Lewis Capaldi’s “Almost” Is a Simple, Heartbreaking Reminder That Healing Is Never Complete
LOS ANGELES, CA- Lewis Capaldi has always had a gift for saying what everyone else feels but can’t quite articulate. With his new single “Almost,” from the forthcoming Survive EP (out November 14 via Capitol Records), he leans into simplicity… and that’s exactly what…
Gigi Perez Brings Deep Emotion and Vulnerability to Fort Worth Stop of At The Beach In Every Life Tour
FORT WORTH, TX- Gigi Perez is an artist whose seemingly sudden success was actually a triumph many years in the making. For me, having the chance to experience her work live was also a long time coming. Born in New Jersey and raised in Florida,…
Harmony (of Girlpool) Debuts New Song “Anything” in L.A. Solo Set
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…The night opened with Harmony, the solo singer-songwriter who makes up one half of the indie duo Girlpool. She immediately welcomed the crowd with her warm, playful presence, performing stripped-down, introspective songs that…
Blessing Jolie Evolves With Defiant New Single “20teens”
LOS ANGELES, CA- Three months ago, I wrote about Blessing Jolie’s debut single “Frown Lines” and praised it as “a slow-burn blend of folk and R&B, carried by that velvety tone and an undercurrent of lyrical complexity.” That track introduced her as an artist willing…
Cavetown Evolves With “Rainbow Gal” Ahead of Running With Scissors
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ve been following Cavetown for a while now, having first caught him live back in 2021 at the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever. It was one of those intimate shows where the energy in the room felt almost devotional. A couple…
Chet Faker Returns With Tender New Single “Inefficient Love”
LOS ANGELES, CA- Chet Faker… the musical alter ego of Nick Murphy… has always thrived on unpredictability. When I read the press release for his latest single, “Inefficient Love,” the two words that jumped out were restless creativity. Honestly, I can’t think of a…
Emily Eisa Reimagines Motown Classic in Atmospheric Hotel Café Set
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “… Emily Eisa’s set was a three-song exercise in atmosphere. A pianist, vocalist, and composer, she blends classical training with alt-pop textures, creating moody, cinematic soundscapes. Her voice is airy but expressive, pairing…
Willa Amai Mesmerizes Hotel Café with Delicate, Commanding Performance
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Willa Amai’s performance was as delicate as it was intense. I first discovered her through “Trampled Flowers”, and since then, I’ve noticed her pop into a playlist or two. Mentored by Linda Perry,…
Molly Stocks Brings Warm, Folk-Rooted Intimacy to Hotel Café
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Molly Stocks brought a folk-rooted sound to the stage, performing with a pianist, a guitarist, and her own acoustic guitar. The harmonies between her and the pianist added depth to her arrangements, creating…
Sydney Quiseng Showcases Americana Evolution at Hotel Café
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Seeing Sydney Quiseng (née Sierota) onstage was a bit of a time warp. I first saw her as the lead singer of Echosmith, riding the wave of indie pop hits when they were…
