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…
The Blushes: A Fierce LA Band Talks New Music, DIY Ethos, and Empowerment
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT ALL OF THE ARTISTS WE CAUGHT AT ECHO PARK RISING ECHO PARK, CA- The Blushes, a fierce all-female punk band from Los Angeles, consists of Katie Earl-Hogan, Katy Rose, and Lori Dorfman. Their journey began during a middle school theater…
Catchy, Raw, and Bilingual: The Sols Deliver Solid Set at Echo Park Rising
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT ALL OF THE ARTISTS WE CAUGHT AT ECHO PARK RISING ECHO PARK, CA- The annual Echo Park Rising festival has always been a breeding ground for discovering fresh, raw talent. This year was no exception, and amidst the usual sonic…
Starling at Echo Park Rising: A Hypnotic Blend of Fuzz and Melody
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT ALL OF THE ARTISTS WE CAUGHT AT ECHO PARK RISING WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA- Starling’s set at Echo Park Rising was a captivating display of a band finding its stride. With Kasha Lee at the helm, they delivered a sound both…
untitled (halo): Echo Park Rising and the Rise of An Intriguing Ethereal Sound
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT ECHO PARK RISING ’24! LOS ANGELES, CA- When you go to a festival like Echo Park Rising, there’s a sensory overload. Bands of all shapes and sounds inhabit every corner of this eclectic neighborhood, and…
2 Nights At Echo Park Rising; 11 Bands In A Barbershop….
ECHO PARK, CA– For the past year or so, Brian O’Conner (@the6660s on Instagram) has been steadfastly organizing and curating the (almost) monthly “Bands In a Barbershop” concert series in and around Los Angeles. What makes his showcase a perpetual joy to attend is the D.I.Y….
Electric Children Shred Echo Park Rising At Bands In A Barbershop
CLICK HERE To Go Back To The MAIN ARTICLE LOS ANGELES, CA– “…I had seen Electric Children perform at a different Bands In a Barbershop, but this was a different Electric Children … at least the line-up was different. I should have expected it though…
The Hardest Working Dude At Echo Park Rising Was Dirty Cakes’s Charley Tichenor IV
CLICK HERE To Go Back To The MAIN ARTICLE LOS ANGELES, CA– “…I mentioned this on my own Instagram account, but perhaps the hardest working man at Echo Park Rising (at least for the first two days) was Charley Tichenor IV. Not only was he…
Speed of Light Rock Originals At Echo Park Rising!
CLICK HERE To Go Back To The MAIN ARTICLE LOS ANGELES, CA– “…Another band that I first learned about at a Bands In The Barbershop showcase was the preteen rockers Speed of Light. and I’ve been singing their praises ever since. The siblings have to…
Broken Arm And All, IRESS’ Michelle Malley Delivers At Echo Park Rising
CLICK HERE To Go Back To The MAIN ARTICLE LOS ANGELES, CA– “…Another band that I absolutely adore is IRESS’, and they were the last band I saw play at Bands In A Barbershop for Echo Park Rising. I knew that IRESS” lead singer…
