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…
Iris Herrera Delivers Soulful, Confident Performance at Hotel Café
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Iris Herrera’s set was a masterclass in soul and confidence. Accompanied by an electric guitarist, she brought a fuller sound than some of the other artists that night, with her vocals sitting right…
Sabrina Sterling Brings Raw Emotion and Intimate Storytelling to Hotel Café
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Then came Sabrina Sterling: the artist I’d originally come to see. Just her and an acoustic guitar, nothing else. At 20, she already has a way of cutting straight to the heart, both…
Mackenzie Day Teasing Her Next Project At Not Another Showcase
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…When Mackenzie Day took the stage with her pianist, the room’s energy shifted. There’s something inherently theatrical about her presence, not in a showy way, but in the way she commands attention when…
Chad Courtney Sets the Tone at Hotel Café with Mellow, Intimate Opener
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “… Chad Courtney opened the night with a set that immediately eased the room into the evening’s mellow, intimate vibe. Accompanied by an electric guitarist and a violinist, he delivered his songs with…
