Mackenzie Day Teasing Her Next Project At Not Another Showcase
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…When Mackenzie Day took the stage with her pianist, the room’s energy shifted. There’s something inherently theatrical about her presence, not in a showy way, but in the way she commands attention when…
Chad Courtney Sets the Tone at Hotel Café with Mellow, Intimate Opener
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “… Chad Courtney opened the night with a set that immediately eased the room into the evening’s mellow, intimate vibe. Accompanied by an electric guitarist and a violinist, he delivered his songs with…
Trousdale Dazzles a Packed El Rey with “Growing Pains” Tour Stop in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA- I first stumbled across Trousdale when I heard “Do Re Mi,” a cute, upbeat little ditty that immediately caught my ear. It wasn’t just the lyrics or the hook — it was the blend. There was something about their take on classic…
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…
Maren Morris Delivers Hit-Filled Set at Outloud Fest and Drops Jack Antonoff-Produced “Welcome To The End”
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ve been a fan of Maren Morris for years. “The Middle” still knocks, and “The Bones” never fails to hit me right in the feels. But despite loving her music, I’ll admit I haven’t always followed the details of her personal…
Curtis Harding’s “Time” Is a Soul Revival With a Message of Hope and Resilience
LOS ANGELES, CA- It’s been years since I photographed Curtis Harding’s show at The El Rey, but the memory hasn’t faded. I remember him stepping onto the stage in a cardigan and sunglasses, channeling a kind of laid-back cool that felt more inherited than…
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….
