The Haunt Return With Ferocious New Alt-Rock Single “Ghost” Ahead of 2026 Hollow Crown Tour
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ve been high on the band The Haunt for a minute now. Ever since first coming across the sibling duo of Anastasia Grace Haunt and Maxamillion “Max” Haunt, it’s been pretty clear to me that they possess the kind of chemistry…
bunii Releases “crash” Ahead of VIRGILIO Album, A Clever and Reckless Indie Rock Ride
LOS ANGELES, CA- Every so often a new artist pops up whose talent feels a little ahead of their age. That was my first reaction when I came across bunii’s new single “crash.” Based on what little I could find online, the Los Angeles…
Dogstar Return With “All In Now”: Keanu Reeves and Band Tap Into Gritty 90s Alt-Rock Energy
LOS ANGELES, CA- For years, Dogstar was one of those bands I never really gave a fair shot. Not because I disliked the idea of them, but because I had already formed a lazy assumption about what the experience might be like. I’ve always…
VIAL’s “Infected” Channels Punk Fury and Social Frustration on the New Album HELLHOUND
LOS ANGELES, CA- Sometimes you just need music that lets you be angry for a few minutes. That was my immediate reaction after hearing Minneapolis punk trio VIAL’s track “Infected,” a bruising cut from their album HELLHOUND. Some bands write songs you analyze. Others…
Kimiko Glenn Launches Music Project KIMIKO with Synth Pop Single “Emotional Whiplash” Ahead of Debut EP Modern Dance
LOS ANGELES, CA- For performers who spend their careers in front of cameras and on stages, the line between artistic disciplines can often blur. Actors become singers. Musicians turn into actors. The creative instinct that drives one form of expression often spills naturally into…
Angèle and Justice Ignite French Touch Energy on “What You Want”
LOS ANGELES, CA- There’s something uniquely satisfying about listening to music in a language you’ve spent years studying. It turns a song into more than just a vibe. It becomes a quiet test of memory, instinct, and fluency. I studied French for years, and…
Instant Crush Ignite with “Grudge” on Deluxe Edition of I’m Sorry I Didn’t Bite My Tongue
LOS ANGELES, CA- Seattle has always had a way of sharpening its edges in public. From the city’s grunge mythology to its modern indie underground, there is something about artists from the Pacific Northwest that feels wired for intensity. Enter Instant Crush, a Seattle-based…
Valley Boy Announces Debut Album Children of Divorce and Releases “Diana Gets an Email”
LOS ANGELES, CA- There is something disarming about the way Valley Boy sings. The first time I heard his voice, I was hooked. There is a soulful glow to his tone that feels lived in rather than manufactured. It is not engineered for algorithmic…
Grace Ives Returns With Electrifying New Single “Stupid Bitches” Ahead of Girlfriend
LOS ANGELES, CA- There are certain artists whose names hover in your peripheral vision for a while before you finally lock in. I had heard the name Grace Ives before, but it wasn’t until I pressed play on her new single “Stupid Bitches” that…
Jonah Kagen’s “Talkin’ About Jesus” Turns a First Date Into Folk-Rock Heartbreak
LOS ANGELES, CA- Apparently, I have been slow on the roll when it comes to picking up on Jonah Kagen. While he’s currently out on a largely sold-out headline run and celebrating a Gold certification for “God Needs The Devil,” I am just now…
