RAYE Celebrates Artistic Freedom and Triumph at Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre
LOS ANGELES, CA- Few artists in recent memory have experienced a creative rebirth as dramatic as RAYE’s. For years, Rachel Keen occupied a peculiar position within the music industry. Widely respected as a songwriter and vocalist, she nevertheless found herself held back by a…
Pluralone’s Josh Klinghoffer Discusses A Drop In The Ocean, Grief, Time & Vulnerability
LOS ANGELES, CA- Last year, I had the opportunity to watch Josh Klinghoffer perform before a massive crowd as part of Eddie Vedder’s Earthlings at Ohana Festival. It was a reminder of the unique space Klinghoffer has occupied throughout his career: a musician whose…
Jesse Welles’ “Masks Off” Is A Furious Folk Anthem For America’s Breaking Point
LOS ANGELES, CA- There are protest singers, and then there are artists like Jesse Welles who seem incapable of looking away from the world around them. Over the past couple of years, Welles has carved out a singular lane for himself through stripped-down performances…
Mark Ambor’s “New York Confident” Feels Like A Bold Escape From Folk-Pop Predictability
LOS ANGELES, CA- For a while there, it felt like Mark Ambor was drifting toward a lane that’s become increasingly crowded in modern pop music: earnest, Americana-leaning folk-pop built around acoustic strumming, gang vocals, and that familiar stomp-and-holler energy that streaming platforms have loved…
Sabrina Sterling’s “Hold” Is A Devastating Portrait Of Love, Dependency, And Emotional Survival
LOS ANGELES, CA- At this point, it almost feels impossible for me to separate Sabrina Sterling’s music from the feeling of emotional catharsis. Over the past few years, watching her evolve from a young artist posting covers on TikTok into a songwriter unafraid to…
Amma Captivates the Greek Theatre with Heartfelt Songs and Genuine Connection
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…The evening began with Amma, whose set immediately established a sense of intimacy despite the size of the venue. While much of the audience had understandably come to see RAYE, it quickly…
Patrick Droney Finds Joyful Clarity On New Single “Back In My Body”
LOS ANGELES, CA- There’s something comforting about a song that doesn’t try too hard to overwhelm you. No giant emotional breakdowns. No overproduced chaos fighting for your attention every few seconds. Sometimes you just want a warm melody, a steady rhythm, and a hook…
Ann Wilson Revisits Timeless Romance on Burt Bacharach Collaboration “Nothing But Love”
LOS ANGELES, CA- There’s something quietly refreshing about hearing a song that isn’t trying to overwhelm you. No massive sonic twists. No irony. No attempt to package emotional devastation into something detached or cynical. Just a simple melody, filled with sincerity, and a message…
Ella Clayton’s “Could It Be You?” Blends Folk, Soul, and Rock Into a Stirring Modern Folk Statement
LOS ANGELES, CA- Ella Clayton’s Could It Be You? is her second studio album. She moves comfortably between folk, soul, and rock, never forcing the genre shifts across the tracklist. Her voice is the anchor, warm and assured, capable of handling intimacy and grit…
Bella Kay’s “Promise?” Is a Smart, Vulnerable Indie Pop Breakout
LOS ANGELES, CA- At just 20 years old, Bella Kay is already proving she understands one of pop music’s hardest tricks: making vulnerability sound effortless. Her latest single, “Promise?”, arrives with all the hallmarks of a strong indie-pop breakout, but what makes the song…