ComplexCon 2023 unfolded a vibrant convergence of culture, fashion, art, and music along the Long Beach coastline, featuring Kanye West's PASTELLE revival, exclusive drops, and electrifying performances. From the intense Sneaker Of The Year debate to insightful ComplexConversations, the event left a lasting legacy as a global cultural phenomenon, teasing an even more immersive future with expansions planned for Hong Kong and Australia in 2024.
Read MoreLA3C, Penske Media's annual celebration of Los Angeles' rich culture and creativity, delivered an unforgettable three-day experience with a hyper-focus on music, food, and film in Downtown LA. From intimate shows by Erykah Badu and Herbie Hancock to the vibrant Black Market Flea, LA3C emerged as a dynamic urban arts festival, blending fashion, food, film, and a warm community spirit, promising growth and expansion for LA's position as a hub of creativity and culture.
Read MoreJANELLE MONAE’S Age of Pleasure Tour, which kicked off in support of her fourth studio album, creates an electric and celebratory atmosphere, seamlessly blending individuality and community in a two-hour spectacle. Monae's performance is not just a celebration but a warm, intimate, and welcoming space, leaving the audience inspired and yearning for more of the infectious energy and creative pleasure she exudes.
Read MoreUmi shares her experiences in managing anxiety and how her upcoming EP, 'Talking to the Wind,' is intended to serve as a healing companion, helping listeners navigate their own emotions in this tumultuous world. Her music, with its warm and soothing yet vulnerable tones, resonates with those seeking solace and understanding in the matters of the heart.
Read MoreSelling out The Novo is no small feat, and he accomplished it with style and substance. The night was a testament to his talent, charisma, and ability to captivate a diverse audience.
Read MorePhoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker are the unfathomably sexy trio that make up the band boygenius, and they are on a mission to steal all of our hearts. Or at least, that is what it feels like they are trying to do because once you listen to their album, they will have you on your knees laughing and sobbing, frantically searching for when their next live show near you is coming up and praying the tickets aren’t sold out yet. Listening to boygenius feels like working through and healing trauma. It feels like High School Musical’s Troy and Chad doing a choreographed number in a faux junkyard because the boys are back. It is pure unadulterated friendship, and it is coming to a town near you.
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