Best New Bands » FYF Fest https://www.bestnewbands.com News, Reviews and Interviews Wed, 07 Feb 2018 02:08:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.8.41 5 More New Bands At FYF Fest https://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/5-new-bands-fyf-fest/ https://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/5-new-bands-fyf-fest/#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2015 02:52:45 +0000 http://www.bestnewbands.com/?p=26815 Los Angeles – After an intense Saturday at FYF Fest that saw an unprecedented headliner as well as a slew of top-quality acts from the indie, electronic, dance, and punk scenes, festival goers geared up for a jam-packed Sunday lineup. Morrissey headlined The Main Stage with performances from stalwarts like Thee Oh Sees and Belle

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  2. 5 New Bands At FYF Fest – Day 1 Los Angeles – FYF Fest recovered from last year’s growing pains, giving festival-goers one of their most user-friendly events to date. Lines were relatively short, moving between the stages was quite a bit easier (though the walks are still a...
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]]> https://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/5-new-bands-fyf-fest/feed/ 0 5 New Bands At FYF Fest – Day 1 https://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/5-new-bands-fyf-fest-day-1/ https://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/5-new-bands-fyf-fest-day-1/#comments Sun, 23 Aug 2015 23:03:30 +0000 http://www.bestnewbands.com/?p=26787 Los Angeles – FYF Fest recovered from last year’s growing pains, giving festival-goers one of their most user-friendly events to date. Lines were relatively short, moving between the stages was quite a bit easier (though the walks are still a long distance), and a last-second cancellation from Frank Ocean wasn’t even an issue. While the

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]]> https://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/5-new-bands-fyf-fest-day-1/feed/ 1 Preview: 10 New Bands At FYF Fest https://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/preview-10-new-bands-fyf-fest/ https://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/preview-10-new-bands-fyf-fest/#comments Tue, 11 Aug 2015 07:07:33 +0000 http://www.bestnewbands.com/?p=26601 Los Angeles – Ever-growing, ever-popular, and ever-crowded, Los Angeles’ FYF Fest is now entering its 12th year in existence, and its second year at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena & Exposition Park. The 2015 edition once again features an exciting and diverse lineup of indie, punk, electronic, hip hop, and dance music. Headliners include

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  3. FYF Fest Lineup Announced Good news for fans of new music: FYF Fest is proud to announce its return to the Los Angeles State Historic Park in downtown Los Angeles, where it’s been held for the past four years. Taking place on Sept 1...
]]> https://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/fyf-fest-high-musical-moments-mayhem/feed/ 1 6 New Bands To See At LA’S FYF Fest This Weekend https://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/6-comers-see-las-fyf-fest-weekend/ https://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/6-comers-see-las-fyf-fest-weekend/#comments Fri, 22 Aug 2014 23:05:13 +0000 http://www.bestnewbands.com/?p=18453 Los Angeles – Saturday mark’s FYF Fest’s 11th year and the much-anticipated LA festival has come a long way since its untamed and free debut. Each session has become inarguably more and more esteemed and this year’s lineup is a music lover’s dream. Well-known names like The Strokes, Haim, Grimes and Passion Pit will headline,

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