The explosive energy behind LA-based punk trio Girl Tears is on full display in their first full length album Tension, which exudes a mastery of loud and fast songs that last under a minute and explore interesting and emotional subject matter- from feelings of love and angst to tragic Warhol superstar Candy Darling. Not to be confused by name with female indie duo Girlpool, Girl Tears have been shaping the contemporary LA punk music scene since late 2013, and in such a short time have already aligned themselves with the Lolipop records guild, whose outpouring of artists have been nothing less than stellar. Tonight they play alongside fellow punks Death Hymn Number 9 for their weekly residency at The Continental Room with The Shrills and So. Cal Tennis Pros. Make the most out of life and go out and rage on a Tuesday night.
Tue., May 20, 9:30 p.m., 2014
Aimee Murillo is calendar editor and frequently covers film and previously contributed to the OCW’s long-running fashion column, Trendzilla. Don’t ask her what her favorite movie is unless you want to hear her lengthy defense of Showgirls.