Sombr’s ‘Back to Friends’ Is the Breakout Single That Proves He’s More Than a Viral Sensation
LOS ANGELES, CA- It’s been a minute since a young male vocalist genuinely intrigued me. Not in a “oh that’s catchy” kind of way, but in a way that made me stop, rewind, and dig through the back catalog to figure out if the…
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…
Morgan Saint Live at the Moroccan Lounge: A Luminous, Soul-Stirring Night in the City of Angels
LOS ANGELES, CA- It was one of those soft Los Angeles evenings where the weather seemed to echo the mood of the night. I showed up to the Moroccan Lounge earlier than I usually do, and to my quiet surprise, a small gathering had already…
BØRNS Returns The Stage After 7 Years with Sold-Out El Rey Shows Celebrating Honeybee EP
LOS ANGELES, CA- March 14th and 15th were special nights in Los Angeles—not because of a championship game or a major political event, but because BØRNS performed his first shows in seven years. Two nights only, both sold out at the intimate El Rey Theatre,…
Alejandro Aranda’s “Meant To Be” is a Heartstring-Plucker for the Hopelessly Devoted
LOS ANGELES, CA- It’s not often that a singer-songwriter makes a middle-aged man search TikTok. But Alejandro Aranda has always been a bit of an anomaly—ever since he stepped onto the American Idol stage in 2019 and redefined what a reality show contestant could be….
From CHVRCHES to ‘Vicious Creature’: Lauren Mayberry Shines Solo in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA- Lauren Mayberry, renowned as the lead vocalist of the Scottish synth-pop band CHVRCHES, embarked on her solo journey with the release of her debut album, Vicious Creature, on December 6, 2024. This album signifies a notable departure from CHVRCHES’ signature sound, allowing…
Stupid Hobby Stuns with Theatrical Stage Presence and Lush Pop Sound at Moroccan Lounge
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Next up was an artist who goes by the name Stupid Hobby. Though I hadn’t come in with much background knowledge, what unfolded on stage was a tightly constructed, emotionally charged set. She…
Vaniaaa, Kate Brunotts, and Chloe Chaidez Deliver Unforgettable DJ Set at Moroccan Lounge
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Inside, the night kicked off with a short but memorable DJ set from Vaniaaa, who was joined by Kate Brunotts and Chloe Chaidez — yes, that Chloe, of Kitten fame — behind the…
Morgan Saint – “Out of The Blue” Album Review: A Lush, Introspective Journey Through Love and Self-Discovery
LOS ANGELES, CA- There’s something poetic about releasing an album like Out of The Blue on Valentine’s Day. The day, so often a celebration of love, is equally a stark reminder of solitude for those unattached. For Morgan Saint, her debut full-length album isn’t just an…
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…
