Faces in the Crowd: Portraits of the 2013 FYF Fest

By Katrina Nattress

This weekend, 25,000+ festival goes descended into Los Angeles State Historic Park to celebrate FYF Fest's 10th anniversary. What began as then 18-year-old Sean Carlson's dream to get all his friends together and listen to punk rock in Echo Park has evolved into L.A.'s most respectable music festival. Though this may be in part due to FYF's 2011 partnership with Coachella creator, Goldenvoice, Carlson's work ethic and continued desire to provide a cool place for his friends to hang out are also factors. Whatever the reason, FYF Fest has continually outdone itself, and this year was no exception. With heavy hitters like Yeah Yeah Yeahs and MGMT—not to mention My Bloody Valentine's only U.S. festival date—on the bill, it's safe to say Carlson's festival has gained the buzz it deserves. Here's a look at some of this year's attendees.

Name: Erin
From: Santa Clarita, CA
Most Excited to See: MGMT

Name: Tai
From: Santa Clarita, CA
Most Excited to See: Strfkr

Name: Bryce
From: Whittier, CA
Most Excited to See: Beach House

Name: Matt
From: San Francisco, CA
Most Excited to See: Strfkr

Name: Elena
From: Burbank, CA
Most Excited to See: Mac DeMarco

Name: Kyle & Chelsea
From: Palos Verdes, CA
Most Excited to See: Strfkr

Name: Jazzlyne
From: Los Angeles, CA
Most Excited to See: Beach House

Name: Jonna
From: Los Angeles, CA
Most Excited to See: MGMT

Name: Irene, Caspian, Jessie

From: Los Angeles, CA

Most Excited to See: Deerhunter, Mac DeMarco, Washed Out

Name: Cassie
From: Los Angeles, CA
Most Excited to See: Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Name: Ana & Julio
From: Los Angeles, CA
Most Excited to See: Touche Amore

Name: Allyson & Ian
From: Los Angeles, CA
Most Excited to See: !!!

Name: Sam & Ybarra
From: San Diego, CA
Most Excited to See: Toro y Moi

Name: Lux
From: Los Angeles, CA
Most Excited to See: My Bloody Valentine

Name: John
From: Norwalk, CA
Most Excited to See: Washed Out

Name: Zahira
From: South Gate, CA
Most Excited to See: Devendra Banhart

Name: Jessi & Barba
From: Los Angeles, CA
Most Excited to See: Everybody!

Name: Maddy
From: Los Angeles, CA
Most Excited to See: The Breeders

Name: Rachel
From: Los Angeles, CA
Most Excited to See: Deerhunter

Name: Delana, Robert, Matt

From: San Diego, CA

Most Excited to See: The Locust, My Bloody Valentine, Ty Segall

Name: Tai
From: Downey, CA
Most Excited to See: Toro y Moi

Name: Tai
From: Orange County, CA
Most Excited to See: Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Name: Allix & Nathan
From: Los Angeles, CA
Most Excited to See: Mac DeMarco, Death Grips

Name: Mike
From: Los Angeles, CA
Most Excited to See: The Breeders

Name: Jason
From: Los Angeles, CA
Most Excited to See: Thee Oh Sees