Missio in Los Angeles

About Missio

Missio is the project of Matthew Brock, an alternative rock artist who builds songs around driving synths and introspective lyrics. Based between Las Vegas and Los Angeles, Brock started Missio as a solo venture and developed a sound that straddles indie rock and electronic music. His breakthrough came with tracks like Loverboy, which showcased his ability to craft catchy hooks alongside darker, more cerebral songwriting. Songs like Blackout and Drums Inside display his range—capable of both radio-friendly moments and deeper cuts that reward close listening. Missio's music often explores themes of alienation and inner conflict, wrapped in polished production that's accessible without being watered down.

Missio shows are tight and focused. Brock commands the stage with a deliberate intensity, not much banter. The crowd tends toward engaged listeners rather than casual onlookers. His synths hit hard live, and the energy builds methodically through the set rather than exploding all at once.

Known for Loverboy, Blackout, Drums Inside, Bottom of the Deep Blue Sea, The Longer I Lie

Missio + Los Angeles

Missio has maintained a steady presence in Los Angeles over the years, playing venues that matter to the indie-electronic circuit. Their most recent stop was February 13, 2025 at the Troubadour, where they worked through their catalog with the kind of precision that comes from touring relentlessly. The band brought the intensity their synth-driven alt-rock demands, moving between heavier moments and the more introspective tracks that have built their following. These shows at a venue like the Troubadour—intimate enough to feel direct but with enough history to carry weight—suit their aesthetic. They've become a reliable name on Los Angeles bills, the kind of act that draws people who actually follow the band rather than just happening by.

Missio in Los Angeles News

• MISSIO Shows Off Talents Ranging From Emotive Grit to High Speed Madness US Rocker® · Feb 28, 2025
• Live Review: Badflower w/ Missio and Slothurst @ The Fillmore Silver Spring — 9/14/24 Parklife DC · Sep 23, 2024
• MISSIO Teams Up With Limp Bizkit’s Wes Borland For Re-imagined “Good Vibrations” Prelude Press · Sep 1, 2024
• Badflower Announces Massive 2024 Fall Tour idobi · May 14, 2024
• MISSIO RELEASE NEW SINGLE “RAD DRUGZ” – ANNOUNCE TWO PART ALBUM RELEASE & TOUR Sony Music · Jan 8, 2019

Live Music in Los Angeles

Los Angeles has always had space for bands that don't fit neatly into rock or electronic categories, and Missio sits comfortably in that productive middle ground. The city's venue infrastructure—from mid-sized clubs like the Troubadour to larger rooms—supports acts built on synths and alternative sensibilities. LA crowds tend to appreciate artists with technical competence and a willingness to evolve, which aligns with Missio's approach. The scene here values both heritage and forward momentum, something the band understands intuitively.

Los Angeles road trip to see Missio?

Stay in Los Feliz, where you can walk tree-lined streets and catch views from Griffith Observatory. Dinner at Republique in the Arts District—refined French-inspired food in a restored factory space that feels more Paris than LA. Spend an afternoon at the Huntington Library in San Marino, a world-class art collection that justifies the drive. The city's recording studio history is everywhere; walk through Hollywood and you're literally surrounded by the spaces where hits were made. End the night at a jazz bar like The Fonda Theatre or catch live music on Sunset Boulevard.