Derrick Lee
Kirk Brandon’s Comeback: Theatre of Hate’s Energetic Performance Review+Photos: Theatre of Hate at Skully's Music Diner 10/5/23
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! COLUMBUS, OH- “…Theatre of Hate opened the evening, and while they are probably the least well-known of the three bands to…
Alaska Reid: The Enchanting Precursor to The Troubadour’s Main Event Thoughts+Photos: Alaska Reid at The Troubadour 9/29/23
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…But before Lauren, the evening was set alight by singer-songwriter Alaska Reid, who I had last seen in…
Sextile’s Rejuvenated Brilliance: A Review of Their Hometown Show at the Fonda Rreview+Photos: Sextile, 3L3D3P & VR Sex at The Fonda 9/14/23
LOS ANGELES, CA- The last time I saw Sextile, it was almost five years ago at the Teragram Ballroom, an opener for Shame, thrusting the audience into their rhythmic dark…
Movie Club at Harvard & Stone: A Psychedelic Symphony Review+Photos: Movie Club at Harvard & Stone 8/28/23
LOS ANGELES, CA- Movie Club, Venice Beach’s prodigious instrumental psych rock duo, has been making waves for a while now, with their tantalizing synthesis of electric guitar and drums, not…
A Night Under the Stars: Celebrating 50 Years of “Aladdin Sane” at Levitt Pavilion 23.08.26.Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles.David Bowie Celebration.Atmosphere
LOS ANGELES, CA- In the expansive tapestry of rock ‘n’ roll history, few albums have left as indelible a mark as David Bowie’s 1973 opus, “Aladdin Sane.” Acting as a…
Bully’s Electric Night at Teragram Ballroom: A Dive into “Lucky For You” Review+Photos: Bully & Bev Rage at Teragram Ballroom 8/23/23
LOS ANGELES, CA- On August 23, 2023, the Teragram Ballroom reverberated with the haunting melodies of Bully, predominantly steered by the talented Alicia Bognanno. They presented tracks from their fourth…
The Indelible Impact of Modest Mouse and The Pixies: A Concert Dream for the Hollywood Bowl Review+Photos: Pixies, Modest Moust & Cat Power at the Hollywood Bowl 9/18/23
LOS ANGELES, CA- In the sprawling narrative of music history, certain bands emerge as influential touchstones, shaping the sound and direction of genres and inspiring countless musicians in their wake. Two…
Jacob Collier at the Hollywood Bowl: A Night Where Joy Meets Genius REVIEW+PHOTOS: Jacob Collier at The Hollywood Bowl 9/17/23
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ve been privileged enough to witness countless concerts that leave a mark, but very few can transform your worldview in a span of a few hours. Such…
The Enigmatic Aura of 3L3D3P: Unpacking the Influence of The Garden’s Vada-Vada Movement Thoughts+Photos: 3L3D3P at The Fonda 9/14/23
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! SAN DIEGO, CA- “…Anticipation filled the room as 3L3D3P prepared to take the stage. I was largely unfamiliar with her, but…
VR Sex at The Fonda Theatre: A Brooding Descent into Dark Post Punk Brilliance Thoughts+Photos: VR Sex at The Fonda 9/14/23
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! SAN DIEGO, CA- “…VR Sex. The name conjures visions of a cybernetic and carnal future. A choice opening for the sonic…