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…
John Fogerty Reclaims His Creedence Legacy in Triumphant Hollywood Bowl Celebration
LOS ANGELES, CA- My dad was born in 1958, back when Pontiac Firebirds and Ford Mustangs ruled the high school parking lots. His teenage years were filled with bands that still dominate the airwaves — with Creedence Clearwater Revival right at the center. They released…
Certainly So Bring Laid-Back Soul and Jam-Band Energy to the Troubadour
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “… Certainly So, the four-piece band from Alabama and based in Nashville, formed in late‑2019 around members Tanner Gray, Colby Wilson, bassist Chase Porter, and drummer Zach Corder. Their music blends folk, Americana, alternative…
A Night of Roses as Tennis Bids Farewell with Glitter, Grace, and Heartlockets
AUSTIN, TX- There’s a certain kind of quiet magic that happens when a beloved band takes the stage for the last time. For Tennis, that vintage-laced, dreamy synthpop magic unfolded not in a grand amphitheater, but within the walls of Emo’s in Austin—a last-minute weather-shift…
From SXSW to “Mode I”: Billianne’s Tender Voice Holds Power and Poise
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- There are voices that stop you in your tracks. Not with vocal fireworks or acrobatics, but with a quieter kind of power. Billianne’s voice is like that. I’m not even sure what…