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On His New Album “CAOS,” Miguel Mixes His Mexican Heritage With His R&B Roots

"Every version of the industry is a reflection of culture ... Every artist has to adjust to the times,” Miguel told the crowd at the intimate listening party for his new release.

November 4, 2025

Little Tokyo’s New ‘Punk Izakaya’ Is Also a Temple of L.A. Punk History

The inspiration for Tsubasa Muratani's menu is Japanese-style drinking food but 4 the punx, so accessible and not too douchey in other words. 

October 31, 2025

Beto Villanueva of Chicago Oi! Band Fuerza Bruta On ICE Raids, Latino Skinheads, and Paella in Basque Country

Fascist times call for antifascist music. Fuerza Bruta play this Saturday, October 25 at First Street Billiards for Perry Templars Halloween Birthday Bash featuring Templars, Castillo, Fuerza Bruta, Ultra Sect, Hand Pay and Traxx.

October 24, 2025

Long Beach Musician Fatally Shot While Helping Friends Carry Gear In Front of Home

Long Beach bassist Thomas Mello was fatally shot by a robber while helping his friends pack their instruments.

October 16, 2025

Highland Park Bartender-Muralist Kicking Cancer’s Ass With the Help of Her Art and Cocktail Scenes

“When I was first diagnosed, I painted myself literally kicking the shit out of cancer,” Sol Luongo tells L.A. TACO. “Creating is therapy. It’s human. Whether it’s making art, crafting cocktails, or creating spaces that feel welcoming—it’s all about connection.” 

October 15, 2025

Bad Bunny’s Middle Finger to White Assimilation

By singing entirely in Spanish and refusing to apologize, Bad Bunny is telling millions of Americans to stop sitting on the sidelines as he takes to the biggest stage in the world at next year's Super Bowl.

October 14, 2025

The Chicano Psychedelic Scene Has a New Emerging Star

Fueled off a mushroom trip, four kids from East Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley created a psychedelic garage band that would end up touring around the world. Chicano history lives inside each Levitation Room performance whether they're playing in London or Boyle Heights.

October 8, 2025

Why Are My Favorite Punk Bands Playing a Trump Supporter’s Festival? Why I’m Boycotting ‘Punk in the Park’

The 'Punk in the Park' ethical dilemma: When punk's anti-establishment spirit funds a Trump supporter amid a Trump-sponsored ICE siege of Los Angeles and terrorizing of immigrant Brown communities.

October 5, 2025

L.A. TACO Mix Series: Bianca Oblivion

The latest installment of the L.A. TACO Mix Series comes from Bianca Oblivion, a DJ, producer, and cultural organizer who has become one of Los Angeles’ most visible links between the L.A. underground and the global club circuit.

October 3, 2025

Let There Be GWAR: The ‘Scumdogs of the Universe’ Invade Beyond The Streets for Massive Career Retrospective

40 years' worth of costumes and props, tour flyers, posters, comics, original illustrations, group photos, intergalactic phalluses and more at L.A.'s showcase of immersive exhibits.

September 14, 2025