San Diego Shows–Thursday, May 21
PLAN A: M83, James Yuill @ Belly Up Tavern. Just when you thought ’80s nostalgia had been done to death, Anthony Gonzales (M83) comes along and imagines Cocteau Twins and New Order collaborating on the soundtrack for an untitled thriller starring pre-surgery Demi Moore, James Spader and Emilio Estevez. It’s crazy good. PLAN B: Abstract Rude, Aceyalone, Myka 9, Kneehighs @ ’Canes. Abstract Rude, Myka 9 and Aceyalone make up Haiku d’etat, a faction of the legendary L.A. hip-hop crew Project Blowed, who were instrumental in the evolution of L.A.’s underground scene. Hip-hop heads won’t be disappointed. BACKUP PLAN: Youth Group, a.m. vibe, Nico Stai @ The Casbah.
If you haven’t already, be sure to check out Nathan Dinsdale’s great piece on M83 here.
Quick Picks:
Street of Little Girls, Make Me, KNIVES! @ Soda Bar
The Predicates, Revolution 89, Lhabia @ Ruby Room
Ben Folds @ House of Blues
“Grown Folk Shit” with DJ Ikah Love @ El Dorado
Rich White Males @ Bar Pink
Tropical Depression, The Paragraphs @ Beauty Bar
Orange Tulip Conspiracy, Fractophone, Di Nigunim @ Brick by Brick
Author & Punisher, Secret Fun Club, Riververb @ Radio Room
