Get Hooked on Tribe Friday: The Rising Stars of Bubblegum Emo
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- Bubblegum emo, a genre that seamlessly blends pop-infused rock, emo, indie, and garage-rock, has found its latest torchbearers in the Swedish trio Tribe Friday. Drawing influences from bands like My Chemical…
Experience the Enchanting Voice and Experimental Sounds of CIFIKA
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- “I had heard quite a bit about CIFIKA prior to seeing her perform this year in Austin. Several photographers who had caught her performance the last time she was in town for…
Celebrating 40 Years of Skinny Puppy: Catching Their Electrifying Farewell Tour
LOS ANGELES, CA- I was super excited when Skinny Puppy announced their 40th-anniversary tour back in February of this year. I remember seeing their video for “Dig It” on 120 minutes on MTV. I loved the sound of it and became an instant fan. They…
The Intimacy and Warmth of Familial Harmony: A Night with Joseph And The Sun
LOS ANGELES, CA- Singing in a chorale group all through college, I can say that I’ve tuned my ear to appreciate beautiful chords and harmonies. I’m sucker for beautiful harmonies. And if there’s one thing I’ve noticed, singers who have a bond with one another…
Núria Graham at Central Presbyterian Church: A Divine Experience at SXSW 2023
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- Especially a festival as expansive and intractable as SXSW, where the sea of good talent is so vast that it becomes difficult for otherwise excellent artists to separate from the pack. Like…
In Awe of a Guitar Master: Watching Robby Krieger Bring Classic Doors Songs to Life
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- Robby Krieger is an American musician and songwriter who is best known as the guitarist for the rock band, The Doors. Krieger’s contributions to the band’s sound and style were crucial,…
Dawes Delivers an Emotional Tribute to Wylie Gelber in His Final Gig With The Band at the Theatre at the Ace Hotel
LOS ANGELES, CA- Dawes brought a one-two punch to the Theatre at the Ace Hotel this weekend, playing two ebullient sets separated by an intermission as part of this tour’s An Evening With Dawes format. Settling in for the evening allowed them to put together…
Emotional Depth and Introspective Lyrics: The Power of Bartees Strange’s Music
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- Bartees Strange is a musician, singer, and songwriter based in Washington, D.C. His music is a blend of indie rock, punk, and electronic, with introspective and personal lyrics. He has been…
They Might Be Giants: A Night of Rock, Relationships, and Reflections at The Wiltern
LOS ANGELES, CA- Worth the wait! A night They Might Be Giants fans in Los Angeles have been waiting for since the pandemic, when their originally scheduled 2020 tour essentially received a stay-at-home order after a global virus put the kibosh on all things fun,…
Christine and The Queens Unforgettable Performance at the Fonda Theater: a Beacon of Hope and Inspiration for the LGBTQ+ community
LOS ANGELES, CA- The French indie pop sensation formerly known as Christine and The Queens, now going by the stage name Redcar or Chris, has made a triumphant return to the US music scene with a series of performances at the world-renowned Coachella festival. In…
