Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith Is Exploring Various Artistic Expressions
HOLLYWOOD, CA- “… Kicking off the evening’s musical offering was the enigmatic recording artist Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith. After a fantastic 2017 with the release of her undeniably brilliant album The Kid, Kaitlyn has been busy sowing the seeds of her own mini empire with an independent…
David Byrne Is Disrupting Dystopia
QUEENS, NEW YORK- A gridwork of fold-out chairs lined the lawn of Forest Hills Stadium, but if the venue was expecting a staid, seated crowd, they missed the memo on American Utopia. Once the shimmering, eerie opening of “Here” drifted out across the field, the…
Vinyl Theatre’s Keegan Calmes Digs Deeps With Blurred Culture About New Album “Starcruiser”
LYNCHBURG, VA- The up and coming trio known as Vinyl Theatre, formed in 2012, is best known for their single “Breaking Up My Bones”, released back in 2013. Made up of Keegan Calmes (vocals/guitar), Chris Senner (keyboard/backing vocals), and Nick Cesarz (drums), they are breaking…
New Music From Dagmar Will Soon See “The Light Of Day”
LOS ANGELES, CA- Dagmar is a San Fransisco based band consisting of Gemma Rose and Miranda Lee, and I found out about them when a friend suggested that I go check them out at the Hotel Cafe while they were on a jaunt down the…
Sam Smith Brings The Thrill Of It All To Los Angeles With Dramatic Flare
LOS ANGELES, CA- Sam Smith’s sophomore album, The Thrill Of It All, is an album that shines a light on the emotional depth of the singer’s soul. Saturated with dour themes of heartache and internal conflict, Sam left his heart in the studio on this effort,…
Psychedelic, Dark, and Glorious The Pumpkins Smash The Forum
LOS ANGELES, CA- First off, I’ve been wanting to see the Smashing Pumpkins for ages. I’ve been bitter for years about getting so sick that I had to give my ticket to their 2012 tour to some rando I found on Craigslist. Their show at…
Bon Iver Invites Los Angeles To “Come Through” On A Musical Journey That Stirs The Senses
LOS ANGELES, CA- Every year when KCRW announces the six concerts that make up their Hollywood bowl series, fans are always excited to see what exciting collaborations they will put into the line-up. Every year, the series is a mix of tried and true KCRW…
A Night Rocking The Casbah In San Diego
SAND DIEGO, CA- I quickly finished my energy drink as I stood in line for the sold out Rooney show at the Casbah in San Diego, California. As I entered the venue, I was greeted by the members of Sights and Sages, the local opening…
Velvet Starlings’ Christian Gisborne Is Ready To Bring The Vibes Of The 60s To The Modern Day
LOS ANGELES, CA- When it comes to music, age ain’t nothing but a number. 15 year old Christian Gisborne is proof of that. His band, Velvet Starlings, is a trio that has him on lead vocals and guitar, Ronnie Weiderman on bass and keyboard and…
Allie X Celebrates The Beautiful Richness of the Queer Community in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA- On August 14th, the Downtown LA venue and bar, the Moroccan Lounge, hosted Canadian artists Allie X and Bobi Andonov. Opener Bobi Andonov kicked off the night with an ardent performance which highlighted his impressive vocal range and open vulnerability. Andonov’s captivating stage…
