For 13 years now, the Smell has been a safe-haven for creative types of all ages, not only encouraging D.I.Y. art, but giving it life in the center of a city that is known worldwide for its celebrity-crazed, success driven culture.

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People trying to dig a little deeper to find a decent description of Deerhoof’s sound have come up with adjectives like “melodically skewed” and “bombastically schizophrenic.” Impervious to the limitations of monikers, their DIY sonic aura has set them apart from most current bands. And that is exactly what Deerhoof fans witnessed Friday, July 31st, at the Echoplex in Los Angeles.

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