foxtails / dadlore / Astatine / Love at First Fight
foxtails, dadlore, Astatine, Love at First Fight
Scribble5541 York Boulevard, Los Angeles 90042
Bear Arms and AFL present a four-act, all-ages bill at Scribble Community Center: Connecticut screamo band foxtails, San Diego project dadlore, plus Astatine and Love at First Fight. The listing gives no running order, special set, guest appearance, or further description of the evening, but it places all four on the same Highland Park bill.
Foxtails come from Monroe, Connecticut, and are described as a quartet whose confessional songs move between “gentle, jazzy guitar interludes and fierce experimental hardcore.” Their album Fawn drew positive notices from Sputnikmusic, Stereogum, Paste, and Brooklyn Vegan. Producer Steve Roche of Off Minor and Saetia worked on Fawn, while Will Killingsworth of Orchid produced Ill. Dadlore began in late 2023 with SDSU students Steve Metcalf and Ryder Schwartz. Metcalf is identified as the singer, rhythm guitarist, and principal songwriter, with Walker Hubbs on drums. An interview traces the project from “sheer fuzz and fury” toward “soft, echoing self-reflection”; another description calls its songs “explosive and deeply personal.” Available information does not provide reliable background on Astatine or Love at First Fight.
Scribble’s unusual distinction is that it pairs a nonprofit counseling center with a community event space, so a show shares a home with sliding-scale mental health services. The Highland Park venue hosts concerts alongside workshops, comedy, film screenings, and other gatherings. For a music night, expect a room with two-tiered wooden corner benches and open standing space; arrive early if you want a seat. Scribble is all-ages and sober, with snacks and nonalcoholic drinks for sale rather than alcohol. The setup encourages listening close to the performers, without bar noise. Shows are listed through DICE, where advance tickets are available; check the individual event for details. Scribble is at 5541 York Boulevard in Highland Park, and its current DICE listings confirm it is operating.