City Notes
Hipster Havens — Where Culture, Coffee & Cool Collide
A Note from Your Curator
Welcome to Off The Runway Live—your gateway to discovery, creativity, and connection in Los Angeles and beyond.
More than a webzine, OTRLIVE is a movement for modern explorers. From sun-washed beaches to neon-lit nights, from tacos on the corner to rooftop jazz, L.A. is a cultural fusion reinventing itself daily—and we’re here to curate its rhythm.
“Oh the places you’ll go.”
Welcome to Off The Runway Live—your gateway to discovery, creativity, and connection in the City of Angels and beyond.
Whether you're a native Angeleno, a curious visitor, or someone just unpacking boxes in your new L.A. apartment, you're in the right place. OTRLIVE is more than a webzine—it's a movement for modern explorers, those who chase horizons not only through geography, but through sound, taste, art, and story.
Los Angeles is where we begin, a city alive with contrast and convergence. From sun-washed beaches to neon-lit nights, from hole-in-the-wall tacos to rooftop jazz, L.A. isn’t just a city—it’s a cultural fusion that reinvents itself daily. Every street tells a story, every neighborhood is a world of its own, and every moment carries the rhythm of something just about to happen.
Off The Runway Live is your curated guide to that rhythm—the pulse of places worth wandering into, voices worth hearing, and experiences worth remembering. Think of us as the playlist to your next road trip, the tip you wish you'd heard before the event sold out, the inspiration behind your next spontaneous detour.
This is a space where travel meets lifestyle, where music meets memory, where local meets global. Each month, we feature immersive stories, hidden gems, curated playlists, and off-the-beaten-path outings across Southern California. And this is just the beginning.
L.A. is our first chapter—your runway. But the journey? That’s wide open.
We’re kicking things off with a deep dive into cool of renowned hipster havens, Silverlake and Echo Park.
Welcome to the new dawn of travel, sound, and story.
Welcome to the community.
Welcome to OTRLIVE,
Your Curator in Motion
Music & Mood
Cruise through Silverlake and Echo Park with the ultimate feel-good soundtrack. From MGMT’s shimmering Feeling Electric to Frank Ocean’s soulful Sweet Life, this playlist is your guide to palm-tree-lined drives, neon nights, and the euphoric rhythm of Los Angeles.
There’s nothing like rolling through the sun-soaked streets of Silverlake and Echo Park with the windows down, sunglasses on, and the perfect soundtrack riding shotgun. Think shimmering synths, pulsing beats, and hooks that make the city feel like your own music video. Starting strong with MGMT’s Feeling Electric, this list is all about that euphoric, feel-good energy—songs that make the palm trees sway a little harder and the neon signs glow a little brighter.
1. “Feeling Electric” – MGMT
An indie-electro gem with shimmering energy—setting the tone for cruising through Silverlake’s hills and Echo Park’s neon-lit streets.
2. “Stare at Me” – Jane Hancock feat. Anderson .Paak
Smooth, vibey, and full of swagger—perfect for rolling slow through Echo Park’s side streets with style and confidence.
3. “Espresso” – Sabrina Carpenter
Playful, catchy, and irresistibly upbeat—a caffeine shot of pure fun for the ride.
4. “Fantasy” – Earth, Wind & Fire
Uplifting horns, soaring vocals, and smooth groove magic—perfect for floating down Sunset with the world at your feet.
5. “Sweet Life” – Frank Ocean
Laid-back, soulful, and lush—capturing that California dream of coasting through warm nights with nothing but freedom ahead.