Reliving the Glittery Optimism of the 2000s at Just Like Heaven
LOS ANGELES, CA- It’s 80° in the Pasadena sun, I’ve forgotten my sunscreen, and I’m already 45 minutes late. I shuffle past a rainbow of brightly dyed heads, iridescent jackets, both plain and glittering cowboy hats, sparkly fringes draped from said cowboy hats, a couple…
Discovering Live Music Magic with Michelle’s Vibrant Performance at SXSW
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- One of my favorite acts from SXSW was the group Michelle. Performing at SXSW for NME and Bose’s showcase at Inn Cahoots, this group from New York City, consisting of Sofia…
Stumbling Upon Poison Ruïn’s Raw Punk Energy at SXSW
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- I hadn’t planned on checking Poison Ruïn out, but as fate would have it, I was walking by Hotel Vegas on my way to catch an act at a different venue,…
LØREN Shines at JADED and Balming Tiger’s SXSW Showcase: The Rise of a Korean Rockstar
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- At JADED and Balming Tiger’s SXSW showcase, much of the anticipation swirled around Korean recording artist LØREN. Recently signed to the 88rising roster, with scheduled appearances at Coachella and a fresh…
From SoundCloud to Coachella: The Rise of Darkwave Prince Mareux
LOS ANGELES, CA- In 2020, Mareux took the internet by storm with his track “The Perfect Girl”, a darkwave reimagination of The Cure’s 1987 track of the same title, driven by its dreamy, cinematic synths and hypnotic original melody. As Mareux, musician and producer Aryan Ashtiani…
Keep An Eye On Austin’s Psychedelic Garage-Jazz-Rock Trio Being Dead
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- Being Dead is a psychedelic garage-jazz-rock that I was able to catch by chance at SXSW. While waiting to see another band, this band, founded by Juli Keller and Cody…
The Rise of Danielle Ponder: From Public Defender to Powerhouse Performer
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- For years, when the name Danielle Ponder was mentioned, it often conjured images of a courtroom. After all, she was a dedicated public defender in Rochester, New York for approximately a…
Dermot Kennedy: Emotional Resonance and Musical Brilliance Live
LOS ANGELES, CA- Dermot Kennedy, the influential modern pop singer, took the stage at the 6,000-seat Youtube Theater, delivering an unforgettable concert experience. With his hit songs “Better Days,” “Kiss Me,” and “Outnumbered,” and his sophomore album “Sonder” topping the charts, Kennedy has solidified his…
From Soundcloud to Stadiums: Flume Marks 10-Year Milestone with Mind-Blowing Concert at the Kia Forum
LOS ANGELES, CA- Regarded as one of the pioneers of future bass, Australian DJ and music producer Harley Edward Streten, better known as Flume, headlined a celebratory ten-year anniversary show at the Kia Forum on May 10th, 2023. This show, which featured heavy stage production and…
Get Hooked on Tribe Friday: The Rising Stars of Bubblegum Emo
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- Bubblegum emo, a genre that seamlessly blends pop-infused rock, emo, indie, and garage-rock, has found its latest torchbearers in the Swedish trio Tribe Friday. Drawing influences from bands like My Chemical…
