The Night Game Celebrates These “American Nights” at Secret Album Release Party in LA
LOS ANGELES, CA — At a secret location in the middle of Los Angeles hides a retro 80s-themed club. Cassette tapes, Pac-Man arcade games, retro TVs and John Hughes-era movie posters adorn the walls as hidden doors and alleyways lead to a neon-lit karaoke room….
Coheed and Cambria, Taking Back Sunday and The Story So Far Bring Emo Back To Irvine
IRVINE, CA- For those that say emo music is dead, think again. This summer brought together two legendary bands, progressive rockers Coheed and Cambria and emo music pioneers Taking Back Sunday, on an exciting and highly nostalgic summer tour. Their Southern California stop at the…
Rising Teen Pop Star Charlotte Lawrence Makes Waves At LA Debut
In her debut single, Charlotte Lawrence sings: “I don’t think you know this, but you’re so predictable Textin’ her behind my back and actin’ like I don’t But I already know Yeah, I already know this” The track is pure pop, pulsating with vibrant synths…
Lily Kershaw Paints Haunting and Authentic Portrait of “Lost Angeles”
“Good evening, Lost Angeles. Are you feeling this?” singer-songwriter Lily Kershaw sang into her microphone with a sense of cool conviction. Dizzying and haunting, the Los Angeles native, whose newly-released June EP Lost Angeles captivates, paints a portrait of Los Angeles that is haunting, honest and authentic….
Ray LaMontagne Invites Us To Be “Part Of The Light”
LOS ANGELES, CA — Ray LaMontagne has no interest in looking back. A singer-songwriter known for his warm, soulful voice and folk-rock sentiments who broke out with his coffee-shop heartbreakers in 2004’s Trouble, has evolved; and his stop at Los Angeles’ gorgeous outdoor venue in Griffith Park at…
Yuna Returns with Her Smooth R&B and Emotional Sincerity at Heritage SF
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — In an obscure warehouse tucked away in San Francisco’s Dogpatch district, the smooth R&B musical stylings and feel-good sentiments from Malaysian singer-songwriter Yuna filled the room. The warehouse and live music venue, complete with a dedicated hallway of neon art signs…
Milo Greene Gets Intimate On The Heels Of New Album “Adult Contemporary”
LOS ANGELES, CA — There’s something incredibly infectious about Los Angeles-based quartet Milo Greene. A band known for their mesmerizing harmonies and captivating ensemble performances, Marlana Sheetz, Graham Fink and Robbie Arnett, who all share vocal and instrumentation duties and are often seen interchanging instruments…
Identity L.A. Celebrates Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month Stellar Line-Up
LOS ANGELES, CA — Every year during the month of May, communities around the country celebrate Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. Though it’s hardly studied in the classrooms, the Asian American experience has been an integral part of the American experience, and it’s important to pay…
“Matangi/Maya/M.I.A.” Documentary Gives Intimate Look Behind British-Sri Lankan Pop Star M.I.A.
LOS ANGELES, CA- Long before M.I.A. was the pop star behind the Clash-sampled smash hit “Paper Planes” — a song that satirizes Western anti-immigrant prejudice — M.I.A. was Maya Arulpragasam, a Tamil resistance leader’s refugee daughter turned London-based aspiring documentary filmmaker rooted on American hip-hop….
Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park Makes Solo Debut at Identity LA
FOR OUR COMPLETE IDENTITY LA 2018 COVERAGE CLICK HERE! LOS ANGELES, CA- For Mike Shinoda, the past year has been an emotional rollercoaster. On May 12th, Shinoda made his first public solo appearance at Identity LA (following KROQ’s Weenie Roast) since the death of his Linkin…
