East LA came alive this past Halloween weekend running from Oct. 31 through Nov. 2 with the Screamin Weekender ‘25. The festival, organized by Barajas Entertainment and MadMagic Records, an independent music collective and record label, aimed to create an accessible space for artists and audiences to connect through live music. The three-day event featured sets from more than 13 local bands, blending genres from punk and indie to alternative rock. Weekend wristbands sold for

By: Wendy Cubillo and Robert Bowes (Multimedia Reporters) The Echo and Echoplex, a venue within the middle of Echo Park, was buzzing on Saturday, Sept. 20, as crowds gathered for Fuego Fest, an all-ages Latinx youth music festival celebrating creativity, identity, and collaboration in LA. Tickets ranged from $30 to $38, and the all-ages policy made it possible for families, teens, and young adults to enjoy the event together.​​ That inclusivity gave the festival a sense of op