DIIV Turn Teragram Ballroom Into a Sonic Wake-Up Call with Frog in Boiling Water Live
LOS ANGELES, CA- The air felt heavy as I walked into the Teragram Ballroom—not just from the packed crowd, but from subtle clues that tonight was going to be something more than a standard concert: professional cameras, dressed-up actors, and an atmosphere thick with anticipation….
NISATIWA X NOTEP Fuse Thai Folktronica and Art Activism in a Captivating SXSW Set
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- At SXSW this year, one of the most unexpected joys was stumbling upon the performance of NISATIWA X NOTEP—a collaboration I hadn’t planned on seeing, but one that quickly became a highlight…
Band of Horses Bring Nostalgia and Power to Life at SXSW 2025
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- Stubbs was flooding with people the moment Jacks Mannequin left the stage. It was clear that Band of Horses was high on everyone’s SXSW to do list as attendees flocked towards the…
Momma Deliver a Nostalgic Yet Fresh Alt-Rock Set at The Fonda Theatre
LOS ANGELES, CA- There’s a feeling you get sometimes when listening to music—a sonic deja vu. Like you’ve been here before, but you can’t quite pinpoint where. That’s what I felt the first time I listened to Welcome to My Blue Sky, the latest release…
Larkin Poe Ignite The Fonda Theatre with Grammy-Winning Swagger and Raw Rock Energy
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ve been championing Larkin Poe since 2018, when I first stumbled across their set at SXSW. Back then, it was the gritty blues riffs and sibling harmonies that pulled me in. There was a rawness to their sound—a Southern stomp that felt…
Betty Taylor Brings Breezy Aussie Indie Rock to SXSW’s Sounds Australia Showcase
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- It was a sweltering afternoon at The Creek and The Cave, but spirits were high and the sausage was smoking on the grill. The Sounds Australia SXSW showcase buzzed with energy as…
Jack’s Mannequin Rekindles Millennial Emo Nostalgia at SXSW’s Stubb’s Showcase
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- At first glance, Stubb’s might seem like just another unassuming bar on Red River. But this hybrid BBQ joint and music venue (yes, like the BBQ sauce) is often home to one…
Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo Light Up Charleston with Rock Royalty Energy — The Vindys Impress as Openers
CHARLESTON, WV- 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo are back on the road for a headlining spring tour, making a stop at the Clay Center in Charleston, WV. The duo has spent the last 45 years as one…
Nymphlord Enchants at Moroccan Lounge with Textured Set Blending Alt-Rock and Fragile Intimacy
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…The evening began with a compellingly diverse set from Nymphlord, whose recently released EP Rough Blue Blanket hit streaming platforms just weeks ago (lauren-records.com). The five-track release spans about 13 minutes, showcasing a…
A Night at Melancholy Inn, My Favorite Bed-and-(Japanese) Breakfast
NEW YORK, NY — On the first of four nights at Brooklyn Paramount, the energy was nothing short of ebullient. “Love your shoes, Michelle!” someone shouted out early in the set. “I love all the crowns!” Zauner replied with a sweet, slightly bashful smile. Michelle…
