Surfbort: Dani Miller and Co. Bring Punk Rock Rebellion to the Fast and Frightening Takeover
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Surfbort’s irreverent and chaotic set was a personal highlight of the evening. Led by the inimitable Dani Miller, the band’s 2024 has been a whirlwind year, with Dani also delving into side projects like…
NIIS: LA’s Punk Powerhouse Inspires Chaos and Cathartic Mosh Pits
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…NIIS delivered a blistering set on the main stage, proving why they’ve become one of LA’s most talked-about punk bands in 2024. Fronted by the charismatic and confrontational Mimi SanDoe, NIIS’ music is a…
The Schizophonics: San Diego’s High-Octane Garage Rockers Light Up the Belasco Ballroom
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…San Diego’s The Schizophonics brought a frenetic energy to the basement stage that was impossible to ignore. Known for their explosive live shows, the band seems to have perfected their live shows in 2024…
Twin Sisters Ignite the Stage with Raw Energy and Emotional Depth
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…It had been some time since I’d last seen Flames of Durga perform, so catching their set in the downstairs nightclub was a personal highlight of the evening. The twin sisters, Beah and Cecilia…
Discover MyVeronica: LA Band Blends Shoegaze and Riot Grrrl Vibes
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…The evening began with the Los Angeles-based band MyVeronica, who set the tone with an electrifying opening set. MyVeronica’s music felt like a love letter to indie rock, tinged with dreamy shoegaze elements and…
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…
