clipping.- Run It
Every month I listen to the majority of bands and musicians who are playing in Los Angeles and select some for a monthly playlist. It includes a variety of genres and usually newer work by the artist.
The song above is from LA band clipping.‘s 2025 album, Dead Channel Sky.
Below are the selections for March-
Tierra Whack- Unemployed
Things to do in Los Angeles this weekend (11/14-11/17-19)-
Thursday
Ronald Rael, the Chair of the Department of Architecture at UC Berkeley, will engage in a presentation and discussion about art making at the US_Mexico border with W|ALLS featured photographer, designer, craftsperson, and founder of Art Made Between Opposite Sides (AMBOS) Tanya Aguiñiga at Annenberg Space for Photography. (free but register)
Artist Vishal Jugdeo will be discussing his work at The Hammer
Maxo Kream is performing at the Echoplex with Q Da Fool and Slayter
The KVB, Numb.er, and Houses of Heaven are playing at The Echo
Filmforum at MOCA (Grand Avenue location) is showing All That You Can’t Leave Behind, a program of films both personal and political featuring new works by Essi, Ja’Tovia Gary, Darol Olu Kae, Rhea Storr, Sara Suarez, and ariella tai. Filmmakers Suarez and Kae will be in-person to discuss their work.
Polo & Pan are performing at The Novo
Twin Peaks, Post Animal, and Ohmme are playing at the Teragram Ballroom
Friday
Sylvan Esso are performing WITH at the Walt Disney Concert Hall with Hand Habits opening (also Thursday)
Constitutional Happy Hour returns to The Hammer with Loyola Law School professor Jessica Levinson discusses impeachment—Article II. (free)
Metro Art is having a free screening of Richard Linklater’s animated film Waking Life
Frankie Cosmos is playing at 1720 with Stephen Steinbrink, Dear Nora, and Lomelda
James Supercave is playing at Civic Center Studios with “surreal dance act” CAPYAC
Hovvdy are playing at Moroccan Lounge with Nick Dorian and Carolyn Says
Friday and Saturday
Adult Swim Festival 2019 is taking place at Banc of America Stadium in DTLA. On Friday performers include Dethklok, Captain Murphy, Leikeli47, Health, and more. On Saturday Vince Staples, Jamie XX, 2 Chainz, Tierra Whack, clipping., Freddie Gibbs & Madlib, and more will perform, along with a live version of The Eric Andre Show. There will also be screenings, games and attractions, and more.
Spaceland and Other Music are hosting The Get Together 2019 Label Fair and Music Festival at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA. On Friday Joe Kay, Marco McKennis, and Full Crate are performing. On Saturday is the Record Label Fair and performances by Anna Wise, William Basinski, and more. In the evening, Lee Fields will be perform backed by El Michels Affair, as well as Bobby Oroza, Brainstory and Holy Hive.
Saturday
Artists Gilbert & George will be in conversation with critic Jonathan Griffin at Sprüth Magers (free but RSVP)
GRMLN are playing at The Smell with Foliage
Jidenna is performing at the Belasco Theater
Artists Constance Mallinson and Jeffrey Vallance will be discussing collecting, curating and making art at Edward Cella Art & Architiecture
For the 7th year, Gabba Gallery is having its affordable art show Wishlist and tonight is the opening
Jonathan Bree is playing at Lodge Room with Ryder the Eagle and Nico Turner
Mating Ritual are playing at the Teragram Ballroom with Superet and Low Hum
Saturday and Sunday
Bridge-s, is a performance series at The Getty curated by Solange Knowles and features a new performance by Gerard & Kelly, with a special musical score by Solange featuring Cooper-Moore, brought to life by a group of dancers and musicians across Getty’s iconic architecture. The performance piece takes place all day around the center and also includes film screenings and an artist talk with British-Ghanaian philosopher Kodwo Eshun.(free)
Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair returns for two days to Pasadena’s Central Park
Sunday
From 12:30- 2:20pm LACMA is offering a free taste of the Japanese Nebuta Festival with a large paper lantern float depicting Japanese folk hero Kintoki by Nebuta Master Hiroo Takenami on display and a series of short performances by taiko drummers, flute and hand cymbal players, and dancers taking place in front of the float.
LAXART is hosting a performance of the in progress, debut play Lives of the Performers, by critic and writer Hilton Als. Free, first come first served. (also on Monday)
The Annual Tree Lighting celebration with performances and fireworks is happening at The Grove
Ghostland Observatory are playing at The Regent Theater with MUNYA
The Ocean Blue are playing at the Echoplex
Róisín Murphy- Whatever
Things to do in Los Angeles this weekend (4/20-4/23/17)-
Thursday
Artists Jane and Louise Wilson will be discussing their work currently on view at the Getty Center (free but ticket required)
Ooga Booga Chinatown is having a party for Seth Bogart’s (Hunx and his Punx) new book documenting his ceramics
Spiral Stairs, The Henry Clay People, and High Cameras are playing at Resident
Thee Commons are playing at the Teragram Ballroom with Downtown Boys, Surfbort, and Tall Juan
Ian Sweet, Pastel Felt, and Cleo Tucker are playing at Junior High
Friday
Róisín Murphy is performing at the Fonda Theatre
Charles Phoenix is having a free slide show performance at Union Station celebrating the odd architecture of Southern California
The Cure concert film The Cure in Orange is playing at the Egyptian Theatre with band member Lol Tolhurst in attendance for a Q&A and book signing
Franky Flowers is opening for Hot Flash Heat Wave at the Hi Hat
Julie Byrne, Korey Dane, and Avi Buffalo are playing at the Bootleg Theater
Saturday
Photo Independent, the contemporary photography fair, is on today and Sunday at The Reef
The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books is a fun, free event with ticketed ($1) and non-ticketed lectures and discussions with various writers, including Chuck Palahniuk, George Saunders, Tippi Hedren, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Joyce Carol Oates and many more
It’s Record Store Day- you can check out what participating stores are doing to celebrate here
Los Angeles State Historic Park is having an all day grand opening party with activities, food trucks, and performances including Grammy winners Quetzal
Dead Meadow, The Warlocks, Cosmonauts, and Creation Factory are playing at hm157
Clipping. are headlining a show at The Smell
Sunday
It’s the second day of the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books with writers that include Jonathan Lethem, Cheech Marin, and Margaret Atwood
It’s also the second day of the California Poppy Festival in Lancaster- a good opportunity to check out some of the bloom in the Antelope Valley this weekend. If you are planning to see some of the “super bloom” you can find info and locations here
Current Joys are playing with French Vanilla, Janelane, and Mo Dotti at the Hi Hat
clipping.- Inside Out
Things to do in Los Angeles this weekend (9/8-9/11/16)-
Thursday
clipping. is having an album release party/concert at Highways Performance Space with additional performances by Busdriver and Pedestrian Deposit ($10) or you can catch them earlier at Amoeba Records where they will be performing a free mini-set at 6pm
Downtown LA Artwalk is celebrating its 12-year anniversary with a retrospective show in their lounge in addition to the numerous exhibitions at other participating downtown galleries
Holy Ghost! are opening for the Ohio Players for the last of the free summer concerts at the Santa Monica Pier. It’s also the last night to check out the art installation Light Wave, also at the pier
Friday
The pool at Annenberg Beach House is having its last Sunset Swim, an adults only swim night from 7-10pm with free s’mores and fruit bars ($10)
The LA County Fair continues this weekend and the concert tonight is Blondie along with special guest The Smithereens
P.S. Eliot are playing with Upset at The Echo
French Vanilla, Roses, Moaning, and Lithics are playing at The Hi Hat in Highland Park
Saturday
Artist Dan Winter is giving a lecture with a Q&A session and an exhibition walk through at Fahey/Klein Gallery
The Los Angeles International Neon Jubilee is having a free all day event at The Velaslavasay Panorama to celebrate the re-lighting of their 1939 neon marquee. There will be live music, animation activities and workshops with the Echo Park Film Center, puppet shows by the Bob Baker Marionette Theater and more. (RSVP strongly recommended)
NELA Art Second Saturday Gallery Night is a great chance to check out the Northeast Los Angeles art scene
British electronic music duo Demdike Stare will perform an original live set created in response to atmosphere of the Getty and to complement the exhibition London Calling: Bacon, Freud, Kossoff, Andrews, Auerbach, and Kitaj as part of the Saturdays off the 405 series
Sunday
Artist Doug Aitken will be discussing his work and his current exhibition with MOCA Director Philippe Vergne at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA (free with museum admission)
Cinefamily continues its outdoor movie series at Barnsdall Art Park with the Truffaut film Jules et Jim and pre-show music by Tortoise ($25 includes a wine tasting)
Joshua Payne Orchestra are performing on the LA River in Frogtown with live projection artwork by Ryan Patrick Griffin as part of his Projected Visions series. Donate any amount to find out the exact location.
Human Resources gallery is having a one night exhibition on the fifteenth anniversary of 9/11