Derrick Lee
Pixel Grip – “Split” Review: A Feral Dancefloor Purge Drenched in Bloodlust and Betrayal
LOS ANGELES, CA- Adrenaline has a sound, and it might just be Pixel Grip’s latest single *“Split”* — a high-voltage jolt of raw techno minimalism that slices straight through the chest and refuses to let go. Unveiled as the third offering from the Chicago trio’s…
First Listen: fknsyd’s ‘Anesthesia Smile’ Delivers Dreamy Escapism Through Electronic Soundscapes
LOS ANGELES, CA- There’s something quietly arresting about fknsyd’s new single, “Anesthesia Smile.” My first encounter with her music, it came by way of an unassuming press release—but what poured out of my speakers was anything but ordinary. Swirling in woozy, electronic atmospheres, and…
The Swell Season Return With “People We Used To Be,” and I’m Feeling Everything All Over Again
LOS ANGELES, CA- Some emails hit harder than others. When the press release for The Swell Season’s new single “People We Used To Be” landed in my inbox, I had to sit down. A lump in my throat, a rush of memory—warm, aching, and strangely…
From CHVRCHES to ‘Vicious Creature’: Lauren Mayberry Shines Solo in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA- Lauren Mayberry, renowned as the lead vocalist of the Scottish synth-pop band CHVRCHES, embarked on her solo journey with the release of her debut album, Vicious Creature, on December 6, 2024. This album signifies a notable departure from CHVRCHES’ signature sound, allowing…
Grace VanderWaal Shines on “Proud,” the Poised Prelude to a Bold New Chapter
LOS ANGELES, CA- There was a time when Grace VanderWaal was a wide-eyed tween with a ukulele, charming her way to a win on America’s Got Talent and earning headlines as the precocious “next Taylor Swift.” But if you haven’t checked in since those days,…
renforshort Wields Her Scars Like Stars on Anthemic New Single “pretend to like me”
LOS ANGELES, CA- The best pop songs don’t just mirror our mess—they scream it back in surround sound, glittered in distortion and unflinching honesty. On “pretend to like me,” rising Canadian singer-songwriter renforshort doesn’t just dip into the well of youthful anxiety—she cannonballs in….
Mustard Service Carves a New Groove With “Big Time,” a Zest-Soaked Breakup Anthem for the Soul
LOS ANGELES, CA- There’s a curious kind of heartbreak that doesn’t come from romance but from friendship — the slow unraveling of a bond that once felt like home. On “Big Time,” the latest single from Miami’s genre-bending outfit Mustard Service, that very ache is…
Alexandra Savior Emerges from the Shadows With “Unforgivable” and a New Era on the Horizon
LOS ANGELES, CA- When Alexandra Savior first stepped into the music world with her 2017 debut “Belladonna of Sadness”, she didn’t just introduce herself—she enchanted. That album, co-written with Alex Turner of Arctic Monkeys, was a cinematic, brooding burst of noir-pop that caught me off…
Stupid Hobby Stuns with Theatrical Stage Presence and Lush Pop Sound at Moroccan Lounge
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Next up was an artist who goes by the name Stupid Hobby. Though I hadn’t come in with much background knowledge, what unfolded on stage was a tightly constructed, emotionally charged set. She…
Vaniaaa, Kate Brunotts, and Chloe Chaidez Deliver Unforgettable DJ Set at Moroccan Lounge
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Inside, the night kicked off with a short but memorable DJ set from Vaniaaa, who was joined by Kate Brunotts and Chloe Chaidez — yes, that Chloe, of Kitten fame — behind the…