Derrick Lee
Yaeji: A Sonic Alchemist Bridging Beats and Identity
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT MORE COVERAGE OF OUTLOUD AT WEHO PRIDE MAIN ARTICLE | RED CARPET | SUMMERTRAMP STAGE | PRIDE PARADE WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA- Yaeji, the Korean-American music producer and recording artist, seems to dance at the intersections of cultures, genres, and identities….
Audrey Nuna Shines Has Fans Longing For More
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- Audrey Nuna’s performance at Empire Garage during SXSW this year was nothing short of electric. Taking the stage at Empire Garage, the crowd was fully pumped, eagerly anticipating her set. As a…
jxdn’s Emotional Depth and Raw Talent Captivate The Belasco Theater Crowd
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE LOS ANGELES, CA- “… Headliner jxdn took the stage with the confidence of an artist who’s been in the game for much longer than his years suggest. His rise in the music world has been meteoric,…
Rising Rock Star GUNNAR Impresses with Strong Performance At The Belasco
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE LOS ANGELES, CA- “…GUNNAR, the night’s opening act, is carving his niche in the rock scene with a no-nonsense approach to his craft. While he might still be under the radar for some, his set at…
LØLØ: The Canadian Pop-Punk Sensation Taking The Belasco by Storm
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE LOS ANGELES, CA- “… LØLØ burst onto the stage like a firecracker, and the audience lit up in response. Known for her pop-punk aesthetic and anthems that speak to the disillusioned and the daring, LØLØ has…
DJ Battlecat Curates a Celebration of The Life And Music of J Dilla at The Ford
LOS ANGELES, CA- On July 18th, Los Angeles transformed into a nexus of jazz and hip-hop as fans gathered to honor what would have been J Dilla’s 50th birthday. The late James Dewitt Yancey—better known as J Dilla—remains one of the most celebrated and influential…
A First Encounter with Black Polish at Outloud Fest
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT MORE COVERAGE OF OUTLOUD AT WEHO PRIDE MAIN ARTICLE | RED CARPET | SUMMERTRAMP STAGE | PRIDE PARADE WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA- Amidst the vibrant energy and kaleidoscopic atmosphere of Outloud Fest for WeHo Pride, I stumbled upon a midday set…
Serendipitous Encounter: Folk Bitch Trio’s Enchanting Performance at SXSW
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- As I navigated the midday streets of Austin, a siren song lured me into an unexpected sanctuary amidst the cacophony of SXSW. The small venue Chess, typically… at least every time I…
Miranda Del Sol Talks Cultural Roots, Songwriting Process, and Future Aspirations
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- Catching Miranda Del Sol’s midday acoustic performance at SXSW was such a treat. I was a fan of her recorded music, but stripped down to its core; her music revealed layers…
From Spaceman to Sparkles: Chiaki Mayumura’s Electrifying SXSW Debut
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- At South by Southwest, Chiaki Mayumura brought her unique brand of J-pop to the stage in a performance that was nothing short of electrifying. The Japanese pop sensation, who has been making…