Genesis Owusu – Red Star Wu’s Pirate Radio Tour
Genesis Owusu – Red Star Wu’s Pirate Radio Tour, After Louise
Lodge Room104 Avenue 56, Los Angeles 90042
Genesis Owusu brings the Red Star Wu’s Pirate Radio Tour to Lodge Room, with After Louise featured on the bill. The show centers on Owusu’s third studio album, REDSTAR WU & THE WORLDWIDE SCOURGE, a 14-track release from May 2026. Its songs confront institutional corruption, extremism, genocide, media manipulation, apathy and the loss of empathy, while tracks including “HELLSTAR” and “RUNNIN OUTTA TIME” make room for love and joy as resistance. Duckwrth and Ladyhawke appear on the record, though the listing does not specify guests for this performance.
Recorded in South Wales with executive producer Dann Hume, the album grew from free-flowing sessions in which no sound or genre was off limits. The result moves through deep funk, neo-soul, Brit rock and alt-pop, with synth-punk and funk also part of its palette. Genesis Owusu is presented here at his most experimental and politically charged, using sharpened lyricism to examine contemporary political, social and economic turmoil while arguing for unity and brotherhood. Pitchfork praised his ability to “folds together post-industrial dissonance, globe-trotting influences, and stinging social commentary,” calling him “a unifying node in a post-everything landscape.”
The Lodge Room offers a distinctive live music experience on the second floor of a building in Highland Park, where the room’s modest size brings the stage close to the audience, creating a direct connection with the performers. The venue features a bar but does not serve full meals, encouraging guests to focus on the music while enjoying drinks. Shows typically start in the evening, with doors opening around 7 pm and performances beginning an hour later, often including multiple sets or late-night shows. Seating is limited and generally first come first served, so arriving early can secure a good spot. The space’s walls and layout emphasize the music, making it a place to listen attentively while still allowing for a relaxed social vibe. This venue remains a lively part of the local music scene, hosting a range of artists and styles.