The Mae Shi onstage at Los Angeles' El Rey Theatre, November 3. Supporting Lykke Li and Friendly Fires for the 'NME Presents' showcase gig, the LA art punks kicked off the night with a raucous set that left several audience members baffled. Still they soldiered on, performing their garage-art-punk tunes from the middle of the audience and spreading a giant colourful parachute over the heads of the crowd. Pic: Rachel Carr