Faye Webster at Walt Disney Concert Hall: Underdressed at the Symphony and a New Generation’s Orchestral Awakening
Writer’s Note: This piece was originally intended for publication in November, shortly after Faye Webster’s performance at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Due to unforeseen personal circumstances, its release was delayed, and with time came an unexpected challenge. Writing about a moment that felt so immediate…
Dominique Fils-Aimé Finds Power in Rebirth on “Phoenix Rising” and My World Is The Sun
LOS ANGELES, CA- There are certain artists you discover and immediately wonder how you missed them. That was my experience encountering Dominique Fils-Aimé. She has been releasing albums since 2018, building a reputation as one of Canada’s most compelling jazz voices, even taking home…
Absolutely Expands Her Cinematic Universe on “Paracosm” Ahead of Sophomore Album Release
LOS ANGELES, CA- Just days before the release of her sophomore album Paracosm, Absolutely has unveiled its cinematic title track, and if the song is any indication, this record is going to be massive in both scope and spirit. I first caught Absolutely live…
Harold P Disco Stakes His Claim With “Outlaw”
There’s a particular kind of freedom you only hear in the first single from an artist who knows exactly what he wants to be. Not “first single” as in tentative handshake—more like the first mile of a long highway drive where the engine finally sounds…
Harold P. Disco – MINE (Music Video)
The SLAY RIDE Tour kicked off in West Hollywood with an unapologetic night full of queer joy and holiday cheer.
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA- Presented by OUTLOUD, opening night of Slay Ride: A 2025 HoliGay Spectacular felt less like a traditional tour launch and more like a love letter to queer joy. The kind of joy that glows brighter in community, louder in celebration, and, in…
KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas 2025 Unites LA’s Rock Community at the Kia Forum
LOS ANGELES, CA- A lineup of early aughts rock shook the Kia Forum on Dec. 13 during Audacy’s KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas, the 34th holiday charity gig from the seminal LA rock and alternative radio station. Rise Against, Papa Roach, Evanescence and Social Distortion brought…
Mike Ness Reflects on Orange County Punk Roots and Social Distortion’s Legacy
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- Any conversation about Southern California’s music scene in the late ‘70s through the ’80s will undoubtedly include Social Distortion. Hailing from Fullerton, Calif., Social D is among the progenitors of the Orange County…
Stephan Jenkins on Third Eye Blind’s Enduring Connection Across Generations
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- It’s difficult to go anywhere these days and not hear a Third Eye Blind song. Underneath brilliant pop melodies lies deep and often explicit lyrical content. From ballads to rockers and everything in…
The Paradox Talk Radio Roots and Sudden Rise Backstage at KROQ’s Almost Acoustic Christmas 2025
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA– KROQ’s Almost Acoustic Christmas always includes new and up and coming artists alongside legends of the station, showcasing acts like Lorde and Billie Eilish before superstardom. One of this year’s new artists was…
