Qveen Herby Reigns Supreme at Outloud with Bold Bars, Big Energy, and a New Era Loading
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- I’ll admit it—I’ve been sleeping on Qveen Herby. After catching her performance at Outloud for WeHo Pride this year,…
(sic)boy and MERI’s “blacknails” Blends Emo, Hip-Hop, and Alt Energy into a Tokyo Soundtrack
TOKYO, JPN- You know that feeling when everything is falling apart, but you still take the time to put on eyeliner because even your breakdown deserves a little glamor? That’s the emotional space where “blacknails” lives. The latest release from (sic)boy and MERI isn’t…
A Night of Roses as Tennis Bids Farewell with Glitter, Grace, and Heartlockets
AUSTIN, TX- There’s a certain kind of quiet magic that happens when a beloved band takes the stage for the last time. For Tennis, that vintage-laced, dreamy synthpop magic unfolded not in a grand amphitheater, but within the walls of Emo’s in Austin—a last-minute weather-shift…
From SXSW to “Mode I”: Billianne’s Tender Voice Holds Power and Poise
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- There are voices that stop you in your tracks. Not with vocal fireworks or acrobatics, but with a quieter kind of power. Billianne’s voice is like that. I’m not even sure what…
The Molotovs Ignite SXSW with Rockstar Swagger and Transatlantic Energy
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- Every year, the British Music Embassy is a highlight for me at SXSW—home to unforgettable performances from the likes of Jacob Collier, Fontaines D.C., and Dream Wife. This year’s showcase featured…
Julien Baker and TORRES Channel Queer Country Magic at Luck Reunion
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT LUCK REUNION 2025! SPICEWOOD, TX- There are few things that get me more excited than witnessing a collaboration come to life on stage—and seeing Julien Baker and TORRES perform together at Luck Reunion this year…
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….
BANKS Strips It Down at The Wiltern, Embracing Vulnerability and Longevity
LOS ANGELES, CA — Some artists come and go. BANKS stays. Her June 7th show at The Wiltern wasn’t just another tour stop… it was a testament to an artist who has quietly and steadily cultivated a career defined by vulnerability, evolution, and emotional truth….
Sunday (1994) Captivate Troubadour Crowd with Nostalgic Dream‑Pop & Cinematic Emotion
LOS ANGELES, CA- My story with Sunday (1994) began earlier this year, when I received a press release for their single “Rain.” The song opens with choral voices that feel like memory, and as the modulated guitars plucked in, the lyrics “If I don’t have…
