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Los Angeles Times
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
If you want to bring L.A. to Paris Fashion Week, you're going to have to drop a pin
How do you bring L.A. to Paris Fashion Week? 'Literally just drop a pin,' says strategist and consultant Stephanie Ramos. We're at the Courtside X Akila picnic at Champ de Mars, an annual tradition that made it out of a group chat Ramos had started five years ago. Walking up to the park under the Eiffel Tower, hundreds of tourists from around the world blanket the grass, but it's easy to spot the hundred or so people here for the picnic. The West Coast energy reverberates like a satellite. It helps that most people are in Akila sunglasses for the occasion, but there is an intangible thing too — a mix of musicians, skaters, models and artists talking close, dapping each other up while drinking Champagne from the bottle, not too self-serious to pose for photos under the Eiffel Tower. Five years ago during fashion week, friends were blowing up Ramos' phone trying to find a way to link up. 'It was driving me crazy, so I threw everyone on a group chat — 35 people,' Ramos says. That group chat was the genesis for Courtside, a collective of creatives from L.A., New York, Miami and beyond who now meet once a year when they're in Paris for the men's shows in June, and invite all of their friends to join. The picnic has become the stuff of PFW legend, a taste of home for L.A. people hustling through the week. There, you might see familiar faces like designer Corey Populus, the rising star of regional Mexican music DannyLux or legendary skater and restaurateur the Nuge. 'It's funny, because everyone always says it's tough to meet up in L.A. — you always have to preplan everything, there's traffic,' Ramos says, 'but when you're in a city like Paris you're going to make it a point to see each other.' 'Mexican as f—, inspiring, wholesome and family-like. My friends are my family.' — Esperanza Rosas, a.k.a. Runsyyy, artist, Chicago 'Paris Fashion Week has been very motivating for me in every aspect. I see all these other artists from around the world, and it motivates me to keep going.' — DannyLux, musician, Palm Springs 'A dream.' — David Castaneda, stylist and designer, Inland Empire. 'Adventurous, silly, beautiful, random and connected.' — Zahara Davis, model and actor, New York. 'We all love to eat good, drink good and skate. It could be Copenhagen, Paris, but we link every time.' — Don Nguyen, a.k.a. the Nuge, skater and owner of Burger She Wrote 'The way I bring L.A. to Paris is with my own personal style. I'm a heritage classic dude and I've had fits all week. And my Uncle Paulie's hat. This is the L.A. hat to me.' — Sean B., private chef and curator, Beachwood Canyon 'L.A. has such a unique style, and Paris has a unique style too. I like when people come here and I can identify specifically who is from L.A. based on their style and how they carry themselves. L.A. is a little more slouchy.' — Chelsea Jordan, musician and content creator, Hollywood 'For me, it's seeing all of these people I know in a different scene. This is the most community I've seen. L.A. has that heart, but it's so spread apart, so seeing everyone together has been really cute.' — Ashley Michelle Suarez, model and actor, West Hollywood 'Community, which is the most beautiful thing ever. Seeing all the familiar faces here is special. Community in L.A. runs deep.' — Mallory Benson, marketing at Akila, L.A. 'S—, me popping out by myself is bringing L.A. to Paris. I've been coming here for eight years now. Me and Spanto got close because there would never be anyone from L.A. here — it was just me, Spanto, Aleali [May], Corey [Populus], shout out my peoples. It's really beautiful to be amongst my L.A. folks. Finally.' — Cheikh Tall, model and marketing director for Royal.2, L.A. 'It's all about finding spaces for the community to feel familiarity. L.A.'s really big on community, and a big part of that is feeling comfortable. Being here in Paris we have enough people and brands that have made it feel comfortable enough for a first-timer like myself.' — Daven Fowler, fashion sales, Leimert Park 'L.A. brings a whole different energy to Paris. Especially the Chicano culture, it's something Paris hasn't seen before. We're adding to the narrative.' — Carlos Jaramillo, photographer, Los Angeles
Los Angeles Times
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
DannyLux's songs were stolen — but it helped inspire his new LP, ‘Leyenda'
DannyLux turned 21 not that long ago. Yet the perpetual sad boy is already contemplating the extent of his mortality — and his legacy. 'Whenever I die, I really want to feel like I did something to help people with my sad songs, even though they're sad songs,' says the singer-songwriter in a video call. This reflection is the basis for the crooning sierreño's newest album, 'Leyenda,' released on May 15. His latest project is composed of 19 tracks that crystallize his signature melancholy, emitting an aura far less flashy than the diamond-encrusted Gothic cathedral pendant swaying around his neck. 'I named the album 'Leyenda' because we went through so many obstacles when making this album,' says DannyLux. The legend behind the album's title began with a hard drive containing the original songs for this project, which were stolen by a robber who broke into his engineer's rental car. The story evokes a real-life Shakira moment from the '90s, when a briefcase containing songs written for her fourth album was stolen at an airport in Bogotá; the immense loss would inspire the title of her famed 1998 album, 'Dónde Están los Ladrones?' Much like the Colombian singer, the incident motivated DannyLux to write entirely new songs. 'It's not gonna be the same emotions that I had while I was recording those previous songs,' he says. The dense strumming of the bajo quinto echoes across the entire LP, but most prominently in 'Sirena' — with a bewitching, Beatles-like melody that encapsulates the spirit of the record. As with most of DannyLux's rich discography, 'Leyenda' bends the rules of traditional regional music with the use of wah-wah pedals and reverb effects, giving way to sonic bliss. Songs like 'Carrusel Eterno' and 'Ten Piedad' make memorable psychedelic-pop fusions, while the electric guitar riffs in 'Todo Cambio' and 'Mis Loqueras' (which features vocalist Juanchito) highlight DannyLux's rock star capabilities. Still, he says, 'the songs on this album were the saddest songs I've ever made.' Born in Palm Springs to Mexican parents, DannyLux learned to sing and play guitar at church before posting cover songs on TikTok. He made his own musical breakthrough in 2021, after writing the teen heartache anthem 'Jugaste y Sufrí,' which he recorded with Eslabón Armado. The song's success earned DannyLux the No. 1 spot on Billboard's Latin Songwriter's Chart, after which he signed with Warner Music Latin. Last year, he received his first Latin Grammy nomination in the category of best contemporary Mexican music album, for his 2023 LP, 'Evoluxion,' a deluxe version of his 2023 debut, 'DLux.' In the days leading up to the release of 'Leyenda,' DannyLux unveiled its accompanying short film by the same name, which illustrates an alternate reality to what his life might have looked like if he did not pursue his passions. Would a dark possessing figure, simulating his desire for musical success, haunt him like a ghost in a castle? The push-and-pull of 'Leyenda' marks a turning point in his early career, from a once-bedroom covers artist to headline-worthy act. This interview has been edited and shortened for clarity. Why did you name your album 'Leyenda'? While making it, we didn't know if we were gonna be legends, but we already felt like we [creating a legacy]. We felt like these songs were gonna leave a mark. We would be working on one of the songs, listen to it and say: 'With this one we're gonna turn into legends.' That stuck with me. Whenever I die, I really want to feel like I did something to help people with my sad songs, even though they're sad songs. Whenever we as humans hear somebody express their feelings, you feel less alone. Who were some of your musical influences this time around? I was listening to a lot of indie stuff, mainly the new album ['Equus Asinus'] by Men I Trust. Some of the songs I added later were inspired from that vibe — those nostalgic, weird psychedelic chords and a lot of old rock songs too. At the end of the day, music just doesn't have any rules, you know? Where did you write most of these songs? How did you get in the zone to write them? We had recorded a bunch of songs and one day we went to celebrate my engineer,David's birthday. Once we left the restaurant, [his] car windows were broken. They robbed his backpack and it had the computer with all the songs. The USB, hard drives, all the backups were in that backpack. We obviously didn't get it back so we had to re-record everything. That era was so stressful because we had a tour in Mexico two days after that and they stole his passport too. So we had to change a lot of plans. We still had three demos that I really liked from the songs that were stolen — 'No Pasa Nada,' 'Instincto Natural' and 'Carrusel Eterno' — [but] to re-create the [other] songs was not gonna be the same. Right after the tour, I rented a house in San Diego for a week and the whole team was locked in there, just writing, writing, writing. I was going through a lot mentally. I had so many things on my mind, relationship-wise. I was just really low during those times, [but] it just clicked. This album was my therapy. Tell me more about the concept for the short film. What story are you trying to tell?The main concept was: What would've happened if music never did what it did with my life? In this short film, [I'm] working as a waiter, taking orders and feeling really disconnected from everything. Even in another universe, I knew [that] wasn't what I was meant to do. Music just kept calling me. When you listen back to your breakthrough hit 'Jugaste y Sufri,' what comes to mind?That song kick-started my career. When I wrote that song, I was really sad. I feel like sad songs stay longer with you than any other type of song you listen to; two negatives equal a positive. Ever since [that song] I've learned more chord progressions. I've learned more Spanish. It's so sick how in music, you can literally do whatever you want. I feel like I'm a painter and the songs are my portraits. I can use any colors I want, you know?
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Eslabon Armado, DannyLux, Red Pears, more to play benefit concert to provide L.A. fire relief
Eslabon Armado, Cuco and DannyLux join the long list of acts performing at benefit concerts across the country to aid those impacted by the Los Angeles fires. The trio of balladeering acts will perform at the Glass House in Pomona on Friday, Jan. 31 as part of the "I Heart L.A." benefit concert series organized by Viva Music Festival. Indie bands Inner Wave, the Red Pears and Tijuana Panthers will take the same stage the following day, Feb. 1. "We wanted to help more than anything. Although I was not born in Los Angeles, we've spent a lot of time there and it hurt us to see what was happening," said DannyLux. To date, the L.A. fires has burned more than 57,000 acres of land since Jan. 7. At least 28 people have died, and roughly 16,000 structures have been destroyed, with significant damage across the communities of Altadena and Pacific Palisades — both important hubs and homes for music creatives. Read more: A list of free and discounted resources for victims of Los Angeles-area fires "It's so beautiful to be able to unite together and enjoy the music we create, with people that support us and that will support a good cause," said DannyLux. All proceeds will be donated to MusiCares, an organization that aids musicians in need due to unforeseen emergencies, and provides preventative and recovery healthcare services. Tickets for Friday's show start at $123.60, while tickets for Saturday's concert start at $46.51. Below we've compiled more fire relief charity events across the city featuring Latino acts. We will update this list as more events are announced. Los Angeles Forever, comedy show Hosted by Chris Garcia, the comedy show will feature "This Fool" creator Chris Estrada, former SNL cast member Melissa Villaseñor, Aparna Nancherla, Sheng Wang and Reggie Thursday, Jan. 30, at 8 Nico's, 3111 Glendale Boulevard #2, Los Angeles, CA 90039Tickets: Start at $43.95; proceeds go to Public Displays of Altadena, which lost their micro-theater in the fire. Deorro & Friends Latin Grammy-nominated DJ Deorro will host a benefit concert featuring unnamed guests. When: Thursday, Jan. 30Where: Exchange L.A., 618 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90014Tickets: Waitlist is pending, VIP starts at $650; 100% of net proceeds will go to charity. Wild Records Fundraiser The rock event will feature Omar Romero, Wenzdaze, the Rhythm Shakers, the Desperados, Gizzelle, Alex Vargas, Eddie & thee Scorpions, plus special Friday, Jan. 31, at 8 The Paramount, 2708 E Cesar E Chavez Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90033Tickets: Minimum $25 donation at door. Active Minds Benefit Show Organized by Active Minds, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing mental health awareness and initiatives in the Latin community, the music show will feature acts by Los Pinguos and Los Silverbacks with special guests Adelaide Pilar and Asdru Sierra of Ozomatli. When: Sunday, Feb. 16, at 6 p.m. Where: The Venice West, 1717 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA 90291Tickets: $24.17 Get our Latinx Files newsletter for stories that capture the complexity of our communities. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Times
27-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Eslabon Armado, DannyLux, Red Pears, more to play benefit concert to provide L.A. fire relief
Eslabon Armado, Cuco and DannyLux join the long list of acts performing at benefit concerts across the country to aid those impacted by the Los Angeles fires. The trio of balladeering acts will perform at the Glass House in Pomona on Friday, Jan. 31 as part of the 'I Heart L.A.' benefit concert series organized by Viva Music Festival. Indie bands Inner Wave, the Red Pears and Tijuana Panthers will take the same stage the following day, Feb. 1. 'We wanted to help more than anything. Although I was not born in Los Angeles, we've spent a lot of time there and it hurt us to see what was happening,' said DannyLux. To date, the L.A. fires has burned more than 57,000 acres of land since Jan. 7. At least 28 people have died, and roughly 16,000 structures have been destroyed, with significant damage across the communities of Altadena and Pacific Palisades — both important hubs and homes for music creatives. 'It's so beautiful to be able to unite together and enjoy the music we create, with people that support us and that will support a good cause,' said DannyLux. All proceeds will be donated to MusiCares, an organization that aids musicians in need due to unforeseen emergencies, and provides preventative and recovery healthcare services. Tickets for Friday's show start at $123.60, while tickets for Saturday's concert start at $46.51. Below we've compiled more fire relief charity events across the city featuring Latino acts. We will update this list as more events are announced. Los Angeles Forever, comedy show Hosted by Chris Garcia, the comedy show will feature 'This Fool' creator Chris Estrada, former SNL cast member Melissa Villaseñor, Aparna Nancherla, Sheng Wang and Reggie Thursday, Jan. 30, at 8 Nico's, 3111 Glendale Boulevard #2, Los Angeles, CA 90039Tickets: Start at $43.95; proceeds go to Public Displays of Altadena, which lost their micro-theater in the fire. Deorro & Friends Latin Grammy-nominated DJ Deorro will host a benefit concert featuring unnamed guests. When: Thursday, Jan. 30Where: Exchange L.A., 618 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90014Tickets: Waitlist is pending, VIP starts at $650; 100% of net proceeds will go to charity. Wild Records Fundraiser The rock event will feature Omar Romero, Wenzdaze, the Rhythm Shakers, the Desperados, Gizzelle, Alex Vargas, Eddie & thee Scorpions, plus special Friday, Jan. 31, at 8 The Paramount, 2708 E Cesar E Chavez Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90033Tickets: Minimum $25 donation at door. Active Minds Benefit Show Organized by Active Minds, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing mental health awareness and initiatives in the Latin community, the music show will feature acts by Los Pinguos and Los Silverbacks with special guests Adelaide Pilar and Asdru Sierra of Ozomatli. When: Sunday, Feb. 16, at 6 p.m. Where: The Venice West, 1717 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA 90291Tickets: $24.17
