westside sounds
westside sounds is a concert series created to feature the beautiful diversity of talent in our west side community and beyond. founded and hosted by venice singer/songwriter and activist ethan buckner, the ethos of westside sounds is all about creating space for community, connection, joy, and collective healing in these turbulent times.
the ticket price includes food + drink from our incredible sponsors: catering from vesti sandwhiches, magic mind, drink sake high, flow bar and more.
as moss now occupies the former home of the original winston house- westside sounds continues the tradition of uplifting emerging artists and strengthening la’s music scene, while paying homage to the space’s musical roots.
meet the artists
about ethan:
la singer/songwriter, activist, and community builder ethan buckner founded the concert series westside sounds to cultivate community, connection, joy, and healing in turbulent times. ethan’s 2024 debut record treading water, produced by grammy-nominee justin glasco (paris paloma, the lone bellow), weaves between moments both intimate and anthemic, exploring struggles that are both deeply personal and unavoidably collective. following a whirlwind year of touring and releases, including a headline debut at la’s iconic troubadour, ethan and glasco are hard at work on his second lp. the project delves into grief, reckoning, and redemption that emerged after ethan found himself immobilized for months in early 2025 following a severe back injury. ethan is grateful to be back in the mix, weaving the magic of music and community.
about jakke:
jakke is a los angeles–based artist and dj whose sound bridges alternative rock and dance music. first recognized as a singer-songwriter under his original moniker, enjune, he has evolved into a versatile producer and performer, blending live instrumentation with electronic elements in immersive hybrid sets. with upcoming releases spanning alt rock, breakbeat, afro house, techno, drum n bass, and ambient, jakke continues to push boundaries, delivering music that is both experimental and deeply connected to the moment.
about kai maddox:
kai maddox reflects his unique lens of the world and those who surround him through a personalized take on alternative music. his affection for grungy sonics originated from within his family’s home, as red hot chili peppers, pearl jam, & nirvana echoed in the background of his childhood. his consumption of music was always vast, but it wasn’t until he was 19 years old that he decided to try making his own. following his dreams out to los angeles, he attended a music production school learning songwriting, production, & engineering. while exploring the landscape of music, he produced electronic dance music for 4 years before finding his voice and shifting towards a live instrument-based, organic sound. kai draws his inspiration not only from influential artists, but also through his own method of exploring intimate moments then piecing together a puzzle by a means of creative refinery.
rae isla is an independent american singer-songwriter and musician from bainbridge island, wa, now
based in los angeles. drawing from her early years playing classical cello, learning piano and guitar as a
teenager, and attending berklee college of music on a vocal scholarship, rae weaves together a unique blend of folk,
indie rock, and alt-country influences to create lush, evocative songs. her 2021 debut album, another life, garnered
critical acclaim with features in rolling stone and billboard, and charted #27 on nacc radio. her newly released
sophomore album, new frontier—featuring fan favorites like “miles and miles” and “free to love”—marks an evolution in
her artistry as a songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and visual storyteller.
rae’s voice has also reached new audiences through film and television. she performed the lead original song for ezra, a
feature film starring robert deniro and rose byrne, and composed the theme for the upcoming docuseries scene:
silver lake. known as a “traveling bard,” rae’s live performances are both intimate and immersive, sharing fantastical
stories from the road and creating a communal experience that breaks down the barrier between artist and audience. a
burgeoning american songwriter in her own right, rae's ability to blend honest and intimate storytelling with cinematic
arrangement will draw you in, and keep you there.
about summer winter:
summer winter is the solo project of artist summer sky rudas, a maui-born singer-songwriter whose genre-blurring sound blends whimsical folk harmonies and pop experimentation. from doo-wop anxiety ballads to demo-take confessions, her third album the speechless place is out august 2025.
bout evan blaney:
evan blaney is a santa monica native who has been writing and playing music for as long as he can remember. his sound blends coastal ease with soulful reflection - amalgamation of influences that lands somewhere between the laid-back warmth of jack johnson and the spiritual resonance of trevor hall.
about moss:
moss is a conscious co-working, wellness and event space in the heart of venice. Our intention is to grow authentic community based on our values of curiosity, creativity and compassion.
the wabi-sabi design is intentional in every corner. may all visitors and members feel better leaving than when they enter.
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