KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas 2025 Unites LA’s Rock Community at the Kia Forum
LOS ANGELES, CA- A lineup of early aughts rock shook the Kia Forum on Dec. 13 during Audacy’s KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas, the 34th holiday charity gig from the seminal LA rock and alternative radio station. Rise Against, Papa Roach, Evanescence and Social Distortion brought…
Mike Ness Reflects on Orange County Punk Roots and Social Distortion’s Legacy
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- Any conversation about Southern California’s music scene in the late ‘70s through the ’80s will undoubtedly include Social Distortion. Hailing from Fullerton, Calif., Social D is among the progenitors of the Orange County…
Stephan Jenkins on Third Eye Blind’s Enduring Connection Across Generations
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- It’s difficult to go anywhere these days and not hear a Third Eye Blind song. Underneath brilliant pop melodies lies deep and often explicit lyrical content. From ballads to rockers and everything in…
The Paradox Talk Radio Roots and Sudden Rise Backstage at KROQ’s Almost Acoustic Christmas 2025
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA– KROQ’s Almost Acoustic Christmas always includes new and up and coming artists alongside legends of the station, showcasing acts like Lorde and Billie Eilish before superstardom. One of this year’s new artists was…
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…
A Night to Remember: Highlights from KROQ’s Almost Acoustic Christmas 2024
LOS ANGELES, CA- A strong blend of KROQ icons and newcomers anchored Audacy’s 33rd Almost Acoustic Christmas at the Kia Forum on Dec. 14. The consistently sold-out event, which supported youth education organizations Para Los Niños and the Al Wooten Jr. Heritage Center, boasted KROQ mainstays…
Maggie Rogers Shines at the Forum: A Powerful End to the Don’t Forget Me Tour
LOS ANGELES, CA- Maggie Rogers’ latest album, Don’t Forget Me, released earlier this year, marks a bold evolution in her artistry—a reflective yet experimental body of work that reaches deeper into her emotional core than ever before. While her earlier releases captured her fresh, free-spirited…
Kacey Musgraves Takes Us Into A Deeper Well Of Her Catalogue At Her “Deeper Well World Tour”
LOS ANGELES, CA — Kacey Musgraves has been one of country music’s most enchanting artists, known for her ability to be real, vulnerable and speak her mind. As an artist, Musgraves isn’t afraid to step outside of the box, writing songs like “Follow Your Arrow”…
Exploring Depeche Mode’s Legacy in LA: Reflections from the Memento Mori World Tour
LOS ANGELES, CA- As a lifelong Depeche Mode fan, I recently had the privilege of attending all four of the recent shows of Depeche Mode’s Memento Mori World Tour in Los Angeles. The experience was not just a showcase of their musical brilliance but also…
The Summer Odyssey Tour Review: Beck & Phoenix’s Electric L.A. Performance
LOS ANGELES, CA- Earlier this year, the renowned Beck and the captivating Phoenix unveiled a collaborative track, aptly named “Odyssey.” A seamless fusion of Beck’s signature art-pop panache and Phoenix’s new-wave rock essence, the song showcases a delightful vocal interplay between Beck and Phoenix’s lead,…
