Wolf Alice’s “Just Two Girls” Balances Carefree Groove with Cinematic Precision
LOS ANGELES, CA- Wolf Alice’s new single “Just Two Girls,” off their fourth album The Clearing, is one of those tracks that sneaks up on you. On paper, the lyrics lean heavy. The lyrics themselves contemplate beauty standards, possessions, and overthinking everything in the…
The Macks Bring Lo-Fi Frenzy on “Dually of Man” and “The Modern Grape” Ahead of Bonanza
LOS ANGELES, CA- My first exposure to Portland’s The Macks came through their double video release for “Dually of Man” and “The Modern Grape,” and I have to admit … I’m hooked. There’s something raw and intriguing about this band, a lo-fi, dirt-under-the-fingernails sound…
G Flip Ignites With Anthemic Single “Bed on Fire”
LOS ANGELES, CA- G Flip has never been shy about turning personal stories into big, communal moments, and “Bed on Fire” might be their most anthemic swing yet. Lifted from their new album Dream Ride, the track doesn’t just lean into the maximalist ’80s energy…
Ripe Teams with Cory Wong on Groove-Driven New Single “Strangers” Ahead of Play the Game
LOS ANGELES, CA- Every now and then a band drops into your orbit that makes you wonder how you’ve missed them until now. That’s exactly how I felt when I pressed play on Ripe’s latest single, “Strangers (feat. Cory Wong).” It’s the kind of track…
The Fray at The Wiltern: How To Save A Life Anniversary Show Breathes New Energy Into a Classic
LOS ANGELES, CA- I waited for The Fray to cross The Wiltern stage like a little kid waiting for Christmas morning. Even though I’m a 33-year-old woman who’s listened to more albums than I can count, I have always found my way back to How…
The Strike Light Up The Wiltern Before The Fray’s 20th Anniversary Show
LOS ANGELES, CA- I arrived at The Wiltern promptly at 7 p.m. under the impression that I would be seeing The Strike open for The Fray. However, if I had been paying attention to the social media promotion around this tour, I would have…
Supergrass Celebrate 30 Years of I Should Coco at the Hollywood Palladium
LOS ANGELES, CA- Britpop nostalgia was in full force this weekend in Los Angeles as Supergrass celebrated the 30th anniversary of their debut album I Should Coco before a sea of fans at the Hollywood Palladium… many of them expats… with a few even donning…
Girl Tones Unleash Raw Energy on New Single “Cherry Picker”
LOS ANGELES, CA- There’s a rawness to Girl Tones that feels almost confrontational. It’s the kind of young, defiant energy that refuses to play nice… and watch out! Those hooks are as sharp as broken glass. With their latest single “Cherry Picker,” the sister…
Willie Nelson Pays Tribute to Merle Haggard on Workin’ Man: Willie Sings Merle Featuring Final Performances by Bobbie Nelson and Paul English
SPICEWOOD, TX- At 91 years old, Willie Nelson remains one of country music’s most enduring figures. On November 7, Legacy Recordings will release his latest project, Workin’ Man: Willie Sings Merle. It’s his 78th solo studio album, and this time Nelson turns his focus…
Fine’s “Portal” Finds Beauty in Simplicity and Mystery
LOS ANGELES, CA- Danish singer-songwriter Fine Glindvad Jensen, known simply as Fine, has a gift for creating worlds with very little. Her latest single “Portal,” released on Escho, is a reminder that sometimes simplicity is all you need. It’s the third in a string…
