Leon Bridges & Charley Crockett Deliver Soulful Storytelling Under the Stars at the Hollywood Bowl
LOS ANGELES, CA- Isn’t it funny how some memories fade while others fossilize? For me, it’s usually the small moments that crystallize and anchor themselves into my memory—like the red bracelet my best friend wore at our high school graduation, peeking out from under her gown…
Jordan Hawkins: A Vintage Funk Blade Runner
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “… Jordan Hawkins looked like he stepped out of a VHS tape from 1986—snake-print leather pants, a faded denim jacket, and mirrored wraparound sunglasses. It was as if he were a funky Blade…
Willow at The Ford Amphitheatre: A Transformative Evening of Bold Artistry
LOS ANGELES, CA- The journey of an artist is rarely linear. It’s a precarious tightrope act, balancing between external expectations and internal desires, between commercial success and authentic self-expression. For those who achieve fame at a young age, the path is even more perilous. To…
DJ Battlecat Curates a Celebration of The Life And Music of J Dilla at The Ford
LOS ANGELES, CA- On July 18th, Los Angeles transformed into a nexus of jazz and hip-hop as fans gathered to honor what would have been J Dilla’s 50th birthday. The late James Dewitt Yancey—better known as J Dilla—remains one of the most celebrated and influential…
First Impressions: Cosmo Pyke at SXSW
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX—As the sun climbed higher on an early afternoon at SXSW, I found myself drawn to the stage where Cosmo Pyke was set to perform. With over 90,000 Instagram followers and more than…
From ‘Urban Hang Suite’ to the Hollywood Bowl: A Weekend of Maxwell’s Timeless Artistry
LOS ANGELES, CA- Amidst the stars of the city of angels, there lay an oasis of nostalgia and impeccable showmanship as the prodigious Maxwell took center stage at the iconic Hollywood Bowl. For those lucky enough to embark on this sonic journey on that fated…
The Estereomance Experience: Transcending Genre Boundaries at Hotel Vegas
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- I’ve long been an advocate for Estereomance, a band whose music— a captivating mix of pop, soul, and electronic influences—has an undeniable resonance. Their compositions unfold in lush, rich, and textured…
Musical Alchemy: The Magic of Hiatus Kaiyote Live
LOS ANGELES, CA- I remember that February 7th, 2013 quite vividly. In the dimly lite, intimate setting of the Del Monte Speakeasy in Venice, California, I got to experience Hiatus Kaiyote live for the first time. They launched into an electrifying set that featured songs…
Sketch Kicked Off My SXSW Experience With A Soulfully Funky Bang
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- There was very little that I could find out about this band, but Sketch was the first act I caught during my week exploring SXSW. They weren’t on my radar prior…
Biig Piig Returns To Los Angeles To A Sold Out Echo
LOS ANGELES, CA- When I offered a friend of mine an extra ticket I got to see Biig Piig at The Echo, her response was, “This will probably be the last time she performs in a venue that small again.” I could only agree….
