Self-described "chiller," Marq Robinson continues a pretty interesting 2022 run. Musically, the artist has been on a tear since his debut performance at The Oracle Tavern in March. He's dropped a few demos each quarter via his Instagram, slowly revealing the new sound and narrative for his forthcoming album titled, The 28th Hour. In early September, he even leaked a full-ish version of the album which has since been taken down. To punctuate the end…
Ash and Bone, premiered recently to a full audience at the Laemmle Theater in Encino, CA. The night kicked off with a star packed red carpet as guests entered the private screening hosted by the film's director and star Harley Wallen. Viewers were thrilled by the film from the very beginning giving their full attention to the drama and tension on screen. The story showed a divided family taking a trip out of the city…
LA Desert Ranch is a 5 acre property in Lake Los Angeles, CA. Just one hour out of LA, the open air film and photo location features unique installations like the Desert Saloon Set, Desert Graveyard, and Dark Stage, but this wasn't always the case. Before Marq Robinson and John Tudhope acquired the land, it was nothing more than a bare lot in the desert. One year later, however, after trekking, mannequins, reclaimed wood, concrete, and…
Eco Farm Holdings is a managed cannabis services provider rooted in commodity oil manufacturing and wholesale distribution. Their recent efforts in expansion include a private label, Lifted Legacy, which is currently available in 75 retail dispensaries and the data-backed integrated farmers program run via the Thrive Society marketplace. The LA Enthusiast caught up with the founders at their Apple store inspired showroom in Hollywood, CA and got an inside take on this innovative business. Check…
Up and coming indie artist M.A.G.S. delivered a stellar performance for the LA stop of his ongoing tour with SNARLS and The Happy Fits. On Sunday, November 28th, fans lined up around the block in anticipation of the artists' second show at the Teragram Ballroom in DTLA. SNARLS, an indie-pop band from Columbus, took the stage first offering up a few of their recent hits for the audience and setting the tone for another great…
On November 27th 2021, Thundercat and friends delivered truly amazing performances at the Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles, CA. Hundreds of attendees arrived early, lining up in front of the adorned stage and getting as close as possible to see what was sure to be a great show. With the floor of the venue packed and the rafters full, Louis Cole, Channel Tres, and Flying Lotus opened the concert to a very excited crowd. The…
Rising singer-songwriter Sad Alex recently released crydancing, a seven track EP full of mixed emotions and catchy hooks, via Red Bull Records. To celebrate the new project, the artist hosted an intimate release event at No Vacancy in Hollywood, CA. Fans had the chance to buy exclusive merch and take part in a fun visual installation branded with the EP artwork and title track "crydancing" before settling in for the performances. Opening acts Emi Beihold…
The 3rd Annual Coast Film Festival (CFF) kicked off Wednesday November 11th with a special premiere of Birth Of The Endless Summer: Discovery Of Cape St. Francis at the Hobie Surf Shop in Laguna Beach, CA. The documentary, directed by Richard Yellen, features testimony and archival footage of surf pioneers like Hobie, Dick Metz, and John Whitmore. For most of the film, Dick Metz drives the story recounting his amazing journey hitchhiking across the globe…
DesignerCon, the largest toy and collectible event in the US, is back, bringing exclusive drops and more to fans live and in-person, following a year of virtual programming! As the first event to return to the Anaheim Convention Center after over a year of halted conventions, DesignerCon 2021 is already generating quite the buzz, but, ever thinking of their loyal attendees, they have gone above and beyond to ensure this year’s event is a well-received…
