Derrick Lee
Violet Grohl’s “Cool Buzz” Is a Fierce 90s-Inspired Alt-Rock Knockout
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ll admit it: I tend to give the children of famous recording artists a little short shrift when it comes to their own musical careers. There’s always that natural skepticism, the quiet assumption that the spotlight arrived before the songs did….
Bella Kay’s “Promise?” Is a Smart, Vulnerable Indie Pop Breakout
LOS ANGELES, CA- At just 20 years old, Bella Kay is already proving she understands one of pop music’s hardest tricks: making vulnerability sound effortless. Her latest single, “Promise?”, arrives with all the hallmarks of a strong indie-pop breakout, but what makes the song…
Lindsey Lomis “All Over You” Review: A Mesmerizing Breakup Anthem That Lingers
LOS ANGELES, CA- I clicked play on YouTube, not expecting much more than a casual first listen, and within seconds I was locked in. Lindsey Lomis doesn’t ease you into “All Over You.” She pulls you straight into it. The tone of her voice,…
The Haunt Return With Ferocious New Alt-Rock Single “Ghost” Ahead of 2026 Hollow Crown Tour
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ve been high on the band The Haunt for a minute now. Ever since first coming across the sibling duo of Anastasia Grace Haunt and Maxamillion “Max” Haunt, it’s been pretty clear to me that they possess the kind of chemistry…
bunii Releases “crash” Ahead of VIRGILIO Album, A Clever and Reckless Indie Rock Ride
LOS ANGELES, CA- Every so often a new artist pops up whose talent feels a little ahead of their age. That was my first reaction when I came across bunii’s new single “crash.” Based on what little I could find online, the Los Angeles…
Dogstar Return With “All In Now”: Keanu Reeves and Band Tap Into Gritty 90s Alt-Rock Energy
LOS ANGELES, CA- For years, Dogstar was one of those bands I never really gave a fair shot. Not because I disliked the idea of them, but because I had already formed a lazy assumption about what the experience might be like. I’ve always…
VIAL’s “Infected” Channels Punk Fury and Social Frustration on the New Album HELLHOUND
LOS ANGELES, CA- Sometimes you just need music that lets you be angry for a few minutes. That was my immediate reaction after hearing Minneapolis punk trio VIAL’s track “Infected,” a bruising cut from their album HELLHOUND. Some bands write songs you analyze. Others…
Kimiko Glenn Launches Music Project KIMIKO with Synth Pop Single “Emotional Whiplash” Ahead of Debut EP Modern Dance
LOS ANGELES, CA- For performers who spend their careers in front of cameras and on stages, the line between artistic disciplines can often blur. Actors become singers. Musicians turn into actors. The creative instinct that drives one form of expression often spills naturally into…
Angèle and Justice Ignite French Touch Energy on “What You Want”
LOS ANGELES, CA- There’s something uniquely satisfying about listening to music in a language you’ve spent years studying. It turns a song into more than just a vibe. It becomes a quiet test of memory, instinct, and fluency. I studied French for years, and…
RAYE’s Nightingale Lane and the Evolution of Romantic Symbolism in Modern Pop
LOS ANGELES, CA- There was a time when the nightingale meant magic. In the classic jazz staple “A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square”, the bird is not just wildlife. It is a signal that something extraordinary has happened. Two people meet. London glows. Even…