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Groupthink Performs at the Moroccan Lounge

Chicago-based musician Groupthink performed at the Moroccan Lounge in November, opening for singer-songwriter Carlie Hanson.

By Marissa Ding
The band Groupthink performs at the Moroccan Lounge.

(Photo by Marissa Ding)

Groupthink returned to Los Angeles for his second show at the Moroccan Lounge after opening for alt-pop duo DWLLRS earlier in the month. He performed tracks from his debut EP “Guilty Pleasure,” which he released last April. In his first EP, he touches on themes of relationships amidst an Internet-driven culture.

The band Groupthink performs at the Moroccan Lounge.

Groupthink opens his set with “Sex is A Sport,” the first track of “Guilty Pleasure,” which was released in June 2022. His songs combine elements from the past few decades of music, ranging from 90s grunge to 2010s pop. (Photo by Marissa Ding)

The band Groupthink performs at the Moroccan Lounge.

Groupthink performs a then-unreleased track called “Groupie.” The track was released three days after the show at the Moroccan Lounge, and quickly gained traction, being featured on Spotify USA’s Twitter page and Spotify’s New Music Friday, All New Rock, and Indie Arrivals playlists. (Photo by Marissa Ding)

The band Groupthink performs at the Moroccan Lounge.

Groupthink teases the crowd with a performance of another unreleased track, “Makeout Party.” Since his debut in April, he has been releasing new singles every few months. (Photo by Marissa Ding)


The band Groupthink performs at the Moroccan Lounge.

The crowd jumps and waves their flashlights to Groupthink’s first single “Guilty Pleasure.” Released in April 2022, the song has accumulated over 600,000 streams on Spotify and was his first song to be featured on their “anti pop” playlist. (Photo by Marissa Ding)

The band Groupthink performs at the Moroccan Lounge.

Groupthink finishes his set with his single “Peach Fuzz,” which features hyperpop artist Cybertrash, and “Sober,” another unreleased track. He wrapped up his performance with promises of upcoming singles and bigger shows in 2023. (Photo by Marissa Ding)