Elise Trouw’s “Perfect Girl” Turns Concept Pop Into Sharp Social Satire
LOS ANGELES, CA- My introduction to Elise Trouw came years ago when she released that mashup of the Foo Fighters and Bobby Caldwell’s What You Won’t Do for Love. Even then, it was clear that she had an ear for balance and a mind…
JULESY’s Flip the Bed Is a Confident, Honest, and Cohesive Debut Album
LOS ANGELES, CA- When JULESY first began teasing tracks from her debut Flip the Bed, I was intrigued. The initial singles had the sort of raw emotional clarity that promised a compelling first outing. I even had plans to write a review about one of…
sundayclub Turn Heartbreak into Dream-Pop Beauty with “Nuclear Fallout”
LOS ANGELES, CA- It was one of those quiet Sunday afternoons when the mind wants to drift and the body wants to stay still. I wasn’t planning on falling into new music, but then I pressed play on a song called “Nuclear Fallout” by…
Tei Shi Launches Make believe I make believe Tour at L.A.’s Lodge Room
LOS ANGELES, CA- Catching Tei Shi live in 2025 feels like reconnecting with an artist who’s never stopped moving forward. I remember when she first began unveiling her sound around 2013, layering airy vocal loops, soft synths, and intimate lyrics on early releases like Saudade…
Julia Michaels Finds Freedom in New Single “No Heartbreak’s Killed Me Yet”
LOS ANGELES, CA- Julia Michaels has always lived in that rare air where her name precedes her. Not just as a performer, but as one of the most successful songwriters of her generation. She’s penned era-defining pop songs for Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, and…
flipturn & Eleni Drake Deliver a Dreamy Reimagining of “Swim Between Trees”
LOS ANGELES, CA- flipturn have been on my radar for a couple of years now, ever since I spotted their name on the South by Southwest 2022 lineup. They were circled on my list of bands to check out, but I ultimately didn’t make…
Lydia Night Shines at The Echo: Parody of Pleasure Proves She’s a Pop Star
LOS ANGELES, CA- When Lydia Night stepped onto the stage at The Echo last month, she carried more than just a new album in her setlist. She carried the weight of reinvention. Her debut solo record, Parody of Pleasure, released on August 8th, marked…
Cavetown Evolves With “Rainbow Gal” Ahead of Running With Scissors
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ve been following Cavetown for a while now, having first caught him live back in 2021 at the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever. It was one of those intimate shows where the energy in the room felt almost devotional. A couple…
G Flip Ignites With Anthemic Single “Bed on Fire”
LOS ANGELES, CA- G Flip has never been shy about turning personal stories into big, communal moments, and “Bed on Fire” might be their most anthemic swing yet. Lifted from their new album Dream Ride, the track doesn’t just lean into the maximalist ’80s energy…
Medium Build Lightens the Mood with Playful New Single “Last Time”
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ll be honest: I’ve struggled to connect with Medium Build. This is despite my friends being head-over-heels for Nick Carpenter’s music. It just never clicked for me… until “Last Time.” There’s something immediately infectious about this track: bouncy energy, cheeky rasp…
