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L.A.’s DIY Underground Hardcore Scene Raises $10K For L.A.’s Undocumented Families Affected by ICE

"We're in crisis mode," says Victor Campos, the Director of Mosh for Youth. "Immigrants build our communities, and they thrive with immigrants. If we look at who's being taken by the raids, it's hard-working Latinos. They're going to Home Depots, to swap meets, to places of business, and taking our people away. Families are left broken and shattered by these raids, so it's our responsibility as individuals with platforms to do something about it."

5:36 PM PDT on June 17, 2025

A person draped in a Mexican flag.

Photos by Oscar Rodriguez @bloomxphoto.

On Sunday, Nate Rebolledo of Xibalba and SOS Booking, along with 5.7 Booking, Mosh For Youth and The Hood Santa, threw an emergency fundraiser hardcore show at Creator Tattoo Parlor in Pomona. More than 300 people attended to support and donate what they could, and together, they raised $10,000 that will go entirely to the 501(c)(3) Local Hearts Foundation. They will distribute the proceeds to families affected by the recent surge of ICE raids in Los Angeles.

SOS is a respected leader in L.A.'s underground hardcore community and recently raised more than $28,000 for families who lost their homes in Altadena as well.

“It’s crazy as Xibalba isn’t a fairly active band anymore but more often than not we use it as a platform to help when we can. Everyone from the band comes from a similar background and understanding. So when these things happen it’s hard to say no. If everyone does a little, we can do a lot.” Rebolledo tells L.A. TACO.