Derrick Lee
From Kitten to Solo: Blu DeTiger’s Journey to Becoming a Sought-After Artist
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- Blu DeTiger is a rising star in the music industry who has established herself as an incredibly talented bassist, producer, and singer-songwriter. My first encounter with her was when she played…
Strawberry Guy’s Psychedelic Dream Pop Takes Center Stage at the British Music Embassy
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- The British Music Embassy is an initiative created by the UK’s Department for International Trade and the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) to promote British music at major international festivals and events. It…
Jaguar Jonze: The Breakthrough Artist of the Year Nominee You Need to Know
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- Jaguar Jonze is a talented newcomer who made her debut in the music industry in 2019. Born Deena Lynch, this Australian artist is a multi-talented musician, singer, and songwriter. Prior to…
Belgian Pop Star Angèle Shines in Los Angeles Concert, Proving She’s the Next Global Music Sensation
LOS ANGELES, CA- Foreign pop artists have been dominating the U.S. music market for many years now, with acts from countries such as Canada, the United Kingdom, and South Korea achieving massive success and winning over American audiences. One reason for this trend is the…
Musical Alchemy: The Magic of Hiatus Kaiyote Live
LOS ANGELES, CA- I remember that February 7th, 2013 quite vividly. In the dimly lite, intimate setting of the Del Monte Speakeasy in Venice, California, I got to experience Hiatus Kaiyote live for the first time. They launched into an electrifying set that featured songs…
Folk, Indie-Pop, and Art Rock Blend: Hamish Hawk Impresses with Unique Musical Style
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- Hamish Hawk, the Scottish singer-songwriter and musician, is a name that’s been on my radar for some time, and finally, I had the chance to see him perform live. From the…
Algiers Pushes Boundaries and Stays True to Their Roots at SXSW
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- It had been some time since I had the privilege of experiencing Algiers’ dynamic live performances. If memory serves me right, it was back in 2016 when they opened for Savages…
Will Taylor and Nick Hill of Flyte Deliver Impeccable Harmonies in Stripped-Down Set
CLICK HERE TO GO BACK TO MAIN ARTICLE LOS ANGELES, CA- Opening for Joseph was the British indie rock band Flyte. This band has been making waves in the music scene since they burst onto the scene in 2015, and I actually caught them performing…
Get Ready for the Dark and Intriguing Musical World of Dove Armitage by Quincey Larsen
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT OTHER ACTS PERFORMING AT CROOK’S 2023 RESIDENCY AT THE ECHO LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ve been a big fan the projects Quincey Larsen has been a part of. From Sextile, to Kevin, to Cat Scan… I’ve enjoyed them all. I hadn’t,…
Discover the Unique Sound of Jane Weaver: A Blend of Psychedelic Rock, Folk and Electronica
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- Jane Weaver is a British singer, songwriter, and musician. She was born on April 26, 1972, in Liverpool, England. Weaver began her music career in the 1990s as a member of…