The Blushes: A Fierce LA Band Talks New Music, DIY Ethos, and Empowerment
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT ALL OF THE ARTISTS WE CAUGHT AT ECHO PARK RISING ECHO PARK, CA- The Blushes, a fierce all-female punk band from Los Angeles, consists of Katie Earl-Hogan, Katy Rose, and Lori Dorfman. Their journey began during a middle school theater…
Softcult: Amplifying Voices and Sparking Change at the Echoplex
LOS ANGELES, CA- In a world where music often skirts around uncomfortable truths, Softcult stands as a beacon of fearless expression and potent social commentary. The Echoplex was the battleground on a recent evening, upgraded from The Echo due to a quick sell-out—a testament to…
Softcult: A Captivating Journey into Melancholic Beauty
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- From the moment Softcult’s heavy, dreamy melodies reverberated through the venue, it became clear that I had stumbled upon a band deserving of my undivided attention. Comprised of twin siblings Phoenix (drums…
Getting Energized With The Raw Charisma and Feminist Message of London’s Dream Wife
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- Dream Wife is a London-based punk rock band that I have been following for years. The band was formed in 2015 when Alice Go, Bella Podpadec, and Rakel Mjöll met while…
Alone Together: Sleater-Kinney in San Diego
SAN DIEGO, CA- Few bands in the rock pantheon are as cherished by their fans as Sleater-Kinney. I would go so far as to say there’s a certain preciousness that permeates S-K fandom and it’s this preciousness that can at times seem to be both…
Dream Wife Reaffirms Ethos Of Safe Spaces and Empowerment After Friend Gets Roofied In L.A.
LOS ANGELES, CA- This show was a little hard for me put thoughts together for. I had already written down some really glowing things to say about Dream Wife’s performance at The Echo. After all, Rakel Mjöll (lead vocals), Alice Go (guitar, vocals) and Bella Podpadec…
Chelsea Manning Introduced Pussy Riot’s SXSW Opening Party Performance
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SXSW 2018 COVERAGE! AUSTIN, TX- For most of our SXSW artist coverage, we’ll keep it relatively short and sweet. We have over 80 artists to cover, so cut us some slack! 😉 We’ll basically be formatting each post into two parts: (1) Why…
The Regrettes Celebrate The Release Of “Attention Seeker” With Special Performance For Fans At The Bootleg
LOS ANGELES, CA- When I first heard “Feel Your Feelings Fool!” (The Regrettes’ debut studio album), I was eager to see this young band perform live. It was an album that was raw, edgy and catchy. The “home-studio” sound of the tracks did nothing to…
The Regrettes’ Set At The Growlers Six Was Cut Short By Unruly Attendee
CLICK HERE FOR MORE THE GROWLERS SIX COVERAGE! San Pedro, CA- ” …Lydia would later address the incident on social media, reassuring fans that she was all right and would keep on rocking. The stage is supposed to be a safe place for every performer. Let’s…
Music Tastes Good Proves That Music Needs Sleater-Kinney Now More Than Ever [PHOTOS]
CLICK HERE FOR MORE MUSIC TASTES GOOD 2017 COVERAGE! Long Beach, CA- It wasn’t a surprise that the largest crowd for any act at Music Tastes Good belonged to Sleater-Kinney. As soon as the Music Tastes Good rotating stage revealed Janet Weiss seated behind the kit, cheers erupted…
