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History of Alt-Pop

A History of Alt-Pop: From Cult Followings to Chart Domination

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For most of the last decade, there has been a particular purgatory reserved for pop artists who were too good to ignore and too strange for radio. Fan communities named it the khia asylum, borrowed from Khia, the early-2000s rapper whose defining single "My Neck, My Back" never translated into sustained commercial recognition. To be stuck there is to have a devoted fanbase, critical praise, and climbing streaming numbers while the radio-play gatekeepers look elsewhere. Escaping it is the moment everything changes.
Spotlight Awards Hollywood Sign

The Best of FAME Week 2021

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The 3rd Annual FAME Week celebration and Spotlight Awards were a huge success! The annual event showcased some of the biggest names in the entertainment and tech space. Google, Facebook, Roland, and many other companies joined The L.A. Film School during FAME Week to host live gear demos, virtual panels and giveaways. Read the full FAME Week recap.
Daniel Zaidenstadt record producer

Daniel Zaidenstadt is a Master of Music

Growing up in Tel Aviv, Daniel Zaidenstadt wasn't exposed to American music genres like rap and hip hop until he made the trek to the United States. While studying music at The L.A. Recording School, Daniel collaborated with students from other programs and got to experience popular American music firsthand. After graduating, he worked as an assistant in recording studios around Hollywood. This was an early turning point in Daniel's music career. Find out more about Daniel Zaidenstadt's career as a record producer and engineer.
L.A. Film School Spotlight Awards

Announcing the 3rd Annual Spotlight Awards and FAME Week

The Los Angeles Film School will host its 3rd annual Spotlight Awards ceremony honoring six new members of the Spotlight Academy Class of 2021. This year’s celebration will air from Hollywood, California, with special guest appearances from entertainment industry leaders. Read more about The Spotlight Awards.