Derrick Lee
Noah Cyrus: Carving Her Own Path in the Shadow of Fame
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT MORE COVERAGE OF OUTLOUD AT WEHO PRIDE MAIN ARTICLE | RED CARPET | SUMMERTRAMP STAGE | PRIDE PARADE WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA- As the dusk of a warm summer evening began setting in, Noah Cyrus took to the stage at Outloud Fest…
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…
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…
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…
LØLØ, Gunnar, and Jxdn Deliver A Pop-Punk Revival At The Belasco Theater
LOS ANGELES, CA- When I received the invite to catch LØLØ at The Belasco Theater, I was more than curious. A publicist sent over a few streaming links, and one title in particular caught my eye: “Faceplant.” As soon as I hit play, I was…