Dream, Ivory Deliver Ethereal Shoegaze and Steady Confidence at the Fonda Theatre
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Dream, Ivory, by contrast, had a more visible lineage in the indie/shoegaze world. The duo, comprised of brothers Christian and Louie Baello, hail from Lake Elsinore, California. They began in 2016 with lo-fi, bedroom-pop…
Temachii Captivates the Fonda Theatre with Intimate Art-Pop and Quiet Power
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Temachii walked on with a poet’s poise and left like a cult favorite. If you have not dipped into their catalog, the entry points are easy to find. The 2023 album flora maniia…
Mirador’s Debut Album Blends Folklore, Blues, and Gritty Rock Power
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ll admit it … when I hit play on MIRADOR’s debut, I wasn’t expecting to hear Jake Kiszka step into the role of a lead vocalist. After years of following Greta Van Fleet, I had absolutely no idea he had that…
Julia Michaels Finds Freedom in New Single “No Heartbreak’s Killed Me Yet”
LOS ANGELES, CA- Julia Michaels has always lived in that rare air where her name precedes her. Not just as a performer, but as one of the most successful songwriters of her generation. She’s penned era-defining pop songs for Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, and…
Lewis Capaldi’s “Something in the Heavens” Is His Most Soul-Stirring Song Yet
LOS ANGELES, CA- When I watched Lewis Capaldi’s streaming performance of his return to Glastonbury after years away, I nearly shed a tear. Seeing him step back onto the stage, after enduring so many medical struggles and hard pauses in his career, was a…
All Time Low Drop Anthemic New Single “Butterflies” Ahead of Everyone’s Talking! Album
LOS ANGELES, CA- This track is a banger. All Time Low’s latest single “Butterflies,” off their upcoming album Everyone’s Talking! (out October 17), is the kind of rock song that feels tailor-made to be shouted back at the band in a packed venue. The…
Lovejoy Drop New Single “Common Touch” Ahead of Debut Album One Simple Trick
LOS ANGELES, CA- I first saw Lovejoy back in August 2023 at Bleached Festival at Waterfront Park. At the time, I wasn’t familiar with their catalog, but what struck me immediately was the undeniable stage presence of the band. The crowd gathered at their…
EMELINE’s “Emotional Virgin” Is a Bold Pop Anthem About the Sexiness of Vulnerability
LOS ANGELES, CA- EMELINE’s new single “Emotional Virgin” arrives with a neon shimmer and a heavy pulse, a synth-pop belter produced by Peter Thomas (Selena Gomez, Pink) that combines the glamour of ABBA and Madonna with a deeply personal narrative. It’s playful on the…
RAYE Drops Bold New Single “Where Is My Husband!” and Announces 2026 World Tour
LOS ANGELES, CA- RAYE is absolutely smashing it right now. Her new single “Where Is My Husband!” and its accompanying video are pure fire. I simply can’t get enough. The sonics are so on point: that breakbeat snaps, the horns punch with precision, and the…
Bonnie McKee Elevates The Midnight’s “Runaways” Into a Synth-Pop Anthem
LOS ANGELES, CA- With their new album Syndicate set to arrive October 3 on Ultra Records, The Midnight have been steadily building anticipation with a string of singles. The latest, “Runaways,” stands out not only for its widescreen synth-pop grandeur but because it features, and…
