StrateJacket: From Guerrilla Gigs to Breaking Out – The Story Behind “Bad Start”
LOS ANGELES, CA- In the buzzing world of music where artists can come and go with just a blink, StrateJacket isn’t one to fade away. Formed in 2019, this trio consisting of Jackson Roemers, the 24-year-old heart of the band leading vocals and guitar; Fabian…
Alaska Reid: The Enchanting Precursor to The Troubadour’s Main Event
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…But before Lauren, the evening was set alight by singer-songwriter Alaska Reid, who I had last seen in 2017 at the Echoplex. For those unfamiliar, Alaska Reid’s past work effortlessly blurs the lines…
Movie Club at Harvard & Stone: A Psychedelic Symphony
LOS ANGELES, CA- Movie Club, Venice Beach’s prodigious instrumental psych rock duo, has been making waves for a while now, with their tantalizing synthesis of electric guitar and drums, not to mention their magnetic visual collaborations. Having tracked their sonic evolution over the years, I’d…
Bully’s Electric Night at Teragram Ballroom: A Dive into “Lucky For You”
LOS ANGELES, CA- On August 23, 2023, the Teragram Ballroom reverberated with the haunting melodies of Bully, predominantly steered by the talented Alicia Bognanno. They presented tracks from their fourth studio album, Lucky For You. The night was not just about music; it was a…
The Indelible Impact of Modest Mouse and The Pixies: A Concert Dream for the Hollywood Bowl
LOS ANGELES, CA- In the sprawling narrative of music history, certain bands emerge as influential touchstones, shaping the sound and direction of genres and inspiring countless musicians in their wake. Two such influential acts in the realm of alternative and indie rock are the Pixies and…
Faetooth Live: An Immersive Journey into ‘Fairy-Doom’ and Beyond At Resident
LOS ANGELES, CA- In the intimate ambiance of Resident, amid the bustling sounds of Downtown Los Angeles, I enjoyed a riveting evening of heavy sound featuring alternative rock newcomers Phaeic, doom-gaze maestros Iress, and “fairy-doom” innovators Faetooth. I witnessed each band unleash their sonic prowess,…
L.A. Music Scene’s House Party Extravaganza: Featuring A Night of The Offbeat Brilliance Of Cheekface
LOS ANGELES, CA- In any community, there are those who simply participate and then there are those who elevate it. Gary Kenny, known to many as @lamusicscene_ on Instagram, is undeniably of the latter category. He embodies the spirit and vibrancy of the local music scene,…
Lovejoy Ignites Bleached Fest: More Than Just A Minecraft Phenomenon
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT BLEACHED FEST SAN DIEGO, CA- Bleached Fest witnessed an act that few expected to steal the show. Enter Lovejoy, a band that has intriguingly entwined its destiny with the vast realm of Minecraft and its…
Bleached Fest Highlights: Blondshell’s Emotional Depth Takes Center Stage
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT BLEACHED FEST SAN DIEGO, CA- After the disappointment of Blondshell’s abrupt cancellation of the performance I was scheduled to attend at SXSW earlier this year — a festival where the band had scooped up the…
Bleached Fest Highlights: The Jungle Giants’ Electric Performance”
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT BLEACHED FEST SAN DIEGO, CA- In the blazing heart of Bleached Fest, as the sun reached its zenith, The Jungle Giants emerged, immediately captivating the crowd with the familiar strains of “Something Got Between Us.” It…
