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 Haunt Return With Ferocious New Alt-Rock Single “Ghost” Ahead of 2026 Hollow Crown Tour
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ve been high on the band The Haunt for a minute now. Ever since first coming across the sibling duo of Anastasia Grace Haunt and Maxamillion “Max” Haunt, it’s been pretty clear to me that they possess the kind of chemistry…
Dogstar Return With “All In Now”: Keanu Reeves and Band Tap Into Gritty 90s Alt-Rock Energy
LOS ANGELES, CA- For years, Dogstar was one of those bands I never really gave a fair shot. Not because I disliked the idea of them, but because I had already formed a lazy assumption about what the experience might be like. I’ve always…
Instant Crush Ignite with “Grudge” on Deluxe Edition of I’m Sorry I Didn’t Bite My Tongue
LOS ANGELES, CA- Seattle has always had a way of sharpening its edges in public. From the city’s grunge mythology to its modern indie underground, there is something about artists from the Pacific Northwest that feels wired for intensity. Enter Instant Crush, a Seattle-based…
Dexter and the Moonrocks and Girl Tones Light Up The Troubadour in Sold-Out Los Angeles Show
LOS ANGELES, CA- The Troubadour holds a special place in my heart for the same reason it holds a special place in Los Angeles; it acts as a time capsule as much as it acts as a concert venue. Those walls have been listening for…
KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas 2025 Unites LA’s Rock Community at the Kia Forum
LOS ANGELES, CA- A lineup of early aughts rock shook the Kia Forum on Dec. 13 during Audacy’s KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas, the 34th holiday charity gig from the seminal LA rock and alternative radio station. Rise Against, Papa Roach, Evanescence and Social Distortion brought…
Stephan Jenkins on Third Eye Blind’s Enduring Connection Across Generations
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- It’s difficult to go anywhere these days and not hear a Third Eye Blind song. Underneath brilliant pop melodies lies deep and often explicit lyrical content. From ballads to rockers and everything in…
The Paradox Talk Radio Roots and Sudden Rise Backstage at KROQ’s Almost Acoustic Christmas 2025
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA– KROQ’s Almost Acoustic Christmas always includes new and up and coming artists alongside legends of the station, showcasing acts like Lorde and Billie Eilish before superstardom. One of this year’s new artists was…
Wolf Alice at The Wiltern: A Decade of Anticipation and the Artistry of The Clearing
LOS ANGELES, CA- I have followed Wolf Alice for close to a decade, always missing the touring cycles or hearing about the shows a little too late to make it. They were one of those bands I kept promising myself I would finally see the…
