Xdinary Heroes Electrify Brooklyn Paramount with High-Energy Beautiful Mind Tour Stop
BROOKLYN, NY- Korean rock band Xdinary Heroes, a six-member powerhouse under JYP Entertainment’s Studio J label, kicked off the U.S. leg of their Beautiful Mind world tour on Saturday, August 2nd, at Brooklyn Paramount, and what a night it was. Officially debuting in December 2021 with the…
Theo Moss Brings Indie Rock Grit and Grunge-Tinged Emotion to The Fonda
CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Theo Moss was already on stage when I arrived, and catching only the tail end of her set felt like stumbling into a film mid-scene… you’re trying to piece together the plot, but the…
Big Sean Brings Generational Energy with “I Don’t F*** With You”
CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Big Sean’s set functioned like a bridge between generations of hip-hop. Over the past five years, he’s remained a steady presence: his Better Me Than You landed in 2024, and collaborations since have kept…
Sabrina Claudio Finds Redemption with Fall in Love with Her
CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “..Sabrina Claudio opened the evening with her trademark elegance, a sound equal parts intimate and cinematic. Her voice, hushed yet commanding, wrapped the audience in the kind of softness that makes her music feel…
Mustard Service Captivates a Sold-Out Echoplex with a Career-Spanning Set and Summer-Perfect Vibes
LOS ANGELES, CA- My introduction to Mustard Service came embarrassingly late. Earlier this year, I stumbled upon their single “Big Time,” and was immediately pulled in by its breezy, heart-on-sleeve groove. I ended up writing about it for Blurred Culture, calling it a “zest-soaked breakup…
Tori Kay Delivers High-Energy Pop Performance at Outloud Fest, Showcasing Star Potential
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- Outloud Fest has a knack for pulling together artists whose stage presence leaves a lasting impression, even if their…
Penelope Road Deliver Funky Nostalgia and Soulful Covers at the Troubadour
LOS ANGELES, CA- My loathing of TikTok is palpable. Its algorithm is anxiety‑inducing, intrusive, and sometimes oddly invasive. Yet the siren song of discovery keeps drawing me back. The endless scrolls and short bursts of sound can feel manipulative, but they offer a uniquely potent…
Buscabulla Brings Intimate Self-Reflection to Life at Antone’s
AUSTIN, TX- “Bulla” is a word that, depending on where you’re from, might mean sound, noise, or even a party. To make a little “bulla” is to make some noise. But to buscar bulla? That’s a whole different pursuit—one of searching for sound and for…
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…
Earth, Wind & Fire Bring Fireworks, Funk, and Full-Circle Moments to the Hollywood Bowl
LOS ANGELES, CA- There are moments when the past, present, and future seem to converge in one place. For the days leading up to and including the Fourth of July at the Hollywood Bowl, Earth, Wind & Fire delivered those moments. Technically, this was not…
