Review: Chalk Teeth has a Black Celebration at Licorice Pizza Records

I first came across Chalk Teeth back in April. After seeing their set, I wrote up one of my Song Spotlight posts for their song "Floor It." Ever since that point in time, I've wanted to catch another set. I know I've had other opportunities to catch a set, but the timing never worked out. That ended when they had their official record release party (I'm assuming it was their release party) at Licorice Pizza Records for their self-titled debut album. The album came out in June so a little delay in having a party. The band was scheduled at Licorice Pizza a few months back, but had to cancel due to illness. 

Chalk Teeth at Licorice Pizza Records

Review: Thematic Exploration for Tankerlow's SLAGROOM Release Party

Tankerlow recently celebrated their sophomore album release, SLAGROOM, at Zebulon. The band played the album front to back, which I say is the way a record release party should be done (if possible). The Moorpark band trio includes Guy Azulay, Kyle Norvell, and Connor Scheff. For the night, the band filled out their sound with three other musicians, creating an orchestral wall of sound. 

Tankerlow at Zebulon

Song Spotlight: Very Nice Person's Trampoline (a night at Zebulon)

Very Nice Person (the duo Davis and Skyler Diamond) and their dreamy electronic sounds captured the hearts at Zebulon (a Pretty But Wicked showcase night). Their quiet demeaner and one-liners sold the deal for many. After their set ended, I overheard one person in the audience comment, "He's [David Diamond] funny as hell." One understated comedic moment came at the start of the set when he told someone in the audience that he liked their hat, because it was glittery. He mentioned he also had glitter on his shirt.   

Very Nice Person at Zebulon

Song Spotlight: The Rumba Madre's Abuela (a night at Bar Lubitsch)

Sometimes when you head out into the Los Angeles music scene, you get a pleasant surprise due to an unexpected genre popping up in a line-up. The main reason I was off to a recent WFNM showcase night at Bar Lubitsch was to see pop singer Maryon King. I previously saw her back in 2025 and it was time to catch another set. Now, WFNM has a pattern of mixing up genres on any particular night. After Maryon King, up came The Rumba Madre - a near 180 shift in style. 

The Rumba Madre at Bar Lubitsch

Song Spotlight: Alex Brown's never be enough (a night at Bar Lubitsch)

Alex Brown with her raspy vocals dropped by a WFNM showcase night at Bar Lubitsch. During the set, it was mentioned that she is a former engineer who decided to leave her job and pursue music full time. She was working in Boston and moved to Los Angeles back in March. Her Substack mentions that she is now  busy taking on acting gigs and on the music side is anticipating putting out her debut EP later this year.

Alex Brown at Bar Lubitsch

Notes from Vivace Show Alerts (Los Angeles): Oct 25th - Oct 31st

A Handful of Show Alerts

Sunday, Oct 25th: Small Shake at Non Plus Ultra. Doors at  p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for their song "Toxic" back in August, which you can read here

Sunday, Oct 25th: Tropa Magica at The Haven. Doors at 7 p.m.

In 2022, I covered the band for Buzzbands, which you can read here.

Tuesday, Oct 27th: Spiral Teeth at The Smell. Doors at 8:30 p.m.
I wrote a Song Spotlight for their song "Monochrome" back in January, which you can read here.

Wednesday, Oct 28th: American Sigh at The Airliner Bar. Doors at 8 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for their song "No Resolution" back in July, which you can read here.

Wednesday, Oct 28th: Brookelen at Permanent Records Roadhouse. Doors at 9 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for her song "moon" back in June, which you can read here.

Wednesday, Oct 28th: Chemical Therapy at Oblivion. Doors at 7 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for their song "East Los Luv" back in 2025, which you can read here.

Wednesday, Oct 28th: Mirrorball at Gold-Diggers. Doors at 7 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for their song "Red Hot Dust" back in January, which you can read here.

Thursday, Oct 29th: Ali Blake at Permanent Records Roadhouse. Doors at 6 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for her song "Arrow" back in September, which you can read here.

Thursday, Oct 29th: Brookelen and Sister Gemini at El Cid. Covers night. Doors at 6 p.m.

Brookelen is doing two sets this week -- also playing on Wednesday.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for Sister Gemini's song "Elvira" back in 2025, which you can read here.

Thursday, Oct 29th: Taleen Kali at The Airliner Bar. Doors at 7 p.m.

In 2026, I covered the band for US Rocker Music. You can read about that night here. 

Concert Review: The Breeders and Twisted Teens Heat It Up

Note: This review was meant to be posted elsewhere. There were some unfortunately issues that popped up so I'm going to post it here 2 months after the fact. I spent time writing up the review and want it to see the light of day. 

Alternative rockers The Breeders took to the Hollywood Palladium on a hot August night in Los Angeles. Their low key attitude was met by a delighted crowd – a crowd that showed up well before doors opened, forming a line that wrapped around the outside of the venue. It was a packed house to catch the band’s first headlining tour since 2024. 

The Breeders at the Hollywood Palladium