Derrick Lee
TikTok to Stardom: Stephen Sanchez’s Musical Journey Experienced At Bleached Fest Thoughts+Photos: Stephen Sanchez at Bleached Festival 8/5/23
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT BLEACHED FEST WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA- Stephen Sanchez, the captivating talent from Nashville, truly shone on Day 1. His debut EP,…
LA’s June Gloom Fest Illuminates the City’s Sonic Landscape REVIEW: JUNE GLOOM 2023
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT JUNE GLOOM 2023 LOS ANGELES, CA- This mid-June, LA’s very own Niantic gave us another round of their annual ‘June…
The Summer Odyssey Tour Review: Beck & Phoenix’s Electric L.A. Performance REVIEW: PHOENIX & BECK At The KIA Forum 8/7/23
LOS ANGELES, CA- Earlier this year, the renowned Beck and the captivating Phoenix unveiled a collaborative track, aptly named “Odyssey.” A seamless fusion of Beck’s signature art-pop panache and Phoenix’s…
Vintage Charm Meets Ethereal Melodies: Allison Ponthier’s Mesmerizing Performance Thoughts+Photos: Allison Ponthier at The Fonda 8/11/23
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE HOLLYWOOD, CA- “… Before Holly Humberstone took the spotlight, Allison Ponthier graced the stage, marking my first encounter with her melodious…
Navigating the Boundaries of Rock: Phaeic’s Fresh Sound from the Heart of LA Thoughts+Photos: Phaeic at Resident 8/10/23
CLICK HERE TO GO BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Emerging from the gritty streets of LA, Phaeic, the alternative rock ensemble, presented an electrifying experience. Guided by…
Ethereal Musing Meets Sonic Intensity: Unpacking Iress’ Musical Mastery at Resident Thoughts+Photos: Iress at Resident 8/10/23
CLICK HERE TO GO BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Iress, characterized by its sludgy, grungy, and enveloping sound, didn’t disappoint. From their “Flaw” days, they’ve consistently captivated…
Wet World Drench El Cid in Sonic Waves: A First Glance Review Thoughts+Photos: Wet World at El Cid 8/2/23
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…El Cid became a rippling puddle last night, as Wet World took to the stage. Having only heard…
Whu Else Live: A Symphony of Synths, Stories, and Sonic Versatility Thoughts+Photos: Whu Else at El Cid 8/2/23
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…In tonight’s sonic tapestry, Detroit’s very own Whu Else emerged as a revelation. Opening the evening’s gig with…
Julez and the Rollerz: The Rise of Garage Rock’s Newest Sensation Thoughts+Photos: Julez and the Rollerz at L.A. Music Scene's Home Concert 7/29/23
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! SAN DIEGO, CA- “…The rumblings and murmurs surrounding Julez and the Rollerz reached fever pitch in recent months, turning whispers into…
Discovering Lilliana Villines: The Voice That Defined the Summer Thoughts+Photos: Lilliana Villines at L.A. Music Scene's Home Concert 7/29/23
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! SAN DIEGO, CA- “…Bathed in the dim glow of twilight, the enigmatic Lilliana Villines was the first to command the stage,…