Musical Alchemy: The Magic of Hiatus Kaiyote Live
LOS ANGELES, CA- I remember that February 7th, 2013 quite vividly. In the dimly lite, intimate setting of the Del Monte Speakeasy in Venice, California, I got to experience Hiatus Kaiyote live for the first time. They launched into an electrifying set that featured songs…
Folk, Indie-Pop, and Art Rock Blend: Hamish Hawk Impresses with Unique Musical Style
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- Hamish Hawk, the Scottish singer-songwriter and musician, is a name that’s been on my radar for some time, and finally, I had the chance to see him perform live. From the…
Algiers Pushes Boundaries and Stays True to Their Roots at SXSW
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- It had been some time since I had the privilege of experiencing Algiers’ dynamic live performances. If memory serves me right, it was back in 2016 when they opened for Savages…
New Nashville Riverboat Roadshow: A Curated Lineup of Music Ringers Presented by Bose
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- Boats have always been a mixed blessing to me. The freedom of an unmoored watercraft is exhilarating but the claustrophobia of not being able to get off the damn boat can…
Will Taylor and Nick Hill of Flyte Deliver Impeccable Harmonies in Stripped-Down Set
CLICK HERE TO GO BACK TO MAIN ARTICLE LOS ANGELES, CA- Opening for Joseph was the British indie rock band Flyte. This band has been making waves in the music scene since they burst onto the scene in 2015, and I actually caught them performing…
Neil Young and Stephen Stills Reunite at Light Up The Blues Benefit Concert for Autism Speaks
LOS ANGELES, CA- After a five-year hiatus, Light Up The Blues, a concert to benefit Autism Speaks, returned this weekend with a stunning evening of rare performances marked by the reunion of Neil Young and Stephen Stills — half of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young…
Jad Fair Packs Hotel Vegas Room At Fire Records Showcase
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- Jad Fair is an American musician and visual artist, best known as the co-founder and frontman of the band Half Japanese. Half Japanese is an experimental rock band that was formed…
Get Ready for the Dark and Intriguing Musical World of Dove Armitage by Quincey Larsen
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT OTHER ACTS PERFORMING AT CROOK’S 2023 RESIDENCY AT THE ECHO LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ve been a big fan the projects Quincey Larsen has been a part of. From Sextile, to Kevin, to Cat Scan… I’ve enjoyed them all. I hadn’t,…
Discover the Unique Sound of Jane Weaver: A Blend of Psychedelic Rock, Folk and Electronica
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- Jane Weaver is a British singer, songwriter, and musician. She was born on April 26, 1972, in Liverpool, England. Weaver began her music career in the 1990s as a member of…
Getting Energized With The Raw Charisma and Feminist Message of London’s Dream Wife
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- Dream Wife is a London-based punk rock band that I have been following for years. The band was formed in 2015 when Alice Go, Bella Podpadec, and Rakel Mjöll met while…
