Los Angeles Times

Fest will capture the beats of L.A.

- RANDALL ROBERTS POP MUSIC CRITIC randall.roberts@latimes.com Twitter: @LilEdit

The Low End Theory, a weekly beat music club that’s helped propel the careers of Flying Lotus, the Gaslamp Killer, Daddy Kev, Nosaj Thing and a few dozen others, has announced the lineup for its second annual festival, to take place at Shrine Expo Hall on Aug. 8. The roster, heavily focused on Los Angeles artists, confirms the creative magic at the center of the Low End Theory sound, as well as its evolution.

For its sophomore installmen­t, the festival will include beat producer Flying Lotus, dexterous rapper Earl Sweatshirt, jazz-funk bassist Thundercat, abstract producer Daedelus and the quartet of residents who move the crowd on Wednesdays at the Airliner in Lincoln Heights (Nocando, Daddy Kev, the Gaslamp Killer and D-Styles).

It’s been a remarkable year for the above artists. In addition to their own stellar work, Thundercat and Flying Lotus helped ferry Kendrick Lamar’s “To Pimp a Butterf ly” to the top. Thundercat teamed with jazz saxophonis­t Kamasi Washington and dozens of others for Washington’s defining three-volume work “The Epic,” released through Lotus’ Brainfeede­r imprint. Sweatshirt released his grim new album, “I Don’t Like ... I Don’t Go Outside,” and the Gaslamp Killer stunned Coachella with his new orchestra.

This will be the first time Low End Theory has partnered with Goldenvoic­e, the Southern California promoter responsibl­e for such festivals as Coachella and Stagecoach. In recent years, Goldenvoic­e has helped enable midsize events such as the FYF Fest and Supersonic­o take it to the next level. Given the Low End Theory’s quest for perfect sound — and heavy-duty bass — expect planners to take full advantage of the opportunit­y.

In addition to the headliners, the bill includes Teebs, Diabiase, Nosaj Thing, Jonwayne, Ras G, Daedelus, Astronauti­ca and Sister Crayon.

Tickets for the Low End Theory Festival go on sale Tuesday. For more informatio­n, hit the Low End Theory’s site, www.lowendtheo­ryclub.com/.

 ?? Ricardo DeAratanha Los Angeles Times ?? FLYING LOTUS is among the performers scheduled for the sophomore Low End Theory fest on Aug. 8.
Ricardo DeAratanha Los Angeles Times FLYING LOTUS is among the performers scheduled for the sophomore Low End Theory fest on Aug. 8.

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