Florence + The Machine’s “Sympathy Magic” Finds Power in Vulnerability Ahead of Everybody Scream
LOS ANGELES, CA- Florence Welch has always been a master of the grand gesture. Whether she’s summoning storms on Ceremonials or finding grace amid chaos on Dance Fever, her songs often arrive like spells: cathartic, cinematic, and defiant. But “Sympathy Magic,” the latest track…
Wisp Brings Ethereal Power and Representation to the Fonda Theatre
LOS ANGELES, CA- When Wisp stepped on stage at the Fonda on September 23, I already felt like I knew her—at least intimately, through her music. I first encountered her earlier this year via a Coachella livestream, and what struck me then still pulses in…
Girl Tones Channel Youthful Rebellion in Fiery New Single “Burnout”
LOS ANGELES, CA- Some bands try to polish every note. Girl Tones do the opposite: they thrive in the mess, the friction, the noise. Their latest single “Burnout” is a reminder of why I’m so taken with their music: it’s youthful, it’s rebellious, and…
Harmony (of Girlpool) Debuts New Song “Anything” in L.A. Solo Set
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…The night opened with Harmony, the solo singer-songwriter who makes up one half of the indie duo Girlpool. She immediately welcomed the crowd with her warm, playful presence, performing stripped-down, introspective songs that…
Dream, Ivory Deliver Ethereal Shoegaze and Steady Confidence at the Fonda Theatre
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Dream, Ivory, by contrast, had a more visible lineage in the indie/shoegaze world. The duo, comprised of brothers Christian and Louie Baello, hail from Lake Elsinore, California. They began in 2016 with lo-fi, bedroom-pop…
Lovejoy Drop New Single “Common Touch” Ahead of Debut Album One Simple Trick
LOS ANGELES, CA- I first saw Lovejoy back in August 2023 at Bleached Festival at Waterfront Park. At the time, I wasn’t familiar with their catalog, but what struck me immediately was the undeniable stage presence of the band. The crowd gathered at their…
flipturn & Eleni Drake Deliver a Dreamy Reimagining of “Swim Between Trees”
LOS ANGELES, CA- flipturn have been on my radar for a couple of years now, ever since I spotted their name on the South by Southwest 2022 lineup. They were circled on my list of bands to check out, but I ultimately didn’t make…
Dogpark Drop Nostalgic New Single “September” Amid Rising Momentum
LOS ANGELES, CA- Dogpark are closing the book on summer with their latest single “September”, a track that leans into the band’s knack for channeling raw emotion through gritty textures. Written entirely by the band, the song feels like New York City distilled into melody:…
Trestles Explore Disillusionment and Identity on New Single “Babylon”
LOS ANGELES, CA- Trestles’ latest single “Babylon” isn’t just another nod to California’s surf-rock lineage — it’s a lyrical snapshot of disillusionment, identity, and the restless cycles of youth culture. Where the band’s sun-drenched instrumentation leans into Santa Cruz’s coastal DNA, the words themselves cut…
Finn Wolfhard Brings Happy Birthday to Life at Music Hall of Williamsburg
BROOKLYN, NY- In celebration of his debut solo album Happy Birthday, actor and musician Finn Wolfhard, best known for his role in Stranger Things, has finally embarked on his highly anticipated Objection! Tour. The multi-hyphenate artist brought his unique lo-fi, indie/alt-rock sound and charismatic stage…
