Written by Eric B. Thornton
For more than a decade, Framework has been the gold standard for underground house and techno in Los Angeles— and with re:frame Season One, they’ve outdone themselves again. From their legendary flagship venue Sound Nightclub in Hollywood to their partnership with Goldenvoice on Coachella’s beloved Yuma Tent — complete with the iconic Disco Shark dangling above the dance floor, Framework has built a reputation for transforming unconventional spaces into immersive music experiences.
They’ve done it at Union Station, at Pershing Square, and even on the tarmac of a Historic Sears Building loading dock. Now, with the conclusion of re:frame Season One, they’ve done it again — this time inside a film soundstage in Atwater Village that quickly became the most coveted nightlife destination in the city.
A Soundstage Reborn
When Framework debuted Reframe Studios Indoors this past January, there was already plenty of buzz around the concept. As Framework co-founder Kobi Danan put it:
“Re:frame is a beautiful blank canvas. This soundstage is perfect to handle large-scale productions to create an incredible audio and visual experience.”
The idea was deceptively simple: take a state-of-the-art film soundstage, the kind typically reserved for TV and movie production, and convert it into an elevated nightclub experience on a weekly basis. But as anyone who’s attended a Framework event knows, the execution is where the magic happens.
From the moment you stepped inside, it was clear this wasn’t just another warehouse party. The soundstage’s malleable interior allowed for custom-built production that shifted from show to show, immersive lighting rigs, purpose-designed audio setups, and stage designs that made each night feel like its own world. The spacious layout gave attendees room to move and breathe, fostering a social, communal atmosphere rather than the cramped, stage-focused chaos of a typical club night.
It’s worth noting this isn’t Framework’s first foray into soundstage venues. Back in 2024, they hosted two sold-out performances, Duke Dumont and Rampa , at the film production house Red Studios, earning such positive feedback that it inspired the entire re:frame concept. With this new Atwater Village location, they’ve found the ideal space to scale that idea into something more permanent.
The grand opening on January 16th, headlined by underground legend MK with support from Jaden Thompson and Sweet Like Chocolate, set the tone immediately, and sold out. From there, re:frame Season One never really let up.
The Shows That Had Everyone Talking
Over the course of six weeks, re:frame welcomed more than 30,000 attendees and sold out eight shows, each one adding to the series’ growing reputation. Italian techno duo Mind Against brought a mystical, brooding energy on January 24th with support from Enamour. French producer Dombresky pulled double duty the following weekend, first as his disco-fueled alter ego Disco Dom on Friday, then returning under his own name Saturday night, with both shows selling out.
But the moment that truly put re:frame on the map came on a Tuesday night in early February. On Monday, February 2nd, global superstar John Summit surprise-announced a pop-up show at re:frame for the very next evening. Despite the short notice and the fact that it was a weeknight, tickets sold out in five minutes. What followed was an open-to-close Summit set that featured surprise appearances from Colombian sensation Feid, bass icon Subtronics, and Grammy-nominated duo Sidepiece, all while Summit used the evening to announce his upcoming album CTRL ESCAPE and shoot the music video for his single “Shadows.” It was one of those nights that LA’s electronic music scene will be talking about for a long time.
The momentum didn’t slow. CamelPhat unveiled their immersive Experience production on February 6th, transforming the soundstage into a visual spectacle that only a venue this flexible could accommodate. The following night, The Martinez Brothers presented their Orbita concept complete with a massive UFO sculpture and light show suspended above the dance floor.
Berlin-based producer and vocalist Jan Blomqvist brought a more intimate, melodic energy on February 13th, supported by Maxi Meraki B2B Nico De Andrea and Yulia Niko. And when demand proved too high to stop there, Framework added two more dates to the Season One calendar: a sold-out extended set from Dutch DJ Franky Rizardo on February 20th, and a Season One Closing Party headlined by underground techno purveyor Guy Gerber on February 21st.
Photo Credit: Jesse Vasquez @jv_studios_
A Closing Party to Remember
For the finale, Framework collaborated with the team behind the Long Feng Art Car to debut a brand-new stage design celebrating Lunar New Year. A central arch installation enveloped by lighting fixtures and wing artwork, flanked by two large dragon constructs, transformed the soundstage into something otherworldly. It marked the second collaboration between Framework and Long Feng, following their partnership at Framework In The Desert 2025 — where the art car made its first public appearance outside of Burning Man — and proved just how much creative range re:frame’s versatile space can unlock.
What’s Next: A Stacked 2026 Ahead
With re:frame Season One officially wrapped, sights are set on Season Two next winter. But Framework isn’t slowing down in the meantime, if anything, 2026 is shaping up to be the company’s most ambitious year to date.
Framework In The Desert returns from April 10–12 at the Atlantic Aviation hangar in Thermal, CA, just miles from the Coachella festival grounds, building on last year’s record-breaking edition that drew over 14,000 attendees across three nights. 7 Days Of Framework At Sound (April 10–18) will bring heavyweight headliners including Adam Beyer, Groove Armada (DJ Set), Röyksopp and Le Yora, Prospa & Riordan, Dimension, &friends, and Joezi to the intimate confines of Hollywood’s legendary Sound Nightclub.
In a move that turned heads across the LA scene, Framework also announced a collaboration with fellow underground promoter Stranger Than; to present Keinemusik member &ME at Cabrillo Beach on May 9th, marking Framework’s first-ever beach party and a bold new partnership that signals their expanding reach. That show has already sold out.
On Saturday, May 30th, Gorgon City headlines the Outdoor Season Opener, Enter The Realm Los Angeles, at Reframe Studios Outdoors with support from TEED B2B M-HIGH and LINSKA B2B Jackie Hollander. The event will reintroduce audiences to the venue’s outdoor grounds after Framework’s Solomun Outdoor Season Closing Party last November.
And the summer only gets bigger from there. Framework and Goldenvoice have announced two massive Chris Lake headline shows at LA State Historic Park on June 19th and 20th — with the first date selling out its 20,000-person capacity in under 15 minutes, prompting the addition of a second night featuring Hot Since 82 and Clüb de Combat as support. Later in the year, Framework is also teaming up with Soulection for The Soulection Experience: 15 Year Anniversary on October 3rd at Reframe Studios Outdoors, a reunion that long-time readers will remember from Framework’s free Soulection event we covered back in 2024.
From a film soundstage in Atwater Village to beach parties, desert hangars, and 20,000-capacity park shows, Framework continues to prove that when it comes to underground dance music in Los Angeles, nobody does it quite like them. Season Two can’t come soon enough.
For more details and to stay updated on upcoming shows, visit thisisframework.com. See you on the dance floor!
Written by Eric B Thornton | @ericbthornton
Photo credits: re:frame Season One press selects. Additional photo credits: Daniela Becerra @itskinderella, Jesse Vasquez @jv_studios_. Images courtesy of Framework.