On Sunday, the 2nd annual Psycho De Mayo was held at the Yost Theater. The atmosphere inside the venue was of a festive and amazingly intense show for all ages. With the added bonus, mosh pits [and sometimes even female-only mosh pits].
The artist lineup included a hybrid of music genres ranging from thrash metal, Mexican rock and hip-hop.
NME was the death metal band of the night. Their set consisted of the traditional set of rhythm, bass, and lead guitar riffs. Mosh pits were a unique staple to their set. Their lead singer also participated in the audience fun. Their added hint of hip-hop in the back tracks towards the end of their set was a unique twist to their set.
Tijuana No!, an influential 90’s Mexican rock band out of Tijuana, was a nice hybrid of Mexican ska and rock that is fused with their lyrics that referenced socialism issues during the 90s. The first several songs of their set got mosh pits going [off only females].
Ashton Matthews, a local LA native from Lakewood, had the hardest time to get audience involvement in his set. Even with the help of a super soaker and wearing ‘Mexican Heat’ influenced attire, getting people to raise their hands was harder to come by. A respectful artist backed by A$AP Rocky and Schoolboy Q, Matthews’ set was possibly a night to forget.
Sean Price, aka Sean P, was a throw-in on Sunday’s bill. His hip-hop set didn’t disappoint. The crowd got into his set during his catchy tune, “STFU Part 2”.
DJ Muggs, was the headliner DJ of the night. His set was a mix of songs from Nancy Sinatra’s “Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)” to mixing his classics with guest appearances from Evidence and Blu Baboon [both from Dilated People] and rapper Murs. In the land of the bass-heavy music artistry, his bass selections were soul food in the city of Santa Ana.
Psycho Realm, the highlighter on Sunday, didn’t disappoint. Their set including songs such as: “Stone Garden”, “In this Life Time”, and “Showdown”. Big Duke was also in the audience as the audience shouting out “Duke, Duke”. The mosh pits were at its climatic point. The bouncers had their hands full.
Other artists included – Vel The Wonder, DJ Lala, Disciples of the Sick, Concrete Saints, and Rebellion Warfare.