Los Angeles isn’t just a music city, it’s a music portal. From candlelit cathedral folk to sweaty synth-laced throwdowns, the sprawling city’s venues are always popping with waves of artists who know exactly how to hit you in the chest, the hips, and the heart. Whether you’re trying to sway in the shadows, rage in technicolor, or sob on the dancefloor (it’s a thing), these 16 upcoming must-see shows in Los Angeles promise more than just good music—they’re full-body experiences.
1. Alexandra Savior at Troubadour
August 15-16
Desert noir dream-pop with a velvet dagger—think Nancy Sinatra slow-dancing with a Lynchian ghost. That’s what you get with Alexandra Savior.
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2. RÜFÜS DU SOL at Rose Bowl Stadium
August 16
RÜFÜS brings the sun-drenched, emotionally aching electronica, while the opening set by Australia’s Glass Beams will have you swirling in their mystical and instrumental funk-soaked jam sesh.
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3. Alex Isley at Blue Note LA
August 16-17
Soulful silk—her voice glides like warm honey over featherlight R&B grooves that feel both celestial and intimate. And what better place to experience Isley than at the new Blue Note LA.
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4. Michael Angelakos is Passion Pit at Moroccan Lounge
August 19, 20, 26, 27
Millennials will be remiss if they don’t experience this nostalgic hyperactive synth-pop from none other than Passion Pit. The sounds of our young adult days!
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5. Open Mike Eagle at the Hammer Museum
August 19
Brainy, self-aware alt-rap with punchlines that feel like therapy and beats. Open Mike wil be joinec by Jordan Patterson and J.Rocc
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