ONEOHTRIX POINT NEVER: Daniel Lopatin’s Sonic Universe
HOME PAGE | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY AUSTIN, TX- “…Daniel Lopatin, known as Oneohtrix Point Never (OPN), took center stage at the new-to-me venue, The Concourse Project, headlining the night with a performance that showcased his latest album, “Again,” along with selections…
VR Sex at The Fonda Theatre: A Brooding Descent into Dark Post Punk Brilliance
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! SAN DIEGO, CA- “…VR Sex. The name conjures visions of a cybernetic and carnal future. A choice opening for the sonic titans, Sextile, this was the band’s chance to stamp their imprint onto the darkwave aficionados…
Experiencing The Divine With Ethel Cain At Bleached Festival
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT BLEACHED FEST SAN DIEGO, CA- Whether you call her Ethel Cain, Mother Cain, or simply “Mother,” one thing is certain: her presence is nothing short of glorious. At the Bleached Festival, set against the backdrop of…
The Emotional Power Of Ethel Cain Made Me A Believer
MAIN PAGE | SATURDAY | SUNDAY LOS ANGELES, CA- “…When I first listened to Ethel Cain’s album Preacher’s Daughter earlier this year, I was gobsmacked. It’s not often that one can form an indelible impression of a recording artist through the virgin-listen of their debut studio…
Ben Howard Brings His “Noonday Dream” To NYC
NEW YORK, NY- When Ben Howard stepped off the stage after closing his main set (with “Sister“), a lilting melody emerged from the packed floor of Hammerstein Ballroom. The crowd, temporarily shrouded in darkness, was humming in unison the falsetto intro to “Wolves” from the…
Was Grizzly Bear’s Performance At The Hollywood Bowl Their Last In Los Angeles?
LOS ANGELES, CA- It’s taken a while to get a post up about this concert event as I wasn’t quite sure what angle I should approach it at. After all, there had been suggestions- specifically by Grizzly Bear’s Ed Droste- that this performance at the…
Moby & The Los Angeles Philharmonic Make For Unexpected Bedfellows
LOS ANGELES, CA- With the Los Angeles Philharmonic ensconced back at Disney Hall for the season, their performances veered back from “art for the masses” to more serious pursuits. As part of their LA Fest series and their centennial celebration, the orchestra is mixing performances…
Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith Is Exploring Various Artistic Expressions
HOLLYWOOD, CA- “… Kicking off the evening’s musical offering was the enigmatic recording artist Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith. After a fantastic 2017 with the release of her undeniably brilliant album The Kid, Kaitlyn has been busy sowing the seeds of her own mini empire with an independent…
EMANCIPATOR’s Downtempo Chill Is the Perfect Contrast To Bass Drops In Your Face
HOME PAGE | MR. JENNINGS | SNBRN SUBTRONICS | EMANCIPATOR | BASSNECTAR | JADE CICADA NEW YORK, NY- A breath of fresh air every I see him perform, Emancipator clearly separates himself from the rest. One of the few acts on the bill that incorporated live…
“Bang On!” Is Ready To Set NYC’s Mind Free At Elements Music & Arts Festival
New York, CA- If there’s anybody who knows how to take advantage of an opportunity, it’s a New Yorker. It’s in our DNA. That’s why when the good people at “Bang On!” presented Elements Music and Art Festival, an immersive new concert experience, I knew…