The five best Los Angeles concerts for the week of February 17, 2020

In the mood for a concert after a busy day at the office? Fortunately, Los Angeles is packed with exciting concerts at every turn. We picked five great concerts worth checking out from February 17 to February 23. Tickets for these events are on sale to the general public right now.

Thursday, February 20

Curl Up & Die, Pressure Cracks @ 1720

Las Vegas metalcore band Curl Up & Die kick off a string of West Coast tour dates inside 1720. The band, who reunited last year, have been working on the follow up to their 2005 sophomore studio album The One Above All, The End Of All That Is. This summer, they'll have a hometown performance at Psycho Las Vegas. Pressure Cracks, Seizures, and Beniot will open.

Friday, February 21

No Age, Würm @ The Smell

Los Angeles noise rock duo No Age will celebrate the birthday of guitarist Randy Randall with a special show inside The Smell. The band's previous release was 2018's Snares Like a Haircut. Joining them as support are Würm and Milo Gonzalez, who released their debut album Like a Book last year.

Shunkan, Kevin Nichols @ The Hi Hat

Los Angeles indie rock artist Shunkan will headline The Hi Hat in support of their new studio album Cumberland Falls. The 12-track release was produced by Josiah Mazzaschi, who worked with acts such as The Jesus and Mary Chain and Built to Spill. Kevin Nichols, Punk Crush, and Thrill Touch will also perform.

Mutual Benefit, Sonoda @ Bootleg Theater

Mutual Benefit and Sonoda's California tour will make its way to Bootleg Theater for a night of sensational indie rock. Mutual Benefit will be plugging their 2018 studio album Thunder Follows The Light, which features special guests Felix Walworth (Told Slant), Gabriel Birnbaum (Wilder Maker), and Johanne Swanson (Yohuna). Sonoda will be unveiling some more new music in the future. Back in September, they released "Half​-​Life / The Mark.”

Sunday, February 23

Luna Luna, Archer Oh @ The Roxy Theatre

Texas indie rockers Luna Luna make their way to The Roxy Theatre in the midst of their West Coast trek. The group will be promoting their new Carousel EP, which includes collaborations with Pretty Boy Aaron, Tony Tone, and Victor Internet. Joining them as support as Archer Oh and Junior Mesa.

The five best Los Angeles concerts for the week of January 27, 2020

Haven’t been to a concert in a long time? Fortunately, there’s plenty of concerts happening in Los Angeles for all kinds of music fans. We’ve picked five of the best concerts taking place in the city from January 27 through February 2. Tickets are on sale to the general public right now.

Friday, January 31

Bad Rabbits, Devin Morrison @ The Echo

Bad Rabbits arrive to The Echo to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Stick Up Kids. The release became an instant hit with fans and helped secured the band slots on the Vans Warped Tour and Afropunk Festival. Bad Rabbits’ last studio album was 2018’s Mimi. Opening the show are R&B artists Devin Morrison and Nikki Hayes and hardcore punk band DARE.

ZOOLUXX, 7 Come 11 @ Moroccan Lounge

Los Angeles rockers ZOOLUXX and 7 Come 11 will have a duel release gig inside The Moroccan Lounge. ZOOLUXX will be celebrating the release of their Just a Little Bit EP, which will be released on Blind Owl Records. 7 Come 11 will show off their new release on Tallest Man Records. Opening the show is rapper Speed Watson.

Saturday, February 1

Metalachi @ Whisky A Go-Go

As the world's first and only heavy metal mariachi band, Metalachi have seen their popularity skyrocket thanks to America’s Got Talent and praise from Avenged Sevenfold’s M. Shadows and Slayer’s Dave Lombardo. The band will take over Whisky A Go-Go to perform some of your favorite classic metal tunes. Their last studio album was 2018’s Tres, which includes covers of Anthrax’s “Caught in a Mosh” and Guns N Roses’ “Welcome to the Jungle.” Gutter Candy and Satanic Johnny will open.

Sunday, Feb 2

Pearl Earl, Egg Drop Soup @ The Echo

Since the release of their Karaoke Superstar EP, Texas psychedelic rock quartet Pearl Earl have found themselves performing at festivals such as SXSW, Norman Music Festival, and Homegrown Fest. The band return to Los Angeles to perform some of their favorite songs, including last year’s “Something's Gotta Change.” Joining them as support are punk trio Egg Drop Soup, who released their PMS EP back in September, and Keen, who dropped their new album Creation earlier this month.

Tashaki Miyaki, Johnny Payne @ Bootleg Theater

Los Angeles noise pop group Tashaki Miyaki will perform some new tunes inside The Bootleg Theater. After a slew of EPs, the band signed with Philadelphia record label Metropolis Records for their 2017 debut album The Dream. Canadian singer Johnny Payne, who will release their King of Cups album this spring, and Joel Jerome, who unveiled some tunes through Dangerbird Records last year, will open.