The Smell
In Virtual Reality, a Condemned LA Punk Venue Becomes Immortal
This VR film will take you to a show at The Smell, complete with crowd surfing.
How Embattled LA DIY Venue The Smell Is Using VR to Preserve Its Legacy
Now facing demolition, the legendary venue will live on thanks to a virtual night out created by director alums Gil Kenan and Vice Cooler. Stream the 360 video and download the VR tour for free now.
Much More Than a DIY Haven, The Smell Is One of LA’s Most Queer-Friendly Spaces
The DIY institution's impending closure could mean the loss of a safe space for young people still grappling with their sexualities.
LA DIY Staple Pehrspace Evicted After Ten Year Run
The news comes a little more than a week after LA DIY institution The Smell received a demolition notice.
Why Embattled LA DIY Venue The Smell Is So Important
After LA's DIY music venue The Smell was threatened with a demolition notice, we spoke to some of the bands who came up performing and hanging out there.
Despite Demolition Notice, LA DIY Institution The Smell Won't Go Down Without a Fight
We spoke with owner Jim Smith and No Age's Randy Randall about the venue's legacy and what happens next.
Runaway Fest Is a Music Festival Booked Entirely By High Schoolers
With a solid lineup and a hearty DIY spirit, could Runaway be the next FYF?