Jackson Roberts
- August 4, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
Daytime House Vibes: Quantum Groove Beats New Life into Downtown Los Angeles
While day clubs thrive in international hubs like Miami, across Europe, and throughout Asia, a dedicated space for house music enthusiasts seeking a sunlit dance floor has been largely absent…
Cornelius Araoye
- July 22, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
Temple of Doom – DTLA Mayan Theater Collapses After 35 Years of Fun & Adventure
It’s a story Los Angeles has heard too many times lately. A beloved landmark, a keeper of countless memories, announces it’s taking a final bow. On July 14, 2025, the…
- July 15, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
All Hands on Deck! It’s Time to Celebrate on the High Seas – Westside Go-Go Style
Get ready to cast off for an unforgettable voyage of HBCU & D.C. culture on the high seas! Westside Go-Go is setting sail in celebration of founder Martin “Marty Mar”…
Keri Freeman
- May 10, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
Beyoncé Embraces Family, Career, American Culture and Power at Cowboy Carter Tour, SoFi Stadium
There’s an undeniable magic in witnessing a performer whose journey has unfolded alongside your own life. To see an artist who has dedicated themselves since childhood, their evolution marked by…
- April 18, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
The Sound of Saba: Chicago Based Virtuoso to Rap Up 2025 Big Picture Tour in Los Angeles
Rolling Stone called him a “cerebral rap poet.” Billboard noted that this artist weaves spirituality and intention into his music.” WNYC named him“One of the stars of a new generation…
- January 18, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
In the Pocket: Martin Proctor Brings Westside Go-Go to Downtown Los Angeles
Downtown Los Angeles boasts a vibrant nightlife scene, but for D.C. HBCU transplants, there can be a sense of something missing. Enter Martin Proctor, a native Washingtonian who saw an…
- November 11, 2024
- 2 minutes Read
2024 JEXA Awards Gala: Added Elegance Honoring Linda Sam at the Biltmore Hotel
Combining black-ties, world-class performances with elegant dining on November 9, the JEXA’s largest fundraiser honoring four local heroes of Los Angeles’s thriving jazz scene got underway with a pre-show cocktail…
- July 30, 2024
- 1 minute Read
Sounds of the Summer: A Night of Music & Memories with KCRW at Union Station
This July, in downtown Los Angeles, the iconic landmark Union Station transformed into a vibrant music venue thanks to a collaboration between KCRW and Metro Art. For two special nights…
- July 14, 2024
- 3 minutes Read
20 Years of Toe Tappin’ and Leg Shakin’ at the Music Center
It must be true what they say about time flying by when you’re having fun, because it seems just like yesterday when the Music Center first invited all of Downtown…
Shakira Glover
- April 16, 2024
- 6 minutes Read
DTLA Music to Your Ears: 10 Great Places for Jazz
DTLA is world-renowned for the bars, nightlife, and most of all, its music scene. From major concert halls to smoky subterranean clubs, there’s a perfect spot to catch captivating live…
Hanny Playa
- January 22, 2024
- 3 minutes Read
Sounds of Sorrow: As Authorities Investigate if Fentanyl Played a Role in Death of Local Musicians
The electronic music world is mourning the loss of Jose “Luis” Vasquez, renowned for his contributions to the post-punk project the Soft Moon, and John “Juan” Mendez, a prominent Los…
- December 31, 2023
- 3 minutes Read
Beyond Bubbles Why Prohibition NYE at Union Station Remains DTLA’s Most Dazzling New Year’s Tradition
“Prohibition NYE has been a part of events in Downtown LA for over a decade. The iconic Union Station has been at the center of it all. This year, we’re…
