Mackenzie Day Teasing Her Next Project At Not Another Showcase
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…When Mackenzie Day took the stage with her pianist, the room’s energy shifted. There’s something inherently theatrical about her presence, not in a showy way, but in the way she commands attention when…
Chad Courtney Sets the Tone at Hotel Café with Mellow, Intimate Opener
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “… Chad Courtney opened the night with a set that immediately eased the room into the evening’s mellow, intimate vibe. Accompanied by an electric guitarist and a violinist, he delivered his songs with…
Trousdale Dazzles a Packed El Rey with “Growing Pains” Tour Stop in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA- I first stumbled across Trousdale when I heard “Do Re Mi,” a cute, upbeat little ditty that immediately caught my ear. It wasn’t just the lyrics or the hook — it was the blend. There was something about their take on classic…
Tiny Habits’ “Either” Is a Sweet Slice of Introvert Pop (And I Can’t Get Enough)
LOS ANGELES, CA- Ever since I stumbled across a TikTok of Tiny Habits harmonizing on a snippet of Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide,” I’ve been hooked. Their three-part harmonies were what drew me in first. Pure, tight, and emotionally effortless, it was instant sonic bliss. But as…
Sabrina Sterling Unleashes Raw Power with “Ramona” at Outset of Debut EP Era
LOS ANGELES, CA- Sabrina Sterling has always had a gift for making vulnerability feel like a superpower. But on her new single “Ramona,” the rising singer-songwriter taps into something even deeper: a grounded fury, a mature strength, and a self-assurance that marks her evolution…
A Night of Roses as Tennis Bids Farewell with Glitter, Grace, and Heartlockets
AUSTIN, TX- There’s a certain kind of quiet magic that happens when a beloved band takes the stage for the last time. For Tennis, that vintage-laced, dreamy synthpop magic unfolded not in a grand amphitheater, but within the walls of Emo’s in Austin—a last-minute weather-shift…
Sunday (1994) Captivate Troubadour Crowd with Nostalgic Dream‑Pop & Cinematic Emotion
LOS ANGELES, CA- My story with Sunday (1994) began earlier this year, when I received a press release for their single “Rain.” The song opens with choral voices that feel like memory, and as the modulated guitars plucked in, the lyrics “If I don’t have…
Nia Ashleigh, Buffchick, and Beane Deliver Magnetic Artist-in-the-Round Set at The El Rey Theatre
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…The night opened in a refreshing, collaborative spirit, with an “artist-in-the-round” performance featuring Nia Ashleigh, Buffchick, and Beane, each taking turns sharing original material and backing each other with harmonies that, at times,…
Isabella&Sebastian’s “Oxygen” Is a Funky Summer Pop Gem from Indie-Pop’s Next Breakout Duo
LOS ANGELES, CA- There’s something electrifying about witnessing young artists who seem to have arrived on the scene with a fully formed musical voice—and Isabella&Sebastian aren’t just knocking on the door, they’re blowing it wide open. With the release of their breezy and buoyant…
Tessa Rae Delivers Dreamy Intimacy on New Single “Sugar Coated Love”
LOS ANGELES, CA- If you’ve been keeping tabs on the indie pop underground, Tessa Rae should already be on your radar. A few years back, I caught her performing at a We Found New Music showcase, and something about her soft-soprano delivery and shapeshifting…
