Modeselektor in Los Angeles
17201720 E. 16th Street, Los Angeles 90021
Modeselektor bring their Berlin electronic duo to 1720. Gernot Bronsert and Sebastian Szary work across techno, hip-hop and electro, with a sound their Bandcamp describes as “wildly diverse” and driven by grooves spanning “every conceivable musical genre.”
The pair also collaborate with Apparat as Moderat and run the Monkeytown label. Their collaborators have included Thom Yorke, Maxïmo Park, TTC, Björk, Radiohead, Siriusmo and Otto von Schirach.
1720’s calling card is its range: the former garment factory hosts both all-ages punk, hardcore and metal shows and separately promoted late-night electronic events. Inside, high ceilings, exposed steel and concrete give the room a warehouse feel, while concert-grade sound and lighting make the stage the focus. Most shows are standing-room, with a bar and an outdoor patio; some events also bring pop-up food vendors, so check the listing rather than counting on a meal. The calendar is ticketed, and age rules and start times vary by event. You’ll find it in Downtown LA’s industrial warehouse district, where street parking is limited; the venue recommends rideshare. Its current listings include upcoming October and November 2026 shows at 1720 E 16th Street, confirming it is still operating at that address.