Sextile’s Rejuvenated Brilliance: A Review of Their Hometown Show at the Fonda
LOS ANGELES, CA- The last time I saw Sextile, it was almost five years ago at the Teragram Ballroom, an opener for Shame, thrusting the audience into their rhythmic dark wave atmosphere in support of their album, ‘3’. It was a time of discovery and…
Movie Club at Harvard & Stone: A Psychedelic Symphony
LOS ANGELES, CA- Movie Club, Venice Beach’s prodigious instrumental psych rock duo, has been making waves for a while now, with their tantalizing synthesis of electric guitar and drums, not to mention their magnetic visual collaborations. Having tracked their sonic evolution over the years, I’d…
A Night Under the Stars: Celebrating 50 Years of “Aladdin Sane” at Levitt Pavilion
LOS ANGELES, CA- In the expansive tapestry of rock ‘n’ roll history, few albums have left as indelible a mark as David Bowie’s 1973 opus, “Aladdin Sane.” Acting as a spiritual sequel to his critically acclaimed “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the…
Bully’s Electric Night at Teragram Ballroom: A Dive into “Lucky For You”
LOS ANGELES, CA- On August 23, 2023, the Teragram Ballroom reverberated with the haunting melodies of Bully, predominantly steered by the talented Alicia Bognanno. They presented tracks from their fourth studio album, Lucky For You. The night was not just about music; it was a…
The Indelible Impact of Modest Mouse and The Pixies: A Concert Dream for the Hollywood Bowl
LOS ANGELES, CA- In the sprawling narrative of music history, certain bands emerge as influential touchstones, shaping the sound and direction of genres and inspiring countless musicians in their wake. Two such influential acts in the realm of alternative and indie rock are the Pixies and…
Jacob Collier at the Hollywood Bowl: A Night Where Joy Meets Genius
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ve been privileged enough to witness countless concerts that leave a mark, but very few can transform your worldview in a span of a few hours. Such was the evening of September 13, 2023, at the iconic Hollywood Bowl. When music is…
The Enigmatic Aura of 3L3D3P: Unpacking the Influence of The Garden’s Vada-Vada Movement
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! SAN DIEGO, CA- “…Anticipation filled the room as 3L3D3P prepared to take the stage. I was largely unfamiliar with her, but my online research revealed that she’s also known as Milloux or Millouxsuicide and is a…
VR Sex at The Fonda Theatre: A Brooding Descent into Dark Post Punk Brilliance
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! SAN DIEGO, CA- “…VR Sex. The name conjures visions of a cybernetic and carnal future. A choice opening for the sonic titans, Sextile, this was the band’s chance to stamp their imprint onto the darkwave aficionados…
From ‘Urban Hang Suite’ to the Hollywood Bowl: A Weekend of Maxwell’s Timeless Artistry
LOS ANGELES, CA- Amidst the stars of the city of angels, there lay an oasis of nostalgia and impeccable showmanship as the prodigious Maxwell took center stage at the iconic Hollywood Bowl. For those lucky enough to embark on this sonic journey on that fated…
Faetooth Live: An Immersive Journey into ‘Fairy-Doom’ and Beyond At Resident
LOS ANGELES, CA- In the intimate ambiance of Resident, amid the bustling sounds of Downtown Los Angeles, I enjoyed a riveting evening of heavy sound featuring alternative rock newcomers Phaeic, doom-gaze maestros Iress, and “fairy-doom” innovators Faetooth. I witnessed each band unleash their sonic prowess,…
