DJ Battlecat Curates a Celebration of The Life And Music of J Dilla at The Ford
LOS ANGELES, CA- On July 18th, Los Angeles transformed into a nexus of jazz and hip-hop as fans gathered to honor what would have been J Dilla’s 50th birthday. The late James Dewitt Yancey—better known as J Dilla—remains one of the most celebrated and influential…
First Impressions: Cosmo Pyke at SXSW
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX—As the sun climbed higher on an early afternoon at SXSW, I found myself drawn to the stage where Cosmo Pyke was set to perform. With over 90,000 Instagram followers and more than…
From ‘Urban Hang Suite’ to the Hollywood Bowl: A Weekend of Maxwell’s Timeless Artistry
LOS ANGELES, CA- Amidst the stars of the city of angels, there lay an oasis of nostalgia and impeccable showmanship as the prodigious Maxwell took center stage at the iconic Hollywood Bowl. For those lucky enough to embark on this sonic journey on that fated…
The Estereomance Experience: Transcending Genre Boundaries at Hotel Vegas
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- I’ve long been an advocate for Estereomance, a band whose music— a captivating mix of pop, soul, and electronic influences—has an undeniable resonance. Their compositions unfold in lush, rich, and textured…
Musical Alchemy: The Magic of Hiatus Kaiyote Live
LOS ANGELES, CA- I remember that February 7th, 2013 quite vividly. In the dimly lite, intimate setting of the Del Monte Speakeasy in Venice, California, I got to experience Hiatus Kaiyote live for the first time. They launched into an electrifying set that featured songs…
Sketch Kicked Off My SXSW Experience With A Soulfully Funky Bang
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- There was very little that I could find out about this band, but Sketch was the first act I caught during my week exploring SXSW. They weren’t on my radar prior…
Biig Piig Returns To Los Angeles To A Sold Out Echo
LOS ANGELES, CA- When I offered a friend of mine an extra ticket I got to see Biig Piig at The Echo, her response was, “This will probably be the last time she performs in a venue that small again.” I could only agree….
Trace’s “Sad Girl Music” Delights Fan Girl Cafe Fundraiser
CLICK HERE To Go Back To The Main Article! LOS ANGELES, CA- “… TRACE is a pop/R&B-leaning “sad girl music” artist who released her first 4-track EP in 2016 and has since then garnered a supportive following who leans on her for being so…
UMI Maintains A Vibe At Head In The Clouds
MAIN PAGE | SATURDAY | SUNDAY LOS ANGELES, CA- “… I LOVE LOVE LOVE when an artist I’m unfamiliar with impresses me with a killer performance. UMI did that to me when I saw her perform for the first time on the Double Happiness…
THREE NIGHTS WITH THREE SOLD-OUT SHOWS
TORONTO, ON- One of the more interesting success stories in neo-soul/indie-pop to come out of Europe in the last couple of years, Alexander O’Connor- better known as “Rex Orange County”- has been hitting the ground running in 2020. Fresh off the release of his…
