Voxtrot in Los Angeles

About Voxtrot

Voxtrot were an Austin indie rock band that emerged in the mid-2000s with a scrappy, energetic take on post-punk revival. Led by Rameses Qa'id's distinctive vocals, they built their reputation on lean, angular guitar work and songs that felt simultaneously lived-in and sharply crafted. Their self-titled debut in 2005 caught the wave of early-aughts indie rock but maintained its own prickly character. Tracks like 'Mothers, Sisters, Daughters and Wives' showcased their knack for writing hooks that didn't feel easy or obvious. The band dissolved in 2009 before reuniting sporadically, never quite recapturing the urgency of those early years but remaining a touchstone for people who liked their indie rock with rough edges and actual melodies. They represented a moment when Austin's indie scene was scrappy and weird rather than polished.

Voxtrot shows were taut, purposeful things. Qa'id commanded attention without grandstanding, and the band locked into these hypnotic grooves that made smaller venues feel contained and intense. People actually watched instead of just drank.

Known for Mothers, Sisters, Daughters and Wives, The Start of Something, Raised By Wolves, Cartoon Song, Kids

Voxtrot + Los Angeles

Voxtrot's last time through Los Angeles was September 2022 at Echoplex, where they ran through a setlist that balanced their sharper indie pop moments with deeper cuts that rewarded the faithful. They opened with an instrumental introduction before diving into 'Raised By Wolves' and 'Kid Gloves,' then took things a bit darker with 'Berlin, Without Return...' The real heart of the set came from tracks like 'Soft & Warm' and 'Warmest Part of the Winter,' songs that showcase the band's ability to thread vulnerability into their angular, propulsive sound. By the time they hit 'Whiskey & Water' and closed with 'Missing Pieces,' it felt like watching a band that still has something to prove, even after all these years. The show was lean and purposeful—no filler, just the songs that matter.

Voxtrot in Los Angeles News

• Voxtrot in bloom The Line of Best Fit · Feb 19, 2026
• Voxtrot Announce New Album 'Dreamers in Exile,' Share New Single "Fighting Back" and 2026 Tour Dates Glide Magazine · Dec 4, 2025
• Voxtrot announce first album in 19 years & 2026 tour: hear "Fighting Back" BrooklynVegan · Dec 2, 2025
• Voxtrot Announce North American Tour Behind First New Album in 18 Years, 'Dreamers in Exile' Exclaim! · Dec 2, 2025
• Voxtrot Announce First New Album In 19 Years: Hear “Fighting Back” Stereogum · Dec 2, 2025

Live Music in Los Angeles

Los Angeles has always been too big and diffuse to have a single indie rock sound, but there's a particular strain of intelligent, rhythmically clever pop-rock that's found purchase here over the years. Voxtrot fits into that lineage—tense and clever, with enough melodic grace to avoid being purely cerebral. The city's venues, from small clubs to mid-sized theaters like Echoplex, have consistently provided space for bands that prioritize songwriting acuity over spectacle.

Los Angeles road trip to see Voxtrot?

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.