Brooke Eden Spurs a Queer Country Revival at Los Globos with “Giddy Up!”
LOS ANGELES, CA- Beneath the red lights of Los Globos on a warm May evening, country-pop trailblazer Brooke Eden did more than launch a single—she led a glitter-dipped, line-dancing declaration of queer joy. On the surface, it was a release party for her new single,…
A Night at Melancholy Inn, My Favorite Bed-and-(Japanese) Breakfast
NEW YORK, NY — On the first of four nights at Brooklyn Paramount, the energy was nothing short of ebullient. “Love your shoes, Michelle!” someone shouted out early in the set. “I love all the crowns!” Zauner replied with a sweet, slightly bashful smile. Michelle…
Mallrat Creates a Sacred Space in Austin on Her Light Hit My Face Like a Straight Right Tour
LOS ANGELES, CA- There’s something curiously gentle, even sacred, about the way Mallrat approaches the stage. On the second stop of her North American tour in support of her latest album Light Hit My Face Like a Straight Right, the Australian singer-songwriter turned a packed…
Mayday Parade Honors 20 Years With Career-Spanning Tour and New Album Sweet
LOS ANGELES, CA- Mayday Parade are celebrating a two-decade-long career and a brand-new record, Sweet, on the ‘Three Cheers for 20 Years’ Tour. This run marks what they noted is their biggest headlining tour to date, and many of the shows are already sold out. These…
Geoff Tate Delivers Final U.S. Performance of Operation: Mindcrime in Columbus
COLUMBUS, OH- “I remember now. I remember how it started. I can’t remember yesterday. I just remember doing what they told me.” The iconic opening to Queensrÿche’s epic opus about a junkie/assassin named Nicky, Dr. X—“the man with the cure” to all that ails society—Mary,…
Caroline Kingsbury’s “Shock Treatment” Is an Electrifying Queer Anthem Drenched in Retro-Futurist Joy
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ve been rooting for Caroline Kingsbury for years now. She’s one of those rare artists who can channel unmistakable throwback vibes—think shimmering ’80s synths and glam-pop drama—while still making it all feel distinctly modern. Watching her artistry evolve has been a…
Wolf Alice Erupts With “Bloom Baby Bloom” and a Visually Stunning Video Ahead of New Album The Clearing
LOS ANGELES, CA- It takes less than five seconds for “Bloom Baby Bloom” to pull you under. That piano baseline—hypnotic in its repetition—sets the stage like a drumroll before detonation. Then Ellie Rowsell’s whispered vocals slip in, tense and deliberate, like she’s got a…
Jade Bird Unveils Haunting New Single “Avalanche” Ahead of Third Album
Jade Bird · Avalanche LOS ANGELES, CA- Back in 2018, I caught Jade Bird at SXSW—just her, a guitar, and a small stage packed with an audience that didn’t yet know how lucky they were. I remember calling her “a little musical treasure” at the…
Penelope Road Signs to Warner Records and Drops Soulful New Single “Out Tonight”
LOS ANGELES, CA- I don’t follow many TikTok accounts. Social media tends to be a blur of sameness, but every once in a while, you stumble across a band that feels different—genuine. For me, that band has been Penelope Road. I started following them…
