NIIS: LA’s Punk Powerhouse Inspires Chaos and Cathartic Mosh Pits
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…NIIS delivered a blistering set on the main stage, proving why they’ve become one of LA’s most talked-about punk bands in 2024. Fronted by the charismatic and confrontational Mimi SanDoe, NIIS’ music is a…
The Schizophonics: San Diego’s High-Octane Garage Rockers Light Up the Belasco Ballroom
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…San Diego’s The Schizophonics brought a frenetic energy to the basement stage that was impossible to ignore. Known for their explosive live shows, the band seems to have perfected their live shows in 2024…
Twin Sisters Ignite the Stage with Raw Energy and Emotional Depth
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…It had been some time since I’d last seen Flames of Durga perform, so catching their set in the downstairs nightclub was a personal highlight of the evening. The twin sisters, Beah and Cecilia…
The Mexican Standoff: Redefining Modern Ranchero with Vibrant Border Music
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Kicking off the night with a distinctive flair, The Mexican Standoff brought the vibrant sounds of country ranchero to the Belasco Theater. An all-female band, they are celebrated for their fun border music and…
Tycho’s Infinite Health Tour: A Mesmerizing Night at Brooklyn Steel
BROOKLYN, NY- Brooklyn Steel was buzzing with excitement as Grammy-nominated artist Tycho returned for a stunning performance on his Infinite Health Tour, joined by his bandmates for another unforgettable night at one of his favorite venues, first playing here in 2017. Celebrating the release of…
Marc Rebillet at the Belasco: A Night of Chaos, Comedy, and Community
LOS ANGELES, CA- Marc Rebillet is a phenomenon. Now, that’s a word that I use frequently, so let’s drill down on what I really mean insofar as it applies to Mr. Rebillet. As a phenomenon, Marc is his own universe. He has created his own…
Willow at The Ford Amphitheatre: A Transformative Evening of Bold Artistry
LOS ANGELES, CA- The journey of an artist is rarely linear. It’s a precarious tightrope act, balancing between external expectations and internal desires, between commercial success and authentic self-expression. For those who achieve fame at a young age, the path is even more perilous. To…
Mariza’s Fado Odyssey: A Master Class in Storytelling at Disney Hall
LOS ANGELES, CA- We tend to revere greatness at the intersection of artistry and craft. Art is pushed forward by the innovators and the iconoclasts but the tectonic shifts are typically achieved by those who demonstrate that they’ve put in the work to both master and…
A Night of Vulnerability and Beauty: Leith Ross’s Concert at The Ford Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA- Leith Ross’s recent performance at The Ford in Los Angeles was profoundly moving. Concluding their tour in this setting felt perfectly tailored to Ross’s unique style. The venue’s quiet, natural beauty, with its open-air amphitheater nestled into the hillside, provided an intimate…
Sandy Hawkins Talks Nostalgia, Neighborhood Pride, and the Art of Not Taking Themselves Too Seriously
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT ALL OF THE ARTISTS WE CAUGHT AT ECHO PARK RISING ECHO PARK, CA- Having followed Sandy Hawkins for years, I finally had the chance to witness them live at this year’s Echo Park Rising. It was a long-awaited moment, one…
