Derrick Lee
The Genius of Mitski: A Masterclass in Music and Art At The Hollywood Bowl
HOLLYWOOD, CA- The Hollywood Bowl is one of those venues that carries its own weight. To perform there is to claim a space in music’s upper echelons, where only the most significant voices resonate among the hills of Los Angeles. When I saw that Mitski…
Towa Bird Rocks A Sold-Out Echo: A Rising Star’s Electrifying Performance
LOS ANGELES, CA- When I heard that Towa Bird was opening for Billie Eilish on a string of dates this fall, I was curious. Who was this rising star? It didn’t take long for me to find out. After a quick search, I dove into…
Catchy, Raw, and Bilingual: The Sols Deliver Solid Set at Echo Park Rising
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT ALL OF THE ARTISTS WE CAUGHT AT ECHO PARK RISING ECHO PARK, CA- The annual Echo Park Rising festival has always been a breeding ground for discovering fresh, raw talent. This year was no exception, and amidst the usual sonic…
Inside the World of Mike Taylor: A Conversation on Music, DJing, and Career Milestones
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT MORE COVERAGE OF OUTLOUD AT WEHO PRIDE MAIN ARTICLE | RED CARPET | SUMMERTRAMP STAGE | PRIDE PARADE WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA- Mike Taylor is no stranger to commanding an audience, whether it’s through his DJ sets or live performances, and…
TwoLips Transforms The Echo into a Rock Powerhouse
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- When it comes to live performances, nothing quite compares to an artist who can completely rewrite expectations. Such was the case at The Echo when TwoLips, an artist known… at least to me…for…
The Belair Lip Bombs: The Sonic Collision of Playful Soundscapes and Lyrical Depths
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- When you stumble upon a band at South by Southwest, it’s often a game of musical roulette—some shows fall flat, others spark curiosity, but every so often, you catch a performance that…
Sharon Van Etten’s Hollywood Bowl Performances Proves Why She’s a Critics’ Favorite
CLICK HERE TO GO BACK THE MAIN ARTICLE HOLLYWOOD, CA- “…Sharon Van Etten, on the other hand, has been in my regular rotation for quite some time. My introduction to her came through the haunting track “The End of the World,” which made its way…
Max Leone Shines as Opening Act for Towa Bird with Indie-Pop Vibes
CLICK HERE TO GO BACK THE MAIN ARTICLE WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA- “…Max Leone, the opening act for Towa Bird, brought a refreshing presence to the stage with his blend of alternative pop and introspective lyrics. Though I wasn’t initially familiar with him, his performance left…
Boyz II Men at the Hollywood Bowl: A Night of Nostalgia, Pop Royalty, and Timeless Talent
LOS ANGELES, CA- Standing on the steps of the Hollywood Bowl, under the glowing arch that has hosted musical legends for decades, I felt like a giddy high school kid all over again. Seeing Boyz II Men perform for the first time at this iconic…
Crystal Waters: The Queen of Deep House Reminds Us Why She’s the G.O.A.T.
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT MORE COVERAGE OF OUTLOUD AT WEHO PRIDE MAIN ARTICLE | RED CARPET | SUMMERTRAMP STAGE | PRIDE PARADE WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA- If you grew up in the 90s, it was impossible not to know Crystal Waters. She was the voice…