Stumbling Upon Poison Ruïn’s Raw Punk Energy at SXSW Thoughts+Photos: Poison Ruin at Hotel Vegas During SXSW 2/14/23
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- I hadn’t planned on checking Poison Ruïn out, but as fate would have it, I was…
LØREN Shines at JADED and Balming Tiger’s SXSW Showcase: The Rise of a Korean Rockstar Thoughts+Photos: LØREN at Cheer Up Charlies During SXSW 2/15/23
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- At JADED and Balming Tiger’s SXSW showcase, much of the anticipation swirled around Korean recording artist…
Keep An Eye On Austin’s Psychedelic Garage-Jazz-Rock Trio Being Dead Thoughts+Photos: Being Dead at Valhalla During SXSW 2/14/23
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- Being Dead is a psychedelic garage-jazz-rock that I was able to catch by chance at…
The Rise of Danielle Ponder: From Public Defender to Powerhouse Performer Thoughts+Photos: Danielle Ponder at Inn Cahoots During SXSW 2/16/23
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- For years, when the name Danielle Ponder was mentioned, it often conjured images of a courtroom….
Dermot Kennedy: Emotional Resonance and Musical Brilliance Live Review+Photos: Dermot Kennedy at Youtube Theater 5/14/23
LOS ANGELES, CA- Dermot Kennedy, the influential modern pop singer, took the stage at the 6,000-seat Youtube Theater, delivering an unforgettable concert experience. With his hit songs “Better Days,” “Kiss…
From Soundcloud to Stadiums: Flume Marks 10-Year Milestone with Mind-Blowing Concert at the Kia Forum Review+Photos: Flume at Kia Forum 5/5/23
LOS ANGELES, CA- Regarded as one of the pioneers of future bass, Australian DJ and music producer Harley Edward Streten, better known as Flume, headlined a celebratory ten-year anniversary show at…
Get Hooked on Tribe Friday: The Rising Stars of Bubblegum Emo Thoughts+Photos: Tribe Friday at The Belmont During SXSW 3/14/23
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…
Experience the Enchanting Voice and Experimental Sounds of CIFIKA Thoughts+Photos: Cifika at Cheer Up Charlies During SXSW 2/15/23
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….
Celebrating 40 Years of Skinny Puppy: Catching Their Electrifying Farewell Tour Review+Photos: Skinny Puppy & Lead Into Gold at Bogarts 4/28/23
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…
The Intimacy and Warmth of Familial Harmony: A Night with Joseph And The Sun Review+Photos: Joseph at The Belasco 4/29/23
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….