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N8NOFACE’s Original L.A. TACO Mix Is Out Now
For the latest installment of the L.A. TACO Mix Series, we welcome N8NOFACE—a singular voice in modern synth-punk whose music fuses raw poetry with the scars and survival of real-life chaos, who put together this mix for our members.
Clown-Faced Fans Swarmed The Garden’s ‘One Strange Night In Orange County’ Festival
Fans dressed as jesters and crustie old punks united at The Garden's hometown mini-fest, reaching new levels in the growing "Vada Vada" movement of experimental punk.
The Best 13 Performances from Punk Rock Bowling 2025
Photos or words don't do justice to the emotionally charged performances and good times had at the 25th anniversary of Punk Rock Bowling, but here's our shot.
A Street Punk Band From Whittier Played Inside a McDonald’s in South Central L.A.
"Even the employees came out to record the show on their phones," said the frontman for Knuckleadz, the Whittier street punk band that performed inside McDonald's on Slauson and Central Avenues. More than 100 fans showed up and and there were no reports of any incidents.
Here’s The First Look at Punk Rock Bowling’s 2025 Lineup, With Cock Sparrer, Social Distortion, Peter Hook, and More
"This is Punk Rock Bowling’s 25th anniversary, so it’s extra special," Shawn Stern, Presidente of the Punk Rock Bowling Festival, tells L.A. TACO.
Tens of Thousands of Fans Showed up to San Pedro for NOFX’s Final Show Ever
After 40 years, NOFX ended their storied career next to the San Pedro water, with a sea of fans and supporting punk bands watching the band go off into the sunset.
This Godfather of California’s Punk Scene Founded Goldenvoice Before Going to Prison For Smuggling Weed
In the early 80s, Gary Tovar named Goldenvoice after he smoked a strain of Thai weed. He threw the biggest punk shows in the country, filling up spaces like The Grand Olympic Auditorium with 5,000 punks. Decades later, Tovar still plays a part by consulting and helping to formulate some of the biggest punk shows today.
Marky Ramone’s Blitzkrieg Blasted Through 38 Songs In One Hour In Echo Park
Marky Ramone’s Blitzkrieg started their hour-long set with “Do You Wanna Dance” and ebbed and flowed through classics from the early-to-middle Ramones era, including their later hits, such as “R.A.M.O.N.E.S.” and even an extremely heartfelt rendition of Joey Ramone’s masterpiece, “What a Wonderful World.”
The San Fernando Valley’s Only DIY Punk Space Asks For Help to Recover From Severe Water Leak From Rain
The Midnight Hour in San Fernando has hosted dozens of benefit shows, raising thousands of dollars for local LGBTQ+ and Palestinian organizations. Its landlord reportedly refused to help with repairs or lost income due to damaged equipment and goods at the shop. A fundraiser is now up.
This Punk-Goth Chicana From Southeast L.A. Celebrates Mexico’s Indigenous Art Through Her Bead Work
Initially inspired by L.A.'s punk and goth scenes, Angie Zuzeth Rojas now uses her craft to help people connect with their culture, while also teaching them the healing powers of beading.
