Maren Morris Delivers Hit-Filled Set at Outloud Fest and Drops Jack Antonoff-Produced “Welcome To The End”
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ve been a fan of Maren Morris for years. “The Middle” still knocks, and “The Bones” never fails to hit me right in the feels. But despite loving her music, I’ll admit I haven’t always followed the details of her personal…
Jona Camacho Blends Bossa Nova, Bolero, and Quantum Love on “SOFÍA”
LOS ANGELES, CA- Los Angeles-based Colombian singer-songwriter Jona Camacho has always existed in that sweet spot between soulful intimacy and intellectual curiosity. But on his latest single “SOFÍA,” he delivers one of his most elegant works yet. It’s a slow-burn that pulls from bolero,…
Curtis Harding’s “Time” Is a Soul Revival With a Message of Hope and Resilience
LOS ANGELES, CA- It’s been years since I photographed Curtis Harding’s show at The El Rey, but the memory hasn’t faded. I remember him stepping onto the stage in a cardigan and sunglasses, channeling a kind of laid-back cool that felt more inherited than…
The Swell Season’s “I Leave Everything To You” Is a Heartbreaking Return to Form
LOS ANGELES, CA- Sixteen years may have passed since The Swell Season last released a full-length record, but with “I Leave Everything To You,” Markéta Irglová and Glen Hansard make it feel like time simply stopped, holding space for heartbreak until we were ready…
Joy Crookes Commits a “Perfect Crime” with Seductive New Single and Cinematic Visuals
LOS ANGELES, CA- Until now, Joy Crookes was a name I’d only seen in passing. Mercury Prize nominee, BRIT nominee, and beloved in the UK. But her latest single “Perfect Crime” was essentially my introduction to her music and… she not only does she…
Qveen Herby Reigns Supreme at Outloud with Bold Bars, Big Energy, and a New Era Loading
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT MORE COVERAGE OF OUTLOUD AT WEHO PRIDE MAIN ARTICLE | SUMMERTRAMP STAGE | LIP SYNC BATTLE ROYALE | PRIDE PARADE WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA- I’ll admit it—I’ve been sleeping on Qveen Herby. After catching her performance at Outloud for WeHo Pride this year,…
From SXSW to “Mode I”: Billianne’s Tender Voice Holds Power and Poise
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- There are voices that stop you in your tracks. Not with vocal fireworks or acrobatics, but with a quieter kind of power. Billianne’s voice is like that. I’m not even sure what…
The Molotovs Ignite SXSW with Rockstar Swagger and Transatlantic Energy
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- Every year, the British Music Embassy is a highlight for me at SXSW—home to unforgettable performances from the likes of Jacob Collier, Fontaines D.C., and Dream Wife. This year’s showcase featured…
Julien Baker and TORRES Channel Queer Country Magic at Luck Reunion
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT LUCK REUNION 2025! SPICEWOOD, TX- There are few things that get me more excited than witnessing a collaboration come to life on stage—and seeing Julien Baker and TORRES perform together at Luck Reunion this year…
BANKS Strips It Down at The Wiltern, Embracing Vulnerability and Longevity
LOS ANGELES, CA — Some artists come and go. BANKS stays. Her June 7th show at The Wiltern wasn’t just another tour stop… it was a testament to an artist who has quietly and steadily cultivated a career defined by vulnerability, evolution, and emotional truth….
