Ok Goodnight’s “Spiral” Is A Spectacularly Mind-Bending Collision Of Musical Genres And Emotional Chaos
LOS ANGELES, CA- There are songs you casually throw on in the background, and then there are songs like “Spiral” by Ok Goodnight that completely consume your attention the moment they begin. The Boston-based art rock outfit’s latest single isn’t designed for passive listening….
Hannah Frances Releases “Life’s Work” from Nested in Tangles on Fire Talk
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ll be honest… I almost didn’t write notes on Hannah Frances’ new single “Life’s Work.” At first listen, it hit me in a way that was just… unsettling. The shifting time signatures, the strange layering of instrumentation, and the cinematic sprawl…
Biffy Clyro Channel Hope and Heartbreak on Soaring New Single “A Little Love”
LOS ANGELES, CA- Biffy Clyro have always been a band that straddles extremes—raw emotion and intricate musicianship, arena-ready choruses and personal lyrics that feel like journal entries. Their new single, “A Little Love,” carries on that legacy with the kind of anthemic sincerity that…
The Legendary Troubadour Hosts Jet’s Triumphant U.S. Return After 14 Years
LOS ANGELES, CA- Jet’s two-night run at the Troubadour marked the band’s return to U.S. soil after a 14-year absence, and the sense of occasion was unmistakable. The Troubadour, with its deep-rooted history in the Los Angeles music scene, felt like the perfect venue for their…
Two Decades with The Darkness: Iconic Hits, Band Evolution, and a Night in Vegas
LAS VEGAS, NV- In 2003, The Darkness released their first studio album, “Permission To Land”. Its breakout hit, the song that would kick open the doors to the beginning of their success, “I Believe In A Thing Called Love”, has endured for twenty years. I,…
Roger Waters’ “This Is Not A Drill” Tour Brings Powerful Messaging And Music To Austin’s Moody Center
AUSTIN, TX- Replete with political commentary the performance began with a very special PSA; “Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats. The show is about to begin. Before it does, two public announcements: Firstly, out of consideration for your fellow patrons, please turn off…
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets Chat With Blurred Culture At Desert Daze
MAIN PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY LAKE PERRIS, CA- Perth, Australia, maybe the de facto breeding ground for the world’s preeminent psych bands. Perhaps it’s the isolation of the city creating community, or the allure of a big city with a small beach…
French Stoner-Rock Comes To Desert Daze Via Slift
MAIN PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY LAKE PERRIS, CA- “…Over on the beach, French stoner-rock trio Slift brought heavier riffs to the shoreline, with blistering guitar solos and top-tier track names like “Thousand Helmets of Gold.” They were a prime example of…
ROXY MUSIC Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Self Titled Debut In Austin, TX!
AUSTIN, TX- The legendary English band Roxy music played the Moody Center on Wednesday, September 21 with a special guest, Dallas-raised St. Vincent. The 2022 tour coincides with the 50th anniversary of Roxy Music’s self-titled 1972 debut album. Annie Clark’s St. Vincent’s opened the…
Portugal. The Man Live Is Musical Genius Worth The Sacrifice
CLICK HERE TO BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE LOS ANGELES, CA- PREAMBLE: What’s a litmus test for how much you really like a band? Perhaps it’s the lengths you’ll go to get from Point A to Point B in order to see that band play…