Chet Faker Returns With Tender New Single “Inefficient Love”
LOS ANGELES, CA- Chet Faker… the musical alter ego of Nick Murphy… has always thrived on unpredictability. When I read the press release for his latest single, “Inefficient Love,” the two words that jumped out were restless creativity. Honestly, I can’t think of a…
Calum Scott Honors the Late Whitney Houston With Powerful Duet Rendition of “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)”
LOS ANGELES, CA- Capitol Records unveiled a striking reimagining of one of pop’s most enduring anthems. Calum Scott joins Whitney Houston on a new duet version of “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)”, recorded with the full endorsement of Houston’s estate. It’s…
Together Pangea Mature with Darker Edge on New Single “Like Your Father” from Upcoming Album Eat Myself
LOS ANGELES, CA- I can still remember ducking crowd surfers with my camera at Echo Park Rising back in 2014, watching Together Pangea level the Echoplex with raw, sweaty abandon. The energy was chaotic… stage jumpers colliding with the audience, a skateboard even flying through…
Wolf Alice’s “Just Two Girls” Balances Carefree Groove with Cinematic Precision
LOS ANGELES, CA- Wolf Alice’s new single “Just Two Girls,” off their fourth album The Clearing, is one of those tracks that sneaks up on you. On paper, the lyrics lean heavy. The lyrics themselves contemplate beauty standards, possessions, and overthinking everything in the…
The Macks Bring Lo-Fi Frenzy on “Dually of Man” and “The Modern Grape” Ahead of Bonanza
LOS ANGELES, CA- My first exposure to Portland’s The Macks came through their double video release for “Dually of Man” and “The Modern Grape,” and I have to admit … I’m hooked. There’s something raw and intriguing about this band, a lo-fi, dirt-under-the-fingernails sound…
G Flip Ignites With Anthemic Single “Bed on Fire”
LOS ANGELES, CA- G Flip has never been shy about turning personal stories into big, communal moments, and “Bed on Fire” might be their most anthemic swing yet. Lifted from their new album Dream Ride, the track doesn’t just lean into the maximalist ’80s energy…
Ripe Teams with Cory Wong on Groove-Driven New Single “Strangers” Ahead of Play the Game
LOS ANGELES, CA- Every now and then a band drops into your orbit that makes you wonder how you’ve missed them until now. That’s exactly how I felt when I pressed play on Ripe’s latest single, “Strangers (feat. Cory Wong).” It’s the kind of track…
The Fray at The Wiltern: How To Save A Life Anniversary Show Breathes New Energy Into a Classic
LOS ANGELES, CA- I waited for The Fray to cross The Wiltern stage like a little kid waiting for Christmas morning. Even though I’m a 33-year-old woman who’s listened to more albums than I can count, I have always found my way back to How…
The Strike Light Up The Wiltern Before The Fray’s 20th Anniversary Show
LOS ANGELES, CA- I arrived at The Wiltern promptly at 7 p.m. under the impression that I would be seeing The Strike open for The Fray. However, if I had been paying attention to the social media promotion around this tour, I would have…
Supergrass Celebrate 30 Years of I Should Coco at the Hollywood Palladium
LOS ANGELES, CA- Britpop nostalgia was in full force this weekend in Los Angeles as Supergrass celebrated the 30th anniversary of their debut album I Should Coco before a sea of fans at the Hollywood Palladium… many of them expats… with a few even donning…
