Briscoe Finds Beauty in Simplicity on “Heat of July”
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT LUCK REUNION 2025! SPICEWOOD, TX- Back in March, I caught Briscoe’s set at Luck Reunion under the open skies of Willie Nelson’s ranch. It was the kind of afternoon that makes you forget to…
GLOM Channels Anxious Reflection into Indie Rock Gold with New Single “Glass”
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! LOS ANGELES, CA– I first caught GLOM at SXSW earlier this year, mid afternoon on a lineup packed with buzzy names and overhyped showcases. I didn’t know what to expect, but what stood…
The Thing Drop “Something to Say” and “Insane” Ahead of Self-Titled Debut
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- New York’s The Thing have been quietly (and now not so quietly) building a case for themselves as one of the most essential voices in modern garage rock. Fresh off a…
The Strumbellas Return with “Hard Lines,” a Raw and Reflective Anthem for 2025
LOS ANGELES, CA- It’s been a minute since The Strumbellas found their way into my rotation. To be honest, not since Hope dropped back in 2016. So when the press release for their new single “Hard Lines” landed in my inbox, I was surprised…
Tiny Habits’ “Either” Is a Sweet Slice of Introvert Pop (And I Can’t Get Enough)
LOS ANGELES, CA- Ever since I stumbled across a TikTok of Tiny Habits harmonizing on a snippet of Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide,” I’ve been hooked. Their three-part harmonies were what drew me in first. Pure, tight, and emotionally effortless, it was instant sonic bliss. But as…
Rainbow Kitten Surprise Deliver Euphoric Anthem With New Single “Dang”
LOS ANGELES, CA- Rainbow Kitten Surprise have always lived somewhere between catharsis and celebration, but on their new single “Dang,” the genre-bending crew tap into a particularly bright vein of sonic joy. It’s a radiant, guitar-led anthem that practically demands to be shouted from…
Sabrina Sterling Unleashes Raw Power with “Ramona” at Outset of Debut EP Era
LOS ANGELES, CA- Sabrina Sterling has always had a gift for making vulnerability feel like a superpower. But on her new single “Ramona,” the rising singer-songwriter taps into something even deeper: a grounded fury, a mature strength, and a self-assurance that marks her evolution…
Maren Morris Delivers Hit-Filled Set at Outloud Fest and Drops Jack Antonoff-Produced “Welcome To The End”
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ve been a fan of Maren Morris for years. “The Middle” still knocks, and “The Bones” never fails to hit me right in the feels. But despite loving her music, I’ll admit I haven’t always followed the details of her personal…
Jona Camacho Blends Bossa Nova, Bolero, and Quantum Love on “SOFÍA”
LOS ANGELES, CA- Los Angeles-based Colombian singer-songwriter Jona Camacho has always existed in that sweet spot between soulful intimacy and intellectual curiosity. But on his latest single “SOFÍA,” he delivers one of his most elegant works yet. It’s a slow-burn that pulls from bolero,…
Curtis Harding’s “Time” Is a Soul Revival With a Message of Hope and Resilience
LOS ANGELES, CA- It’s been years since I photographed Curtis Harding’s show at The El Rey, but the memory hasn’t faded. I remember him stepping onto the stage in a cardigan and sunglasses, channeling a kind of laid-back cool that felt more inherited than…
