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…
TVOD Bring the Chaos and Catharsis on Debut Album Party Time – A Frenzied Revelation at SXSW
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- There’s something magical about SXSW—those unscripted moments when you wander into a dusty courtyard, not expecting much, and walk away buzzing. That’s how I found TVOD. I had driven out to Radio…
Nymphlord Enchants at Moroccan Lounge with Textured Set Blending Alt-Rock and Fragile Intimacy
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…The evening began with a compellingly diverse set from Nymphlord, whose recently released EP Rough Blue Blanket hit streaming platforms just weeks ago (lauren-records.com). The five-track release spans about 13 minutes, showcasing a…
Mallrat Creates a Sacred Space in Austin on Her Light Hit My Face Like a Straight Right Tour
LOS ANGELES, CA- There’s something curiously gentle, even sacred, about the way Mallrat approaches the stage. On the second stop of her North American tour in support of her latest album Light Hit My Face Like a Straight Right, the Australian singer-songwriter turned a packed…
Caroline Kingsbury’s “Shock Treatment” Is an Electrifying Queer Anthem Drenched in Retro-Futurist Joy
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ve been rooting for Caroline Kingsbury for years now. She’s one of those rare artists who can channel unmistakable throwback vibes—think shimmering ’80s synths and glam-pop drama—while still making it all feel distinctly modern. Watching her artistry evolve has been a…
Penelope Road Signs to Warner Records and Drops Soulful New Single “Out Tonight”
LOS ANGELES, CA- I don’t follow many TikTok accounts. Social media tends to be a blur of sameness, but every once in a while, you stumble across a band that feels different—genuine. For me, that band has been Penelope Road. I started following them…
Starling’s “I Can Be Convinced” Delivers Dream-Pop Tension and ’90s-Era Visual Flourish
LOS ANGELES, CA- I first caught Starling live at The Echoplex during Echo Park Rising in 2024, and they’ve been on my radar ever since. Back then, it was their track “I Want To” that grabbed me—intimate, restrained, and emotionally resonant. But with each…
