Mustard Service Captivates a Sold-Out Echoplex with a Career-Spanning Set and Summer-Perfect Vibes
LOS ANGELES, CA- My introduction to Mustard Service came embarrassingly late. Earlier this year, I stumbled upon their single “Big Time,” and was immediately pulled in by its breezy, heart-on-sleeve groove. I ended up writing about it for Blurred Culture, calling it a “zest-soaked breakup…
Bathe Bring “Surf R&B” Vibes to The Bellwether and Shine on Latest Album “Inside Voice(s)”
LOS ANGELES, CA- Earlier this year, I caught Bathe opening for Cymande at The Bellwether in Los Angeles. I remember thinking at the time that Bathe, a Brooklyn-based duo with a breezy, laid-back R&B sound, felt just slightly out of sync as an opener for…
Penelope Road Deliver Funky Nostalgia and Soulful Covers at the Troubadour
LOS ANGELES, CA- My loathing of TikTok is palpable. Its algorithm is anxiety‑inducing, intrusive, and sometimes oddly invasive. Yet the siren song of discovery keeps drawing me back. The endless scrolls and short bursts of sound can feel manipulative, but they offer a uniquely potent…
Rebecca Black Shines at Outloud Fest with Bold “Salvation”-Fueled Set
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT MORE COVERAGE OF OUTLOUD AT WEHO PRIDE MAIN ARTICLE | SUMMERTRAMP STAGE | LIP SYNC BATTLE ROYALE | PRIDE PARADE WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA- I feel like Rebecca Black is one of those artists where you can tell a lot about a person…
Briscoe Finds Beauty in Simplicity on “Heat of July”
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT LUCK REUNION 2025! SPICEWOOD, TX- Back in March, I caught Briscoe’s set at Luck Reunion under the open skies of Willie Nelson’s ranch. It was the kind of afternoon that makes you forget to…
Trousdale Dazzles a Packed El Rey with “Growing Pains” Tour Stop in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA- I first stumbled across Trousdale when I heard “Do Re Mi,” a cute, upbeat little ditty that immediately caught my ear. It wasn’t just the lyrics or the hook — it was the blend. There was something about their take on classic…
Earth, Wind & Fire Bring Fireworks, Funk, and Full-Circle Moments to the Hollywood Bowl
LOS ANGELES, CA- There are moments when the past, present, and future seem to converge in one place. For the days leading up to and including the Fourth of July at the Hollywood Bowl, Earth, Wind & Fire delivered those moments. Technically, this was not…
Chrissy Chlapecka Shines at Outloud Fest with Bold Pop and Authentic Performance
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT MORE COVERAGE OF OUTLOUD AT WEHO PRIDE MAIN ARTICLE | SUMMERTRAMP STAGE | LIP SYNC BATTLE ROYALE | PRIDE PARADE WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA- Chrissy Chlapecka has been on my radar since 2020. She quickly became one of my favorite TikTokers during the…
Annabelle Chairlegs Revive Psychedelic Rock with Twangy Edge at Radio East
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- The dust and dirt stuck to my sweat as I made my way to the outdoor stage at Radio East. The sun was high, and the coffee shop area was packed with…
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…
