Caroline Kingsbury’s “Shock Treatment” Is an Electrifying Queer Anthem Drenched in Retro-Futurist Joy
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ve been rooting for Caroline Kingsbury for years now. She’s one of those rare artists who can channel unmistakable throwback vibes—think shimmering ’80s synths and glam-pop drama—while still making it all feel distinctly modern. Watching her artistry evolve has been a…
Destructo, MxNxStxR, Thundercat & Channel Tres Drop Disco-Funk Gem “What You Need”
LOS ANGELES, CA- When a press release lists names like Destructo, MxNxStxR (aka Ty Dolla $ign), Thundercat, and Channel Tres on the same track, you don’t hesitate — you press play. What follows is “What You Need,” a finely engineered groove bomb tailor-made for the…
Starling’s “I Can Be Convinced” Delivers Dream-Pop Tension and ’90s-Era Visual Flourish
LOS ANGELES, CA- I first caught Starling live at The Echoplex during Echo Park Rising in 2024, and they’ve been on my radar ever since. Back then, it was their track “I Want To” that grabbed me—intimate, restrained, and emotionally resonant. But with each…
The Linda Lindas Electrify The Novo with Punk Power, Heartfelt Activism, and Youthful Joy on ‘No Obligations’ Tour
LOS ANGELES, CA- Since forming in Los Angeles in 2018, The Linda Lindas didn’t even wait to hit the ground before they started running. When they released their first EP in 2020, Bela Salazar (guitar, vocals), Eloise Wong (bass, vocals), Lucia (guitar, vocals), and…
The Rise of Darkwave Amid Austin’s Changing Identity at SXSW 2025
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- I’ve been attending South by Southwest since 2002, with a solid decade logged as an official festival photographer. I’ve seen countless up-and-coming acts break into the mainstream. As a native Austinite turned…
Latina/Filipina Dream Alt Pop Duo The Tulips Enchant with Ethereal Set in Los Angeles
CLICK HERE TO GO BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE LOS ANGELES, CA- “… The Tulips started the show off with a set of bubbly and precious dream pop numbers that had the entire crowd enchanted with their dreamy musical aesthetic. The Tulips are a Latina/Filipina…
Inclement Weather Can’t Hold Back The DIY Music Spirit
LOS ANGELES, CA- It’s good to have friends who live and breathe the local music scene. I wanted to make plans with a friend, and it turned out that that friend had plans for me. @lamusicscene_ (Gary) had set up another evening of live…
Desert Sparrow Delights Intimate Crowd For LA Music Scene
CLICK HERE To Go Back To The Main Article! LOS ANGELES, CA- “… After Young Winong/Cassie’s performance, the decision was made to abandon Gary’s homemade stage and bring the last performance of the night inside where it was considerably warmer. Considering that Desert Sparrow’s…
Dolly Dagger Goes Acoustic For LA Music Scene
CLICK HERE To Go Back To The Main Article! LOS ANGELES, CA- “… I was long overdue to see Dolly perform again. The last time I saw her perform, she fronted the band Doctrin. While Doctrin’s music is still streaming on DSPs, some of…
Cassie of Young Winona Transforms Music For LAMusicScene
CLICK HERE To Go Back To The Main Article! LOS ANGELES, CA- “… I was introduced to Young Winona’s music late last year when they opened for Broked Baby at the Moroccan Lounge. Digging their hard-hitting alt/grunge sound, I’ve been following them since. Taking…
