CLICK HERE FOR MORE MUSIC TASTES GOOD 2017 COVERAGE! Long Beach, CA- It wasn’t a surprise that the largest crowd for any act at Music Tastes Good belonged to Sleater-Kinney. As soon as the Music Tastes Good rotating stage revealed Janet Weiss seated behind the kit, cheers erupted as Carrie and Corin joined “Janet Fucking Weiss” (a quote […]
Los Angeles, CA- If the furthest fathoms of the sea had a soundtrack – if a journey beyond the event horizon of a black hole could have a theme – it would be composed by Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith. With organically driven visuals projected behind her in full technicolor, Kaitlyn sets a mood that is an absolute […]
CLICK HERE FOR MORE MUSIC TASTES GOOD 2017 COVERAGE! Long Beach, CA- Ween ain’t for everyone. Then again, everyone ain’t got an open mind about musical talent. Ween is one of those bands people have a hard time putting in a genre. Often described as “alternative rock”, that nomenclature is the easy way out for “fans” to describe their […]
Ithaca, NY- Modest Mouse is transformative. I arrived to the sold-out show in Ithaca, NY shortly after taking a final exam that morning. Seeing Modest Mouse was a form of therapy for me and many others who I’m sure had a tough week. What is better than seeing a band that you have listened to […]
Hollywood, CA- The word “prodigy” is defined as “a person, especially a young one, endowed with exceptional qualities or abilities. Would an 20 year old who has already released 3 albums, whose skills remind you of a mix of Orianthi and Nancy Wilson, and whose soul is reminiscent of Bonnie Raitt, count? I certainly think so. Hannah Wicklund […]
West Hollywood, CA- Parson James is a singer songwriter who is the featured vocalist on Kygo’s huge, global 2015 hit “Stole The Show”. You can imagine how surprised I was then when he announced to the intimate crowd at The Peppermint Club that his performance that evening was his first headlining gig in the City of Angels. To […]
Los Angeles, CA- On September 29, 2017 at the Bootleg Theater, singer songwriter, and all around rock star, Lauren Ruth Ward celebrated the released of debut album, “Well, Hell”. To say that I’ve been at the edge of my seat waiting for “Well, Hell” to be released could be a bit of an understatement. Her […]
Long Beach, CA- Days after the critically acclaimed inaugural Music Tastes Good festival concluded, it’s founder, and beloved patron of the Long Beach music scene, Josh Fischel, passed away. What made last year’s festival such an unexpected success was Josh’s curation of a superbly eclectic yet cohesive musical line-up and the infusion of tasty edibles from world […]
Hollywood, CA- It’s been about a year since she released her album “A Seat At The Table”, and by all accounts Solange has not only earned a seat, but she has built her own table to sit at. “A Seat At The Table” is not a “traditional” R&B/Soul album filled with love songs and retro soul vibes. It’s […]
Los Angeles, CA- Gabrielle Wortman is a goddess on fire. Her voice is every love you’ve ever had calling your name, beckoning you to come back in from the sea. Her moves are so fluid and so perfectly timed to the sounds hitting your ears that they seem premeditated. Is it a ritual? A rite to […]
