you even living?

Skip the excuses and grab your legit entry through TicketWeb or TIXR because nothing’s worse than being stuck outside while the inside is shaking with what might just be the next big thing. Got a squad? Go big with Bottle Service or VIP, because why not make it a night your group chat will reminisce about for months? Don't let the FOMO win—secure your spot in what's bound to be the highlight of your social calendar.

Exchange LA
618 S. Spring Street
Los Angeles 90014

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Phoenix Wonder w/ Jordyn Diew & Suede Avery

Phoenix Wonder w/ Jordyn Diew & Suede Avery

Sunday, May 10 • 6:30 PM

If you’re not at the Moroccan Lounge on May 10th, you might as well delete your Spotify account, because Phoenix Wonder is about to redefine what you thought you knew about live music. These synth-wielding sorcerers are conjuring vibes that feel like a secret rave inside an '80s arcade—complete with neon dreams and basslines that shake the soul. Joining the spectacle are Jordyn Diew, whose haunting vocals glide over beats like a ghost in a vintage windbreaker, and the sultry Suede Avery, who’s set to wrap the room in a velvet tapestry of sound. At just $10 advance, or $15 if you're fashionably late, this gig is practically paying you in street cred. All ages means no excuses—drag your little brother or your cynical roommate along. The doors open at 6:30pm, but get there early to claim your spot, because this isn’t just a show; it’s a night that’ll be whispered about in indie circles until the next lunar eclipse.

The Moroccan Lounge
901 E 1st Street
Los Angeles 90012

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Cold Weather Venture x Magenta Wave

Cold Weather Venture x Magenta Wave

Monday, May 11 • 6:30 PM

Dust off your vintage band tee and brace yourself for a sonic journey that promises to shake the very foundation of your jaded soul. Cold Weather Venture and Magenta Wave are teaming up for a night at the iconic Moroccan Lounge, and it's the kind of lineup that makes you question why you ever considered moving out of the city.

Cold Weather Venture is set to drench you in their atmospheric blend of ethereal shoegaze and post-punk grit—think My Bloody Valentine meets the existential dread of a David Lynch film. Meanwhile, Magenta Wave will take you on a hypnotic ride through their synth-laden dreamscapes, awash with neon nostalgia and infectious beats that feel like the soundtrack to an 80s movie you've never seen but always miss.

It's one of those rare nights where you forget what year it is, who the president is, and how many unread emails you have. Grab your tickets now, before the rest of the world catches on and you're stuck refreshing Instagram stories from your couch. FOMO? Oh, it’s real. And it's knocking at your door, so answer it.

The Moroccan Lounge
901 E 1st Street
Los Angeles 90012

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Palmyra "Rested & Ready" Tour

Palmyra "Rested & Ready" Tour

Tuesday, May 12 • 6:30 PM

Palmyra is hitting the road with their "Rested & Ready" tour, and it’s the sonic revival your indie soul didn’t know it was craving. Descend into the hazy intimacy of the Moroccan Lounge on May 12, where doors creak open at 6:30pm to usher in a night that promises to be anything but another humdrum gig. For a $15 advance (or $18 if you like living dangerously and wait for the day-of), you'll find yourself engulfed in Palmyra's lush soundscapes that effortlessly float between dream-pop reverie and shoegaze storms. They've been cooking up something special post-hiatus, and trust, it’s more than worth the wait. If you’re not there to witness the magic in person, prepare to be flooded with stories of transcendental rapture from your friends who were. Plus, with the ethereal Fin warming up the stage, this isn’t just a concert—it’s a pilgrimage. All ages are welcome, so bring your cool younger sibling and show them what real music sounds like. Don’t miss the chance to be part of the night everyone will be talking about on obscure message boards and group chats that glow well past bedtime.

The Moroccan Lounge
901 E 1st Street
Los Angeles 90012

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The New Pornographers: The Former Site Of Tour

The New Pornographers: The Former Site Of Tour

Tuesday, May 12 • 7:00 PM

Brace yourselves, alt-music aficionados—The New Pornographers are rolling into town with their "The Former Site Of Tour," and they're bringing a sonic revival to LA's iconic Teragram Ballroom. Think celestial harmonies and indie anthems that swoon through your soul like a long-lost mixtape rediscovered under a pile of vintage vinyl. A.C. Newman and his merry band of genre-bending virtuosos are set to plunge us all into a blissful whirlpool of art-pop ecstasy, with Will Sheff, the lyrical wizard behind Okkervil River, setting the stage with his emotion-wrought storytelling. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a casual indie explorer, this gig promises to be more than a concert—it's an initiation into a kaleidoscope of soundscapes that will echo in your memory long after the lights go up. Trust us, missing this would be a crime against cool.

Teragram Ballroom
1234 West 7th Street
Los Angeles 90017

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Cabaret Voltaire

Cabaret Voltaire

Tuesday, May 12 • 7:00 PM

Get ready to transcend the mundane and step into an auditory wonderland with Cabaret Voltaire at The Bellwether. This isn't just a night out—it's a chance to mainline the sonic revolution you've been craving. Picture yourself in the Looking Glass Lounge, where the air is as exclusive as the craft cocktails you'll sip from your vantage point right next to the stage. The Bellwether isn't just a venue; it's a portal to musical nirvana, and they've ditched the cash so you'll have more time to vibe. With private bathrooms and complimentary hors d'oeuvres, you'll be living in your own indie rock fairy tale. Delivery delay drama? Please, we're here for the experience, not just the ticket. If you're tired of scrolling through life, make sure you’re at The Bellwether when the clock strikes showtime. Don't just attend, ascend.

The Bellwether
333 S. Boylston St.
Los Angeles 90017

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Poison the Well "Peace in Place" Tour

Poison the Well "Peace in Place" Tour

Wednesday, May 13 • 6:00 PM

Forget everything you thought you knew about Poison the Well because their "Peace in Place" Tour is about to rewrite your musical DNA. This isn’t just a gig—it’s an existential rite of passage, a sonic baptism by fire that’ll leave you questioning why you ever settled for average. The Belasco’s standing-room-only vibe means you'll be shoulder-to-shoulder in an ocean of sound, swaying to the post-hardcore sermons that defined your teenage chaos and then grew up with you. Grab a craft brew at the pre-show VIP lounge where the conversations are as electric as the guitar riffs. Trust, you don’t want to be the only one scrolling through blurry Instagram stories wishing you were there. Get your boots laced, your soul prepped, and immerse yourself in the musical maelstrom that is Poison the Well. Because FOMO is real, and missing out is not an option.

The Belasco
1050 South Hill Street
Los Angeles 90015

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Breaking Sound x BLEACH @ the Peppermint Club

Breaking Sound x BLEACH @ the Peppermint Club

Wednesday, May 13 • 7:00 PM

Cancel your Friday plans and get ready to lose yourself in a sonic kaleidoscope at the Peppermint Club with Breaking Sound x BLEACH. This is the kind of lineup that makes Spotify's algorithm look like a boomer trying to TikTok. Leila Addams will hit you with soulful vocals that weave through hard rock riffs and gothic vibes, like if Stevie Nicks did a collab with Type O Negative. Then you've got Criminal Outposts, the genre chameleons here to remind you that rock isn't dead—it's just been hiding in plain sight, waiting to ambush your earbuds with a fresh take. And don't sleep on The Band Called Sex, whose anthems about wizards and robots will have you pondering life's mysteries while moshing in existential bliss. Grab your ID, your coolest jacket, and maybe a pair of earplugs—you'll want to hear about this night for decades.

The Peppermint Club
8713 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles 90048

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Brothertiger & Hotel Pools

Brothertiger & Hotel Pools

Wednesday, May 13 • 7:00 PM

Clear your schedules and charge your phones, because Brothertiger and Hotel Pools are about to transform The Echo into a synth-laden oasis you won't want to leave. This isn't just a gig; it's an invitation to lose yourself in soundscapes that shimmer like neon in the rain. Brothertiger's lush, dreamy electronica will cradle you in nostalgia while Hotel Pools lays down ambient beats like the soundtrack to your coolest late-night drives. It's the kind of sonic rendezvous that makes the ground shake and the heart race—a must-experience for anyone tired of the mundane and hungry for something transcendent. Don't just hear about it later; be there and let the tunes wrap around you like a sonic hug.

The Echo
1822 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles 90026

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