Qveen Herby Reigns Supreme at Outloud with Bold Bars, Big Energy, and a New Era Loading
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- I’ll admit it—I’ve been sleeping on Qveen Herby. After catching her performance at Outloud for WeHo Pride this year,…
From SXSW to “Mode I”: Billianne’s Tender Voice Holds Power and Poise
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- There are voices that stop you in your tracks. Not with vocal fireworks or acrobatics, but with a quieter kind of power. Billianne’s voice is like that. I’m not even sure what…
Stella Bridie Shows Vulnerable Brilliance at SXSW Despite Vocal Strain
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- This was my second time seeing Stella Bridie during this year’s SXSW, and it couldn’t have come at a better moment. The Australian singer-songwriter is thoughtful, still, and quietly commanding on stage….
BANKS Strips It Down at The Wiltern, Embracing Vulnerability and Longevity
LOS ANGELES, CA — Some artists come and go. BANKS stays. Her June 7th show at The Wiltern wasn’t just another tour stop… it was a testament to an artist who has quietly and steadily cultivated a career defined by vulnerability, evolution, and emotional truth….
Sunday (1994) Captivate Troubadour Crowd with Nostalgic Dream‑Pop & Cinematic Emotion
LOS ANGELES, CA- My story with Sunday (1994) began earlier this year, when I received a press release for their single “Rain.” The song opens with choral voices that feel like memory, and as the modulated guitars plucked in, the lyrics “If I don’t have…
Paris Hilton Slays Outloud with Rhinestone Glam and Pride-Fueled Icon Energy
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- Paris Hilton’s main stage set at Outloud was just as iconic as advertised. As a millennial who was in…
Emmeline Mesmerizes SXSW with Poetic Soul and Portishead-Infused Intimacy
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX — One of the most rewarding things about SXSW is stumbling into a venue, knowing nothing about the next act, and leaving completely entranced. That’s exactly what happened when I caught London-based…
Baby Said Channel Glam Rock and Sisterhood at SXSW’s British Music Embassy Showcase
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- Palm Door on 6th was bustling and packed from corner to corner. The British Music Embassy showcase seemed to be on everyone’s list and was the perfect way to end a chaotic…
Ken Pomeroy Casts a Serene Spell at Luck Reunion with Understated Brilliance
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT LUCK REUNION 2025! SPICEWOOD, TX- The first time I pressed play on Ken Pomeroy’s Spotify page, the track that welcomed me in was “Wolf In Sheep’s Clothes.” The song flows gently, like a creek you…
Jamie Fine Captivates at Outloud Fest and Ushers in a Bold New Era
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- I’ll be honest: I didn’t know much about Jamie Fine before Outloud Fest. But that’s part of what makes…
