Derrick Lee
City of the Sun: A Sonic Journey Through Ethereal Soundscapes and Latin Rhythms
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- Austin’s SXSW is a playground for musical discovery, but sometimes the real gems shine outside the official lineup. It was at one such event, hosted by Paste Magazine and Illegal Mezcal, that…
Destiny Rogers: A Fresh Take on Pop and Urban Vibes
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT MORE COVERAGE OF OUTLOUD AT WEHO PRIDE MAIN ARTICLE | RED CARPET | SUMMERTRAMP STAGE | PRIDE PARADE WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA- Destiny Rogers is not your typical pop star. Hailing from Lodi, California, she’s carved out a unique niche for…
Sophie Ellis-Bextor Shines at Outloud Fest: A Timeless Disco Icon Returns
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT MORE COVERAGE OF OUTLOUD AT WEHO PRIDE MAIN ARTICLE | RED CARPET | SUMMERTRAMP STAGE | PRIDE PARADE WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA- Sophie Ellis-Bextor is the kind of pop icon who dances through decades, effortlessly bridging the gap between the turn…
Rainbow Girls at Luck Reunion: Harmonies That Hit Home
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT LUCK REUNION! AUSTIN, TX- It’s not often that a performance leaves you feeling as if you’ve been invited into someone’s living room, with music that wraps around you like an old, familiar blanket. But that’s…
The Unyielding Pulse of Japanese Punk: A Thrilling Encounter with Tokyo Syoki Syodo at SXSW
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- Punk rock has always been a genre defined by its raw energy, defiant spirit, and unapologetic attitude. It’s a sound that transcends borders, a movement that has rippled through cultures worldwide, leaving…
From LA to Luck: Zella Day’s Evolution Comes Full Circle
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT LUCK REUNION! AUSTIN, TX- Zella Day’s journey through the music industry has been one marked by transformation. From her early days, where she flirted with the sun-soaked vibes of California’s indie scene, to her current…
Sofi Paez Casts a Spell at SXSW: A Haunting Performance That Filled the Soul
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- Amidst the bustling energy of South by Southwest, Sofi Paez delivered a performance that was as arresting as it was understated. In the serene, high-arched expanse of the Central Presbyterian Church, Paez’s…
How Automatic Won Me Over at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
CLICK HERE TO GO BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE LOS ANGELES, CA — “…Kicking off the evening was Automatic, a band I’d seen earlier in the year at SXSW. Admittedly, my previous experiences with them were less than stellar, marred by technical difficulties that left…
Glasgow’s Spyres: The Indie Rock Upstarts Worth Keeping An Eye On
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- At the British Music Embassy during SXSW, Spyres took the stage and delivered an electrifying mid-afternoon performance. This Glasgow-based band, led by the dynamic duo of Emily Downie and Keira McGuire, radiated…
Laufey at the Hollywood Bowl: A Resurgence of Jazz for the New Generation
LOS ANGELES, CA- When I was younger, jazz was my first love. It was the music that played in the background of my most formative years, and I spent countless hours in vocal competitions, pouring my heart into songs that spoke to the timeless ache…