Derrick Lee
Jamie Fine Captivates at Outloud Fest and Ushers in a Bold New Era
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT MORE COVERAGE OF OUTLOUD AT WEHO PRIDE MAIN ARTICLE | SUMMERTRAMP STAGE | LIP SYNC BATTLE ROYALE | PRIDE PARADE WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA- I’ll be honest: I didn’t know much about Jamie Fine before Outloud Fest. But that’s part of what makes…
Alex Isley Stuns With Soulful NPR Tiny Desk Concert, Echoing Her Musical Legacy
LOS ANGELES, CA- Some voices don’t just sing… they seep into your bones. Alex Isley’s recent Tiny Desk Concertisn’t just a performance. It’s a declaration, a gentle-yet-powerful affirmation of her rightful place in contemporary soul’s upper echelon. From the moment she opened her set with…
The Anti Groupies Deliver Raw Power in “I Can’t” Music Video
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’d heard the buzz about Long Beach’s own The Anti Groupies—an all-female rock band with attitude—and finally got my chance to see them at The Venice West back in April. Live, these young women ooze sass, swagger, and serious rock chops—the…
Inside Every Time You Lose Your Mind: Priscilla Chavez-Scott on Capturing the Legacy of Failure
LOS ANGELES, CA- If you’ve ever lingered near a photo pit at a rock show in Los Angeles, chances are you’ve seen Priscilla Chavez-Scott—camera in hand, eyes locked in on the moment. I’ve known Priscilla for years through these kinds of serendipitous encounters. And…
Yndling Delivers Intimate Dream-Pop Magic at SXSW 2025’s RIVIAN Stage
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX – It was sometime mid-afternoon when I wandered over to the RIVIAN Stage at SXSW—still buzzing from the last set, not entirely sure what I was walking into next. But that’s part…
ALLDAY PROJECT Breaks the Mold with High-Octane Co-Ed K-Pop Single “WICKED”
LOS ANGELES, CA- In a K-pop landscape often saturated with polished perfection and hyper-curated personas, ALLDAY PROJECT arrives like a shot of adrenaline. Their latest single, “WICKED”, is a genre-mashing statement that fuses Brazilian Funk, Trap, R&B, and Drill into a swaggering performance piece…
Kalie Shorr Ignites Outloud Fest with Queer Anthems and Alt-Rock Energy
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT MORE COVERAGE OF OUTLOUD AT WEHO PRIDE MAIN ARTICLE | SUMMERTRAMP STAGE | LIP SYNC BATTLE ROYALE | PRIDE PARADE WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA- Even before Kalie Shorr took the main stage at Outloud Fest, her presence could be felt. The early afternoon…
Flyana Boss Ignite Outloud Fest with Viral Energy and Queer Brilliance
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT MORE COVERAGE OF OUTLOUD AT WEHO PRIDE MAIN ARTICLE | SUMMERTRAMP STAGE | LIP SYNC BATTLE ROYALE | PRIDE PARADE WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA- There’s no mistaking Flyana Boss when they hit the stage. Decked out in unapologetic flair and armed with bars…
Nia Ashleigh, Buffchick, and Beane Deliver Magnetic Artist-in-the-Round Set at The El Rey Theatre
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…The night opened in a refreshing, collaborative spirit, with an “artist-in-the-round” performance featuring Nia Ashleigh, Buffchick, and Beane, each taking turns sharing original material and backing each other with harmonies that, at times,…
WeHo Pride Parade 2025: A Joyful March of Visibility, Advocacy, and Unapologetic Celebration
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT MORE COVERAGE OF OUTLOUD AT WEHO PRIDE MAIN ARTICLE | SUMMERTRAMP STAGE | LIP SYNC BATTLE ROYALE | PRIDE PARADE WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA- I’ve been photographing the WeHo Pride Parade for years now, and every time I raise my camera…