Pastel Blank’s “Radiator” Turns Anxiety Into Art-Rock Gold on Unmade in Minutes
LOS ANGELES, CA- Montreal’s indie scene has never lacked for bands willing to get weird, but Pastel Blank seem especially comfortable living in that strange little space where anxiety, humor, and danceable art-rock all collide. Led by songwriter and vocalist Angus Watt, the project…
Failure and Hayley Williams Unite Perfectly on “The Rising Skyline”
LOS ANGELES, CA- Last year, I had the chance to interview a peer of mine, Priscilla Chavez Scott, one of the producers behind “Every Time You Lose Your Mind”, the documentary chronicling the legacy of Failure. Watching that film really drove home just how…
Violet Grohl’s “Cool Buzz” Is a Fierce 90s-Inspired Alt-Rock Knockout
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ll admit it: I tend to give the children of famous recording artists a little short shrift when it comes to their own musical careers. There’s always that natural skepticism, the quiet assumption that the spotlight arrived before the songs did….
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…
