Mustard Service Captivates a Sold-Out Echoplex with a Career-Spanning Set and Summer-Perfect Vibes
LOS ANGELES, CA- My introduction to Mustard Service came embarrassingly late. Earlier this year, I stumbled upon their single “Big Time,” and was immediately pulled in by its breezy, heart-on-sleeve groove. I ended up writing about it for Blurred Culture, calling it a “zest-soaked breakup…
Quiet Light Casts a Hypnotic Glow at Central Presbyterian Church During SXSW
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- As I slid into a pew closer to the front, I took in the gorgeous architecture of Austin’s Central Presbyterian Church. The panels of stained glass elegantly dispersed the late afternoon light,…
Bathe Bring “Surf R&B” Vibes to The Bellwether and Shine on Latest Album “Inside Voice(s)”
LOS ANGELES, CA- Earlier this year, I caught Bathe opening for Cymande at The Bellwether in Los Angeles. I remember thinking at the time that Bathe, a Brooklyn-based duo with a breezy, laid-back R&B sound, felt just slightly out of sync as an opener for…
Tony Jupiter Brings Surf-Goth Swag to The Echoplex
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Kicking off the night at The Echoplex was Tony Jupiter, a band that calls itself an “underground Chicano surf goth project” originating from El Paso, Texas. Formed in 2018, the band blends nostalgic…
The Anti Groupies Deliver Raw Power in “I Can’t” Music Video
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’d heard the buzz about Long Beach’s own The Anti Groupies—an all-female rock band with attitude—and finally got my chance to see them at The Venice West back in April. Live, these young women ooze sass, swagger, and serious rock chops—the…
Yndling Delivers Intimate Dream-Pop Magic at SXSW 2025’s RIVIAN Stage
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX – It was sometime mid-afternoon when I wandered over to the RIVIAN Stage at SXSW—still buzzing from the last set, not entirely sure what I was walking into next. But that’s part…
ALLDAY PROJECT Breaks the Mold with High-Octane Co-Ed K-Pop Single “WICKED”
LOS ANGELES, CA- In a K-pop landscape often saturated with polished perfection and hyper-curated personas, ALLDAY PROJECT arrives like a shot of adrenaline. Their latest single, “WICKED”, is a genre-mashing statement that fuses Brazilian Funk, Trap, R&B, and Drill into a swaggering performance piece…
Flyana Boss Ignite Outloud Fest with Viral Energy and Queer Brilliance
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT MORE COVERAGE OF OUTLOUD AT WEHO PRIDE MAIN ARTICLE | SUMMERTRAMP STAGE | LIP SYNC BATTLE ROYALE | PRIDE PARADE WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA- There’s no mistaking Flyana Boss when they hit the stage. Decked out in unapologetic flair and armed with bars…
The Funeral Portrait Keep Sadness “Evergreen” with New Single from Deluxe Album
LOS ANGELES, CA- Sometimes a single line is enough to keep you coming back. For me, that line was: “Love is all that you’ll ever need to keep your sadness evergreen.” An oxymoron? Absolutely. But also, painfully honest. “Evergreen,” the newest single from Atlanta’s emo…
Isabella&Sebastian’s “Oxygen” Is a Funky Summer Pop Gem from Indie-Pop’s Next Breakout Duo
LOS ANGELES, CA- There’s something electrifying about witnessing young artists who seem to have arrived on the scene with a fully formed musical voice—and Isabella&Sebastian aren’t just knocking on the door, they’re blowing it wide open. With the release of their breezy and buoyant…
