Emotional Catharsis and Unforgettable Hits: The Cure’s “Songs of the Lost World Tour”
CUYAHOGA, OH- A gloomy, drizzly sky loomed above as Cure fans from all over came together at the Blossom Music Center to celebrate the band and their music. The Shows Of The Lost World tour has been a hot ticket since it was announced earlier…
Eye of the Storm: Love and Rockets Touch Down in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA- Freshly reunited trio Daniel Ash, Kevin Haskins, and David J, collectively known as Love and Rockets, graced the stage at the Fillmore in Philadelphia. This reunion has been one of the most eagerly anticipated in recent history, especially after the unexpected dissolution of the…
A Cathartic Return to Live Music With Rhett Miller
NEW YORK, NY – The Old 97’s released a new record last August, but with venues shuttered, frontman Rhett Miller hadn’t had a chance to play these songs in front of a live audience—with the exception of his dog, Ziggy, who reportedly naps through them….
40 Years of Social Distortion-Sounds From Behind The Orange Curtain
ORANGE COUNTY, CA- Social Distortion fans from around the country came out to the FivePoint Amphitheatre on October 26th to celebrate the 40 year anniversary of the band. After spending the latter half of the summer on tour with Flogging Molly, they brought the party home…
Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Stardust
NEW YORK, NY — On a recent night outside Irving Plaza, lines of concertgoers stretched down the block, past vendors hawking David Bowie memorabilia and fans hunting for extra tickets. With no opener, the venue filled up early, front-row fans sporting VIP lanyards and comparing…
Thursday Night Was No Match for Day 1 Of Love You Down Fest
[DAY 1] | [HOMEPAGE] | [DAY 2] EDITOR’S NOTE: THIS ENTRY WAS CO-WRITTEN BY DERRICK K. LEE AND RACHEL ANN CAUILAN LOS ANGELES, CA- To kick off the week before Valentine’s Day, Los Angeles-based band SWIMM and musician/bassist Jennylee of Warpaint threw on the Love…
Peter Murphy Celebrates 40 Years of Bauhaus – A Night I’ll Cherish Forever
LOS ANGELES, CA- Torrential rains and flash flood warnings did not deter adoring fans from attending the Peter Murphy concert on January 16th at City National Grove in Anaheim. Post-punk/Goth pioneers Peter Murphy and David J Haskins, two original members of Bauhaus, flawlessly performed their 1980…
Legendary Rock Pianist Mike Garson Loses Home And Studio To Woolsey Fire
LOS ANGELES, CA- The recent Woolsey Fire laid waist to tens of thousand of acres in Southern California. While the worst of the fire has passed, there were a handful of fatalities and the destruction of over 1,500 structures. One of those losses was the…
Psychedelic, Dark, and Glorious The Pumpkins Smash The Forum
LOS ANGELES, CA- First off, I’ve been wanting to see the Smashing Pumpkins for ages. I’ve been bitter for years about getting so sick that I had to give my ticket to their 2012 tour to some rando I found on Craigslist. Their show at…
Summer at Descanso Gardens Is A Hidden Gem
LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, CA- Summer sounds awaken the tranquil Descanso Gardens with their weekly events. Descanso Gardens is one of the most beautiful, yet underrated places to visit. Situated in La Canada Flintridge, CA about 20 minutes from downtown Los Angeles, this peaceful 150 acre…
