Miranda Del Sol Talks Cultural Roots, Songwriting Process, and Future Aspirations
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- Catching Miranda Del Sol’s midday acoustic performance at SXSW was such a treat. I was a fan of her recorded music, but stripped down to its core; her music revealed layers…
Garbage’s Shirley Manson and Steve Marker Share Their KROQ Christmas Memories and 2023’s Must-Have Records
LOS ANGELES, CA- Alternative rock icons Garbage played KROQ’s Almost Acoustic Christmas at the Kia Forum on Dec. 9, and there’s no one who knows the event better. The quartet — made up of Shirley Manson, Butch Vig, Steve Marker and Duke Erikson — first played the…
Catching Up with The Egos: A Dive into Their Musical Journey and Future Plans
SANTA MONICA, CA- It was a night to remember at Harvelle’s in Santa Monica on November 24, 2023, as The Egos took the stage, captivating the audience with their electric performance. Following their show-stopping act, I had the unique opportunity to sit down with Sherif…
Saleka’s “Seance” at Hotel Cafe and the Evolution of her Sound: A Reflective Interview
LOS ANGELES, CA- As a music journalist, I am fortunate enough to witness a multitude of performances, each with its own unique charm and musicality. Yet, every now and then, an artist takes the stage and leaves an indelible mark on your soul. Such was the…
Lando Chill Takes Listeners Through A Journey of Struggle and Triumph with “The Common Denominator is Us”
LOS ANGELES, CA- Lance Washington– better known as Lando Chill– first gained recognition with his debut album, For Mark, Your Son in 2016. Raised in Chicago, moving to Arizona, and now settling in Los Angeles, Lando Chill’s upbringing and experiences have heavily influenced his artistic…
Kat Hamilton and Emily Hulslander of Guyville Are More Than “Girls With Guitars”
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ve been listening to Kat Hamilton‘s music for a few years now, and I’m always taken aback with the all of the emotion she brings to the table. It had been a while since I’d seen her perform live, but when…
Julia Rizik Is Finding Musical Inspiration From Within
LOS ANGELES, CA- This Saturday (3/7/20), we have the extremely talented Julia Rizik coming back to our stage at Madame Siam… and we can’t wait. This young lady is growing into her own in the city of Angels, exploring musical styles and earning new…
Alexandra DeMattia Drops New Album And Isn’t Looking Back
LOS ANGELES, CA- Alexandra DeMattia introduces her newest EP, Shoulda Coulda Would, by proclaiming on the album’s opening interlude, “This is the story of losing love, but finding yourself.” From there, the album’s 7 cuts have its singer retelling, reminiscing and reconciling a failed relationship. The…
The Synergy Of Macy Gray
LOS ANGELES– In the 20 years since her monster hit “I Try” exploded onto the charts, Macy Gray has refused to be pigeonholed. Musician, actress, entrepreneur — Gray does it all while blazing her own path. Prior to embarking on her European summer tour, Gray…
Mint Trip Is Eager To Drop Their “Animator” Later This Year!
HOLLYWOOD, CA- Having grown up studying music, I’m particularly fond of music that’s intellectually stimulating. Sure, I love plenty of three or four chord pop songs, but good songs with unexpected key changes, asymmetric rhythms, or some other musical surprise that makes me go, “What…
