Depeche Mode: M + Halloween Parties
Did anyone else have a chance to see Depeche Mode: M? I was able to catch the new concert film, shot over the course of three sold-out shows in Mexico City in 2023, on Tuesday night over at Alamo Drafthouse in L.A. It’s a stunning and thought-provoking movie and I wrote about it yesterday.
Read: DEPECHE MODE: M IS MORE THAN A CONCERT FILM
Last weekend, East Coast band Pets was in Los Angeles for three shows to celebrate the release of their debut album 🌀? (Spiral Question Mark). I was able to catch their Saturday afternoon show in Elysian Park and interviewed members of the band a few days prior.
Read: PETS FUSE DANCE BEATS AND MELANCHOLIC POP ON DEBUT ALBUM, SPIRAL QUESTION MARK
Halloween Parties
Still don’t have plans for Halloween weekend? On Friday, October 31, Club Underground is happening at Grand Star Jazz Club in Chinatown. Both floors of the club will open with Larry G. and I DJing open-to-close. Dress your best because there will be a costume contest as well. Underground’s Halloween party always sells out and tickets are going fast on Dice right now, so get yours as soon as possible. This is a 21+ event.
Tickets for Club Underground’s Halloween Party
Klub Nocturno’s Halloween party set is set for Saturday, November 1, at Catch One with all five rooms open. I’ll be DJing in the new wave vs. darkwave room. Tickets for the 18+ party have already sold out online, but there will be a very limited amount available at the door. Check Nocturno’s Instagram for details.
A few daytime events:
Dia de los Muertos events events are happening across Los Angeles. I stopped by both Gloria Molina Grand Park and Olvera Street earlier this week and suggest visiting these daytime exhibitions, which are walking distance from each other.
Read: DIA DE LOS MUERTOS HAS STARTED AT GLORIA MOLINA GRAND PARK AND OLVERA STREET
Also, this is the last weekend to catch Let There Be Gwar at Beyond the Streets. It’s a fun exhibition focused on the art and legacy of the long-running shock rock band.
Read: LET THERE BE GWAR MADE ME NOSTALGIC FOR FREEDOM OF SPEECH
A few shout-outs:
There are a few shows coming up featuring bands/artists who have previously appeared on Beatique. Acidtrain celebrates the release of his new album, Away I Go, on Thursday, October 30, at Harvard and Stone. Details are up on Instagram for the free, 21+ show.
Read: ACIDTRAIN ASKS “WHAT’S THIS OBSESSION WITH CULTIVATING WEALTH?” IN NEW SONG
Also happening tonight, October 30, is N8NOFACE, VOWWS and Protocültura at El Rey. It’s all ages.
Read: N8NOFACE AND CHICO MANN UPDATE A CLASSIC ALTERNATIVE SOUND ON AS OF RIGHT NOW
Next Wednesday, November 5, Friend of a Friend will be in town to open for Oslo at Moroccan Lounge.
Read: FRIEND OF A FRIEND DIDN’T INTEND TO RECORD IN A HAUNTED HOUSE, BUT THAT’S WHAT HAPPENED
And there’s more to share with you, but you’ll have to wait. Check Beatique most weekdays for interviews, reviews and more.
Hope to see you on the dance floor!
Liz O.