The Egos: A Maelstrom of Melody
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…The Egos erupted onto the stage with a presence so powerful it felt like a physical force. Sherif Serag led the charge, his voice a beacon cutting through the cacophony of daily life…
Child Seat: Retro Roots and Modern Shoots
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Child Seat’s performance was like stepping into a time machine with the destination set to both the past and the future. The indie rock group, with their roots firmly planted in the nostalgia…
Whitney Tai: A Moment of Release
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…In an unforeseen twist, Whitney Tai took the stage. Her recent trials, notably her father’s passing, seemed to infuse her performance with a profound depth. Although the specific song slips my memory, the…
Fox Violet: A Symphony of Shadows and Rock
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…As Fox Violet took the stage, the air in Resident seemed charged with anticipation. The transformation from their last stripped-down set was stark; they were now an ensemble that commanded the room with…
Speed of Light: Young Titans of the Guitar World Shred At Winter Mass
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…I’ve covered this band so many times, but I can’t help it. They just keep getting better and better each time I see them. In case you’ve been living under a rock, Speed…
Bonavega: Camp and Glamour in Rock At Winter Mass
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Some, like myself, recognized Bonavega from his participation in Season 15 of “America’s Got Talent”. He was a standout performer who was able to make it all the way to the quarterfinals. Bonavega,…
Urns and Argyles: Weaving the New Threads of Rock
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Urns and Argyles emerged as the dark horses of the evening. Their performance was my first experience with their sound, a mesmerizing tapestry of alt-rock and indie that commanded attention. Urns and Argyles…
Frankie and the Studs: The New Glitter on the Rock Block
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Frankie and the Studs is a Los Angeles-based rock band fronted by Frankie Clarke, who brings an intrinsic rock pedigree and a dynamic punk rock edge to the table. Frankie’s rock roots are…
Starcrawler: Polished Rockers with a Wild Heart
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Starcrawler’s evolution from the band I first saw at SXSW in 2017 was stark. Gone was the raw, untested energy, now replaced by a refined and polished artistry without losing an ounce of…
Izabella’s IZBND: Weaving Dark Grunge with Indie Rock at Alex’s Bar
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…The final act, IZBND, is the enigma of the evening. Izabella, the artist behind the moniker, weaves a tapestry of indie rock with the dark threads of grunge. Her music is an odyssey…