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…
Momma’s “Rodeo” Is a Fuzzed-Out, 90s-Inspired Anthem That Marks a Bold New Chapter
LOS ANGELES, CA- If you’ve ever spent late nights parked under orange streetlight haze, thumbing mixtape cassettes and brooding over heartbreaks real or imagined, Momma’s “Rodeo” is going to hit you square in the nostalgia. And that’s not to say this band is coasting…
Franz Ferdinand Set The Wiltern Ablaze with High-Energy Set Celebrating The Human Fear Tour
LOS ANGELES, CA- Touring in support of their sixth studio album, The Human Fear, released this January, Glasgow’s Franz Ferdinand have proven once again that their staying power isn’t just nostalgia-driven — it’s earned. The new album has received a wave of positive critical attention,…
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….
Mustard Service Carves a New Groove With “Big Time,” a Zest-Soaked Breakup Anthem for the Soul
LOS ANGELES, CA- There’s a curious kind of heartbreak that doesn’t come from romance but from friendship — the slow unraveling of a bond that once felt like home. On “Big Time,” the latest single from Miami’s genre-bending outfit Mustard Service, that very ache is…
Speed of Light Shines at The Den Studios Alongside Rising Rock Talent
LOS ANGELES, CA- On the evening of February 8, 2025, I navigated some unfamiliar-to-me streets of Los Angeles to The Den Studios, an intimate performance space which on this evening was spotlighting emerging talent. The night’s lineup featured four acts: Scratchcard Inc, Devon Thompson, 12…
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats Deliver a Powerful, Star-Studded Show at The Kia Forum
LOS ANGELES, CA- The Kia Forum in Los Angeles set the stage for a packed night of music, featuring Iron & Wine, Waxahatchee, and Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats. Each act brought its own distinct style—stripped-down folk, powerful indie rock, and full-band soul—creating a dynamic…
BAD SUNS’ High-Energy Set Warms Up a Packed Crowd for Finneas
BROOKLYN, NY – “…With opening support from BAD SUNS, the venue quickly reached capacity as soon as their set kicked off. The alternative rock band was clearly touched to discover that a significant portion of the front crowd were longtime BAD SUNS fans. Their contagious…
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…
