Derrick Lee
No Money, No Gimmicks: GRACEY Strips Pop to Its Essentials on Shimmering New Single
LOS ANGELES, CA- There’s a moment in GRACEY’s new single “Gimmicks” that sticks with you—not because of some massive beat drop or glossy vocal run, but because of its honesty: “No money, no gimmicks / just you and I / and this is more…
TVOD Bring the Chaos and Catharsis on Debut Album Party Time – A Frenzied Revelation at SXSW
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- There’s something magical about SXSW—those unscripted moments when you wander into a dusty courtyard, not expecting much, and walk away buzzing. That’s how I found TVOD. I had driven out to Radio…
Guyville Trades Twang for Grunge on Biting New Single “Savior Complex”
LOS ANGELES, CA- Guyville is back, and they’re swinging harder than ever with their blistering new single “Savior Complex”—a sharp, guitar-heavy track that leans more Weezer than Wilco. The Los Angeles-based duo, Emily Hulslander and Kat Hamilton, first made waves with their 2023 debut album…
Nymphlord Enchants at Moroccan Lounge with Textured Set Blending Alt-Rock and Fragile Intimacy
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…The evening began with a compellingly diverse set from Nymphlord, whose recently released EP Rough Blue Blanket hit streaming platforms just weeks ago (lauren-records.com). The five-track release spans about 13 minutes, showcasing a…
Brooke Eden Spurs a Queer Country Revival at Los Globos with “Giddy Up!”
LOS ANGELES, CA- Beneath the red lights of Los Globos on a warm May evening, country-pop trailblazer Brooke Eden did more than launch a single—she led a glitter-dipped, line-dancing declaration of queer joy. On the surface, it was a release party for her new single,…
Caroline Kingsbury’s “Shock Treatment” Is an Electrifying Queer Anthem Drenched in Retro-Futurist Joy
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ve been rooting for Caroline Kingsbury for years now. She’s one of those rare artists who can channel unmistakable throwback vibes—think shimmering ’80s synths and glam-pop drama—while still making it all feel distinctly modern. Watching her artistry evolve has been a…
Wolf Alice Erupts With “Bloom Baby Bloom” and a Visually Stunning Video Ahead of New Album The Clearing
LOS ANGELES, CA- It takes less than five seconds for “Bloom Baby Bloom” to pull you under. That piano baseline—hypnotic in its repetition—sets the stage like a drumroll before detonation. Then Ellie Rowsell’s whispered vocals slip in, tense and deliberate, like she’s got a…
Jade Bird Unveils Haunting New Single “Avalanche” Ahead of Third Album
Jade Bird · Avalanche LOS ANGELES, CA- Back in 2018, I caught Jade Bird at SXSW—just her, a guitar, and a small stage packed with an audience that didn’t yet know how lucky they were. I remember calling her “a little musical treasure” at the…
Penelope Road Signs to Warner Records and Drops Soulful New Single “Out Tonight”
LOS ANGELES, CA- I don’t follow many TikTok accounts. Social media tends to be a blur of sameness, but every once in a while, you stumble across a band that feels different—genuine. For me, that band has been Penelope Road. I started following them…
Rainsford Returns With New Single “Horses” | Out Today Via Sparta Distribution
Rainsford · Horse LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ve been following Rainsford for the better part of six years now, and if the release of “Horse” is any indication, it feels like we’re finally galloping toward a full-length debut. That prospect alone is enough to excite me….