Grace VanderWaal Shines on “Proud,” the Poised Prelude to a Bold New Chapter
LOS ANGELES, CA- There was a time when Grace VanderWaal was a wide-eyed tween with a ukulele, charming her way to a win on America’s Got Talent and earning headlines as the precocious “next Taylor Swift.” But if you haven’t checked in since those days,…
renforshort Wields Her Scars Like Stars on Anthemic New Single “pretend to like me”
LOS ANGELES, CA- The best pop songs don’t just mirror our mess—they scream it back in surround sound, glittered in distortion and unflinching honesty. On “pretend to like me,” rising Canadian singer-songwriter renforshort doesn’t just dip into the well of youthful anxiety—she cannonballs in….
Mustard Service Carves a New Groove With “Big Time,” a Zest-Soaked Breakup Anthem for the Soul
LOS ANGELES, CA- There’s a curious kind of heartbreak that doesn’t come from romance but from friendship — the slow unraveling of a bond that once felt like home. On “Big Time,” the latest single from Miami’s genre-bending outfit Mustard Service, that very ache is…
Alexandra Savior Emerges from the Shadows With “Unforgivable” and a New Era on the Horizon
LOS ANGELES, CA- When Alexandra Savior first stepped into the music world with her 2017 debut “Belladonna of Sadness”, she didn’t just introduce herself—she enchanted. That album, co-written with Alex Turner of Arctic Monkeys, was a cinematic, brooding burst of noir-pop that caught me off…
Stupid Hobby Stuns with Theatrical Stage Presence and Lush Pop Sound at Moroccan Lounge
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Next up was an artist who goes by the name Stupid Hobby. Though I hadn’t come in with much background knowledge, what unfolded on stage was a tightly constructed, emotionally charged set. She…
Vaniaaa, Kate Brunotts, and Chloe Chaidez Deliver Unforgettable DJ Set at Moroccan Lounge
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Inside, the night kicked off with a short but memorable DJ set from Vaniaaa, who was joined by Kate Brunotts and Chloe Chaidez — yes, that Chloe, of Kitten fame — behind the…
Cult of Venus Transfixes LA Crowd with Haunting Soundscapes
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…The evening at The Belasco commenced with an opening set by Cult of Venus, an enigmatic alternative artist hailing from New York City. Shrouded in mystery, Cult of Venus has captivated audiences with…
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,…
