Novelists in Los Angeles

About Novelists

Novelists is a French metalcore band that emerged from the Parisian metal scene with a reputation for technical precision and emotional depth. Their sound sits somewhere between the mathematic heaviness of modern metalcore and more atmospheric, progressive sensibilities. The band built their following through consistent touring and a devoted fanbase that appreciates their willingness to push beyond standard genre conventions. They've become known for blending intricate guitar work with genuinely melodic moments, creating songs that feel both intellectually challenging and genuinely moving. Their lyrics tend toward introspection and existential themes rather than typical metalcore posturing. Novelists represents the kind of band that rewards close listening—their tracks reveal new details on repeated plays, which explains why they've developed such a tight-knit audience despite limited mainstream exposure.

Their shows are tight, focused affairs where technical precision doesn't sacrifice energy. The crowd is usually devoted fans who know every note, creating this weird concentrated atmosphere. They don't require massive production to land—just good monitors and room to execute.

Known for Souvenirs, Drowning, Frame of Mind, Catalyst, Stardust

Novelists + Los Angeles

Novelists brought their dense, proggy metalcore to The Regent Theater on October 4th, diving deep into their catalog. They opened with "All For Nothing" and worked through material that showed real range—"Prisoner" and "Heretic" hit hard, while "Mourning the Dawn" showed they know how to build atmosphere. The nine-song set felt purposeful, closing out with "Turn It Up (Keyboard Warriors Social Club)," a track that lets you hear why people get devoted to this band.

Novelists in Los Angeles News

• NOVELISTS added to LANDMVRKS North American tour as THORNHILL pulls out for another tour Lambgoat · Jul 31, 2025
• The Death and Life of the Straight White Man’s Novel The New York Times · Jul 3, 2025
• Mario Vargas Llosa dies at 89: Nobel laureate from Peru was the last of ‘El Boom’ novelists Los Angeles Times · Apr 14, 2025
• ERRA with Make Them Suffer, Void of Vision, and Novelists, Echoplex, Los Angeles, CA 5.12.24 Outburn · May 14, 2024
• PHOTOS: The Novelists EP, Video Release Show – "With Drawl" This Is Reno · Jun 17, 2018

Live Music in Los Angeles

Los Angeles has a sprawling metal and hardcore underground that exists somewhat separate from the city's mainstream music gravity. Venues range from cramped clubs in the Arts District to mid-size rooms in Long Beach, and the crowd tends to respect technical precision and European sensibilities. Novelists' progressive metalcore approach fits that aesthetic.

Los Angeles road trip to see Novelists?

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.