Baba Stiltz
Baba Stiltz
2220 Arts + Archives2220 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles 90057
Baba Stiltz is billed as the sole performer at 2220 Arts + Archives in Historic Filipinotown on November 21. The available show information names no guests, release, tribute, late set, or other special program, and does not specify his live setup. It places the Swedish solo musician and producer in the venue's converted-theater lounge and theater, a volunteer-run cultural center that programs experimental music, film, and literature.
Stiltz comes from Stockholm, though his childhood was split between Vacaville, California, and the Swedish capital. His work moves between leftfield house, electronic dance music, film scoring, guitar-led folk, and stripped-down songs, with vocals appearing on many dance tracks. He has produced for Yung Lean and Burna Boy, collaborated with Okay Kaya on Blurb, and made remixes for Pet Shop Boys and Yaeji. Studio Barnhus described Total as "psychedelic screw-pop, minimalistic emo-acid and opiate-drenched coming-of-age-ambient." Pitchfork heard “frigid computerized touches” made “soulful and groovy” in “Can’t Help It,” while Resident Advisor found Showtime at his “popwise best.”
The 2220 Arts + Archives lounge and theater is a volunteer-run cultural center in a converted theater space, hosting experimental music, film, and literature. The room is a modest, intimate space with a stage and seating for a small audience, where the front row is close enough to feel the energy of the performers. The bar is open for 21+ events, offering drinks to accompany the music and conversation. Shows typically begin with doors opening 30-45 minutes early, and the venue operates as a programming cooperative, curating events that reflect its mission of non-commercial, adventurous arts.