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Los Angeles Times
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Baby raves?! There was just one in L.A. and it was weird and wild with glow sticks galore
Natalie Z. Briones is a concert veteran. She's been to heavy metal concerts and a punk music festival where she napped most of the time. On Sunday, she attended her first baby rave. Natalie is a few months shy of two. In the arms of her dad, Alvin Briones, 36, the pigtailed toddler squealed 'Hi!' to anyone passing by the Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood where the Briones family was lined up to meet Lenny Pearce, the mastermind behind Natalie's favorite song, 'The Wheels on the Bus.' It's not the classic version most parents sing while slowly swaying and clapping — Pearce's rendition rages with enough bass to rattle rib cages. Natalie is here for it, and so is her mom, Alondra Briones, who plays the techno remix during her drives to work even without Natalie in the backseat. 'It's a pick-me-up,' said Alondra, 28, from Compton, before filing into the theater with other parents and caregivers for an afternoon rager with their kids. In Pearce's techno remixes of classic children's music, an unexpected subgenre is taking off — toddler techno — which melds the cloyingly sweet lyrics of songs like 'Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes' with the edgy beat drops associated with music from gritty warehouse parties. The unlikely musical pairing creates a bridge between parents like Sandra Mikhail and her 6-year-old daughter, Mila. Both dressed in fuchsia at Pearce's dance party, the mother-daughter duo were there to celebrate Mila's promotion from kindergarten. In their Riverside home, Pearce's music is on heavy rotation. 'I can handle kids' music now,' said Sandra, 38. 'With the beat and [Pearce] adding that techno touch to it, it makes me able to tolerate listening to it all day long.' For the last year, Pearce has been hosting sold-out dance parties boldly called baby raves — first in his native Australia — then on the first leg of his U.S. tour, which culminated in a June 29 double-header at the Roxy. In the afternoon show timed for that sweet spot many parents know well — post-nap and right before the evening witching hours — Pearce pranced, high-fived kids and waved at babies being hoisted in the air. At 34, he's been an entertainer for most of his life. Over a decade ago, he was dancing in music videos as a member of the Australian boy band, Justice Crew. Now, he's firmly affixed in his dad era. His dance partner is now a large balloon spider named Incy Wincy. 'I'm just being a dad on stage,' said Pearce in a video interview from New York. 'I can make a clown of myself to entertain kids.' Pearce's journey into children's entertainment seemed preordained, if only because his identical twin brother is arguably the second most famous purple character on a children's TV show (behind Barney, of course). 'We're both in the toddler scene,' said John Pearce, the older twin by minutes, who in 2021 joined 'The Wiggles' cast as the Purple Wiggle. '[My brother's] stuck with it for a long time, and it's all paid off now.' At the Roxy, many parents and caregivers said they found Pearce through the Purple Wiggle. Others discovered him on social media: He has more than 2 million followers on TikTok and more than 1 million followers on Instagram. Before becoming children's entertainers, the Pearce brothers were members of Justice Crew, a dance troupe that won 'Australia's Got Talent' in 2010. For a few years, the boy band's future burned white hot with the aspiration to break through in the U.S. — a dream that never materialized. Most boy bands have a finite time in the spotlight, said Pearce. In 2016, he quit the Justice Crew to focus on DJing and music production, but the transition from boy band to toddler techno didn't happen overnight. For a time, he worked as a salesperson at an Australian electronic store. 'People were like, 'Aren't you from Justice Crew?'' he said. 'And I'm like, 'Yeah. Now, do you want this lens with that camera?'' In 2022, becoming a dad to his daughter Mila changed the course of his creativity. Pearce started remixing children's songs with 'ravey' music and filming himself dancing with her to the songs. Soon, other parents started sharing videos of their kids dancing to his songs, too. In this way, social media allows for ideas to be refined until something sticks. In March, Pearce released his first solo album aptly titled, 'Toddler Techno.' All along the way, he imagined playing these songs at mini raves. For this generation of kids and their millennial parents, it's not a stretch, said Pearce. Pretend DJ tables are just as commonly sold in toy aisles as construction trucks. In the fall, Pearce and his baby raves will return to the U.S. — and, yes, to L.A. — in a 30-city tour. As a solo artist, he's done what he couldn't do in a band — he's broken through to the U.S. and international audiences. 'It's funny, isn't it?' said Pearce. 'I always felt like I had something to say, but no one really listened.' The roots of techno — in Detroit or Berlin depending on whom you talk to — were always antiestablishment, said Ambrus Deak, program manager of music production at the Los Angeles Film School. 'It was exploratory,' said Deak, a longtime DJ who went by DJ AMB, about techno. Toddler techno plays with that contrast — an edgy genre made safe for kids. Deak would not attend a baby rave — 'It would be very cringe for me,' he said — but sees the appeal. 'I can definitely see a lot of people being into it,' said Deak, 48. Still, not everyone is sold on the idea of taking kids to a rave — even one held in the middle of the day with a face-painting station. In the comments of Pearce's social media posts, parents occasionally debate the appropriateness of exposing kids to drug-addled rave culture. 'I know that most people would say, 'Is this the image we want to teach our kids?'' said Pearce. 'What image are you imagining? Because if you think about it, they're just kids with light sticks, right?' He gets the concern, but kids don't know about the darker sides of raves unless they are taught. And that's not what his baby raves are about. In the right dose, some experts say techno music and baby raves can be beneficial for kids and parents. 'Parents' happiness and stress regulation also matter,' said Jenna Marcovitz, director of the UCLA Health Music Therapy program. 'Techno can promote oxytocin and boost endorphins. It can encourage joy and play and really support brain development, emotional regulation and really enhance the parent-child bond as well.' At the Roxy, one man vigorously pumped his fist to the beat of the music. 'Fist pump like this!' he shouted to the child on his shoulders. Both fists — little and big — jabbed the air. Everything — especially baby raves — should be enjoyed in moderation. The pulsating music, giant inflatables tossed into the crowd and sudden blasts of fog can overstimulate kids. For the roughly one-hour show, the music is loud. Typically set to 85 to 90 decibels, Pearce said. Having a sensory support plan is key, said Marcovitz, who recommends toddlers wear headphones with a noise reduction rating of 20 to 30 decibels or higher — like this one or this one. Practicing dance parties at home, so your child knows what to expect, is also helpful. At the rave, look for signs of overstimulation, which can present differently with each child — some might shut down while others might start shoving each other mosh pit-style. At the Roxy show, one toddler sat down, ate half a bag of Goldfish crackers and poured the rest on the floor. Another disappeared into the crowd for a few alarming moments before being returned by a good Samaritan. 'For any child, I would recommend breaks every 30 minutes,' said Marcovitz. 'Step outside.' Because techno hypes people up — even little kids — it's important to help a child regulate their nervous system back down after the show. 'Lots of cuddles, silence and hugs,' said Marcovitz. Pearce also starts the party late, so the dance party before the rave can tucker kids out before he takes the stage. Ashley and Todd Herles drove from Santa Clarita to the Roxy so their son, Oliver, 3, could meet Pearce before the show. They said they bought $120 VIP tickets, which included a meet and greet and table seats where Oliver got to high-five Kuma, Pearce's dancing sidekick in a turquoise monkey suit. For Pearce's November 23 show at the Novo in downtown Los Angeles, ticket prices currently range from $48 to $195, fees and taxes included. Overall, Oliver loved it — until he didn't. '[The] meltdown happened around 1:40 so we left then,' said Ashley, 40. They had big post-rave plans to refuel with french fries. But Oliver was tired. And, most importantly? 'Our backs hurt,' said Ashley.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Decoding India's F&O trends with real-time chart signals: What technical traders should know
As Indian markets continue to attract retail investors across asset classes, technical trading is emerging as a popular strategy among active participants in equities and derivatives. Traders who rely on candlestick patterns, chart structures, and price action signals are increasingly looking for faster, data-driven ways to identify actionable market trends—especially within the highly dynamic Futures and Options (F&O) segment. To address this evolving need, full-service brokerage firms like Angel One , with over two decades of experience in the Indian capital markets, now offer a chart-integrated feature that identifies trading signals in real time, surfacing potential bullish or bearish formations directly on stock and index charts. Covering NIFTY 50 stocks as well as NIFTY and BANKNIFTY indices and their option contracts, this tool allows technical traders to stay informed as patterns unfold—without the need to sift through multiple data points manually. Helping users interpret market signals visually The feature focuses on surfacing signals as they appear, without implying any advisory intent. Whether it's a Doji candlestick on a large-cap stock or a Head and Shoulders formation on BANKNIFTY options, these signals are automatically plotted on the chart along with visual cues to help users identify their nature—bullish or bearish. Patterns detected include popular candlestick formations like Morning Star, Engulfing, Harami, Piercing, and Dark Cloud. Chart patterns such as Double Top, Double Bottom, and various Head and Shoulders setups are also covered, alongside price action indicators like open interest (OI) shifts and price momentum—particularly useful for F&O contracts. Real-time pattern recognition for multiple timeframes Signals are generated across multiple timeframes—ranging from 5-minute to daily intervals—offering flexibility for intraday, swing, and positional traders. The most recent signals appear first, enabling users to monitor fresh developments closely and make decisions based on their own trading systems and risk management strategies. Seamless access and execution Once a signal is detected, it is instantly plotted on the chart within the Angel One platform, with color-coded markers indicating its potential direction. This design enhances clarity, particularly for users tracking multiple instruments simultaneously. Since the signal appears within the trading chart itself, users can choose to act on the information immediately, if it aligns with their strategy. Importantly, this functionality does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell. A signal formation—while suggestive of a potential price move—does not guarantee that the market will follow the expected path. Price action can diverge post-signal, and traders are advised to apply their own judgement and technical setups before taking any position. Designed for technical traders navigating volatile markets With increasing retail activity in the F&O segment, where contract turnover dwarfs that of the cash market, tools that simplify technical analysis are becoming integral to trading workflows. According to NSE data, index options alone saw massive growth in notional volumes over the past year, reflecting a growing appetite for actively managed trades. By making technical signals easily visible and accessible from within the Angel One trading interface, this chart-based signal feature helps traders incorporate pattern-based insights into their broader decision-making process. Empowering chart-based decision-making This feature aims to support informed trading—not drive it. The idea is to enhance transparency by making key technical formations more visible in real time. Whether a user chooses to trade based on a Morning Star candlestick or a breakout from a Rising Wedge, the responsibility and decision lie entirely with them. As India's F&O market matures and technical strategies evolve, such tools can provide traders with greater context and clarity in fast-moving market environments. Disclaimer - This is for educational purpose only Disclaimers: Investments in securities markets are subject to market risks. Please read all related documents carefully before investing. Such representations are not indicative of future results.
Economic Times
12-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Decoding India's F&O trends with real-time chart signals: What technical traders should know
As Indian markets continue to attract retail investors across asset classes, technical trading is emerging as a popular strategy among active participants in equities and derivatives. Traders who rely on candlestick patterns, chart structures, and price action signals are increasingly looking for faster, data-driven ways to identify actionable market trends—especially within the highly dynamic Futures and Options (F&O) segment. To address this evolving need, full-service brokerage firms like Angel One, with over two decades of experience in the Indian capital markets, now offer a chart-integrated feature that identifies trading signals in real time, surfacing potential bullish or bearish formations directly on stock and index charts. Covering NIFTY 50 stocks as well as NIFTY and BANKNIFTY indices and their option contracts, this tool allows technical traders to stay informed as patterns unfold—without the need to sift through multiple data points manually. Helping users interpret market signals visuallyThe feature focuses on surfacing signals as they appear, without implying any advisory intent. Whether it's a Doji candlestick on a large-cap stock or a Head and Shoulders formation on BANKNIFTY options, these signals are automatically plotted on the chart along with visual cues to help users identify their nature—bullish or detected include popular candlestick formations like Morning Star, Engulfing, Harami, Piercing, and Dark Cloud. Chart patterns such as Double Top, Double Bottom, and various Head and Shoulders setups are also covered, alongside price action indicators like open interest (OI) shifts and price momentum—particularly useful for F&O contracts. Real-time pattern recognition for multiple timeframesSignals are generated across multiple timeframes—ranging from 5-minute to daily intervals—offering flexibility for intraday, swing, and positional traders. The most recent signals appear first, enabling users to monitor fresh developments closely and make decisions based on their own trading systems and risk management access and executionOnce a signal is detected, it is instantly plotted on the chart within the Angel One platform, with color-coded markers indicating its potential direction. This design enhances clarity, particularly for users tracking multiple instruments simultaneously. Since the signal appears within the trading chart itself, users can choose to act on the information immediately, if it aligns with their this functionality does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell. A signal formation—while suggestive of a potential price move—does not guarantee that the market will follow the expected path. Price action can diverge post-signal, and traders are advised to apply their own judgement and technical setups before taking any position. Designed for technical traders navigating volatile markets With increasing retail activity in the F&O segment, where contract turnover dwarfs that of the cash market, tools that simplify technical analysis are becoming integral to trading workflows. According to NSE data, index options alone saw massive growth in notional volumes over the past year, reflecting a growing appetite for actively managed trades. By making technical signals easily visible and accessible from within the Angel One trading interface, this chart-based signal feature helps traders incorporate pattern-based insights into their broader decision-making process. Empowering chart-based decision-making This feature aims to support informed trading—not drive it. The idea is to enhance transparency by making key technical formations more visible in real time. Whether a user chooses to trade based on a Morning Star candlestick or a breakout from a Rising Wedge, the responsibility and decision lie entirely with them. As India's F&O market matures and technical strategies evolve, such tools can provide traders with greater context and clarity in fast-moving market environments. Disclaimer - This is for educational purpose onlyDisclaimers: Investments in securities markets are subject to market risks. Please read all related documents carefully before investing. Such representations are not indicative of future results.
Rakyat Post
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Rakyat Post
Rave But Make It Toddler-Friendly: DJ Lenny Pearce In KL This August!
Subscribe to our FREE Australian DJ Lenny Pearce has carved a unique career for himself by remixing popular children's hits like Baby Shark, Cocomelon, and nursery rhymes into electronic dance tracks. Yep, the nursery rhymes you've sung for years have become party anthems for young children! With hit techno versions of songs like ''Wheels On The Bus'' and ''Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes'', the former Justice Crew member has created a dance movement for children, known as family raves or baby raves. Pearce is partnering with Tonies, a toy production company, to bring Lenny's Toddler Techno Tour to Australia and Asia from 5 July onwards. If you're a parent who has a child who loves dancing and singing (or you miss your party days), you're in luck because he will be performing at Jiospace, Kuala Lumpur on 16 and 17 August at 11.30am (yes, party in the am!). Tickets can be purchased from the official website Additionally, Pearce recently released an album titled Why does he look familiar? If Pearce looks familiar, it's because his twin brother, John Pearce, plays the Purple Wiggle in the popular Australian children's music group The Wiggles. Lenny Pearce has also collaborated with The Wiggles on an EDM remix album titled ''The Wiggles Sound System: Rave of Innocence,'' featuring remixes of classic Wiggles songs. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
