Lydia Night Shines at The Echo: Parody of Pleasure Proves She’s a Pop Star
LOS ANGELES, CA- When Lydia Night stepped onto the stage at The Echo last month, she carried more than just a new album in her setlist. She carried the weight of reinvention. Her debut solo record, Parody of Pleasure, released on August 8th, marked…
Finn Wolfhard Brings Happy Birthday to Life at Music Hall of Williamsburg
BROOKLYN, NY- In celebration of his debut solo album Happy Birthday, actor and musician Finn Wolfhard, best known for his role in Stranger Things, has finally embarked on his highly anticipated Objection! Tour. The multi-hyphenate artist brought his unique lo-fi, indie/alt-rock sound and charismatic stage…
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…
Uncle Charlie Wilson’s Cookout at the Hollywood Bowl: A Celebration of R&B Memory and Legacy
LOS ANGELES, CA- There are concerts you walk into with expectations already set. Charlie Wilson is one of those artists. The man is a known commodity. I’ve seen him at the Hollywood Bowl before. I’ve even had the opportunity to shoot him, so I knew…
Ethel Cain Transforms the Shrine Auditorium with Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You
LOS ANGELES, CA- There are certain artists who don’t just write songs… they build worlds. And I’ve always gravitated toward those musicians who can take the intimacy of a lyric and stretch it into an entire mythology, crafting storylines that hurt as much as they…
From Mosh Pits to “The Headache”: ALEXSUCKS Shake Up The Fonda
CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Where Moss offered introspection, ALEXSUCKS kicked the doors off the hinges. Their set was unfiltered adrenalin: a sweaty, high-volume reminder that rock still thrives in chaos. The Fonda transformed into a pressure cooker:…
Late Night Drive Home Electrify The Fonda with Raw, Internet-Age Indie Rock
LOS ANGELES, CA- Sometimes the best nights in music start with a gamble. No months of playlist binging, no setlist research, just a ticket, a venue, and a willingness to be surprised. That’s how I walked into The Fonda Theatre on August 9, a night…
Russ Proves Independence Can Fill Arenas at Intuit Dome
LOS ANGELES, CA- On October 5th, the Intuit Dome became a house of believers. Russ, the fiercely independent rapper, producer, and now actor, headlined a sold-out show that underscored just how far he’s come since his SoundCloud beginnings. What could have easily felt like another…
