Bella Kay’s “Promise?” Is a Smart, Vulnerable Indie Pop Breakout
LOS ANGELES, CA- At just 20 years old, Bella Kay is already proving she understands one of pop music’s hardest tricks: making vulnerability sound effortless. Her latest single, “Promise?”, arrives with all the hallmarks of a strong indie-pop breakout, but what makes the song…
Lindsey Lomis “All Over You” Review: A Mesmerizing Breakup Anthem That Lingers
LOS ANGELES, CA- I clicked play on YouTube, not expecting much more than a casual first listen, and within seconds I was locked in. Lindsey Lomis doesn’t ease you into “All Over You.” She pulls you straight into it. The tone of her voice,…
Lykke Li Debuts New Era at The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA- Since her 2022 full length album Eyeye, Lykke Li has stayed low-profile, releasing music more selectively while continuing to refine the stripped-back, emotionally inward direction of that record. That album felt deeply insular, almost like a closed loop of emotion, and…
The Maine Bring ‘Joy Next Door’ to Life at The Novo in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA- Arizona natives The Maine have had a big spring. They’ve been embarking on their ‘I Love You But I Chose The Maine’ tour across the US for their 10th studio album ‘Joy Next Door’. As a fan since basically the beginning…
Wet Leg Bring Sharp Indie Energy to Sold-Out Fox Theater Pomona Show
POMONA, CA- Wet Leg, the Isle of Wight founded by Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers (The band also includes Josh Mobaraki (guitar, keyboards), Ellis Durand (bass) and Henry Holmes (drums)), have had a pretty rapid rise over the past few years. What started off…
The Very First Song That the Radio Sang: Old 97’s at Webster Hall
NEW YORK, NY- This isn’t a traditional concert review, though I’m happy to run through the basics. Old 97’s are one of my favorite bands to see live, and Webster Hall is one of my favorite New York venues for live music. Alt-country, power-pop,…
Conan Gray Brings Wishbone World Tour Home to Texas with Emotional, Intimate Arena Show
FORT WORTH, TX- There is a special energy in a room when everyone around you is just as dedicated to the music as you are. Getting his start on YouTube in the late 2010s, Conan Gray has a large, dedicated fanbase, including myself, that…
The Haunt Return With Ferocious New Alt-Rock Single “Ghost” Ahead of 2026 Hollow Crown Tour
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ve been high on the band The Haunt for a minute now. Ever since first coming across the sibling duo of Anastasia Grace Haunt and Maxamillion “Max” Haunt, it’s been pretty clear to me that they possess the kind of chemistry…
bunii Releases “crash” Ahead of VIRGILIO Album, A Clever and Reckless Indie Rock Ride
LOS ANGELES, CA- Every so often a new artist pops up whose talent feels a little ahead of their age. That was my first reaction when I came across bunii’s new single “crash.” Based on what little I could find online, the Los Angeles…
Dogstar Return With “All In Now”: Keanu Reeves and Band Tap Into Gritty 90s Alt-Rock Energy
LOS ANGELES, CA- For years, Dogstar was one of those bands I never really gave a fair shot. Not because I disliked the idea of them, but because I had already formed a lazy assumption about what the experience might be like. I’ve always…
