Derrick Lee
Mike Campbell Taps into American Truths with “Heart of the Heartland”
LOS ANGELES, CA- There are a handful of guitarists whose fingerprints are etched into the DNA of American rock and roll—and Mike Campbell is one of them. As Tom Petty’s right hand for over 40 years, Campbell helped define a sound that was equal parts…
BUSH Ignites a New Era with “The Land of Milk and Honey” Ahead of I Beat Loneliness
LOS ANGELES, CA- Three decades in, BUSH has nothing left to prove—but with “The Land of Milk and Honey,” they sound like a band that still has everything to say. The lead single from their upcoming 10th studio album I Beat Loneliness (out July…
Momma Deliver a Nostalgic Yet Fresh Alt-Rock Set at The Fonda Theatre
LOS ANGELES, CA- There’s a feeling you get sometimes when listening to music—a sonic deja vu. Like you’ve been here before, but you can’t quite pinpoint where. That’s what I felt the first time I listened to Welcome to My Blue Sky, the latest release…
Larkin Poe Ignite The Fonda Theatre with Grammy-Winning Swagger and Raw Rock Energy
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ve been championing Larkin Poe since 2018, when I first stumbled across their set at SXSW. Back then, it was the gritty blues riffs and sibling harmonies that pulled me in. There was a rawness to their sound—a Southern stomp that felt…
Alisa Xayalith Mesmerizes with Dreamy Solo Set and ‘Slow Crush’ Intimacy at The Troubadour
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “… Next up was Alisa Xayalith, known for being the lead singer of alt-pop giants The Naked and Famous, I wasn’t aware that she was performing at this show It caught me quite…
Khatumu Captivates with Intimate Energy and Emotional Honesty at The Troubadour Ahead Of “Free Therapy”
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “… Opening the night was Seattle-based Khatumu Tuscherer, who quickly captured the room’s attention. Although I came in knowing little, my research revealed she’s a Yale alum who dove into music during dorm…
Holy Wars Unleash Orchestral Rage and Raw Emotion on New Single “I Feel Everything”
LOS ANGELES, CA- If Holy Wars’ new single “I Feel Everything” feels bigger, louder, and more emotionally raw than anything they’ve released before—it’s because it is. It’s not just the booming guitars or the orchestral undercurrent that elevates this track to another level (though…
No Money, No Gimmicks: GRACEY Strips Pop to Its Essentials on Shimmering New Single
LOS ANGELES, CA- There’s a moment in GRACEY’s new single “Gimmicks” that sticks with you—not because of some massive beat drop or glossy vocal run, but because of its honesty: “No money, no gimmicks / just you and I / and this is more…
TVOD Bring the Chaos and Catharsis on Debut Album Party Time – A Frenzied Revelation at SXSW
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- There’s something magical about SXSW—those unscripted moments when you wander into a dusty courtyard, not expecting much, and walk away buzzing. That’s how I found TVOD. I had driven out to Radio…
Guyville Trades Twang for Grunge on Biting New Single “Savior Complex”
LOS ANGELES, CA- Guyville is back, and they’re swinging harder than ever with their blistering new single “Savior Complex”—a sharp, guitar-heavy track that leans more Weezer than Wilco. The Los Angeles-based duo, Emily Hulslander and Kat Hamilton, first made waves with their 2023 debut album…