Better Late Than Never: Zac Farro’s Operator Finally Found Me
LOS ANGELES, CA- One of my favorite things about music is that it doesn’t expire. Sure, albums have release dates, but they don’t have expiration dates. In fact, some of my favorite discoveries have come months…. or even years… after a record first hit…
Babe Rainbow’s “Polymuscalsaccharide” Is a Psychedelic Summer Groove Worth Surrendering To
LOS ANGELES, CA- Some songs demand analysis. Others simply ask that you come along for the ride. Babe Rainbow’s new single, “Polymuscalsaccharide,” falls squarely into the latter category. From the moment the track opens with its fuzzy, lo-fi bass line, I was hooked. Before…
Annabelle Chairlegs Rekindles Her Spark with “Concrete Trees” Ahead of Upcoming Album Waking Up
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ve been following Annabelle Chairlegs since 2017, the first year I made the trek out to Austin, TX for SXSW. They were one of the first bands I got to see when I arrived, and they’ve stuck with me ever since….
Annabelle Chairlegs Revive Psychedelic Rock with Twangy Edge at Radio East
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- The dust and dirt stuck to my sweat as I made my way to the outdoor stage at Radio East. The sun was high, and the coffee shop area was packed with…
High Waisted Light Up SXSW with Glitter, Grit, and Surf Rock Energy
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- I’ve seen High Waisted many times, and they never disappoint. The NYC surf rock band always brings the energy with their technicolor outfits, glittery guitar riffs, and sassy vocals. The Smartpunk Records…
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…
The Damned Ignites a Punk Rock Fire in Chicago
CHICAGO, IL- After over 40 years as a juggernaut entity in the punk rock world, The Damned has touched down on North American soil once again. This time, bringing the classic 1980-82 lineup featuring Dave Vanian on vocals, Captain Sensible on guitar, Paul Gray…
Golf Alpha Bravo’s Sonic Odyssey: Exploring ‘Surf The Coffin’ with Gab Winterfield
LOS ANGELES, CA- On the crisp night of October 13th, 2023 at Grandmaster Recorders in Hollywood, I found myself bathed in the entrancing aura of Golf Alpha Bravo’s enigmatic frontman, the Australian virtuoso Gab Winterfield. It was a night that left me yearning for the…
Movie Club at Harvard & Stone: A Psychedelic Symphony
LOS ANGELES, CA- Movie Club, Venice Beach’s prodigious instrumental psych rock duo, has been making waves for a while now, with their tantalizing synthesis of electric guitar and drums, not to mention their magnetic visual collaborations. Having tracked their sonic evolution over the years, I’d…
Ritchie White Orchestra: A Retro Rock Revival at Levitt Pavilion
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Amidst the cacophony of modern music trends, nostalgic reminders of rock’s golden era are always welcome. Enter the Ritchie White Orchestra, a sextet whose hard-rocking, pop-infused psychedelic sound does just that. From the…
