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David Diaz

David Diaz is a writer and educator living in Los Angeles, who holds an MFA from CSU Long Beach. His poetry has been published by Tia Chucha Press, San Pedro River Review, Querencia Press, and Tiny Splendor, and his freelance journalism can be found in Locale Magazine and L.A. Taco. 

Articles

  • You Wouldn’t Understand

    You Wouldn’t Understand

    Fickle beast David Diaz picks some bones with screamo bands at Your Renaissance Fest in an L.A. warehouse.

    Jun 2

    • Velcro Shoes and Moons Over My Hammy

      Velcro Shoes and Moons Over My Hammy

      David Diaz is ready to say “WTF is up, Denny’s?!” after watching Ceremony play their classic 2010 LP “Rohnert Park” live at the Hollywood Palladium.

      Feb 29

      • Faded Tees and Toothless Grins

        Faded Tees and Toothless Grins

        David Diaz dreams of one day telling his grandchildren about the hardcore punk show from his porch on the outskirts of town.

        Feb 8

        • That’s a Wrap

          That’s a Wrap

          David Diaz follows legendary LA punk band Graf Orlock to the ends of the earth (well, only to Anaheim—but still).

          Dec 20, 2023

          • Crown Jewel

            Crown Jewel

            David Diaz time-travels to a special moment in New York history, finding it as vibrant now as it was then.

            Nov 28, 2023

            • When You Want Inclusivity, Ask a Punk

              When You Want Inclusivity, Ask a Punk

              LIFE SUXX HARDCORE FUCKS VOL. 6 featuring NÜTT and BIG TECH, Bad Dogg Compound, South Los Angeles, September 30, 2023. As essential as Dodgers...

              Oct 4, 2023