Emo Hip-Hop Revolution: The Rise of SadFlex and LA’s Underground Scene
LOS ANGELES, CA- An emo hip hop collective has been building a scene with like-minded degenerate artist’s hosting performances at dive bars throughout Los Angeles. Alternative rappers with an urban dance punk edge spit rhymes about Hollywood heart ache and raging against the machine. SadFlex…
From Anticipation to Yearning: Benjamin Carter’s Truncated Brilliance at Bleached Festival
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT BLEACHED FEST SAN DIEGO, CA- Excited to get my first taste of the inaugural Bleached Festival, I arrived to the concert grounds early enough to catch an act that had recently caught my attention. I…
The Summer Odyssey Tour Review: Beck & Phoenix’s Electric L.A. Performance
LOS ANGELES, CA- Earlier this year, the renowned Beck and the captivating Phoenix unveiled a collaborative track, aptly named “Odyssey.” A seamless fusion of Beck’s signature art-pop panache and Phoenix’s new-wave rock essence, the song showcases a delightful vocal interplay between Beck and Phoenix’s lead,…
Whu Else Live: A Symphony of Synths, Stories, and Sonic Versatility
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…In tonight’s sonic tapestry, Detroit’s very own Whu Else emerged as a revelation. Opening the evening’s gig with tunes from his fresh out of the oven record, “BIG BRAIN MAN II”, it was…
Riding the Emo-Rap Wave with Cold Hart
CLICK HERE TO GO BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA- “…The night began with Cold Hart, the Californian emo-rapper taking the stage as the opener. I was previously unfamiliar with Cold Hart’s music, but I had the pleasure of being introduced to an…
Drum ‘n’ Bass Revelation: Venbee’s Memorable Daytime Performance at SXSW
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TEXAS- The British Music Embassy’s showcase at SXSW presented me with a unique encounter, that of the drum ‘n’ bass artist, Venbee. Set against a clear blue sky and caressed by the…
UC Davis Students Go Wild at Isaiah Rashad Concert with High-Energy Performance
DAVIS, CA- Exhausted, bored, and on the brink of insanity, students at the University of California-Davis needed to do something to lay off during midterm season – and that’s when they heard the news: “Isaiah Rashad playing on Dairy Field this Friday for free.” Signed…
Infectious Energy and Socially Conscious Lyrics: My Experience with Ric Wilson’s SXSW Performance
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- Chicago-based rapper, singer, and songwriter Ric Wilson is known for his fusion of hip-hop, soul, funk, and jazz, and his socially conscious lyrics that delve into race, identity, and social justice…
Keshi Goes To ‘Hell & Back’ at The Rady Shell At Jacobs Park
SAN DIEGO, CA– Less than a year after his sold-out “HELL/HEAVEN Tour,” Keshi (stylized ‘keshi’) is back in San Diego for another world tour, the “Hell & Back Tour.” This tour is much larger in scale than his last one– with bigger venues, more…
Biig Piig Returns To Los Angeles To A Sold Out Echo
LOS ANGELES, CA- When I offered a friend of mine an extra ticket I got to see Biig Piig at The Echo, her response was, “This will probably be the last time she performs in a venue that small again.” I could only agree….
