The Rise of Darkwave Amid Austin’s Changing Identity at SXSW 2025
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- I’ve been attending South by Southwest since 2002, with a solid decade logged as an official festival photographer. I’ve seen countless up-and-coming acts break into the mainstream. As a native Austinite turned…
Emo Hip-Hop Revolution: The Rise of SadFlex and LA’s Underground Scene
LOS ANGELES, CA- An emo hip hop collective has been building a scene with like-minded degenerate artist’s hosting performances at dive bars throughout Los Angeles. Alternative rappers with an urban dance punk edge spit rhymes about Hollywood heart ache and raging against the machine. SadFlex…
BDSM, Beats, and Berghain: Diving Deep Into Berlin’s Kink Scene and the German Fetish Ball
BERLIN, GERMANY- Growing up in the ’90s, I found myself captivated by magazines such as SPIN and Rolling Stone, which keenly observed how music and fashion were deeply intertwined, largely inspired by localized trends. Cities incubated their unique scenes: the ’60s saw the hippie movement…
22 Years of Primavera Sound: The World’s Leading Music Festival
BARCELONA, SPAIN- Coachella may be the epitome of music festivals in the US, but let’s face it, it’s become a bit of a cliché. The West Coast may have a few other festivals on offer, but their lineups are lacklustre and simply cannot compete with…
Cursive Evokes A Beauty From Fury Through “Vitriola” In Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA- On a cold night in January, Cursive brought the heat to Los Angeles. Cursive formed in 1995, but it wasn’t until 2003 that they became a mainstream act with the release of their 4th album Ugly Organ. I have been a fan of…
Marilyn Manson Brought The Dope Show To OZZFEST
CLICK HERE To Check Out Our Full Coverage Of OZZFEST 2018 LOS ANGELES, CA- “…A raucous roar arose from the crowd as Marilyn Mason stepped onto the stage. Deafening guitar licks and a barrage of pulsing drums erupted the scene that looked like it could…
Ozzy Osbourne Rings In The New Year With A Kick Ass Performance At Ozzfest
CLICK HERE To Check Out Our Full Coverage Of OZZFEST 2018 LOS ANGELES, CA- “…As the final breath of the year died down, Ozzy Osbourne crept onto the stage to murder 2018. The ruler of the Underworld, the Prince of Darkness, had arrived, and he…
Rob Zombie Brought The Party- And Special Guests- To OZZFEST
CLICK HERE To Check Out Our Full Coverage Of OZZFEST 2018 LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Rob Zombie followed with a party of his own. He joked with the audience that he had a rough time the night before at a hotel party in Reno, so he…
L.A. Goths Celebrate A Requiem Of Sound At Cloak & Dagger
LOS ANGELES, CA- There is an act in “Interview with a Vampire” where a troupe of vampires led by Antonio Banderas put on a show and devour a woman on stage. The scene is set in an elegant but gloomy gothic playhouse. The Los Angeles…
Inclement Weather Is A Thorn In Day For Night’s Side
HOUSTON, TX- Before travelling to Day for Night, I pondered the idiosyncrasy of its timing. Most major music festivals take place between the Spring and the Summer. This high profile musical gathering was scheduled late in the year during the heart of Winter. Given intemperate…
