Stella Bridie Shows Vulnerable Brilliance at SXSW Despite Vocal Strain
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- This was my second time seeing Stella Bridie during this year’s SXSW, and it couldn’t have come at a better moment. The Australian singer-songwriter is thoughtful, still, and quietly commanding on stage….
Noah Vonne Electrifies SXSW With a Joyous, Gritty Hometown Set at The 13th Floor
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- The dark interior of The 13th Floor was a welcome reprieve from Austin’s sweltering heat. I greeted the AC like an old friend as I approached the front of the stage to…
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…
High Waisted Light Up SXSW with Glitter, Grit, and Surf Rock Energy
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- I’ve seen High Waisted many times, and they never disappoint. The NYC surf rock band always brings the energy with their technicolor outfits, glittery guitar riffs, and sassy vocals. The Smartpunk Records…
Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers Rock the Moroccan Lounge with Electrifying Tour Finale
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ll admit it—walking into the Moroccan Lounge on May 24, 2025, I didn’t expect to feel quite so… generationally removed. The crowd was overwhelmingly young, mostly women, some flanked by their dads who looked like they could’ve been in my high school…
Beauty School Dropout Crank Up the Heat With Anthemic New Single “Fever”
LOS ANGELES, CA- Los Angeles’ own BEAUTY SCHOOL DROPOUT have been bubbling under the surface for a minute now, and with their latest single “Fever,” they’re no longer asking for your attention—they’re grabbing it by the collar and yanking you onto the dancefloor. Coming off…
Los Campesinos! Celebrate Two Decades of Indie Energy at The Belasco
LOS ANGELES, CA- Los Angeles has no shortage of things to brag about: unbeatable food, rich global culture, and arguably the greatest music scene in the world. With artists from around the globe cycling through historic venues on a near-nightly basis, there’s always something special happening….
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…
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…
Betty Taylor Brings Breezy Aussie Indie Rock to SXSW’s Sounds Australia Showcase
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- It was a sweltering afternoon at The Creek and The Cave, but spirits were high and the sausage was smoking on the grill. The Sounds Australia SXSW showcase buzzed with energy as…
