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…
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…
Sunday (1994) Captivate Troubadour Crowd with Nostalgic Dream‑Pop & Cinematic Emotion
LOS ANGELES, CA- My story with Sunday (1994) began earlier this year, when I received a press release for their single “Rain.” The song opens with choral voices that feel like memory, and as the modulated guitars plucked in, the lyrics “If I don’t have…
Rolling Quartz Electrify Catch One with Bilingual Rock Power and Shredding Musicianship
LOS ANGELES, CA- There’s something deeply personal about watching Korean artists thrive on American soil. As a Korean myself—though admittedly not fluent in the spoken language—I feel a quiet pride each time I see a name from the motherland on a marquee in Los Angeles….
DIIV Turn Teragram Ballroom Into a Sonic Wake-Up Call with Frog in Boiling Water Live
LOS ANGELES, CA- The air felt heavy as I walked into the Teragram Ballroom—not just from the packed crowd, but from subtle clues that tonight was going to be something more than a standard concert: professional cameras, dressed-up actors, and an atmosphere thick with anticipation….
Los Campesinos! Celebrate Two Decades of Indie Energy at The Belasco
LOS ANGELES, CA- Los Angeles has no shortage of things to brag about: unbeatable food, rich global culture, and arguably the greatest music scene in the world. With artists from around the globe cycling through historic venues on a near-nightly basis, there’s always something special happening….
Momma Deliver a Nostalgic Yet Fresh Alt-Rock Set at The Fonda Theatre
LOS ANGELES, CA- There’s a feeling you get sometimes when listening to music—a sonic deja vu. Like you’ve been here before, but you can’t quite pinpoint where. That’s what I felt the first time I listened to Welcome to My Blue Sky, the latest release…
Larkin Poe Ignite The Fonda Theatre with Grammy-Winning Swagger and Raw Rock Energy
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ve been championing Larkin Poe since 2018, when I first stumbled across their set at SXSW. Back then, it was the gritty blues riffs and sibling harmonies that pulled me in. There was a rawness to their sound—a Southern stomp that felt…
Nymphlord Enchants at Moroccan Lounge with Textured Set Blending Alt-Rock and Fragile Intimacy
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…The evening began with a compellingly diverse set from Nymphlord, whose recently released EP Rough Blue Blanket hit streaming platforms just weeks ago (lauren-records.com). The five-track release spans about 13 minutes, showcasing a…
