Los Angeles is one of the finest music cities in the world, which is both a gift and a curse: There’s always a ton of great music being played somewhere, but there’s so much of it that it can be difficult to sort through it all and find the best stuff. If that’s a problem you’ve faced, you’re in the right place: Keep reading to find a list of the concerts in the Los Angeles area that are worth your time for the week of February 18.
Tuesday, February 19
Florida Georgia Line @ The Wiltern [Tickets]
Florida Georgia Line is fresh off a Grammy nomination for their hit song “Meant To Be” featuring Bebe Rexha as well as the recent release of their nostalgic new album Can’t Say I Ain’t Country. Now, Bryan Kelley and Tyler Hubbard are embarking on a tour of the same name, which kicks off in Los Angeles presented by Spotify’s Hot Country Live. They were the streaming giant’s most-streamed country music act of 2018.
Thursday, February 21
Blueface @ The Echo [Tickets]
At this point, Los Angeles rapper Blueface is a certified, full-blown hip-hop star. The remix to the 22-year-old’s first Hot 100 hit “Thotiana” not only exists as a track featuring YG, but as of Saturday (Feb. 16) an official version featuring Cardi B was unleashed. Blueface shows no signs of slowing down as he continues to pack out his infamous “meat” shows and secure features from the likes of Drake.
Noname @ The Wiltern [Tickets]
Noname is one of Chicago’s finest recording artists as both a rapper and poet. Many may be familiar with Noname’s music through Chance the Rapper, but over the past few years she’s graciously pushed forward to mainstream recognition, so now the light shines on her. Her critically-acclaimed debut album Room 25 was released independently last year and features the popular song “Blaxploitation.”
Moneybagg Yo @ The Belasco Theatre [Tickets]
Memphis trap star Moneybagg Yo delivered his first studio album Reset back in November. The album landed at the top of the Billboard charts upon its release and is home to his popular track “Say Na” with J. Cole. His latest single off Reset is “Lower Level” and it just got the visual treatment with a socio-poltical message aimed at America’s prison-industrial complex problem.
Friday, February 22
Robyn @ Hollywood Palladium [Tickets]
In the early ’90s, Robyn dominated pop radio with her Hot 100 bop “Show Me Love” and gifted to the world the futuristic disco hit “Dancing On My Own” in 2011. Considering her adept hit-making track record, the Swedish singer continues to serve bursts of sugary anthems in 2019 through her first album in eight years, Honey. As a passionate live performer, it’s only right Robyn accompanies her latest release with a tour and LA is her first stop.
Kodie Shane @ The Echo [Tickets]
The Young HeartThrob Kodie Shane’s rise to prominence lies in her ability to boldly embrace both her sexuality and voice as a 20-year-old black woman who raps and sings. Even though she was part of Lil Yachty’s Sailing Team, the young artist has been able to pop on her own thanks to the success of her viral track “Drip On My Walk” back in 2016. The unapologetic queer rap star previously opened up for Kehlani’s set at Chicago’s Red Bull 30 Day’s show and now she’s headlining her own tour.
Saturday, February 23
Trippie Redd @ The Novo [Tickets]
While opening up for Travis Scott’s Astroworld tour, Trippie Redd earned his highest-charting release with the mixtape A Love Letter To You 3, accumulating over 100 million streams. Though he didn’t stay for Travis’ entire trek due to production issues, Trippie is hitting cities throughout North America for his own tour. This gives fans an opportunity to catch the melodic rapper perform some of his most popping songs, such as “Topanga” and “Dark Knight Dummo,” live.
Robyn @ Hollywood Palladium [Tickets]
Lupe Fiasco @ The Novo [Tickets]
Though Lupe Fiasco hinted at retirement (once again) earlier this month following the release of Drogas Wave last September, the Chicago MC is still here to show love for his fans with live performances. The “Kick Push” architect’s final release is supposed to be Skulls as part of a sonic trilogy that includes 2017’s Drogas Light as well as Drogas Wave.
