A beloved all-ages music club in downtown Los Angeles called The Smell could soon be bulldozed to make way for more parking spaces. The Smell isn't just any club. Over its hand-to-mouth 17-year existence, it's become the epicenter of a young, vibrant indie music community. News of its possible demise is sparking widespread anxiety over changes redefining downtown L.A.
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