Mia Takarabe Talks Identity, Steve Aoki, and Her Debut Single “Heartless”
LOS ANGELES, CA- At just 19 years old, Mia Takarabe is standing at the beginning of what promises to be a very busy chapter of her career. Before discussing music, collaborations, or what comes next, I wanted to understand the experiences that shaped the…
Hemlocke Springs Builds A Whimsical Pop Universe At Los Angeles’ El Rey Theatre
LOS ANGELES, CA- There are artists who perform concerts, and there are artists who invite audiences into fully realized worlds. Hemlocke Springs belongs firmly in the latter category. Before a single song was performed at the El Rey Theatre, the evening had already taken…
Grumpy’s “Twenty Five” Finds Beauty In Love, Change, And The Fear Of Being Forgotten
LOS ANGELES, CA- There is something oddly soothing about Grumpy’s “Twenty Five.” On its surface, the song feels warm and nostalgic, built around a lo-fi aesthetic that evokes memories half-remembered rather than fully recalled. Yet beneath that comforting exterior lies a subtle unease that…
Absolutely Brings Mystery, Confidence, and Magnetic Energy to the Greek Theatre
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…If Amma’s performance provided the evening’s emotional grounding, Absolutely supplied much of its mysterious, kinetic energy. By the time Absolutely took the stage, the venue had filled considerably, and once again it…
Sawyer Hill “Jimmy’s Gone Numb” Review: A Blues-Rock Sermon on the American Dream
LOS ANGELES, CA- There’s something immediate about Sawyer Hill’s “Jimmy’s Gone Numb” that hits before you even start parsing the lyrics. Maybe it’s the weight in his voice. Maybe it’s the way the groove swings with a quiet menace. Or maybe it’s the uncomfortable…
Love Spells “Crutch” Review: Dream Pop Vulnerability with a Hypnotic Vocal Edge
LOS ANGELES, CA- There’s something quietly arresting about Love Spells’s “Crutch.” It doesn’t demand your attention in the traditional sense. It pulls you in slowly, almost subconsciously, until you realize you’ve been sitting with it longer than you expected. On first listen, it’s the…
Bella Kay’s “Promise?” Is a Smart, Vulnerable Indie Pop Breakout
LOS ANGELES, CA- At just 20 years old, Bella Kay is already proving she understands one of pop music’s hardest tricks: making vulnerability sound effortless. Her latest single, “Promise?”, arrives with all the hallmarks of a strong indie-pop breakout, but what makes the song…
Lindsey Lomis “All Over You” Review: A Mesmerizing Breakup Anthem That Lingers
LOS ANGELES, CA- I clicked play on YouTube, not expecting much more than a casual first listen, and within seconds I was locked in. Lindsey Lomis doesn’t ease you into “All Over You.” She pulls you straight into it. The tone of her voice,…
bunii Releases “crash” Ahead of VIRGILIO Album, A Clever and Reckless Indie Rock Ride
LOS ANGELES, CA- Every so often a new artist pops up whose talent feels a little ahead of their age. That was my first reaction when I came across bunii’s new single “crash.” Based on what little I could find online, the Los Angeles…
The Paradox Talk Radio Roots and Sudden Rise Backstage at KROQ’s Almost Acoustic Christmas 2025
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA– KROQ’s Almost Acoustic Christmas always includes new and up and coming artists alongside legends of the station, showcasing acts like Lorde and Billie Eilish before superstardom. One of this year’s new artists was…
