Jesse Welles Mesmerizes Sold-Out Troubadour Crowd with Raw Storytelling and Soulful Performance on ‘Fear Is the Mind Killer’ Tour
LOS ANGELES, CA- There was a moment, about halfway through Jesse Welles’ set at The Troubadour, where I realized the room had fallen into a kind of reverent stillness. No one was talking. Everyone, from the parents holding their kids in the back to the teenagers…
Trousdale’s “Secondhand Smoke” Is a Devastating Exhale of Surrender
LOS ANGELES, CA- With just days to go before the release of their second full-length album Growing Pains (out April 11), Los Angeles harmonic trio Trousdale have pulled back the curtain on one last track, and it’s a stunner. “Secondhand Smoke,” a raw and…
The Swell Season Return With “People We Used To Be,” and I’m Feeling Everything All Over Again
LOS ANGELES, CA- Some emails hit harder than others. When the press release for The Swell Season’s new single “People We Used To Be” landed in my inbox, I had to sit down. A lump in my throat, a rush of memory—warm, aching, and strangely…
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats Deliver a Powerful, Star-Studded Show at The Kia Forum
LOS ANGELES, CA- The Kia Forum in Los Angeles set the stage for a packed night of music, featuring Iron & Wine, Waxahatchee, and Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats. Each act brought its own distinct style—stripped-down folk, powerful indie rock, and full-band soul—creating a dynamic…
Richy Mitch and the Coal Miners Light Up The Troubadour: A Night of Connection and Music
LOS ANGELES, CA- The Troubadour has always held a special place in my heart, being the first venue I attended after moving to LA. Tucked into West Hollywood, it carries an intimacy you won’t find in larger spaces. Walking into the second sold-out show of…
Maggie Rogers Shines at the Forum: A Powerful End to the Don’t Forget Me Tour
LOS ANGELES, CA- Maggie Rogers’ latest album, Don’t Forget Me, released earlier this year, marks a bold evolution in her artistry—a reflective yet experimental body of work that reaches deeper into her emotional core than ever before. While her earlier releases captured her fresh, free-spirited…
Beyond Beyond Beyond Tour: The Crane Wives Deliver a Powerful Set at The Fonda Theatre
LOS ANGELES, CA- The Crane Wives have steadily become one of the most captivating acts in the indie folk scene, renowned for their emotionally charged lyrics, powerful vocal harmonies, and dynamic live performances. Hailing from Grand Rapids, Michigan, the band initially came together as friends, exploring…
Billy Bragg Live: A 40-Year Journey of Folk, Protest, and Connection
LOS ANGELES, CA- Since the beginning of time, passing down wisdom through storytelling has been a tradition, an oral practice that connects generations by sharing life’s struggles, joys, and lessons. Last Friday, Billy Bragg carried on that tradition—not just through his music but with the…
Kacey Musgraves Takes Us Into A Deeper Well Of Her Catalogue At Her “Deeper Well World Tour”
LOS ANGELES, CA — Kacey Musgraves has been one of country music’s most enchanting artists, known for her ability to be real, vulnerable and speak her mind. As an artist, Musgraves isn’t afraid to step outside of the box, writing songs like “Follow Your Arrow”…
Natalia Lafourcade’s Mesmerizing Return to the Hollywood Bowl with Gustavo Dudamel
HOLLYWOOD, CA- After her first-ever show at the Hollywood Bowl in 2019, Natalia Lafourcade returned to the iconic venue to headline two shows on September 6th and 7th. She was accompanied by director Gustavo Dudamel, who led the Los Angeles Philharmonic through an unforgettable night…
