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Showcasing beat-driven tracks and producers on the leading edge of electronica and hip hop, Low End Theory is an influential club night held every Wednesday in Lincoln Height neighborhood.

A prominent club night poised on the forefront of the music industry, Low End Theory is a weekly showcase of hip hop and electronic music. Known as a beat-driven hotbed of experimental producers, this Wednesday night event features an incredibly talented lineup of resident DJs, a laid-back dive bar atmosphere and a seismic sound system that will shake you on a cellular level.

More than a club night, Low End Theory is a community hub where forward-thinking producers and experimental music fans gather to hear the latest underground beats. The epicenter of the Los Angeles beat movement for almost a decade, this influential club night is known around the world. Every Wednesday night, music fans line up down Broadway to hear cutting edge sounds of instrumental hip hop, experimental electronica, freestyle rap, future beats and bass music in every shape, form and fashion. The beers are cheap, the visuals are trippy and the atmosphere is the exact opposite of Hollywood. Residents include Daddy Kev (legendary hip hop producer and mastermind), MC Nocando (battle rapper deluxe), D-Styles (scratch virtuoso), Nobody (demon of the underground) and the Gaslamp Killer (worldwide wild animal artist). Together, along with the fans, they create a heady blend of beats and pure music magic every Wednesday night. It all goes down at the Airliner in LA's Lincoln Heights neighborhood, just northwest of downtown. Don't expect a fancy venue – at Low End Theory, it's all about the beats and the good vibes. The Airliner is a dive bar, albeit one with an earthshaking sound system and super chill back patio for smoke breaks. Wear your sneakers. - Shilo Urban

Interesting Facts

Low End Theory is known for hosting surprise artists and famous guests. Musicians that have played the club night in the past include Thom Yorke, Erykah Badu, Tyler the Creator, Z-Trip, DJ Shadow, Mary Anne Hobbs, James Blake, DJ Muggs and of course, Flyi

Tips

Some weeks, the line at Low End Theory is hours long. Other nights, you can walk right in at 11PM with no waiting.