Toro y Moi Live at Terminal 5: A Genre-Blending Performance That Had NYC Dancing All Night
NEW YORK, NY- Valentine’s Day 2025 was an evening to remember, as I had the pleasure of attending Toro y Moi’s exhilarating performance at New York City’s Terminal 5. The night was elevated by the exceptional support from Panda Bear and Nourished by Time, creating…
The Joy of Reunion: Girl In A Coma’s Triumphant Return to the Stage
LOS ANGELES, CA- Reunions in music are akin to the rekindling of a long-lost romance—a blend of nostalgia, anticipation, and the hope of recapturing a magic that once was. Some reunions, like Fleetwood Mac’s return to the stage, have been met with rapturous applause, reaffirming…
Celebrating 20 Years of Crimes: The Blood Brothers’ Electrifying Reunion Tour
LOS ANGELES, CA- In the dimly lit heart of downtown Los Angeles, The Belasco Theater became a cathedral for post-hardcore fans on November 8, 2024. The occasion? The triumphant return of The Blood Brothers after a decade-long hiatus, celebrating the 20th anniversary of their seminal…
Lime Garden Brings Wonk Pop Energy to The Echo on Their U.S. Tour
LOS ANGELES, CA- When I first heard Lime Garden’s “Love Song” from their debut album One More Thing, I was immediately captivated. The track, with its sharp lyrical wit and infectious hooks, struck me as excellent songwriting. There was something undeniably magnetic about the way the…
A Dive Into the Midwest Y’alternative of Timmy Skelly at El Cid
LOS ANGELES, CA- If you’ve ever wondered what it might sound like if The Avett Brothers and Modest Mouse birthed a hybrid music child, meet Timmy Skelly. On October 30, 2024, he unveiled his debut EP Dive Bar Sermon at El Cid in Los Angeles. Released…
L7’s Fast and Frightening Takeover Brings Fierce Energy to Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA- On November 23, 2024, feminist rock legends L7 held their inaugural Fast and Frightening Takeover at the Belasco Theater in downtown Los Angeles. It was a dynamic evening of music and entertainment, curated by the band themselves, who also headlined the event….
Franz Ferdinand Share Scottish Holiday Traditions and Favorite Music of 2024 At KROQ’s Almost Acoustic Christmas
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUR 2024 ALMOST ACOUSTIC COVERAGE! LOS ANGELES, CA- Franz Ferdinand returned to the revolving stage at KROQ’s 33rd Almost Acoustic Christmas this weekend, bringing their brand of danceable indie rock to LA before the release of their new record, The Human…
Olivia Jean: Retro Cool Garage Rock Shines Bright At Fast And Frightening Takeover
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Olivia Jean’s performance was one I was particularly keen on catching. I had first heard of Olivia Jean back in the 2010s when she was part of The Black Belles. However, it seems the…
ADULT.: Detroit Duo Transforms the Belasco into a Synth-Punk Paradise
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Detroit-based duo Adult. delivered a dark, hypnotic performance that perfectly suited the underground nightclub setting of the Belasco. Nicola Kuperus and Adam Lee Miller, known for their dystopian synth-punk aesthetic, transformed the space into…
Redd Kross: Veteran Rockers Deliver Decades of Charisma and Pop Punk Spirit
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…I was particularly excited to see veteran rockers Redd Kross perform for the first time. A peer of mine, Michael Bunuan, caught them earlier this year at a show in Chicago and raved about…
