Since 1997, Walk Talkin and founder Carlos “Loslito” Guaico have been at the core of LA’s cultural landscape—producing events that bring communities together through music, dance, and underground culture.

From legendary gatherings like The Root Down, Descarga, Bounce Rock Skate, Milkshake, and Thanks Givends to large-scale productions like Grand Park NYE, Central Avenue Jazz Festival, the 6th Street Bridge Grand Opening, Self Help Graphics’ Day of the Dead, SXSW activations (TuneIn, Texas Lottery), and Fairplex’s En Memoria, Walk Talkin bridges scenes and amplifies emerging talent.

Guided by a mission to support artists and unify communities, Walk Talkin launched NextFest—now the largest indie music festival in the country. Their work continues through Label Squadz, helping artists build their own labels, and The Givends, a nonprofit providing education, wellness, and career support for creatives and future event workers.