Party Dozen “Euro Stomper”: Feeling Beyond Lyrics
LOS ANGELES, CA- I was instantly hooked on the sonics of Party Dozen’s “Euro Stomper.” But then I read something in the press release that made the experience of listening to it even more interesting: there aren’t actually any lyrics on 21 Bum Salute….
Ok Goodnight’s “Spiral” Is A Spectacularly Mind-Bending Collision Of Musical Genres And Emotional Chaos
LOS ANGELES, CA- There are songs you casually throw on in the background, and then there are songs like “Spiral” by Ok Goodnight that completely consume your attention the moment they begin. The Boston-based art rock outfit’s latest single isn’t designed for passive listening….
Biffy Clyro Channel Hope and Heartbreak on Soaring New Single “A Little Love”
LOS ANGELES, CA- Biffy Clyro have always been a band that straddles extremes—raw emotion and intricate musicianship, arena-ready choruses and personal lyrics that feel like journal entries. Their new single, “A Little Love,” carries on that legacy with the kind of anthemic sincerity that…
DIIV Turn Teragram Ballroom Into a Sonic Wake-Up Call with Frog in Boiling Water Live
LOS ANGELES, CA- The air felt heavy as I walked into the Teragram Ballroom—not just from the packed crowd, but from subtle clues that tonight was going to be something more than a standard concert: professional cameras, dressed-up actors, and an atmosphere thick with anticipation….
Frankie and the Witch Fingers’ “Total Reset” Is a Frenzied Glitch-Punk Missile That Screams for the Stage
LOS ANGELES, CA- It’s official: I’m a terrible music journalist. Or maybe just tragically late to the party. Frankie and the Witch Fingers have been warping minds and wrecking stages since at least 2015, and I first had them on my radar around 2018….
UNWOUND: A Timeless Fury at Levitation
HOME PAGE | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY AUSTIN, TX- “…Levitation witnessed the arrival of underground legends and quintessential ’90s cult band Unwound. Renowned for infusing traditional pop-rock with furious noise, angular riffs, and avant-garde sensibilities, the Olympia band delivered a timeless live…
Navigating the Boundaries of Rock: Phaeic’s Fresh Sound from the Heart of LA
CLICK HERE TO GO BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Emerging from the gritty streets of LA, Phaeic, the alternative rock ensemble, presented an electrifying experience. Guided by the charismatic Kris Balocca, Phaeic appears to rise above conventional musical norms. Listening to them…
Algiers Pushes Boundaries and Stays True to Their Roots at SXSW
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- It had been some time since I had the privilege of experiencing Algiers’ dynamic live performances. If memory serves me right, it was back in 2016 when they opened for Savages…
Jad Fair Packs Hotel Vegas Room At Fire Records Showcase
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- Jad Fair is an American musician and visual artist, best known as the co-founder and frontman of the band Half Japanese. Half Japanese is an experimental rock band that was formed…
Get Your Groove On with Viben & The Submersibles: A Unique Fusion of Funk, Disco, and Psychedelia
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- Viben & The Submersibles was another band that I was introduced to at SXSW this year. Apparently, they are the merging to two recordings (1.Viben & 2.The Submersibles), and they brought…
