Eight Emerging Artists Shine at Hotel Café’s “Not Another Showcase”
LOS ANGELES, CA- I walked into Hotel Café expecting one thing: a full set from Sabrina Sterling to mark the anticipation of her new EP release. I walked out with something else entirely. The night turned out to be Not Another Showcase, produced by Lucas…
Fiona Silver Steps Into a New Galaxy with Life On Other Planets
LOS ANGELES, CA- Los Angeles got its first taste of Fiona Silver’s new musical identity on a night that already felt charged with possibility. The venue lights dimmed, the bassline rumbled through the room, and she emerged. No guitar slung across her shoulder this time,…
Tony Jupiter Brings Surf-Goth Swag to The Echoplex
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Kicking off the night at The Echoplex was Tony Jupiter, a band that calls itself an “underground Chicano surf goth project” originating from El Paso, Texas. Formed in 2018, the band blends nostalgic…
Certainly So Bring Laid-Back Soul and Jam-Band Energy to the Troubadour
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “… Certainly So, the four-piece band from Alabama and based in Nashville, formed in late‑2019 around members Tanner Gray, Colby Wilson, bassist Chase Porter, and drummer Zach Corder. Their music blends folk, Americana, alternative…
(sic)boy and MERI’s “blacknails” Blends Emo, Hip-Hop, and Alt Energy into a Tokyo Soundtrack
TOKYO, JPN- You know that feeling when everything is falling apart, but you still take the time to put on eyeliner because even your breakdown deserves a little glamor? That’s the emotional space where “blacknails” lives. The latest release from (sic)boy and MERI isn’t…
The Molotovs Ignite SXSW with Rockstar Swagger and Transatlantic Energy
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- Every year, the British Music Embassy is a highlight for me at SXSW—home to unforgettable performances from the likes of Jacob Collier, Fontaines D.C., and Dream Wife. This year’s showcase featured…
Emmeline Mesmerizes SXSW with Poetic Soul and Portishead-Infused Intimacy
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX — One of the most rewarding things about SXSW is stumbling into a venue, knowing nothing about the next act, and leaving completely entranced. That’s exactly what happened when I caught London-based…
Ken Pomeroy Casts a Serene Spell at Luck Reunion with Understated Brilliance
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT LUCK REUNION 2025! SPICEWOOD, TX- The first time I pressed play on Ken Pomeroy’s Spotify page, the track that welcomed me in was “Wolf In Sheep’s Clothes.” The song flows gently, like a creek you…
The Anti Groupies Deliver Raw Power in “I Can’t” Music Video
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’d heard the buzz about Long Beach’s own The Anti Groupies—an all-female rock band with attitude—and finally got my chance to see them at The Venice West back in April. Live, these young women ooze sass, swagger, and serious rock chops—the…
Kučka Lights Up SXSW With Joyful Electro-Pop Set at Speakeasy
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- I had never heard of Kučka before I made my way through Austin’s mysteriously cool bar, Speakeasy, to see her perform. The Cabaret area was a lengthy walk through chatty patrons down…
