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…
Rainbow Kitten Surprise Deliver Euphoric Anthem With New Single “Dang”
LOS ANGELES, CA- Rainbow Kitten Surprise have always lived somewhere between catharsis and celebration, but on their new single “Dang,” the genre-bending crew tap into a particularly bright vein of sonic joy. It’s a radiant, guitar-led anthem that practically demands to be shouted from…
Tony Jupiter Brings Surf-Goth Swag to The Echoplex
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Kicking off the night at The Echoplex was Tony Jupiter, a band that calls itself an “underground Chicano surf goth project” originating from El Paso, Texas. Formed in 2018, the band blends nostalgic…
Certainly So Bring Laid-Back Soul and Jam-Band Energy to the Troubadour
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “… Certainly So, the four-piece band from Alabama and based in Nashville, formed in late‑2019 around members Tanner Gray, Colby Wilson, bassist Chase Porter, and drummer Zach Corder. Their music blends folk, Americana, alternative…
Stella Bridie Shows Vulnerable Brilliance at SXSW Despite Vocal Strain
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- This was my second time seeing Stella Bridie during this year’s SXSW, and it couldn’t have come at a better moment. The Australian singer-songwriter is thoughtful, still, and quietly commanding on stage….
Noah Vonne Electrifies SXSW With a Joyous, Gritty Hometown Set at The 13th Floor
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- The dark interior of The 13th Floor was a welcome reprieve from Austin’s sweltering heat. I greeted the AC like an old friend as I approached the front of the stage to…
The Anti Groupies Deliver Raw Power in “I Can’t” Music Video
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’d heard the buzz about Long Beach’s own The Anti Groupies—an all-female rock band with attitude—and finally got my chance to see them at The Venice West back in April. Live, these young women ooze sass, swagger, and serious rock chops—the…
High Waisted Light Up SXSW with Glitter, Grit, and Surf Rock Energy
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- I’ve seen High Waisted many times, and they never disappoint. The NYC surf rock band always brings the energy with their technicolor outfits, glittery guitar riffs, and sassy vocals. The Smartpunk Records…
Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers Rock the Moroccan Lounge with Electrifying Tour Finale
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ll admit it—walking into the Moroccan Lounge on May 24, 2025, I didn’t expect to feel quite so… generationally removed. The crowd was overwhelmingly young, mostly women, some flanked by their dads who looked like they could’ve been in my high school…
Beauty School Dropout Crank Up the Heat With Anthemic New Single “Fever”
LOS ANGELES, CA- Los Angeles’ own BEAUTY SCHOOL DROPOUT have been bubbling under the surface for a minute now, and with their latest single “Fever,” they’re no longer asking for your attention—they’re grabbing it by the collar and yanking you onto the dancefloor. Coming off…
