While The Echoplex is relatively new, since it opened it has created a great amount of buzz, making it one of the hotspots for alternative music aficionados. The Echoplex is located right underneath The Echo.  A basement-turned-club/venue doesn’t sound too appealing, especially if you happen to be claustrophobic.  However, you’ll be surprised by the size, which is apparently way bigger than the actual Echo.  This is a very exciting place to catch interesting performances let it be by established underground bands or up-and-coming artists.  The sound system is superb and the stage allows for great visibility, no matter in what area of the venue you’re at.  Also, another plus to The Echoplex is the fact that they have plenty of sitting space, which comes in handy for the drunk bunch and for the ladies with ridiculously tall stilettos.

1154 Glendale Blvd./ Los Angeles, CA 90026/ (213)413-8200/   www.attheecho.com