Canadian Rockers July Talk Bring Their Crazy Cool Chemistry To Los Angeles
CLICK HERE to head back to the main article! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…. July Talk got the night started off with a bang. Though the venue was only a third full at the time (what a shame!), the band could not have given two shits and…
Barns Courtney’s Energy Is Tangible At The Palladium
LOS ANGELES, CA- One of the opening acts for The Kooks at The Palladium was another English musician: Barns Courtney. His first single as a solo artist, “Glitter & Gold” was released in 2015, and it received great acclaim throughout the UK. He saw his…
Minke Gives The Hi Hat “Something Better”
LOS ANGELES, CA- Minke is a young British singer, songwriter who has penchant for writing beautifully melodic songs that are imbued with sophisticated themes and deeply-rooted emotional sensibilities. Her 2018 single “Maybe 25”- which has amassed over half a million streams on Spotify- is a…
Brendon Urie Is The Greatest Showman
LOS ANGELES, CA- Back in 2005, Panic! At The Disco released A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out. Brendon Urie and company were fresh out of high school and recorded the album on what was then considered a “small budget”. But small budget or not, and…
Femme Fatale Jesse Jo Stark Gave A Seductive Performance On Valentine’s Day
LOS ANGELES, CA- There are thousands of artists who have to learn how to be sexy. They may have “a look”, but they need to be coached on how to have that sensuality ooze from the soul. Jesse Jo Stark doesn’t have to worry about…
The Kooks Return To L.A. And Keep It Fun, Carefree & Loose
LOS ANGELES, CA- Brit Rock saw a massive revival in the 2000s due in large part to a handful UK bands. The Kooks were one of them. Their debut album Inside In/Inside Out is an outstanding album, which was confidently carefree despite it being laden with clever…
Cursive Evokes A Beauty From Fury Through “Vitriola” In Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA- On a cold night in January, Cursive brought the heat to Los Angeles. Cursive formed in 1995, but it wasn’t until 2003 that they became a mainstream act with the release of their 4th album Ugly Organ. I have been a fan of…
TT Takes Intimacy To Another Level At Love You Down
[DAY 1] | [HOMEPAGE] | [DAY 2] LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Last year, Warpaint Theresa Wayman (“TT”), released her solo album “Love Laws”. For Warpaint fans, “Love Laws” is a relatively natural extension of the band’s aesthetic, if not more revealing on an emotional level. Drenched…
Warpaint Celebrates 15th Anniversary By Loving L.A. Down At Love You Down Fest
[DAY 1] | [HOMEPAGE] | [DAY 2] LOS ANGELES, CA- DAY ONE “…After an hour-long wait at the downstairs Echoplex stage, eager fans waiting patiently woke up from their daze as Warpaint took the stage by 11 p.m. for a full 90-minute set. The quartet’s Thursday night…
Goldensuns’ Fan Got Down And Grooved With Them At Love You Down
[DAY 1] | [HOMEPAGE] | [DAY 2] LOS ANGELES, CA- “… I had seen Goldensuns open for Swimm at the Moroccan Lounge in 2017, and their performance left a very favorable impression on me. With a year gone by, they have apparently left more favorable…
