An Evening of Contemporary Acoustic Obscura with Matt Baldwin & Imaad Wasif

The Philosophical Research Society & KCRW present An Evening of Contemporary Acoustic Obscura with Matt Baldwin and Imaad Wasif. Come experience two potent and intimate performances by these Los Angeles based musicians in the sacred setting of the Esoteric Library at PRS.

Matt Baldwin is a guitarist, writer and psychotherapist specializing is psychedelic work and creative states of consciousness. The author of the HOW TO PLAY GUITAR zine series, he has released sixteen albums of guitar music documenting his excursions into the unknown.

Imaad Wasif is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, and composer known for his emotionally charged songs and mercurial sound. He’s released seven solo albums to date including 2026’s acclaimed “Superconsciousness.” With a history including collaborations with Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Karen O, Lou Barlow, fronting the L.A. underground slowcore band lowercase and the psych-rock mavericks alaska! he continues to push the boundaries of rock, folk, and experimental music.

About Our Library Concert Series

“The universality of music, and its importance in the life of [humanity] is in my ways analogous to water. It may exist in countless forms and several states. It nourishes and sustains many kinds of internal life…Like beauty, it is forever ministering, enriching and expanding the potentials of human consciousness.” - Manly P. Hall

The concerts on the campus of the Philosophical Research Society aim to bring listener and creator together for one transcendent experience. In his essay “Philosophy of Music”, Manly Hall wrote: “The primary purpose of art is to interpret. It seeks to convey an impression by which we share with the artist some conviction or ideal as a result of an emotional impact.” The intimate performancesprogrammed at PRS allow for an impactful and connective experience for all. We strive to provide a space for artists inspired by the beauty around them and within, and take listeners to undiscovered terrain.

Ticket price: $22 (in-person event only)

Please email events@prs.org or phone 323-663-2167 with any questions.