Band of Horses Bring Nostalgia and Power to Life at SXSW 2025
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- Stubbs was flooding with people the moment Jacks Mannequin left the stage. It was clear that Band of Horses was high on everyone’s SXSW to do list as attendees flocked towards the…
Kiesza Returns with “Stays In Bed,” Embracing Sensuality and a Bold New Era of Dance Music
kiesza · Stays In Bed LOS ANGELES, CA- I love a good comeback story—and Kiesza’s is one I’ve been rooted for over past year. From topping global charts to enduring a devastating car crash, she’s had every reason to disappear. But instead, she’s reemerged with more…
Clinton Kane and Elina Deliver Emotional Contrast on “Heartbeat For A Home,” a Stirring Return to Form
LOS ANGELES, CA- “Heartbeat For A Home” was my reintroduction to Clinton Kane—and it feels like I walked in on something sacred. The Platinum-certified singer-songwriter has always worn his heart where it hurts, but his newest single—a duet with Swedish artist Elina—feels even more exposed….
Wisp Captivates with “Save Me Now,” a Shoegaze-Grunge Cry That Marks My Bold Introduction
LOS ANGELES, CA- This was my first time hearing Wisp—and now I can’t stop listening. There’s something mesmerizing about discovering an artist whose sound already feels fully formed, like you’ve stumbled into the middle of a fever dream and instinctively know the language. “Save Me Now”…
Blessing Jolie Introduces Herself with “Frown Lines,” a Soulful, Clever Debut That Cuts Deep
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’m a sucker for a unique voice—and from the first note of “Frown Lines,” I was hooked on Blessing Jolie. Her alto is lush, grounded, and so emotionally dialed in that you feel every syllable like a bruise you forgot you had….
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…
