The Legendary Troubadour Hosts Jet’s Triumphant U.S. Return After 14 Years
LOS ANGELES, CA- Jet’s two-night run at the Troubadour marked the band’s return to U.S. soil after a 14-year absence, and the sense of occasion was unmistakable. The Troubadour, with its deep-rooted history in the Los Angeles music scene, felt like the perfect venue for their…
The Blushes: A Fierce LA Band Talks New Music, DIY Ethos, and Empowerment
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT ALL OF THE ARTISTS WE CAUGHT AT ECHO PARK RISING ECHO PARK, CA- The Blushes, a fierce all-female punk band from Los Angeles, consists of Katie Earl-Hogan, Katy Rose, and Lori Dorfman. Their journey began during a middle school theater…
Towa Bird Rocks A Sold-Out Echo: A Rising Star’s Electrifying Performance
LOS ANGELES, CA- When I heard that Towa Bird was opening for Billie Eilish on a string of dates this fall, I was curious. Who was this rising star? It didn’t take long for me to find out. After a quick search, I dove into…
TwoLips Transforms The Echo into a Rock Powerhouse
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- When it comes to live performances, nothing quite compares to an artist who can completely rewrite expectations. Such was the case at The Echo when TwoLips, an artist known… at least to me…for…
The Belair Lip Bombs: The Sonic Collision of Playful Soundscapes and Lyrical Depths
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- When you stumble upon a band at South by Southwest, it’s often a game of musical roulette—some shows fall flat, others spark curiosity, but every so often, you catch a performance that…
Max Leone Shines as Opening Act for Towa Bird with Indie-Pop Vibes
CLICK HERE TO GO BACK THE MAIN ARTICLE WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA- “…Max Leone, the opening act for Towa Bird, brought a refreshing presence to the stage with his blend of alternative pop and introspective lyrics. Though I wasn’t initially familiar with him, his performance left…
Starling at Echo Park Rising: A Hypnotic Blend of Fuzz and Melody
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT ALL OF THE ARTISTS WE CAUGHT AT ECHO PARK RISING WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA- Starling’s set at Echo Park Rising was a captivating display of a band finding its stride. With Kasha Lee at the helm, they delivered a sound both…
untitled (halo): Echo Park Rising and the Rise of An Intriguing Ethereal Sound
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT ECHO PARK RISING ’24! LOS ANGELES, CA- When you go to a festival like Echo Park Rising, there’s a sensory overload. Bands of all shapes and sounds inhabit every corner of this eclectic neighborhood, and…
Glasgow’s Spyres: The Indie Rock Upstarts Worth Keeping An Eye On
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- At the British Music Embassy during SXSW, Spyres took the stage and delivered an electrifying mid-afternoon performance. This Glasgow-based band, led by the dynamic duo of Emily Downie and Keira McGuire, radiated…
Alisa Amador Brings Intimacy and Insight to East Austin Block Party
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- Walking the nearly two miles to the Ilegal Mezcal and Paste Magazine’s East Austin Block Party during SXSW felt like a pilgrimage. Laden with what felt like 50 pounds of camera gear…
