Swedish dance music icon Alesso is set to headline two major shows in Los Angeles this weekend along with special guests for a special takeover called “Together Again.” These major performances arrive shortly after the release of his latest EP PROGRESSO VOL 2, which saw him eschew his euphoric progressive house sound for more club-oriented flavors. “Together Again” will take place at Skylight Row in Downtown LA on July 23rd and 24th. Check out the flyers for both shows below. Flyer for Alesso’s July 23rd show in Los Angeles with Deorro, BlackGummy and more. Recommended Articles Flyer for Alesso’s July 24th show in Los Angeles with Noizu, Anabel Englund and more. The Swedish DJ has tapped a stable of solid talent for both nights. ...
In celebration of his third album DREAMLAND 2021, ZHU has announced a new run of headlining gigs. Fresh off an icy six-night run at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre, he’s now set to take his album coast-to-coast for four massive performances at some of the most renowned concert venues in the nation. With French house producer Shiba San in tow, ZHU will touch down in Los Angeles for twin concerts at the fabled Greek Theatre on October 10th and 11th before heading East for two shows at Brooklyn’s Avant Gardner on November 24th and 26th, respectively. Flyer for ZHU’s 2021 headlining gigs at Brooklyn Mirage in New York and the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. Recommended Articles In late April ZHU stunned with his DREAMLAND 2021 album, a scintillating 12-tr...
A surging new wave of COVID-19 infections has led LA County officials to announce the reinstatement of their mask mandate policy. Effective 11:59PM, July 17th, the regulation requires everyone to once again wear a mask while indoors regardless of their vaccination status. The circumstances could prove damaging to a nightlife industry that has borne substantial economic hardship over the last year. Many of the city’s clubs and venues, such as the historic Troubador, were at risk of permanent closure following the onset of COVID-19. Fox 11 Los Angeles reports business owners expressed frustration over the potential of losing business to establishments in surrounding counties where no such mandate is currently in effect. However, that might soon change after Long Beach County subse...
What is going on with RÜFÜS DU SOL? Mysterious posters depicting the Grammy-nominated trio have popped up around random areas of Los Angeles this week. The adverts are cryptic in nature, only featuring the group’s website and the word “Alive.” Mysterious posters depicting RÜFÜS DU SOL have popped up in Los Angeles. EDM.com It seems new music is on the horizon. A visit to the band’s website leads visitors to a landing page that offers two options: “Sound On” and “Sound Off.” Opting to enable sound triggers a clip of an unreleased song and lyrics that flash across the screen: “I’m coming back again / I wanna make it right.” Once the ephemeral lyrics fade after a few seconds, an invitation to sign up for RÜFÜS DU...
LA is about to get a serious dose of Virtual Riot. The dubstep virtuoso has announced a major headlining gig at the famed Hollywood Palladium, where he will throw down on September 10th. Fans will be thrilled to hear that the performance—promoted by Bassrush and Insomniac—will feature Virtual Riot’s own curated live production, which should be nothing short of breathtaking considering his renown in the electronic music space. Virtual Riot’s last show at the Palladium took place in December 2019, when he headlined a sold-out takeover by his longtime label, Disciple Recordings. A number of his bass music contemporaries also performed, including Barely Alive, PhaseOne, and Modestep, among others. He shared the news in a triumphant Instagram post, writing, “I couldn’t be...
Editor’s Note: This article, which was originally published prior to the SoFi show’s announcement, has been updated to reflect its details following the issue of a press release by Insomniac Events. After teasing a “massive, massive announcement” on social media, Kaskade has shared the news of an upcoming show at SoFi Stadium, home of the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers. The Grammy-nominated electronic music vet will kick off SoFi’s summer concert season on Saturday, July 17th for the first dance music event in the stadium’s history. A press release issued to announce the event promises an “immersive audiovisual experience” in what is the largest LA solo headlining show of Kaskade’s career. Considering th...
A new video shared by an ecstatic Kaskade has Los Angeles dance music fans pumped up. The Grammy-nominated electronic music vet hasn’t offered any more details at this time—including a date or location—but it’s clear that a major show announcement is on the way. And by the excitement in his voice, it sounds like one of the biggest headlining gigs of his illustrious career could be on the horizon. While we’re unable to confirm, there’s an outside chance that the show in question is at the Banc of California Stadium. The arena has championed dance music in recent weeks, tapping Kygo and RÜFÜS DU SOL for momentous headlining concerts at the mammoth 22,000-capacity concert venue, which serves as the home of Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles FC and t...
Pride Month is officially here and Los Angeles’ festivities are about to be in full swing. Kickstarting the month is OUTLOUD’s event series, which starts this week with dance music duo SOFI TUKKER. Taking place at the Los Angeles Coliseum and curated by Adam Lambert, the LGBTQ+ event will also feature performances from Hayley Kiyoko, Daya, and Wrabel, among other artists. The event is being held in conjunction with Lambert’s Feel Something Foundation, which aims to support charities and projects impacting the LGBTQ+ community in the areas of arts, education, homelessness, suicide prevention, and mental health. Flyer for OUTLOUD’s “Raising Voices” event with SOFI TUKKER, Adam Lambert, Hayley Kiyoko and more. OUTLOUD This past wee...
As the stateside live music scene picks up the pieces of a lost year, Eric Prydz seems to be returning as hungry as ever. The iconic DJ and progressive house producer has announced an upcoming outdoor concert in Los Angeles with fabled event brand Factory 93, known for their iconic warehouse parties in the City of Angels. The announcement arrives less than two weeks after Prydz shared the news of his impending New York City takeover, a four-date Brooklyn warehouse run split between two weekends in November and December, respectively. Prydz’s upcoming Los Angeles gig is scheduled for Saturday, August 21st at Factory 93’s DTLA home on Naud Street. Check out the flyer below. Factory 93 No word yet on what kind of staging Prydz—who is renowned for his intricate live produ...
As the stateside live music scene picks up the pieces of a lost year, Eric Prydz seems to be returning as hungry as ever. The iconic DJ and progressive house producer took to Twitter today to announce an upcoming concert in Los Angeles, which he said is planned for August. The tweet arrives less than two weeks after Prydz shared the news of his impending New York City takeover, a four-date Brooklyn warehouse run split between two weekends in November and December, respectively. No word yet on what kind of staging Prydz—who is renowned for his intricate live production—will be bringing to the West Coast. Fans can read the tea leaves of the recent news that his team is planning to bring his immersive “Holosphere” setup to the U.S. after signing with CAA. However, itR...