This week’s best shows in Los Angeles kick off hard, fast, and loud on a Monday with the punk prowess of Ecca Vandal. The week goes strong with 2Hollis, The Raveonettes, Laufey, Pulp, Mr. Gnome, and a lot more. Check out our music-blogger curated selections for the best concerts in Los Angeles for the week of September 22.
1. Ecca Vandal at El Cid
The Tamil-Australian singer-songwriter, known for her distinct punk energy, will perform at El Cid on Monday, September 22. Tickets are sold out, but you can still purchase them via secure reseller VividSeats, which offers a 100% buyer guarantee. Get tickets.
Genre: Alternative rock, punk, trip hop
If you like: The Distillers, M.I.A., Grimes
2. The Raveonettes at Teragram Ballroom
Drenched in noir surf reverb and 1950s pop decay, The Raveonettes will headline Teragram Ballroom on Tuesday, September 23 with support from Poppy Jean Crawford. Get tickets.
Genre: Indie rock, shoegaze, garage rock
If you like: The Jesus and Mary Chain, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Beach House
3. 2hollis at Shrine Expo Hall
2hollis plays a sold-out show at the Shrine Expo Hall on Tuesday, September 23. Tickets can still be purchased via secure reseller VividSeats, which offers a 100% buyer guarantee. Get tickets.
Genre: Experimental hip hop, noise pop, indie pop
If you like: A.G. Cook, SOPHIE, Shygirl
4. Wisp at the Fonda Theatre
Wisp performs with support from Dream, Ivory & Temachii on Tuesday, September 23, at the Fonda Theatre. Tickets are sold out, but you can still purchase them via secure reseller VividSeats, which offers a 100% buyer guarantee. Get tickets.
Genre: shoegaze, alt pop, ambient
If you like: Aphex Twin, Squarepusher, Plaid
5. Perfect Angel: The Definitive Minnie Riperton Tribute at Hollywood Bowl
On Wednesday, September 24, Perfect Angel: The Definitive Minnie Riperton Tribute will grace the Hollywood Bowl, featuring Stevie Wonder, Chanté Moore, säje, Alex Isley, Aloe Blacc, and more. Get tickets.
Genre: Soul, R&B, jazz, pop
If you like: Roberta Flack, Aretha Franklin, Erykah Badu
6. The Hives at Hollywood Palladium
The Hives and Snooper take over the Hollywood Palladium on Thursday, September 25. Get tickets.
Genre: Garage rock, punk rock, post-punk
If you like: The Strokes, The White Stripes, The Vines
7. LCD Soundsystem and Pulp at the Hollywood Bowl
Come gather yee common people and prepare to dance yourself clean. Pulp and LCD Soundsystem will perform at the Hollywood Bowl on Thursday, September 25, and Friday, September 26. Get tickets.
Genre: Electronic, dance-punk, indie dance / Britpop, alternative rock, post-punk
If you like: Hot Chip, The Rapture, Daft Punk / Blur, Suede, The Smiths
8. Mr. Gnome at Gold-Diggers
Mr. Gnome plays an intimate show on Friday, September 26 at one of our favorite independent small clubs in LA, Gold-Diggers. Get tickets.
Genre: Indie rock, psychedelic rock, experimental
If you like: The Black Angels, Band of Skulls, A Place to Bury Strangers
9. yeule at The Belasco
Singaporean producer/songwriter yeule is gearing up for her LA show at The Belasco in downtown Los Angeles on Friday, September 26. Get tickets.
Genre: Hyperpop, experimental pop, electronic
If you like: FKA Twigs, SOPHIE, Arca
10. Magdalena Bay at Hollywood Forever
Best known for the glitzy synth-pop, Los Angeles-based indie duo Magdalena Bay will headline the Hollywood Forever Cemetery for two nights on Friday, September 26, and Saturday, September 27. Tickets are sold out, but you can still purchase them via secure reseller VividSeats, which offers a 100% buyer guarantee. Get tickets.
Genre: Indie pop, electronic, synth-pop
If you like: CHVRCHES, Alvvays, Tame Impala
11. Laufey with Suki Waterhouse at Crypto.com Arena
Laufey performs with Suki Waterhouse at the Crypto.com Arena on Friday, September 26, and Saturday, September 27. Tickets are sold out, but you can still purchase them via secure reseller VividSeats, which offers a 100% buyer guarantee. Get tickets.
Genre: Jazz, classical, indie pop / Indie pop, folk, alt-rock
If you like: Norah Jones, Billie Holiday, Raye / Florence + The Machine, Phoebe Bridgers, Lana Del Rey
12. Alex G with Nilufer Yanya at the Greek
Alex G has not one, but two headline dates at the Greek Theatre LA on Friday, September 26, and Saturday, September 27. Get tickets.
Genre: Indie rock, experimental, lo-fi / Indie rock, alternative R&B, art pop
If you like: Elliott Smith, Kurt Vile, Tame Impala / Sade, St. Vincent, Sharon Van Etten
13. Hunx and His Punx at The Belasco
Celebrating their new album, Don’t Walk Out On This World, Hunx and His Punx take over The Belasco on Saturday, September 27. Get tickets.
Genre: Garage rock, punk, glam rock
If you like: The Cramps, The Queers, The Black Lips
14. Big Thief with Noname at the Hollywood Bowl
Big Thief will be joined by Noname at the Hollywood Bowl on Saturday, September 27. Get tickets.
Genre: Indie folk, indie rock, alt-country / Hip hop, jazz rap, neo-soul
If you like: Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, Fleet Foxes / Little Simz, Syd, Solange
15. Kali Uchis with Thee Sacred Souls at Intuit Dome
Kali Uchis is back. The beloved singer has been showcasing The Sincerely, Tour , and after selling out the Kia Forum in August, she will play in LA once again on Sunday, September 28 at the Intuit Dome. Tickets are sold out, but you can still purchase them via secure reseller VividSeats, which offers a 100% buyer guarantee. Get tickets.
Genre: R&B, soul, pop, Latin / Soul, R&B, retro soul
If you like: Jorja Smith, Solange, FKA Twigs / The Delfonics, The Stylistics, Leon Bridges
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