Light Up The Blues 2025: Neil Young, Stephen Stills & Legends Unite at the Greek Theatre for Autism Awareness
LOS ANGELES, CA- A lineup of Laurel Canyon legends linked up for the seventh iteration of Light Up The Blues on April 26, a particularly chilly night at the legendary Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. Benefitting Autism Speaks, which is celebrating its 20th year, the…
The Dumes Ignite SXSW With Blazing Rock Energy and Raw Emotional Power
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- I was fortunate to catch The Dumes multiple times during my trip to SXSW this year, and they never once disappointed. There’s something about their soul-punching brand of rock ‘n’ roll that…
SAINt JHN And A Night of Rising Stars at The Novo
LOS ANGELES, CA- The lights dimmed at The Novo and it was like the room inhaled all at once—shoulders tensed, voices rose, and suddenly the space felt smaller, hotter, more alive. A charge ran through the crowd, not the wild kind yet, but the kind…
Everclear Honors 30-Year Legacy with Powerful SXSW Set at Austin’s Mohawk
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- I stood in front of the stage at Austin’s legendary music venue, Mohawk, waiting for Everclear to go on. The crowd that surrounded me earlier had gradually been replaced by men over…
CAPYAC Brings Surreal Grooves and Theatrical Whimsy to Mohawk Austin on Rubblebucket’s “Year of the Banana” Tour
AUSTIN, TX — The evening air was thick with the lingering heat of the day, offering only brief relief in the form of a breeze as I stepped into the outdoor area of the Mohawk. Being on CAPYAC’s home turf of Austin, I wondered whether…
The Avett Brothers Bring Intimate Magic to the Greek Theatre: A Night of Harmony, Memory, and Joy
LOS ANGELES, CA- The moon was out, full and bright, flooding the Greek Theatre with its chilled light. Two brothers stood at center stage bathed in a soft white glow. Their voices, strings, and decades of brotherhood took the air out of our lungs as…
Jordan Hawkins: A Vintage Funk Blade Runner
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “… Jordan Hawkins looked like he stepped out of a VHS tape from 1986—snake-print leather pants, a faded denim jacket, and mirrored wraparound sunglasses. It was as if he were a funky Blade…
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…
Frankie and the Witch Fingers’ “Total Reset” Is a Frenzied Glitch-Punk Missile That Screams for the Stage
LOS ANGELES, CA- It’s official: I’m a terrible music journalist. Or maybe just tragically late to the party. Frankie and the Witch Fingers have been warping minds and wrecking stages since at least 2015, and I first had them on my radar around 2018….
