Jorja Smith Enchants This Ain’t No Picnic With Her Powerful Vocals
MAIN PAGE | SATURDAY | SUNDAY LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Despite making waves in the UK back in 2016 with her acclaimed single “Blue Lights”, it wasn’t until I peeped her name in the credits of the Black Panther soundtrack album sometime in 2018. I was sleeping…
Mesmerized By Kelly Lee Owens At This Ain’t No Picnic
MAIN PAGE | SATURDAY | SUNDAY LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Another live performance that really impressed me came from Kelly Lee Owens. Live performances by solo electronic dance artists tend to leave me wanting. Oftentimes, intricate lighting designs or pyrotechnics are needed to highlight the music’s excitement…
Mac DeMarco Caters To His Fans… and More… At This Ain’t No Picnic
MAIN PAGE | SATURDAY | SUNDAY LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Having seen Mac DeMarco perform live on several occasions, there’s one thing through-line that always pops into my mind: “I wouldn’t mind smoking a joint with this dude and just get goofy.” There’s something so pleasantly chill…
Circle Jerks Celebrate Group Sex At This Ain’t No Picnic
MAIN PAGE | SATURDAY | SUNDAY LOS ANGELES, CA- “…You can’t go wrong booking an iconic band (of any genre) at a music festival, and Circle Jerks are perhaps one of the most iconic Los Angeles-based hardcore punk bands ever. Formed in 1979, these punk stalwarts…
Magdalena Bay Bring The Pop Perfection of Their Mercurial World To This Ain’t No Picnic
MAIN PAGE | SATURDAY | SUNDAY LOS ANGELES, CA- “…As soon as I saw Mica Tenenbaum and Matthew Lewin of Magdalena Bay step onto the stage wearing matching “Indie Darling” (Mica) and “Boyboss” shirts, I had a good sense of expecting a good time. I was…
The Emotional Power Of Ethel Cain Made Me A Believer
MAIN PAGE | SATURDAY | SUNDAY LOS ANGELES, CA- “…When I first listened to Ethel Cain’s album Preacher’s Daughter earlier this year, I was gobsmacked. It’s not often that one can form an indelible impression of a recording artist through the virgin-listen of their debut studio…
Check Out All Of The Bands Blurred Culture Caught On Day 1 Of This Ain’t No Picnic!
MAIN PAGE | SATURDAY | SUNDAY LOS ANGELES, CA- With over 70 acts performing over the course of two days, it’ll always be a task to pick between acts and get that which will fill your soul. We hope you enjoy what we were able to see/hear…
FULL DAY 2 REVIEW OF ALL THE TALENT WE CAUGHT AT 88RISING’S HITC 2022
MAIN PAGE | SATURDAY | SUNDAY LOS ANGELES, CA– Day two of Head in the Clouds was marked by a quiet excitement. After seeing their favorite artists on day one– Joji, Keshi, CHUNG HA, Jay Park, and more– festival goers were filled with anticipation…
88rising Caps off This Year’s Head In The Clouds In Grand Style
MAIN PAGE | SATURDAY | SUNDAY LOS ANGELES, CA– “…88rising’s focus has always been on family. For many fans of the label– the artists signed under 88rising are not just people who make music. They’re the new generation of Asian creatives, who are paving…
A Flawless Performance By Raveena At Head In The Clouds Had Me Longing For More
MAIN PAGE | SATURDAY | SUNDAY LOS ANGELES, CA– “…The last act we were able to catch on the Double Happiness stage was the delightful vocalist Raveena. Ugh. Talk about falling in love at first listen. There is such a breezy casualness to Raveena’s…
