Fine’s “Portal” Finds Beauty in Simplicity and Mystery
LOS ANGELES, CA- Danish singer-songwriter Fine Glindvad Jensen, known simply as Fine, has a gift for creating worlds with very little. Her latest single “Portal,” released on Escho, is a reminder that sometimes simplicity is all you need. It’s the third in a string…
Soft Palms at Gold Diggers: Dream Pop with Bite on the Horizon
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ve been aware of Soft Palms for a while, keeping tabs on their dreamy indie output while also following the separate projects of husband-and-wife duo Julia and Scott Montoya. But July 18th, 2025, at Gold Diggers was the first time I’d finally…
Late Night Drive Home Electrify The Fonda with Raw, Internet-Age Indie Rock
LOS ANGELES, CA- Sometimes the best nights in music start with a gamble. No months of playlist binging, no setlist research, just a ticket, a venue, and a willingness to be surprised. That’s how I walked into The Fonda Theatre on August 9, a night…
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…
Theo Moss Brings Indie Rock Grit and Grunge-Tinged Emotion to The Fonda
CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Theo Moss was already on stage when I arrived, and catching only the tail end of her set felt like stumbling into a film mid-scene… you’re trying to piece together the plot, but the…
Wavves Close Out Their Spun Tour in L.A. with Nostalgia and Chaos
LOS ANGELES, CA- The Fonda Theatre marked the final stop of Wavves’ Spun North American summer tour, and their return to L.A. felt like a fitting end to the run. By the time the venue started filling up, it was clear who this show was…
Mustard Service Captivates a Sold-Out Echoplex with a Career-Spanning Set and Summer-Perfect Vibes
LOS ANGELES, CA- My introduction to Mustard Service came embarrassingly late. Earlier this year, I stumbled upon their single “Big Time,” and was immediately pulled in by its breezy, heart-on-sleeve groove. I ended up writing about it for Blurred Culture, calling it a “zest-soaked breakup…
GLOM Channels Anxious Reflection into Indie Rock Gold with New Single “Glass”
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! LOS ANGELES, CA– I first caught GLOM at SXSW earlier this year, mid afternoon on a lineup packed with buzzy names and overhyped showcases. I didn’t know what to expect, but what stood…
Annabelle Chairlegs Revive Psychedelic Rock with Twangy Edge at Radio East
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- The dust and dirt stuck to my sweat as I made my way to the outdoor stage at Radio East. The sun was high, and the coffee shop area was packed with…
The Strumbellas Return with “Hard Lines,” a Raw and Reflective Anthem for 2025
LOS ANGELES, CA- It’s been a minute since The Strumbellas found their way into my rotation. To be honest, not since Hope dropped back in 2016. So when the press release for their new single “Hard Lines” landed in my inbox, I was surprised…
