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 September 30.
Monday, September 30
PnB Rock @ The Novo [Tickets]
PnB Rock just released his new song “Fendi” featuring Nicki Minaj (dragging her out of retirement), which is being touted as the official Fendi theme song since Minaj and the luxury fashion house have a collaborative line releasing October 14. PnB’s sophomore effort, TrapStar Turnt PopStar, landed at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 chart and it includes his popular tracks “I Like Girls” with Lil Skies and “Middle Child” with the late XXXTENTACION.
BJ The Chicago Kid @ El Rey Theatre [Tickets]
Soulful R&B crooner BJ The Chicago is mostly known for his collaborations with the likes of Kanye West and as the infectious voice heard on ScHoolboy Q’s Oxymoron hit “Studio.” With the Grammy Award-nominated talent’s album 1123 out, now is the perfect time for R&B heads who love the sounds of BJ to catch him live.
Tuesday, October 1
Charli XCX @ The Wiltern [Tickets]
There’s no question that Charli XCX is a mega pop star talent. She co-wrote Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes’ “Señorita,” after all, and her voice gave Iggy Azaela’s 2014 hit “Fancy” that extra layer of goodness. Further proof of Charli’s imminent pop star status is Charli, her third studio album filled with sonic treats such as “1999” with Troye Sivan and Lizzo on “Blame It On Your Love.” All things considered, now is the perfect moment to receive the full pop experience with Charli XCX live.
Banks @ Hollywood Palladium [Tickets]
It’s been three years since Banks released an album before the delivery of III, her third full-length album. The project landed on the Billboard 200 charts with her thrilling singles “Gimme” and “Contaminated” at the helm. After accompanying The Weeknd on his worldwide tour, this summer Banks kicked off her own with The III Tour.
Friday, October 4
Big KRIT @ The Belasco Theatre [Tickets]
Big KRIT is landing in Los Angeles this week and is bringing Rapsody and Domani Harris with him. This summer, the Mississppi-bred rapper released his Billboard 200 charting album KRIT Iz Here with guest appearances from Lil Wayne, Yella Beezy, and J. Cole
Mahalia @ El Rey Theatre [Tickets]
UK singer Mahalia has been making major waves with her buzzing single “Simmer” featuring Burna Boy off her sophomore album Love and Compromise. The 21-year-old’s music delivers nothing but good vibes, so a live show filled with her energy should be nothing short of a special experience.
Ugly God @ Catch One [Tickets]
Saturday, October 5
Greta Van Fleet @ Hollywood Palladium [Tickets]
To love or hate Greta Van Fleet, that is the question. Either way, the Grammy Award-winning rock-nostalgic ensemble appears to be here to stay and their consistent electrifying performances are available for attendance to anyone who wants that old thing back.
Sunday, October 6
Greta Van Fleet @ Hollywood Palladium [Tickets]
