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Low End Theory to Close Down In August

One of Los Angeles' longest running residencies is coming to a close. Low End Theory has announced that it will wrap up it's weekly run at The Airliner in Lincoln Heights starting tonight, and finishing things off on Wednesday, August 8. That's ten opportunities for fans of one of Los Angeles' most unique nights of music to say goodbye.

In the past, Low End Theory has hosted a variety of live acts and DJs, including Erykah Badu, Crystal Castles, Daedelus, Flying Lotus, Nosaj Thing, School of Seven Bells, Amon Tobin, Tokimonsta, Thom Yorke (of Radiohead), as well as resident DJs Daddy Kev, Gaslamp Killer, and DJ Nobody. Low End Theory took place every Wednesday night at The Airliner since it's start in 2006, with offshoots taking place in other cities, from San Francisco to Tokyo. There was also several Low End Theory festivals that took place over the course of it's lifespan at Echoplex and Shrine Expo Hall.

New Music Video: Rhye "Phoenix"

Rhye has a new music video out for his single "Phoenix," off of latest release Blood, which was directed and produced by Rhye frontman Mike Milosh and his creative director/girlfriend Geneviève Medow Jenkins. The music video is a stunning fashion-forward film displays a powerful narrative with symbolic visuals centered around change and rebirth.

Even though FYF Fest 2018 was canceled, you can still see R&B musical project Rhye live when he plays at the Glass House on Thursday, October 18. Tickets for the Glass House show are on sale now via Ticketfly starting at $30 each plus service fees for the all-ages tour date. Click below to get your tickets to see Canadian singer Rhye live in Pomona, Scenestar readers!

BUY TICKETS: October 18th: Rhye at the Glass House

BUY TICKETS: July 21st: FYF Fest 2018 at Exposition Park (CANCELED)

BUY TICKETS: July 22nd: FYF Fest 2018 at Exposition Park (CANCELED)

FYF Fest 2018 "Side Shows" Announced

Photo by Chris Molina of FYF Fest 2016 for The Scenestar

Just because FYF Fest 2018 was canceled, it doesn't mean you can't see some of the festival acts this summer! Some of the scheduled acts that were set to play at Exposition Park on Saturday, July 21, and Sunday, July 22, will be back for their own headlining shows at the Echo, El Rey Theatre, Lazaro's Latin Lounge, the Roxy, the Observatory, Shrine Expo Hall, and the Wiltern. This includes shows coming up featuring Bicep, Car Seat Headrest, Glassjaw, Kali Uchis, My Bloody Valentine, Lawrence Rothman, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, U.S. Girls, and more.

Car Seat Headrest Headlines the Wiltern

Following the cancellation of FYF Fest, Car Seat Headrest has scheduled another L.A. appearance! He'll headline an upcoming all-ages show at the Wiltern on Friday, July 20.

FYF Fest 2018 Has Been Canceled

Photo by Chris Molina of FYF Fest 2016 for The Scenestar

Bad news FYF Fest fans. The beloved yearly music festival was canceled for 2018. This year's headlining sets included Janet Jackson, Florence + the Machine, St. Vincent, The XX, and My Bloody Valentine, among others. The festival was to be held at Exposition Park on Saturday, July 21, and Sunday, July 22. Although it can not be verified officially at press time, Billboard states poor ticket sales as the cause.

Music Video: Damien Jurado "Over Rainbows and Rainier"

Damien Jurado has a new music video for "Over Rainbows and Rainier," a track from new album The Horizon Just Laughed, which will be released May 4 via Secretly Canadian. The video was directed by Jordan Halland.

Tijuana Panthers To Headline Regent Theater

Following the postponement of the Spaceland Block Party, Tijuana Panthers has scheduled their own L.A. show next month! The band will headline an all-ages show at the Regent Theater on Sunday, September 17, with special guests Slothrust, Mourn, and Dude York. Tickets for this DTLA show are on sale now via Ticketfly for $12.50 each plus service fees.

Spaceland Block Party 2017 Postponed

Bad news for those of you looking forward to the first-ever Spaceland Block Party. The music festival—which was scheduled to take place September 16 to 17—has been postponed until 2018. The festival states via Facebook: "Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have regretfully had to postpone Spaceland Block Party to Spring / Summer 2018."