IDER Mesmerize Los Angeles with Emotional Brilliance and Harmonies at The Echo
LOS ANGELES, CA- There are always a few names that linger in the periphery of your memory after a whirlwind trip to SXSW—those artists you earmarked to see but, due to the festival’s unpredictable nature, missed. For me, IDER was one of those names back…
Lime Garden Brings Wonk Pop Energy to The Echo on Their U.S. Tour
LOS ANGELES, CA- When I first heard Lime Garden’s “Love Song” from their debut album One More Thing, I was immediately captivated. The track, with its sharp lyrical wit and infectious hooks, struck me as excellent songwriting. There was something undeniably magnetic about the way the…
L7’s Fast and Frightening Takeover Brings Fierce Energy to Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA- On November 23, 2024, feminist rock legends L7 held their inaugural Fast and Frightening Takeover at the Belasco Theater in downtown Los Angeles. It was a dynamic evening of music and entertainment, curated by the band themselves, who also headlined the event….
Olivia Jean: Retro Cool Garage Rock Shines Bright At Fast And Frightening Takeover
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Olivia Jean’s performance was one I was particularly keen on catching. I had first heard of Olivia Jean back in the 2010s when she was part of The Black Belles. However, it seems the…
ADULT.: Detroit Duo Transforms the Belasco into a Synth-Punk Paradise
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Detroit-based duo Adult. delivered a dark, hypnotic performance that perfectly suited the underground nightclub setting of the Belasco. Nicola Kuperus and Adam Lee Miller, known for their dystopian synth-punk aesthetic, transformed the space into…
Redd Kross: Veteran Rockers Deliver Decades of Charisma and Pop Punk Spirit
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…I was particularly excited to see veteran rockers Redd Kross perform for the first time. A peer of mine, Michael Bunuan, caught them earlier this year at a show in Chicago and raved about…
Patriarchy: Gothic Synth-Driven Rock Hypnotizes Fast & Frightening Takeover
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Patriarchy’s dark and theatrical performance brought a gothic edge to the festival, but their set started about 15 minutes late due to technical difficulties. This delay meant I could only see them perform three…
Surfbort: Dani Miller and Co. Bring Punk Rock Rebellion to the Fast and Frightening Takeover
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Surfbort’s irreverent and chaotic set was a personal highlight of the evening. Led by the inimitable Dani Miller, the band’s 2024 has been a whirlwind year, with Dani also delving into side projects like…
NIIS: LA’s Punk Powerhouse Inspires Chaos and Cathartic Mosh Pits
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…NIIS delivered a blistering set on the main stage, proving why they’ve become one of LA’s most talked-about punk bands in 2024. Fronted by the charismatic and confrontational Mimi SanDoe, NIIS’ music is a…
The Schizophonics: San Diego’s High-Octane Garage Rockers Light Up the Belasco Ballroom
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…San Diego’s The Schizophonics brought a frenetic energy to the basement stage that was impossible to ignore. Known for their explosive live shows, the band seems to have perfected their live shows in 2024…
