222 Play Last LA Gig Of The Year At The Intimate Cafe Nela
LOS ANGELES, CA- When I first got turned on to 222 earlier this year, they had just released their sophomore album “I”m Not Trying To Be You”. I was able to catch them play a gig at Lucky Strike Live, and I was instantly impressed with…
Jane’s Addiction Headlines To Help Cancer Patients In Need
HOLLYWOOD, CA- Cancer sucks. It’s debilitating, unfair, and so hard to wrap the mind around. It’s the human body destroying itself in a painful, slow, and consuming way and for decades medical science and organizations have been combating it with treatment, fundraising, and hope. On…
A Feisty Melissa Brooks And The Aquadolls Headline Play Like A Girl Showcase At The Echo
ECHO PARK, CA- I remember hearing a lot of buzz about about The Aquadolls when they released their debut album, “Stoked On You”, back in 2014, but it wasn’t until I hit up their gig at The Echo on November 25, 2017 hosted by Play…
Ramonda Hammer Kicks Off HUNNY’s Winter Talent Show
ECHO PARK, CA- On December 2nd, 2017, the band HUNNY held their second annual “Winter Talent Show” at The Echoplex. With 7 diverse acts in the line-up, we knew it would be a good one. With Ramonda Hammer kicking off the holiday, musical festivities, we knew…
Sabrina Is Not In This Chat Release First Single “Poets” After Echo Gig
Echo Park, CA- I caught this band earlier this year at Echo Park Rising and their short 30 minutes set impressed me. When I found out they were playing an opening slot for The Aquadolls 11/25/17, I made it a point to get to the venue…
Mehtyl Ethel May Be The Next Big Wave Of Psych Pop To Watch From Australia
HOLLYWOOD, CA- Methyl Ethel is a band from Perth, Australia and they opened for The Drums on November 3, 2017 at The Fonda. Having released their sophomore album (“Everything Is Forgotten”) at the start of the year, the band looked to earn a few converts…
Sam Evian At The Echoplex Was A Dreamy Session With Friends
ECHO PARK, CA- As the year winds down, I take stock of all of the shows that I’ve attended and organize the notes and photos that I’ve taken from each outing. I go to a lot of shows… perhaps too many… and there will be…
Cloud Castle Lake’s New Single “Bonfire” Is Mysteriously Ethereal
DUBLIN, Ireland- The Dublin four-piece Cloud Castle Lake announced they will be returning to North American shores in 2018 (full list of tour dates below) and have released their latest single “Bonfire”. “Bonfire” was produced by Rob Kirwan (Hozier, PJ Harvey). Sonically, I was particularly enthralled with the…
My Third Time’s A Charm With SlowKiss At The Viper Room
Hollywood, CA- When I get into a band … I really get into a band. Back in March, while I was in Austin for SXSW I caught them perform in local bar. I was hooked. Their grungy alternative rock had me feigning for more, but when…
The Amazons Performed Their First West Coast Gig In Los Angeles At School Night
Hollywood, CA- As the year winds down, I take stock of all of the shows that I’ve attended and organize the notes and photos that I’ve taken from each outing. I go to a lot of shows… perhaps too many… and there will be times when…
