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…
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…
(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…
From SXSW to “Mode I”: Billianne’s Tender Voice Holds Power and Poise
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- There are voices that stop you in your tracks. Not with vocal fireworks or acrobatics, but with a quieter kind of power. Billianne’s voice is like that. I’m not even sure what…
The Anti Groupies Deliver Raw Power in “I Can’t” Music Video
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’d heard the buzz about Long Beach’s own The Anti Groupies—an all-female rock band with attitude—and finally got my chance to see them at The Venice West back in April. Live, these young women ooze sass, swagger, and serious rock chops—the…
Yndling Delivers Intimate Dream-Pop Magic at SXSW 2025’s RIVIAN Stage
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX – It was sometime mid-afternoon when I wandered over to the RIVIAN Stage at SXSW—still buzzing from the last set, not entirely sure what I was walking into next. But that’s part…
ALLDAY PROJECT Breaks the Mold with High-Octane Co-Ed K-Pop Single “WICKED”
LOS ANGELES, CA- In a K-pop landscape often saturated with polished perfection and hyper-curated personas, ALLDAY PROJECT arrives like a shot of adrenaline. Their latest single, “WICKED”, is a genre-mashing statement that fuses Brazilian Funk, Trap, R&B, and Drill into a swaggering performance piece…
