Up and Coming Band Layne Plays Intimate Gig At The Echo [REVIEW]
[twitter style=”horizontal” float=”left”] [fbshare type=”button” width=”100″] [pinterest count=”horizontal”] Last night I had the good fortune of attending LAYNE’s set at the Echo. As per usual, I scurried over from my day job to see a band that I’ve been hooked on since my colleague, Derrick…
Phoenix Is All About Love Bringing “Ti Amo” To The Hollywood Bowl [PHOTOS]
LOS ANGELES, CA- When Phoenix lead singer Thomas Mars addressed the audience at the Hollywood Bowl with, “We’re very happy to be here. This is the best place in the world,” I’m fairly certain that each and every one of the fifteen thousand plus…
Alaska Reid’s Soothing Vocals For Alyeska Entice [PHOTOS]
[twitter style=”horizontal” float=”left”] [fbshare type=”button” width=”100″] [pinterest count=”horizontal”] Los Angeles, CA- On Jun 13th, I was able to catch Alyeska opening for Ramonda Hammer and Pom Poms at The Echoplex. Fronted by Alaska Reid, a singer who’s got a very dreamy quality to her voice, this…
Lindsey Luff’s Debut Album Floods With Emotions & Will Pull On Your Heart Strings
NEW YORK, NY- Her voice lingers and then catches on a breath of air, like a feather staying afloat by dancing on a gentle breeze. It is filled with all the emotions of a woman who has just seen a darker side of love and is…
Nina Diaz Returns To Alex’s Bar With “The Beat Is Dead” [PHOTOS]
LONG BEACH, CA- I don’t know how many times I can say it, but I absolutely love Nina Diaz’s music. Whether it’s her solo material or the music she puts out with her band Girl In A Coma, there’s something in the timbre of her lush alto…
SEE’s Acoustic Set Showcases Her Raw Pop Emotions [PHOTOS]
[twitter style=”horizontal” float=”left”] [fbshare type=”button” width=”100″] [pinterest count=”horizontal”] Long Beach, CA- Joining Nina Diaz on tour is the twenty year old singer/songwriter from Long Island, NY, SEE. Her debut EP, produced by Brad Wood (Smashing Pumkins, Liz Phair) and Walter Dicristina, was released in 2016 and…
Spare Parts for Broken Hearts Rock Hometown Venue [REVIEW+PHOTOS]
[twitter style=”horizontal” float=”left”] [fbshare type=”button” width=”100″] [pinterest count=”horizontal”] Long Beach, CA- Ever since I caught Spare Parts for Broken Hearts at The Hi Hat back in January, I was keen on seeing them perform live again. Their music- loud, crunchy and filled with fiercely emotional angst- really taps a…
The Male Lady Gaga? Believe The Hype, Cause Rilan’s Got The Talent [PHOTOS]
[twitter style=”horizontal” float=”left”] [fbshare type=”button” width=”100″] [pinterest count=”horizontal”] Los Angeles, CA- I’ve always been of the opinion that a polished artist showcase is pretty damn essential if you want to make it in the music industry. It’s the equivalent of a job interview; you need…
Don’t Sleep On The Night Game, They’ve Got Hits For Days
Los Angeles, CA- It’s not often that I get hooked on a band with just one song … and if that happens, I always hold my breath until I get to see how good that band is live. The Night Game hooked me with their…
Cannons Is Music For Lovers [PHOTOS]
Los Angeles, CA- There’s a sensual vibe that Cannons possess, and a lot of that has to do with their lead singer, Michelle Joy. While it certainly doesn’t hurt that she’s easy on the eyes, it’s the presence she carries on stage which captivates. As the band…
