Lydia Night Shines at The Echo: Parody of Pleasure Proves She’s a Pop Star
LOS ANGELES, CA- When Lydia Night stepped onto the stage at The Echo last month, she carried more than just a new album in her setlist. She carried the weight of reinvention. Her debut solo record, Parody of Pleasure, released on August 8th, marked…
Oasis at the Rose Bowl: A Philosophical Reflection on Music, Unity, and Ephemeral Moments
LOS ANGELES, CA- There are certain nights in life that seem almost impossible until they happen. The kind of nights where chance, nostalgia, and sheer human will collide to produce something larger than the sum of their parts. For me, one of those nights took…
Blessing Jolie Evolves With Defiant New Single “20teens”
LOS ANGELES, CA- Three months ago, I wrote about Blessing Jolie’s debut single “Frown Lines” and praised it as “a slow-burn blend of folk and R&B, carried by that velvety tone and an undercurrent of lyrical complexity.” That track introduced her as an artist willing…
Dogpark Drop Nostalgic New Single “September” Amid Rising Momentum
LOS ANGELES, CA- Dogpark are closing the book on summer with their latest single “September”, a track that leans into the band’s knack for channeling raw emotion through gritty textures. Written entirely by the band, the song feels like New York City distilled into melody:…
Cil Brings Bluesy Sass and Gospel Soul to New Single “something like this”
LOS ANGELES, CA- First impressions matter, and Cil makes hers stick. Her new single, “something like this” (Warner Records), kicks off with a bass line that leans into a blues lick: sly, swaggering, and instantly attention-grabbing. From there, the track bursts in with sass…
Cavetown Evolves With “Rainbow Gal” Ahead of Running With Scissors
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ve been following Cavetown for a while now, having first caught him live back in 2021 at the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever. It was one of those intimate shows where the energy in the room felt almost devotional. A couple…
Trestles Explore Disillusionment and Identity on New Single “Babylon”
LOS ANGELES, CA- Trestles’ latest single “Babylon” isn’t just another nod to California’s surf-rock lineage — it’s a lyrical snapshot of disillusionment, identity, and the restless cycles of youth culture. Where the band’s sun-drenched instrumentation leans into Santa Cruz’s coastal DNA, the words themselves cut…
Tedeschi Trucks Band Light Up The Greek Theatre with Soulful Firepower and Historic Resonance
LOS ANGELES, CA- Formed in 2010 in Jacksonville, Florida, Tedeschi Trucks Band was born from the union of two powerhouse musicians: Susan Tedeschi, a vocalist and guitarist whose smoky voice has long been steeped in blues and soul, and Derek Trucks, a slide-guitar prodigy who…
Finn Wolfhard Brings Happy Birthday to Life at Music Hall of Williamsburg
BROOKLYN, NY- In celebration of his debut solo album Happy Birthday, actor and musician Finn Wolfhard, best known for his role in Stranger Things, has finally embarked on his highly anticipated Objection! Tour. The multi-hyphenate artist brought his unique lo-fi, indie/alt-rock sound and charismatic stage…
Chet Faker Returns With Tender New Single “Inefficient Love”
LOS ANGELES, CA- Chet Faker… the musical alter ego of Nick Murphy… has always thrived on unpredictability. When I read the press release for his latest single, “Inefficient Love,” the two words that jumped out were restless creativity. Honestly, I can’t think of a…
