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…
John Fogerty Reclaims His Creedence Legacy in Triumphant Hollywood Bowl Celebration
LOS ANGELES, CA- My dad was born in 1958, back when Pontiac Firebirds and Ford Mustangs ruled the high school parking lots. His teenage years were filled with bands that still dominate the airwaves — with Creedence Clearwater Revival right at the center. They released…
“Jaws in Concert” with the LA Philharmonic Delivers a Bite-Sized Masterpiece at the Hollywood Bowl
LOS ANGELES, CA- There’s a certain magic in witnessing a cultural icon come to life — especially when that icon is Jaws, the film that redefined summer cinema. Released 50 years ago on June 20, 1975, Jaws wasn’t just a movie; it was the original…
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,…
(sic)boy and MERI’s “blacknails” Blends Emo, Hip-Hop, and Alt Energy into a Tokyo Soundtrack
TOKYO, JPN- You know that feeling when everything is falling apart, but you still take the time to put on eyeliner because even your breakdown deserves a little glamor? That’s the emotional space where “blacknails” lives. The latest release from (sic)boy and MERI isn’t…
A Night of Roses as Tennis Bids Farewell with Glitter, Grace, and Heartlockets
AUSTIN, TX- There’s a certain kind of quiet magic that happens when a beloved band takes the stage for the last time. For Tennis, that vintage-laced, dreamy synthpop magic unfolded not in a grand amphitheater, but within the walls of Emo’s in Austin—a last-minute weather-shift…