DEARTH X DAGGERS | Poetry and Hip-Hop Lyricism
Thursday, October 23, 2025 — Listening Session Begins at 6:00 PM
Listening Session + Panel hosted by Dearth X Daggers (Chuck Daggers & Tommy Dearth)
Dearth X Daggers bring their hybrid practice of streetwise lyricism, vocals, and contemporary sound to a conversation about where poetry, songwriting, and Hip-Hop lyricism meet, diverge, and drive one another forward. The discussion explores craft, lineage, commercialism, and the power of voice.
The evening begins with a listening session featuring new and unreleased tracks from Dearth X Daggers’ studio, inviting audiences to tune in and mingle before the conversation unfolds. The panel that follows offers a vivid exchange on process, influence, and innovation, revealing how lyricism functions as both poetic experiment and sonic narrative in today’s culture.
Dearth X Daggers treat lyricism far beyond the commercial realm. Their recordings are both archive and experiment: ideal for poets, emcees, producers, and anyone curious about the cross-pollination and often misperception of spoken word, the human voice, and music genre such as electronic music and hip-hop. Expect a grounded, chill, forward-thinking dialogue on craft, context, and performance, paired with live examples drawn from the duo’s recorded and video work.
This program is approximately 2 hours. Bring your poetry and lyrics.
Los Angeles Center for Digital Art
410 South Spring Street
Los Angeles, California 90013
No reservation necessary for this event. Seating is first come first serve.