222 Celebrates The Release Of Sophomore Album At Lucky Strike Live
HOLLYWOOD, CA- I don’t often embark on a 50 minute commute to catch a relatively new band, but there was something infectious about 222’s new single, “I”m Not Trying To Be You”, that compelled me to make the trek … on a weekday no less. 222’s…
Karriem Riggins Celebrates The Release Of “Headnod Suite” At The Hi Hat [REVIEW+PHOTOS]
[twitter style=”horizontal” float=”left”] [fbshare type=”button” width=”100″] [pinterest count=”horizontal”] On February 24, 2017, Stones Throw Records released Karriem Riggins latest album, “Headnod Suite”. The night before, they celebrated the album’s release at The Hi Hat in Los Angeles. It was a low-key event, but Stones Throw devotees, and lovers…
Lalah Hathway Revisits The Troubadour With Friends During Grammy Week [REVIEW+PHOTOS]
LOS ANGELES, CA- On April 21, 2015, Lalah Hathaway recorded a performance at the fabled Troubadour; the same Hollywood venue where her father, Donny Hathaway, recorded his legendary live album. Ms. Hathaway’s “Lalah Hathaway Live” album earned high praise, and on February 12, 2017 those…
SOC Rocks To A “Rebellions Are Built On Hope” Mantra At Loaded Hollywood [REVIEW+PHOTOS]
[twitter style=”horizontal” float=”left”] [fbshare type=”button” width=”100″] [pinterest count=”horizontal”] SOC (the collaborative music project of recording artists Alexx Calise and Dennis Morehouse) are hard at work finishing up a new EP of covers, adding their own rocked-out vibes to a handful of popular songs to make…
RIVVRS Wore His Heart On His Sleeve At The Bootleg Theater [REVIEW+PHOTOS]
[twitter style=”horizontal” float=”left”] [fbshare type=”button” width=”100″] [pinterest count=”horizontal”] Opening the night was singer-songwriter RIVVRS supported by a full band. I don’t know how to accurately describe the way I felt as the band started playing their first song, but I can say that I was immediately…
Acting Out Of Honor, Merit & Passion For Their Craft: An Interview with The Brevet [PHOTOS+INTERVIEW]
[twitter style=”horizontal” float=”left”] [fbshare type=”button” width=”100″] [pinterest count=”horizontal”] Coming off a tour along the west coast with folk singer/songwriter RIVVRS, was a five man band named “The Brevet”. The Orange County based band consisting of Aric Chase Damn on vox/guitar, Michael Jones on the piano,…
The Beauty Of MUNA’s Dark Synth Pop On Full Display At The Teragram [REVIEW+PHOTOS]
“This venue feels so special,” Katie Gavin, the singer of dark pop band Muna shared with her fans. “Maybe some of you were here with us when we opened for one of our favorite bands, Chairlift.” The look in Gavin’s eyes was one of joyful…
Kaleidoscope Visions & Sonics: A Chat With SUSTO [INTERVIEW+PHOTOS]
NEW YORK, NY- SUSTO‘s kaleidoscopic blend of rock, roots, and psychedelia is pushing the boundaries of the Americana genre. Fresh on the heels of the release of “& I’m Fine Today”, the Charleston band is criss-crossing the country in a four-month tour, both headlining and as…
Kneebody Elevates Hometown Crowd To Otherworldly Levels [REVIEW+PHOTOS]
[twitter style=”horizontal” float=”left”] [fbshare type=”button” width=”100″] [pinterest count=”horizontal”] Jazz is ever changing. With its roots planted deep in the innovations of improvisation, jazz musicians find inspiration from every genre of music and face of culture. Perhaps that’s why Los Angeles’ jazz scene is burgeoning. In…
Fea is Riot Grrrl Chicana Punk At Its Best [REVIEW+PHOTOS]
LOS ANGELES, CA- If there’s one thing I love more than seeing a band that I like perform live, it’s seeing them perform better than I had remembered them in the first place. Back in 2014, I went to a small dive venue to check…
