Willow at The Ford Amphitheatre: A Transformative Evening of Bold Artistry
LOS ANGELES, CA- The journey of an artist is rarely linear. It’s a precarious tightrope act, balancing between external expectations and internal desires, between commercial success and authentic self-expression. For those who achieve fame at a young age, the path is even more perilous. To…
Sandy Hawkins Talks Nostalgia, Neighborhood Pride, and the Art of Not Taking Themselves Too Seriously
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT ALL OF THE ARTISTS WE CAUGHT AT ECHO PARK RISING ECHO PARK, CA- Having followed Sandy Hawkins for years, I finally had the chance to witness them live at this year’s Echo Park Rising. It was a long-awaited moment, one…
A Journey of Emotion and Melody: Wasia Project’s Unforgettable Fonda Theatre Show
LOS ANGELES, CA- The story began, fittingly enough, with another enchantress of sophisticated pop, Laufey. While preparing to review her concert at the Hollywood Bowl, I stumbled across the Wasia Project. As I combed through Laufey’s past setlists, looking to immerse myself in the world…
Exploring Arc Iris: The Genre-Defying Band Opening for Willow
CLICK HERE TO GO BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Opening the evening was Arc Iris, a band that might not yet be a household name but undoubtedly deserves to be. Their music defies easy categorization, blending avant-garde pop, experimental jazz, and electronic…
Rediscovering a Muse: PJ Harvey Live at the Greek Theatre
LOS ANGELES, CA- There’s a certain magic in revisiting the music that once held a formative influence on your life, a way of connecting to your past self while embracing the artist’s evolution. For me, PJ Harvey has been one of those artists—her music is…
Kiesza’s Remarkable Comeback at Saint Rocke, with Bonnie McKee’s Pop Magic: A Review
HERMOSA BEACH, CA—Kiesza’s journey back to the stage has been nothing short of inspiring. Known for her breakout hit “Hideaway” in 2014, which catapulted her into the international spotlight, she faced a life-altering car accident in 2017. The injuries she sustained kept her from the…
The Blushes: A Fierce LA Band Talks New Music, DIY Ethos, and Empowerment
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT ALL OF THE ARTISTS WE CAUGHT AT ECHO PARK RISING ECHO PARK, CA- The Blushes, a fierce all-female punk band from Los Angeles, consists of Katie Earl-Hogan, Katy Rose, and Lori Dorfman. Their journey began during a middle school theater…
Sabrina Sterling at The Fonda Theatre: A Powerful Journey Through Love and Longing
CLICK HERE TO GO BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Then came Sabrina Sterling, an artist I’ve had the pleasure of seeing three times this year. Each performance has reinforced why she’s swiftly become one of my favorite singer-songwriters. There’s something magnetic in…
From South Africa to Los Angeles: Nick Leng’s Unique Sound Captivates The Fonda
CLICK HERE TO GO BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE LOS ANGELES, CA- “…As the lights dimmed and the crowd settled, Nick Leng emerged at the piano, his presence subdued yet captivating. Born in South Africa and raised in Los Angeles, Leng brings a unique blend…
Rediscovering Bonnie McKee: A Night of Pop Anthems at Saint Rock
CLICK HERE TO GO BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE HERMOSA BEACH, CA— “…Before Kiesza took the stage at Saint Rocke, the audience was treated to a lively set by Bonnie McKee, an artist whose journey I’ve followed for over seven years. The last time I…
