David Saxum
Top 3s at Escape Halloween 2024: The Best Stages, Performances, and Costumes
CHECK OUT OUR ESCAPE HALLOWEEN RECAP HERE! SAN BERNARDINO, CA- From the haunting atmosphere to the unforgettable music and costumes, Escape Halloween gave us a weekend of pure, eerie magic. These “top 3s” only scratch the surface of an event that brought a kaleidoscope of…
Escape Halloween 2024 Recap: A Night of Beats and Thrills at NOS Events Center
CHECK OUT OUR ESCAPE HALLOWEEN HIGHLIGHTS HERE! SAN BERNARDINO, CA- The NOS Events Center became the ultimate Halloween haunt this past weekend as Escape Halloween 2024 delivered its most immersive and electrifying edition yet. Amid swirling fog, larger-than-life stage designs, and a crowd as colorful…
The Legendary Troubadour Hosts Jet’s Triumphant U.S. Return After 14 Years
LOS ANGELES, CA- Jet’s two-night run at the Troubadour marked the band’s return to U.S. soil after a 14-year absence, and the sense of occasion was unmistakable. The Troubadour, with its deep-rooted history in the Los Angeles music scene, felt like the perfect venue for their…
A Magical Evening with The Airborne Toxic Event at The Ford Amphitheater in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ve been to many concert venues in Los Angeles, but one that eluded me until recently was The Ford. Over a century old, it began as a community theater and has managed to retain that spirit, regularly hosting local artists, film screenings, and…
The Ultimate Survival Guide for Escape Halloween 2024
LOS ANGELES, CA- Get ready for a weekend of spine-tingling beats and bone-rattling bass drops at the largest Halloween EDM festival in the U.S. Escape Halloween, hosted by Insomniac Events, is back on October 25th and 26th at the National Orange Show Event Center in San…
Billy Bragg Live: A 40-Year Journey of Folk, Protest, and Connection
LOS ANGELES, CA- Since the beginning of time, passing down wisdom through storytelling has been a tradition, an oral practice that connects generations by sharing life’s struggles, joys, and lessons. Last Friday, Billy Bragg carried on that tradition—not just through his music but with the…
Two Door Cinema Club Delivers Electrifying Performance at YouTube Theater
LOS ANGELES, CA- The late 2000s to early 2010s marked the golden age of indie rock, where post-punk revival met alt-rock, creating a wave of iconic bands like Phoenix, The Killers, and Vampire Weekend. During this time, indie rock solidified itself as a cultural force,…
London’s Good Neighbours Deliver an Unforgettable Performance at The Troubadour
LOS ANGELES, CA- The Troubadour, an iconic Los Angeles venue, added yet another notch to its belt of legendary performances last Wednesday night. This time, it was the London-based band Good Neighbours who stopped by on their international tour, turning what could’ve been a quiet Wednesday…
Indie Rock Bliss: Local Natives and Mt. Joy Take Over the Hollywood Bowl
LOS ANGELES, CA- It has been just over three years since I moved to Los Angeles. Before I made the leap, my only glimpses of LA were through the lens of movies and television, where places like Venice Beach, Sunset Boulevard, and the Hollywood Bowl…
Kaleo’s Intimate Troubadour Show: Exclusive Review and New Song Teasers
LOS ANGELES, CA- As I walked into the Troubadour last Wednesday, the crowd was already buzzing with anticipation. With legendary acts like Elton John, Bob Dylan, Arctic Monkeys, and Coldplay having performed at this venue, it’s fair to say the walls of the Troubadour have seen…