April 3rd & 4th, 1992
April 3 and 4, 1992, at Cell 63 featured a "2-in-1 flyer" promoting two consecutive shows. On April 3, the venue hosted performances by Wool, Pressurehed and Sensefield, while April 4 brought Babyland, Rig, Oiler, and Kittens for Christian to the stage. As usual, the flyer listed the venue's hotline for booking and event information, and KXLU, the local radio station, was advertised for supporting the shows. A no-drinking policy was also emphasized, a measure designed to prevent any issues with the police and the surrounding neighborhood. This policy helped ensure that Cell 63 could continue hosting events without drawing unwanted attention from authorities, while maintaining a safe, all-ages, and community-driven space for punk and alternative music fans. The back-to-back events highlighted the venue's ongoing role as a hub for emerging bands and its dedication to supporting the local DIY scene.
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Babyland was a groundbreaking and influential performance-based industrial electronic band hailing from Los Angeles, known for their dynamic and immersive live shows. The band’s performances often incorporated elements of industrial music’s signature aesthetic, blending visual art with sound in a highly interactive way. Their shows were marked by elaborate stage setups that featured items such as scaffolding, functioning televisions, and other discarded objects. Over the course of the performance, the band would engage with these props, using hand tools and power tools to destroy them in a chaotic display of destruction, adding an extra layer of energy and rebellion to their performances. From 1991 to 1996, Babyland’s recordings were released by the iconic Flipside Record Label, a key player in the Los Angeles punk and alternative music scenes. Their unique fusion of aggressive sound and performance art set them apart as pioneers in the genre and cemented their place in underground music history.
Sensefield embarked on national and international tours following the release of their second album in 1996. Their growing presence on the music scene led them to sign with Revelation Records before making the leap to Warner Bros. Records in 1996. Their track "Save Yourself" achieved notable commercial success, becoming one of their most recognized songs. The song gained further exposure when it was featured on the soundtrack for Roswell and was later performed on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. In 1999, however, the band faced a significant change when their drummer departed to join Elliott Smith’s band. Despite this shift, Sensefield continued to maintain a strong following and played a key role in the development of alternative and post-punk music throughout the late '90s.