Starling at Echo Park Rising: A Hypnotic Blend of Fuzz and Melody
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT ALL OF THE ARTISTS WE CAUGHT AT ECHO PARK RISING WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA- Starling’s set at Echo Park Rising was a captivating display of a band finding its stride. With Kasha Lee at the helm, they delivered a sound both…
Softcult: Amplifying Voices and Sparking Change at the Echoplex
LOS ANGELES, CA- In a world where music often skirts around uncomfortable truths, Softcult stands as a beacon of fearless expression and potent social commentary. The Echoplex was the battleground on a recent evening, upgraded from The Echo due to a quick sell-out—a testament to…
Reliving the ’90s Glory: The Toadies Rock Luck Reunion
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT LUCK REUNION! SPICEWOOD, TX- Oh man, talk about reliving my youth! Nothing sends me rocketing back to my glory days quite like a killer soundtrack and seeing The Toadies live at Luck Reunion hit every…
Speedy Ortiz’s ‘Rabbit Rabbit’: A Fusion of Musical Mastery and Social Responsibility at Levitation
HOME PAGE | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY AUSTIN, TX- “… As the final act of the day, Speedy Ortiz took the stage with a flair that immediately captured the audience’s attention. Clad in costumes reminiscent of the unsettling twins from the classic…
Bully’s Electric Night at Teragram Ballroom: A Dive into “Lucky For You”
LOS ANGELES, CA- On August 23, 2023, the Teragram Ballroom reverberated with the haunting melodies of Bully, predominantly steered by the talented Alicia Bognanno. They presented tracks from their fourth studio album, Lucky For You. The night was not just about music; it was a…
Bleached Fest Highlights: Blondshell’s Emotional Depth Takes Center Stage
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT BLEACHED FEST SAN DIEGO, CA- After the disappointment of Blondshell’s abrupt cancellation of the performance I was scheduled to attend at SXSW earlier this year — a festival where the band had scooped up the…
Softcult: A Captivating Journey into Melancholic Beauty
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- From the moment Softcult’s heavy, dreamy melodies reverberated through the venue, it became clear that I had stumbled upon a band deserving of my undivided attention. Comprised of twin siblings Phoenix (drums…
Poppy’s “Never Find My Place Tour” Finds It’s Place In Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA- There’s nothing I love in the world of music than watching an artist grow into their own, kick-ass, and take names. Poppy is one artist whose continuous creative metamorphosis makes me appreciate them more and more with each album cycle. In the…
Pop Top-Liner Danny Parker’s Solo Project Model Child Delves Into Grungy “Power”
LOS ANGELES, CA- Model Child, is p/k/a of the LA-based songwriter and musician Danny Parker. While he has written for many pop-friendly recording artists like Marina of Marina & The Diamond, Shawn Mendes and Britney Spears, his solo project takes a decidedly darker path to catharsis. His…
FriendlyBears Are Ready To Rock Your Face Off
HOLLYWOOD, CA- Earlier this year, I saw the grunge rock trio FriendlyBear rock an opening set at The Satellite. This trio of Megan Granger (Drums), Adam Bones (Bass/Backing Vocals) and Guy Jedidiah (Guitar/Lead Vocals) really left an impression on me… so much so that I asked them if they…
