RKT Makes His Press Debut in In Spite Magazine

RKT was recently featured in In Spite Magazine’s concert review “Backyard Party Ramps Up As Pasadena’s Newest Music Venue,” marking his first official press mention. The article, written by Dick Slaughter, captures the energy and community spirit of Pasadena’s new all-ages space, Backyard Party (BYP), highlighting its mission to give young artists and local musicians a place to perform, collaborate, and grow.

In the piece, In Spite praises RKT’s solo set as “full of power and restraint,” noting that he is “carrying a fire of his own,” a nod to both his artistry and his lineage as the son of punk chronicler Bryan Ray Turcotte of the Punk Rock Museum. Performing alongside an eclectic lineup of emerging local acts, RKT delivered a performance that stood out for its emotional control and raw energy, embodying the spirit of the DIY scene that BYP represents.

The feature not only recognizes RKT’s talent but also situates him within a new wave of Los Angeles artists shaping the sound and identity of Pasadena’s growing creative community.