How to Travel to South Florida with The Sobat Family
Take a ride with the Sobat family through South Florida — not the kitschy version in tourist brochures, but the real thing. The kind with salt in the air, gators in the glades, and cafecitos that hit like jet fuel. This isn’t your typical family…
Diana Ross Brings Grace, Glamour, and a Legacy of “Timeless Classics” to the Hollywood Bowl
LOS ANGELES, CA- To say I was excited to see Diana Ross at the Hollywood Bowl on July 25th would be an understatement. The moment I bought my ticket, I knew this wouldn’t be just another concert. This was a chance to witness a living…
Wavves Close Out Their Spun Tour in L.A. with Nostalgia and Chaos
LOS ANGELES, CA- The Fonda Theatre marked the final stop of Wavves’ Spun North American summer tour, and their return to L.A. felt like a fitting end to the run. By the time the venue started filling up, it was clear who this show was…
Mustard Service Captivates a Sold-Out Echoplex with a Career-Spanning Set and Summer-Perfect Vibes
LOS ANGELES, CA- My introduction to Mustard Service came embarrassingly late. Earlier this year, I stumbled upon their single “Big Time,” and was immediately pulled in by its breezy, heart-on-sleeve groove. I ended up writing about it for Blurred Culture, calling it a “zest-soaked breakup…
Tori Kay Delivers High-Energy Pop Performance at Outloud Fest, Showcasing Star Potential
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT MORE COVERAGE OF OUTLOUD AT WEHO PRIDE MAIN ARTICLE | SUMMERTRAMP STAGE | LIP SYNC BATTLE ROYALE | PRIDE PARADE WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA- Outloud Fest has a knack for pulling together artists whose stage presence leaves a lasting impression, even if their…
Quiet Light Casts a Hypnotic Glow at Central Presbyterian Church During SXSW
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- As I slid into a pew closer to the front, I took in the gorgeous architecture of Austin’s Central Presbyterian Church. The panels of stained glass elegantly dispersed the late afternoon light,…
Bathe Bring “Surf R&B” Vibes to The Bellwether and Shine on Latest Album “Inside Voice(s)”
LOS ANGELES, CA- Earlier this year, I caught Bathe opening for Cymande at The Bellwether in Los Angeles. I remember thinking at the time that Bathe, a Brooklyn-based duo with a breezy, laid-back R&B sound, felt just slightly out of sync as an opener for…
Penelope Road Deliver Funky Nostalgia and Soulful Covers at the Troubadour
LOS ANGELES, CA- My loathing of TikTok is palpable. Its algorithm is anxiety‑inducing, intrusive, and sometimes oddly invasive. Yet the siren song of discovery keeps drawing me back. The endless scrolls and short bursts of sound can feel manipulative, but they offer a uniquely potent…
Buscabulla Brings Intimate Self-Reflection to Life at Antone’s
AUSTIN, TX- “Bulla” is a word that, depending on where you’re from, might mean sound, noise, or even a party. To make a little “bulla” is to make some noise. But to buscar bulla? That’s a whole different pursuit—one of searching for sound and for…
