MARIS Doubles Down on Emotional Catharsis with “Losing People”
LOS ANGELES, CA- Earlier this year, I came away impressed by MARIS’ single “MOSH★PIT.” While its title suggested chaos and unbridled energy, what stood out most was the conviction behind it. MARIS wasn’t simply writing glossy pop songs. She was chasing emotional highs and…
The Linda Lindas Embrace Growth on ‘Closer’ Featuring Hayley Williams
LOS ANGELES, CA- The first time I saw The Linda Lindas perform was five years ago at Head In The Clouds. At the time, the quartet was only 13 to 16 years old, but they were already impossible to ignore. Armed with an unapologetic…
Pond’s “Skyworks” Soars With ’80s-Inspired Energy Ahead of Terrestrials
LOS ANGELES, CA- The Australian psych-rock veterans of Pond returned last week with a propulsive, ’80s-inspired studio album, Terrestrials. Its fourth single, “Skyworks,” heralded the album’s release the day before it dropped, offering a big, bright sound that begs to be heard with your…
Dokken Brings Sunset Strip Nostalgia to the Whisky a Go Go
LOS ANGELES, CA- When I told my friends that I was going to see a “hair band” at the Whisky a Go Go, they didn’t know what I meant. Luckily, I love introducing my twenty-something friends to the music legends who took hard rock…
cosmosy’s “Paradise ~ I need you ~” Is an Infectious Surprise
LOS ANGELES, CA- When I first pressed play on cosmosy’s “Paradise ~ I need you ~,” I wasn’t expecting it to become the song that convinced me to write about the group. That’s not meant as a slight. Pop music… particularly the highly polished…
Better Late Than Never: Zac Farro’s Operator Finally Found Me
LOS ANGELES, CA- One of my favorite things about music is that it doesn’t expire. Sure, albums have release dates, but they don’t have expiration dates. In fact, some of my favorite discoveries have come months…. or even years… after a record first hit…
Forest Introduces Her Debut Album Swan Dive with Haunting New Single “Anchor”
LOS ANGELES, CA- For those discovering Forest for the first time, Swan Dive feels (based on the singles that have been released thus far) less like a conventional debut album than an introduction to an artist already possessing a remarkably defined creative identity. Scheduled…
Mia Takarabe Talks Identity, Steve Aoki, and Her Debut Single “Heartless”
LOS ANGELES, CA- At just 19 years old, Mia Takarabe is standing at the beginning of what promises to be a very busy chapter of her career. Before discussing music, collaborations, or what comes next, I wanted to understand the experiences that shaped the…
WeHo Pride Parade 2026: Joy, Visibility, and Community Shine in West Hollywood
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT MORE COVERAGE OF OUTLOUD AT WEHO PRIDE WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA- This year’s WeHo Pride Parade marked approximately my eighth time photographing the event, and despite covering hundreds of concerts, festivals, and public gatherings over the years, few assignments have…
YUNGBLUD’s Idols Tour Stop at The Greek Theatre Was a Star-Making Performance
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ll be honest: for years, I found myself leaning toward some of the criticism surrounding YUNGBLUD. In certain corners of the internet… particularly Reddit and Justin Hawkins Rides Again… Dominic Harrison was often dismissed as a manufactured industry plant, a carefully…
