By Tom Wright
Hollywood, CA (The Hollywood Times) 8/29/26 -West Hollywood’s music scene hit a high note today as Spinning Sunset brought out crowds, collectors, and casual listeners for a sun-drenched day of food, entertainment, and non-stop crates of records.
While getting things rolling right at 1:00 PM under the peak afternoon glare felt a bit unusual—leading to a few jokes about potentially warped wax in the intense heat—the afternoon quickly turned around. As the temperature finally cooled, the energy picked right back up, setting the stage for a strong finish winding down tonight around 7:00 PM.
The vendor selection truly had something for everyone. Crates spanned a massive spectrum, featuring everything from deeply obscure vintage cuts to heavy-hitting rap vinyl. It was a true cross-section of music lovers coming together under the West Hollywood sun, with everybody sharing a wonderful time and digging for that next great find.
As the sun starts to set and the temperatures cool down, the heat lifts from the afternoon and the vinyl returns to its proper round shape, bringing out crowds that are now intensifying across the grounds. Music fans are reveling in the chance to hear tunes and flip through crates to uncover records they have been hunting for years—tracks they honestly could not believe they found again, spanning everything from the soundtracks of their youth to the most obscure sounds in town. With events like this, West Hollywood continues to solidify its reputation as a true mecca for serious music industry collectors.
