Concerts are finally back, and there was no better way to kick off the punk pop scene in LA than by celebrating Joyce Manor’s 10-year anniversary of their self-titled album.
Amidst a pandemic world, I made it to the venue just in time to see Virginia-based punk pop/indie rock band Turnover grace the stage. Nostalgia hit as they started off the night with hits from Peripheral Vision and Good Nature. Crowd surfers made their way through a packed Hollywood Palladium as the band played hits like “Dizzy on the Comedown.” As a supporter of the band since the release of Peripheral Vision in 2015, it has been interesting watching them grow over the years. Each performance they put on shows their dynamic growth and how they stand out from other bands on every lineup.
Up next was headliner Joyce Manor, who brought the energy of a classic punk show. In celebration of their self-titled album, they played fan favorites like “Beach Community,” “Orange Julius,” and “Constant Headache” which were an instant hit with the crowd of loyal supporters. They also played newer hits like “Fake I.D.” and “Heart Tattoo.” The band is always refreshing to watch live; for just a few hours, the rest of the world doesn’t matter or exist at all.
Words and photos by Sammi Hsu.