Los Angeles live music, edited for tonight and the week ahead.
Venue guide
Best for loud rooms, punk energy, and informal discovery.
The Smell is in Downtown LA. It earns its place here when a specific bill cuts through the weekly noise. The current seven-day window has 3 shows listed, mostly around indie, unique.
small flexible room · usually under 350 capacity · flexible art/performance setup
Featured Tuesday, Altangeles and Noise Etc present… Odie jousting (Portland, OR) screenshot (Portland, OR) gives The Smell a more exploratory Tue bill, with texture and odd angles up front.
Mouse Mag presents… Linchpin Dunk Contest Caterpillars Graze On Victorians gives The Smell a guitar-and-song shape on Fri, stronger when the band sounds direct.
Twoth presents… Bonnie’s Casket Worn Down Thread (Hamburg, Germany) Pet Rats is a compact indie bill at The Smell. Hooks, friction, or voice make the small room matter.
Featured Tuesday, Altangeles and Noise Etc present… Odie jousting (Portland, OR) screenshot (Portland, OR) gives The Smell a more exploratory Tue bill, with texture and odd angles up front.
Mouse Mag presents… Linchpin Dunk Contest Caterpillars Graze On Victorians gives The Smell a guitar-and-song shape on Fri, stronger when the band sounds direct.
Twoth presents… Bonnie’s Casket Worn Down Thread (Hamburg, Germany) Pet Rats is a compact indie bill at The Smell. Hooks, friction, or voice make the small room matter.