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BRÅVES
Enigmatic Los Angeles-based dark electro-pop trio BRÅVES took the internet by storm in 2016 with a string of stirring EPs and music videos that challenged the norms of the art-pop landscape. Since then, BRÅVES have been refining their sound, aesthetic, and approach, and are poised to shock the system yet again with their debut full-length album.
city guide:
Los Angeles, CA
food
Avenue 26 Taco Stand
"It's right around the corner from our studio and serves the best tacos we've ever had. Go for the al pastor tacos. No doubt." — BRÅVES
Ave 26 Taco Stand, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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bar
Cafe Stella
"Best decor - African themed sorta kinda. Never seen anything quite like it. Totally subtle too. Best craft cocktails. The Coastline is a favorite drink. Jericho's favorite drink is a Manhattan, Thorald likes whiskey neat, and Johnny likes top shelf tequila." — BRÅVES
3932 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029, United States
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coffee
Bar Nine
"Best coffee in town is Bar Nine in Culver City. Order a Flat White, a strong 3/4 latte. They roast in house and only serve the best beans. The atmosphere is perfect." — BRÅVES
3515 Helms Ave, Culver City, CA 90232, United States
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landmark
Griffith Park Observatory
Griffith Observatory sits on the south-facing slope of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park and provides a wide array of space- and science-related displays and exhibitions entirely for free to the public.
"We don’t know if it’s underrated but, we were just admiring Griffith Observatory last night. Truly a timeless structure and when lit up at night, a beacon of hope for humanity in the City of Angels." — BRÅVES
2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA
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landmark
US Bank Tower
"Sometimes when it's smoggy at night it looks like the Eye of Sauron in the land of Mordor." — BRÅVES
633 West 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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bar
Culver Hotel
"Another landmark would be the Culver City hotel, a 1920s building with a upstairs bar. It is certainly underrated, especially during happy hour." — BRÅVES
9400 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232, United States
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bar
The Beverly Hills Hotel
"Beverly Hills Hotel. Stay simply for the Polo Lounge." — BRÅVES
9641 Sunset Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, United States
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landmark
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
The Hollywood Forever Cemetery is one of the oldest cemeteries in Los Angeles, and is the final resting place of some of the city's most significant cultural icons. The cemetery also hosts many cultural events, including music concerts and summer movie screenings.
"We saw Bon Iver perform here at dawn. Everyone stayed the night in the cemetery and then Justin and co. took the stage at dawn. There’s something unsettling yet surprisingly chill about sleeping amongst the dead and waking to a life-bringing force such as music." — BRÅVES
6000 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA
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shopping
Mohawk Man
"The have a great selection of scents and I [Johnny] am currently on the hunt. Plus Johnny's lady loves Mohawk General Store, so while she’s in there looking at shoes and dresses it’s nice to have a place to entertain himself." — BRÅVES
4017 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029, United States
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landmark
Hollywood Bowl
The Hollywood Bowl is a world-famous amphitheater that hosts performances of jazz, classical, and modern orchestral and vocal music.
"It’s big, it’s beautiful, it’s outdoors, it’s filled with music, and you can bring your own booze." — BRÅVES
2301 Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068, USA
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food
Son of a Gun
"Eat the chicken sandwich at Son of a Gun." — BRÅVES
8370 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048, United States
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food
Gjelina
Hot spot for seasonal New American cuisine presented in a rustic-chic dining room.
1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291, United States
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bar
No Name
Exclusive locale featuring updated American comfort fare, cocktails & impromptu music performances.
432 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036, United States
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