Derrick Lee
Huge Emotions Flood The Palladium As X Ambassadors Close Out The Orion Tour
LOS ANGELES, CA- Earlier this year, X Ambassadors released their long-awaited, sophomore studio album, Orion. Like their debut album VHS, Orion is a polished collection of electronic alt/pop that’s is imbued with thought-provoking themes while keeping the mood light with anthemic hooks. The emotionality of this album…
Pop Top-Liner Danny Parker’s Solo Project Model Child Delves Into Grungy “Power”
LOS ANGELES, CA- Model Child, is p/k/a of the LA-based songwriter and musician Danny Parker. While he has written for many pop-friendly recording artists like Marina of Marina & The Diamond, Shawn Mendes and Britney Spears, his solo project takes a decidedly darker path to catharsis. His…
Capitol Records: Music and Technology Come Together at Capitol Royale in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA- “Artists reveal. Musicians reveal to technologists what technology is for. It is not the other way around, no matter how much technologists want to say it’s the other way. I can tell you this because I’m one of the people who writes…
Another Killer Outing For Kevin Opening Up For Crook At The Echo
.ORG by KevinCLICK HERE TO BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE LOS ANGELES, CA- “…A few weeks earlier, I had the chance to finally catch Kevin perform a live set. To my delight, I got the chance to see them perform again with an opening set…
Yung Nak Brings Hip Hop And Trap To The Crook Echo Residency
CLICK HERE TO BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Opening for Crook on this evening was an act that also caught me by surprise: Yung Nak. I came to the venue expecting to step into some atmospheric soundscapes, but kicking off the evening…
Good Bye Ever-SoAndroid And Hello Boy Deluxe
CLICK HERE TO BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE LOS ANGELES, CA- “I’ve been high on the music that Drew Murray and Hope Simpson create. Their music as Ever-so-Android, and their live performances under that moniker, have always stirred the adrenaline in my veins, and I…
DRÆMINGS Co-Headling End Of Year Gig At The Echo With Holy Wars
CLICK HERE TO BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE LOS ANGELES, CA- “… Co-headlining the evening’s bill was the inimitable Draemings. I caught them a few months ago in order to hear how their new music is coming along and to say that I am eager…
Indie Power Trio El Mañana Have Impressive Showing At The Echo
CLICK HERE TO BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE LOS ANGELES, CA- “…The next band to take the stage, was the trio El Mañana. I wasn’t familiar with this band, but I was familiar with their bassist, Camilla Charlesworth, who has played bass around town for many…
After 3 Year Hiautus, Figs Vision Are Back And Funkier Than Ever
CLICK HERE TO BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE LOS ANGELES, CA- “…The music for the evening started with the eclectic, and artistic, musing of Figs Vision. After a 3 year break, Figs Vision came out with a five-song EP earlier this year, Choo Choo, that’s…
Bear Hands Brings Their “Fake Tunes” To Hollywood On The Orion Tour
CLICK HERE TO BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Bear Hands was the next act to hit the stage, and it had been a few years since the last time I saw them perform, a lot has changed with the group since…