Derrick Lee
Speed of Light Shines at The Den Studios Alongside Rising Rock Talent
LOS ANGELES, CA- On the evening of February 8, 2025, I navigated some unfamiliar-to-me streets of Los Angeles to The Den Studios, an intimate performance space which on this evening was spotlighting emerging talent. The night’s lineup featured four acts: Scratchcard Inc, Devon Thompson, 12…
Los Angeles Underground Ignites: Trap Girl, Hex Code, and Spare Parts for Broken Hearts Open for Girl in a Coma
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE GIRL IN A COMA MAIN ARTICLE TRAP GIRL | HEX CODE | SPARE PART FOR BROKEN HEARTS LOS ANGELES, CA- In the vibrant heart of Los Angeles’ music scene, I recently had the privilege of attending two electrifying performances…
carolesdaughter’s ‘Virginia Slims’ Is a Smoky, Soulful Surprise
LOS ANGELES, CA- There’s a certain mystique to carolesdaughter’s latest single, Virginia Slims—a sense of contradiction, of aesthetic and sonic subversion, that makes it more than just another entry in the alt-pop canon. The track, a velvety, jazz-tinged excursion into blue-eyed soul and R&B,…
Morgan Saint – “Out of The Blue” Album Review: A Lush, Introspective Journey Through Love and Self-Discovery
LOS ANGELES, CA- There’s something poetic about releasing an album like Out of The Blue on Valentine’s Day. The day, so often a celebration of love, is equally a stark reminder of solitude for those unattached. For Morgan Saint, her debut full-length album isn’t just an…
The Haunt: A Rising Force in Alternative Rock
LOS ANGELES, CA- On the evening of January 25, 2025, Los Angeles’ Moroccan Lounge was the epicenter of an electrifying musical showcase, headlined by the dynamic sibling duo, The Haunt. The night was further energized by compelling performances from opening acts PrettyUgly and Damnage, each…
The Joy of Reunion: Girl In A Coma’s Triumphant Return to the Stage
LOS ANGELES, CA- Reunions in music are akin to the rekindling of a long-lost romance—a blend of nostalgia, anticipation, and the hope of recapturing a magic that once was. Some reunions, like Fleetwood Mac’s return to the stage, have been met with rapturous applause, reaffirming…
12 Gauge Trixie: A Rocking Nostalgic Resurgence
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…The penultimate act of the evening was 12 Gauge Trixie, a San Diego-based quintet that has been injecting a fresh dose of adrenaline into the local rock scene since their formation in early…
BeachLife Festival’s Next Big Thing? Devon Thompson’s Electrifying Live Show
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Devon Thompson is the kind of artist who doesn’t just perform—she commands. From the second she steps on a stage, there’s an undeniable shift in the room’s energy. Her voice cuts through the…
Scratchcard Inc.: A Promising Prelude
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Opening the evening was Scratch Card Ink, a youthful trio channeling the restless energy of late ’90s alternative rock with an emo-tinged sincerity that felt refreshingly raw. From the first distorted chord, it…
Damnage: Seasoned Musicianship with a Hard-Hitting Sound
CLICK HERE TO GO BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA- “…Following PrettyUgly, Damnage took the stage, delivering a powerful performance that showcased their musical prowess. The band comprises seasoned musicians Tim Stewart (guitar and vocals), Johnathan (bass and vocals), and Tosh Peters (drums),…