The five best Los Angeles concerts for the week of January 20, 2020

Have you been in the mood to check out some live music in Los Angeles? Fortunately for you, the city has shows taking place everywhere you look. We picked out five insane concerts taking place in the area from January 20 through January 26. Tickets for these shows are on sale right now to the general public.

Wednesday, January 22

Higher Power @ The Echo

English hardcore band Higher Power arrive to The Echo on their first U.S. headlining tour. On January 24, the band will unveil their sophomore studio album 27 Miles Underwater, which arrives on Roadrunner Records. Joining them as support are Take Offense, Drain, and Life’s Question will open.

Saturday, January 25

Freq. Fest: Homecoming @ The Smell

Chiptune fans will have their fill inside The Smell for Freq. Fest: Homecoming. The two day music festival, which takes places on Saturday, January 25 and Sunday, January 26, will feature performances from acts such as Ivy Hollivana, Unicorn Dream Attack, and Neon Death Cat.

Wam Dingis @ Moroccan Lounge

Los Angeles art rock group Wam Dingis will celebrate the release of their new music video “Heaven First” at the Moroccan Lounge. The visual was directed by Aaron Kessinger. “Heaven First” stems from their latest studio album It's Not That Hard. Joining Wam Dingis for the celebration are Indigo Skyship and Fime.

Darling Dead, Androgen Rx @ The Stardust Club

Klub Terminal delivers a Saturday night gig with industrial metal outfits Darling Dead and Androgen Rx. Darling Dead will unveil their new studio album Hollywood's Most Hated sometime this year. Androgen Rx, who had their first show back in November, features Angel Nightmare of Midnight Nightmare. This show will have free entry before 10 p.m.

Sunday, January 26

Cursive, Cloud Nothings @ Teragram Ballroom

Cursive arrive to the Teragram Ballroom in support of their new studio album Get Fixed. The album was intentionally supposed to be a double album alongside their 2018 album Vitriola. Cloud Nothings, who are supporting their 2018 album Last Building Burning, and Criteria, who released their new album Years last week, will also perform.