“Remember Iryna Zarutska” – A Mural by Matt Cadoch in Los Angeles
In the bustling streets of Downtown LA, where skyscrapers cast long shadows and the pulse of the city never quite slows, a powerful new artwork now stands as a quiet yet unignorable reminder of a life stolen too soon. Unveiled in early January 2026, the…
The SLAY RIDE Tour kicked off in West Hollywood with an unapologetic night full of queer joy and holiday cheer.
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA- Presented by OUTLOUD, opening night of Slay Ride: A 2025 HoliGay Spectacular felt less like a traditional tour launch and more like a love letter to queer joy. The kind of joy that glows brighter in community, louder in celebration, and, in…
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…
The Maine Celebrate 20 Years with Intimate No Vacancy Pop Up in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA- “Life is better when people are kind” was the message espoused by The Maine frontman John O’Callaghan at the band’s pop-up show December 1 in Los Angeles. The event occurred at the historic No Vacancy where the AZ-based band and an exclusive…
Nathan Ross’ Battle of La Migra Cuts Through the Noise of Modern Photography
LOS ANGELES, CA- We live in a time when photography and the tools that make images are so ubiquitous that they’ve become the dominant form of communication. This accessibility is both a gift and a burden. On one hand, everyone now has the means to…
Tei Shi Launches Make believe I make believe Tour at L.A.’s Lodge Room
LOS ANGELES, CA- Catching Tei Shi live in 2025 feels like reconnecting with an artist who’s never stopped moving forward. I remember when she first began unveiling her sound around 2013, layering airy vocal loops, soft synths, and intimate lyrics on early releases like Saudade…
Harmony (of Girlpool) Debuts New Song “Anything” in L.A. Solo Set
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…The night opened with Harmony, the solo singer-songwriter who makes up one half of the indie duo Girlpool. She immediately welcomed the crowd with her warm, playful presence, performing stripped-down, introspective songs that…
