Passion Pit Makes Triumphant Return to the Stage with Outloud: A Thrilling Comeback!
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT OUTLOUD AT WEHO PRIDE 2023 WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA- After an excruciatingly long four-year absence from the stage, Passion Pit made a triumphant return with an explosive performance at the Outloud Festival. Formed in 2007, this…
DRAMA: The Dance Music Duo Shaking Up the Festival Scene
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT OUTLOUD AT WEHO PRIDE 2023 WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA- Undeniably, one of the most eagerly awaited performances of this music-laden weekend belonged to the innovative duo known as DRAMA. I spoke to numerous festival-goers, each articulating…
James Barre at Outloud Fest: The Power of Authentic Songwriting on Display
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT OUTLOUD AT WEHO PRIDE 2023 WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA- Emerging from the heartland of Fresno, California, 20-year-old singer-songwriter James Barre serves as a dynamic force in contemporary pop, navigating the genre’s ever-changing waters with infectious energy…
On Stage with Tolliver: A Fusion of Self-Discovery and Infectious Grooves at Outloud Fest
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT OUTLOUD AT WEHO PRIDE 2023 WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA- I don’t know much about Tolliver, aside from his last release, 2022’s ‘Daddyland.’ This work has been aptly described as a daring yet introspective piece, rich in…
Tinashe’s Electrifying Performance Shines Bright At Outloud Fest For WEHO Pride
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT OUTLOUD AT WEHO PRIDE 2023 WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA- Outloud Fest attendees found themselves entranced by Tinashe’s compelling stage spectacle. The audience was drawn in from the get-go, the entire venue reverberating with the silky strains…
Riding the Emo-Rap Wave with Cold Hart
CLICK HERE TO GO BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA- “…The night began with Cold Hart, the Californian emo-rapper taking the stage as the opener. I was previously unfamiliar with Cold Hart’s music, but I had the pleasure of being introduced to an…
The Smile Illuminate ACL Live with ‘A Light for Attracting Attention’
LOS ANGELES, CA- In an electrifying display of talent and sonic exploration, The Smile took the stage at ACL Live on June 25th and 26th, breathing life into their debut album, ‘A Light for Attracting Attention’. This highly anticipated release, produced by Nigel Godrich, a longstanding…
Saleka’s “Seance” at Hotel Cafe and the Evolution of her Sound: A Reflective Interview
LOS ANGELES, CA- As a music journalist, I am fortunate enough to witness a multitude of performances, each with its own unique charm and musicality. Yet, every now and then, an artist takes the stage and leaves an indelible mark on your soul. Such was the…
Unapologetic Authenticity: Meet Me @ the Altar’s Unforgettable OUTLOUD Performance
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT OUTLOUD AT WEHO PRIDE 2023 WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA- Meet Me @ the Altar took the stage at OUTLOUD, leaving an indelible mark on the West Hollywood crowd. This female-fronted queer & nonbinary pop punk band…
Amplifying Marginalized Voices: Black Belt Eagle Scout’s Journey of Representation
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT OUTLOUD AT WEHO PRIDE 2023 WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA- In a media landscape where Indigenous representation is often lacking, and queer Indigenous representation is even rarer, Black Belt Eagle Scout, also known as Katherine Paul, brings…