Soft Palms at Gold Diggers: Dream Pop with Bite on the Horizon
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ve been aware of Soft Palms for a while, keeping tabs on their dreamy indie output while also following the separate projects of husband-and-wife duo Julia and Scott Montoya. But July 18th, 2025, at Gold Diggers was the first time I’d finally…
J.I.D and Clipse Confront Harsh Realities on “Community”
LOS ANGELES, CA- Every so often, hip hop gives us a collaboration that feels less like a feature and more like a summit meeting. When artists come together not to trade verses, but to carve out a bigger narrative. J.I.D’s “Community” is exactly that….
Amma Joins RAYE and Absolutely: The Keen Sisters Build a Modern Musical Dynasty with Middle Child
LOS ANGELES, CA- Music history is full of family trees with branches that reach far beyond a single star. From the Jacksons redefining pop, to the Gallagher brothers reinventing British rock swagger, to the Haim sisters bottling California cool into tight-knit harmonies, there’s something magnetic…
Fiona Silver Steps Into a New Galaxy with Life On Other Planets
LOS ANGELES, CA- Los Angeles got its first taste of Fiona Silver’s new musical identity on a night that already felt charged with possibility. The venue lights dimmed, the bassline rumbled through the room, and she emerged. No guitar slung across her shoulder this time,…
Bathe Bring “Surf R&B” Vibes to The Bellwether and Shine on Latest Album “Inside Voice(s)”
LOS ANGELES, CA- Earlier this year, I caught Bathe opening for Cymande at The Bellwether in Los Angeles. I remember thinking at the time that Bathe, a Brooklyn-based duo with a breezy, laid-back R&B sound, felt just slightly out of sync as an opener for…
Annie-Dog: Electronic Whiplash from Dublin’s Most Intriguing DIY Pop Artist
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- Earlier this year at SXSW, I stumbled into a set at the British Music Embassy that lingered in my subconscious far longer than I realized. It was the kind of performance that…
Alex Isley Stuns With Soulful NPR Tiny Desk Concert, Echoing Her Musical Legacy
LOS ANGELES, CA- Some voices don’t just sing… they seep into your bones. Alex Isley’s recent Tiny Desk Concertisn’t just a performance. It’s a declaration, a gentle-yet-powerful affirmation of her rightful place in contemporary soul’s upper echelon. From the moment she opened her set with…
Inside Every Time You Lose Your Mind: Priscilla Chavez-Scott on Capturing the Legacy of Failure
LOS ANGELES, CA- If you’ve ever lingered near a photo pit at a rock show in Los Angeles, chances are you’ve seen Priscilla Chavez-Scott—camera in hand, eyes locked in on the moment. I’ve known Priscilla for years through these kinds of serendipitous encounters. And…
Kalie Shorr Ignites Outloud Fest with Queer Anthems and Alt-Rock Energy
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- Even before Kalie Shorr took the main stage at Outloud Fest, her presence could be felt. The early afternoon…
Flyana Boss Ignite Outloud Fest with Viral Energy and Queer Brilliance
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- There’s no mistaking Flyana Boss when they hit the stage. Decked out in unapologetic flair and armed with bars…
