MAN WITH A MISSION Bring Humor, Heart, and Arena-Level Energy to Zipangu Festival 2026
LOS ANGELES, CA- For years, Japanese artists have cultivated enormous international fanbases online while the Western live industry lagged behind. Zipangu felt like one of the first large-scale American festivals willing to fully meet that audience where it already exists. And if any band…
Eddie Vedder’s Ohana Fest 2025: A Weekend of Memory, Community, and Musical Family at Doheny Beach
CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE OHANA FEST ARTISTS WE CAUGHT! DANA POINT, CA- I know I’m not the first person to write about “Ohana”; not as a festival, but as an idea. The word itself, Hawaiian for family, has been worn smooth by overuse, invoked by…
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…
Julien Baker and TORRES Channel Queer Country Magic at Luck Reunion
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT LUCK REUNION 2025! SPICEWOOD, TX- There are few things that get me more excited than witnessing a collaboration come to life on stage—and seeing Julien Baker and TORRES perform together at Luck Reunion this year…
Outloud Fest 2025 Brought Unapologetic Queer Joy and Resistance to West Hollywood Park
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- Before June officially rolled in with all its rainbow-hued glory, Outloud Fest threw the ultimate pre-party on Friday, May…
Betty Taylor Brings Breezy Aussie Indie Rock to SXSW’s Sounds Australia Showcase
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- It was a sweltering afternoon at The Creek and The Cave, but spirits were high and the sausage was smoking on the grill. The Sounds Australia SXSW showcase buzzed with energy as…
Jack’s Mannequin Rekindles Millennial Emo Nostalgia at SXSW’s Stubb’s Showcase
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- At first glance, Stubb’s might seem like just another unassuming bar on Red River. But this hybrid BBQ joint and music venue (yes, like the BBQ sauce) is often home to one…
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…
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…
A Night to Remember: Highlights from KROQ’s Almost Acoustic Christmas 2024
LOS ANGELES, CA- A strong blend of KROQ icons and newcomers anchored Audacy’s 33rd Almost Acoustic Christmas at the Kia Forum on Dec. 14. The consistently sold-out event, which supported youth education organizations Para Los Niños and the Al Wooten Jr. Heritage Center, boasted KROQ mainstays…
