Exploring Arc Iris: The Genre-Defying Band Opening for Willow
CLICK HERE TO GO BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Opening the evening was Arc Iris, a band that might not yet be a household name but undoubtedly deserves to be. Their music defies easy categorization, blending avant-garde pop, experimental jazz, and electronic…
Rediscovering a Muse: PJ Harvey Live at the Greek Theatre
LOS ANGELES, CA- There’s a certain magic in revisiting the music that once held a formative influence on your life, a way of connecting to your past self while embracing the artist’s evolution. For me, PJ Harvey has been one of those artists—her music is…
Mannequin Pussy Brings I Got Heaven to a Sold-Out Bellwether In Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA- Mannequin Pussy formed in Philadelphia in 2010, initially as a duo with Marisa “Missy” Dabice on vocals and guitar and Thanasi Paul on guitar. They quickly built a reputation in the DIY punk scene for their blistering live shows, raw emotion, and…
The Genius of Mitski: A Masterclass in Music and Art At The Hollywood Bowl
HOLLYWOOD, CA- The Hollywood Bowl is one of those venues that carries its own weight. To perform there is to claim a space in music’s upper echelons, where only the most significant voices resonate among the hills of Los Angeles. When I saw that Mitski…
Towa Bird Rocks A Sold-Out Echo: A Rising Star’s Electrifying Performance
LOS ANGELES, CA- When I heard that Towa Bird was opening for Billie Eilish on a string of dates this fall, I was curious. Who was this rising star? It didn’t take long for me to find out. After a quick search, I dove into…
Catchy, Raw, and Bilingual: The Sols Deliver Solid Set at Echo Park Rising
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT ALL OF THE ARTISTS WE CAUGHT AT ECHO PARK RISING ECHO PARK, CA- The annual Echo Park Rising festival has always been a breeding ground for discovering fresh, raw talent. This year was no exception, and amidst the usual sonic…
The Hives’ ‘Death of Randy Fitzsimmons’ Tour: A High-Octane Rock Experience
COLUMBUS, OH- One band that’s been on many people’s “must-see” list in recent years is The Hives. The Swedish rockers are currently touring in support of their latest album, The Death Of Randy Fitzsimmons, playing to packed houses as a headliner in the U.S., as…
TwoLips Transforms The Echo into a Rock Powerhouse
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- When it comes to live performances, nothing quite compares to an artist who can completely rewrite expectations. Such was the case at The Echo when TwoLips, an artist known… at least to me…for…
The Belair Lip Bombs: The Sonic Collision of Playful Soundscapes and Lyrical Depths
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- When you stumble upon a band at South by Southwest, it’s often a game of musical roulette—some shows fall flat, others spark curiosity, but every so often, you catch a performance that…
Sharon Van Etten’s Hollywood Bowl Performances Proves Why She’s a Critics’ Favorite
CLICK HERE TO GO BACK THE MAIN ARTICLE HOLLYWOOD, CA- “…Sharon Van Etten, on the other hand, has been in my regular rotation for quite some time. My introduction to her came through the haunting track “The End of the World,” which made its way…
