Rock’s True Goddess: The Pretender’s Chrissie Hynde Captivates at The Regent
LOS ANGELES, CA- As the burnt orange hues of sunset faded into the impending dusk, I found myself standing outside The Regent Theatre, clutching a ticket that held more nostalgia than just the promise of an evening with The Pretenders. My love affair with the band…
Experiencing Nostalgia & Innovation: Depeche Mode Lights Up Austin with Their Memento Mori Tour
AUSTIN, TX- The legendary British electronic band, Depeche Mode, embarked on their much-anticipated Memento Tour, taking fans on a sonic voyage filled with nostalgia and innovation, gracing the stage at Austin’s Moody Center on Friday, September 29. The show was a remarkable journey of on-stage camaraderie…
Wheatland’s Music Scene Comes Alive: Inside The Used’s “Toxic Positivity” Tour
WHEATLAND, CA- Attending The Used concert at Hard Rock Live in Wheatland, CA was nothing short of an extraordinary experience. The Used started this tour in support of their latest album, “Toxic Positivity,” which was released earlier this year in May. “Toxic Positivity” by The…
Sleeping With Sirens Bring That High Energy Post-Hardcore To Hard Rock Live
WHEATLAND, CA- “… Following them was Sleeping with Sirens, a band I’ve admired for years. Sleeping with Sirens is an American rock band that formed in 2009 in Orlando, Florida. Renowned for their distinctive sound that combines elements of post-hardcore, pop rock, and emo, the…
Sextile’s Rejuvenated Brilliance: A Review of Their Hometown Show at the Fonda
LOS ANGELES, CA- The last time I saw Sextile, it was almost five years ago at the Teragram Ballroom, an opener for Shame, thrusting the audience into their rhythmic dark wave atmosphere in support of their album, ‘3’. It was a time of discovery and…
Bully’s Electric Night at Teragram Ballroom: A Dive into “Lucky For You”
LOS ANGELES, CA- On August 23, 2023, the Teragram Ballroom reverberated with the haunting melodies of Bully, predominantly steered by the talented Alicia Bognanno. They presented tracks from their fourth studio album, Lucky For You. The night was not just about music; it was a…
The Indelible Impact of Modest Mouse and The Pixies: A Concert Dream for the Hollywood Bowl
LOS ANGELES, CA- In the sprawling narrative of music history, certain bands emerge as influential touchstones, shaping the sound and direction of genres and inspiring countless musicians in their wake. Two such influential acts in the realm of alternative and indie rock are the Pixies and…
Faetooth Live: An Immersive Journey into ‘Fairy-Doom’ and Beyond At Resident
LOS ANGELES, CA- In the intimate ambiance of Resident, amid the bustling sounds of Downtown Los Angeles, I enjoyed a riveting evening of heavy sound featuring alternative rock newcomers Phaeic, doom-gaze maestros Iress, and “fairy-doom” innovators Faetooth. I witnessed each band unleash their sonic prowess,…
L.A. Music Scene’s House Party Extravaganza: Featuring A Night of The Offbeat Brilliance Of Cheekface
LOS ANGELES, CA- In any community, there are those who simply participate and then there are those who elevate it. Gary Kenny, known to many as @lamusicscene_ on Instagram, is undeniably of the latter category. He embodies the spirit and vibrancy of the local music scene,…
Bleached Fest Highlights: Blondshell’s Emotional Depth Takes Center Stage
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT BLEACHED FEST SAN DIEGO, CA- After the disappointment of Blondshell’s abrupt cancellation of the performance I was scheduled to attend at SXSW earlier this year — a festival where the band had scooped up the…
