Music
Joe Altmann’s ‘Gladiators’ Captures DIY Culture from L.A. to Saigon
Most of these photos, showing global subcultures and inked-up artists, are unpublished and only on display at this weekend's gallery in Echo Park, opening tomorrow night.
Trump-Donating Promoter Behind ‘Punk in the Park’ Tries Comeback With New OC Music and Tattoo Fest
Is Collins hoping Orange County’s historically conservative demographic turns a blind eye to his support of Trump?
Here Are The Six L.A. Punk Bands Playing Our Zine Release Show On Friday
Get in the pit to support independent journalism. From femme-fronted street punk, punk ramonero en español, and pioneering melodic crust, here are all the bands playing at our favorite DIY warehouse art gallery south of 10 freeway.
L.A TACO’s 2026 Guide To Free Summer Concerts in L.A.
Los Lobos, Keyshia Cole, DJ Quik, Kurupt, The Paranoias, Jungle Fire, and Delfonics are among the many artists you can catch for free in L.A. this summer, if you know where to look. Just don't look at that Rivers Cuomo too closely.
Bad Brains Legend HR Pays a Visit To Students at Watts Conservatory of Music
The hardcore punk and reggae artist spoke about his foundational "positive mental attitude" philosophy, and played a few songs with the school's teachers.
13 Anti-ICE Anthems and Music Videos, Ranked
Major artists and newcomers alike are putting their stamp on the political moment. Plus nine honorable mentions to songs that get everybody amped for the fight against fascism.
Punk Bands Are Bailing on ‘Punk in the Park’ Over Founder’s Trump Donations
L.A. woman-fronted punk band, Naked Aggression, was the first band to pull out. L.A. TACO confirmed that N8NOFACE is also withdrawing from the festival taking place in Vallejo, California, as of this morning. Other bands, like 8 Kalacas, are doubling down and still performing.
This 21-Year-Old Bagpiper Plays Through Tear Gas to ‘Fire Up’ Anti-ICE Protesters
Jack Duffy attaches a respirator to his bagpipes to play through tear gas. “I always play it whenever the police retreat because it's like, ‘You fucking ran while we stayed,’” he says.
As Protests Raged Around Them, this ‘Banned In L.A.’ Punk Band Played to Hundreds At MDC
As the U.S. government wages war on immigrants, with Los Angeles bearing the brunt of ICE's violent tactics, this DIY Dead City show felt historic—echoing Rage Against the Machine's legendary protest set outside the 2000 DNC.
L.A. TACO Mix Series: Liquid Earth
Originally from La Mirada, and currently operating out of both coasts and beyond, this DJ has built his reputation on legendary sets that evolve as they build, creating an entirely new world on the floor.
