Our picks for the best small club shows in Los Angeles range from folk-pop and garage rock to classic soul and rap. In a city that loves its headliners and Hollywood glamour, the real soul of the scene still pulses in dimly lit rooms with low stages and high hopes. Whether it’s a Tuesday night at the Lodge Room or a sweat-drenched encore at Gold-Diggers, these are the gigs where the future of music is quietly setting fire to the present. You know we’re all about small club shows coming to Los Angeles, so here’s our roundup—catch them before they go supernova.
1. Esha Tewari at Lodge Room — July 8
Dreamy and diaristic, Esha Tewari weaves folk-pop lullabies that feel like whispering secrets into a seashell. Opening set by Chrissy.
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2. Open Mike Eagle at The Echo — July 9
A razor-sharp wordsmith with a wry sense of humor, he’s the indie rap game’s surrealist philosopher. Opening set by Cavalier and Rhys Langston.
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3. Illuminati Hotties at The Venice West — July 9
Chaos-pop brilliance wrapped in crunchy guitars and existential snack attacks, they’re the soundtrack to a glitter-filled breakdown in your garage. Opening set by Kid Sistr.
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4. Glare and Glixen at Gold-Diggers — July 10
Shoegaze soaked in Arizona heat, Glixen drips with fuzzed-out melancholy and teenage daydreams.
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P.S. Glixen was featured in our 7 Must-See Afternoon Performances at Coachella 2025
5. Ha Vay at El Cid — July 16
Ethereal yet grounded, Ha Vay crafts atmospheric ballads that feel like wandering through a foggy forest with a broken heart and a lantern full of hope. If you like Lana Del Rey, you’ll love Ha Vay.
Opening set by Reggie Pearl.
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