Online Quarantine Sets: Version 102

I'm not sure this has ever happened on at School Night (online or live), but I previously saw all three bands / musicians that were scheduled on this particular Wednesday night. I was excited to watch this one online, because of the three on the schedule.

Up first was X. Ari who I first saw on WFNM Instagram Live. For her WFNM online set, she had some technical difficulties and so I was eager to catch another set. This set was pre-recorded at what looked to be the Resident in the Art District of Los Angeles. She had a pop - rock sound that would fit perfectly on the Sunset Strip. She bounced around that stage like there was a full on party going on. At points, her vocals hit so high that I'm sure the classic breaking of glass was happening. One other thing I noticed was that the drummer was slamming his set like he had waited 15 months to do so. 

X. Ari

Up next was Rituals of Mine. I previous saw them at The Echo where they opened for Y La Bamba. What a contrast, which is why I so remember this band. Y La Bamba has a folk sound while I say Rituals of Mine had a doom punk sound. I will say that for School Night they appeared to take down their sound just a notch. Their set had a mix of hard core punk and poetry, especially as she sang out, "Stay in my lane." I loved how they had brief breaks between songs where their band name popped up on screen that conveyed a Matrix feel. 

 

Rituals of Mine

Closing it out was BIIANCO. Well, I've seen BIIANCO plenty of times and for years in prior iterations. I just can't get enough of those interpretive dance moves and projected visuals. What I loved about the video? I loved how at times it was just a touch out of focus as the camera worked on regaining focus. I can't wait to see BIIANCO live again.

BIIANCO

Quarantine Online Sets: Version 26

Friday night means catching short 8 to 15 minute pre-recorded sets on Los Angeleno's Facebook page.

Opening things up was Stilljill. Stilljill is a 3 member band, but for this night it was only one individual from the band, Alex. The set was less than 6 minutes long. It was set outside with just an amp and electric guitar. The outcome was some blues like riffs.

Stilljill

Next up was Omoghéné. First thing I noticed was the minimalism of her living room. The walls and couch were white. There was a picture frame and a mounted television. With the use of a backing track, she sang some nice pop tunes.

Omoghéné

The Great Sadness is one of those bands I've followed for a period of time. Their set was spent screaming wickedly to the heavens and slamming out pulsating drum beats. They played in a studio that had a vague familiarity to me. I'm not saying I've been to their location, but it is a similar design to small venues I've gone to in the pass.

The Great Sadness

Talk 2 Strangers most definitely had the most extravagant set. Talk 2 Strangers has a classic voice with a very artistic presentation. The voice and presentation seemed to be at odds with each other. The artistic presentation included frills around her head and as a backdrop along with exaggerated theater make-up. That to me would indicate someone who would present a more modernistic style of vocals. Yet, if one closed their eyes, one would hear power pop tunes. Her comment of the set, "Building a community . . . . making Los Angeles a little bit more lovely."

Talk 2 Strangers

Closing out the night was punk band Rituals of Mine. Their video had their name in bold white lettering at the top and bottom. The bold lettering along with the split second introduction of additional lettering gave off a very futuristic scifi vibe to the set. The two members of the band were shown on two monitors, one for each. As the set ended, an apology to their neighbors was made.

Rituals of Mine