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…
Cyn’s Triumphant Comeback: First Headline Show in 5 Years at Mercury Lounge
NEW YORK, NY – After a five-year hiatus from performing, Cyn made her debut headline performance at Mercury Lounge Wednesday night—one of New York City’s premier venues for discovering indie and emerging artists. Though she hadn’t graced the stage in some time, Cyn never stopped…
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…
A Night of Vulnerability and Beauty: Leith Ross’s Concert at The Ford Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA- Leith Ross’s recent performance at The Ford in Los Angeles was profoundly moving. Concluding their tour in this setting felt perfectly tailored to Ross’s unique style. The venue’s quiet, natural beauty, with its open-air amphitheater nestled into the hillside, provided an intimate…
Boxtrod and Wilter Unite: A Captivating Collaboration at El Cid
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Boxtrod is a Los Angeles-based producer, singer, and songwriter known for his innovative approach to music production. In a recent interview, he discussed his latest project, How Long Does Love Last Green?, and…
Wistful Reflections: Tyler Ballgame’s Vulnerable Start to a Memorable Night
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Tyler Ballgame kicked off the night with a tender, stripped-down set. Accompanied by a single guitarist, his sound was imbued with a Roy Orbison-esque vulnerability and even had a hint of Orbison’s signature vibrato….
The Genius of Mitski: A Masterclass in Music and Art At The Hollywood Bowl
HOLLYWOOD, CA- The Hollywood Bowl is one of those venues that carries its own weight. To perform there is to claim a space in music’s upper echelons, where only the most significant voices resonate among the hills of Los Angeles. When I saw that Mitski…
