DJ Battlecat Curates a Celebration of The Life And Music of J Dilla at The Ford
LOS ANGELES, CA- On July 18th, Los Angeles transformed into a nexus of jazz and hip-hop as fans gathered to honor what would have been J Dilla’s 50th birthday. The late James Dewitt Yancey—better known as J Dilla—remains one of the most celebrated and influential…
KCRW’s Summer Series Kickoff: Stunning Performances by Uwade, Sylvan Esso, and Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit
LOS ANGELES, CA- Under the stars at the Hollywood Bowl on July 21st, Los Angelenos were treated to the first in a series of eclectic lineups hosted by KCRW. The evening showcased three diverse artists: Uwade, Sylvan Esso, and Jason Isbell. The night’s emotions were as…
Experience Faux Real’s Electrifying Performance at SXSW 202
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- Faux Real electrified the Lustre Pearl stage and grounds at SXSW 2024, delivering a set that blended post-punk, glam rock, and fresh beats. The Franco-American duo, comprised of brothers Elliott and Virgile…
A First Encounter with Black Polish at Outloud Fest
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT MORE COVERAGE OF OUTLOUD AT WEHO PRIDE MAIN ARTICLE | RED CARPET | SUMMERTRAMP STAGE | PRIDE PARADE WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA- Amidst the vibrant energy and kaleidoscopic atmosphere of Outloud Fest for WeHo Pride, I stumbled upon a midday set…
Serendipitous Encounter: Folk Bitch Trio’s Enchanting Performance at SXSW
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- As I navigated the midday streets of Austin, a siren song lured me into an unexpected sanctuary amidst the cacophony of SXSW. The small venue Chess, typically… at least every time I…
Miranda Del Sol Talks Cultural Roots, Songwriting Process, and Future Aspirations
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- Catching Miranda Del Sol’s midday acoustic performance at SXSW was such a treat. I was a fan of her recorded music, but stripped down to its core; her music revealed layers…
From Spaceman to Sparkles: Chiaki Mayumura’s Electrifying SXSW Debut
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- At South by Southwest, Chiaki Mayumura brought her unique brand of J-pop to the stage in a performance that was nothing short of electrifying. The Japanese pop sensation, who has been making…
Outloud For WeHo Pride: Laganja Estranja and Morphine Love Dion’s Unforgettable Showdown
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT MORE COVERAGE OF OUTLOUD AT WEHO PRIDE MAIN ARTICLE | RED CARPET | SUMMERTRAMP STAGE | PRIDE PARADE WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA—Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the thrilling showdown at WeHo Outloud Pride, where two titans of the drag world, Laganja…
Zee Machine Proves Pop Perfection at Outloud Fest for WeHo Pride
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT MORE COVERAGE OF OUTLOUD AT WEHO PRIDE MAIN ARTICLE | RED CARPET | SUMMERTRAMP STAGE | PRIDE PARADE WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA—Three years ago, I had my first encounter with Zee Machine, and I boldly proclaimed, “If Zee Machine’s music foreshadowed…
First Impressions: Cosmo Pyke at SXSW
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX—As the sun climbed higher on an early afternoon at SXSW, I found myself drawn to the stage where Cosmo Pyke was set to perform. With over 90,000 Instagram followers and more than…
