R. LUM. Brings Both Passion And Pain To The Table With His Music
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…
Axel Mansoor Gave A Glimpse Into His Soul At Broke. L.A.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE BROKE LA 2018 COVERAGE! LOS ANGELES, CA- When I was “researching” the acts that would be performing at Broke L.A., I was intrigued by Axel Mansoor. As an Asian American, I notice and pay attention to new acts who have roots…
Lawrence Brought A Youthful Exuberance To SXSW That’s Tough To Beat
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…
Jen Awad Teased “Love Is Dead” At Broke L.A. And Slayed
CLICK HERE FOR MORE BROKE LA 2018 COVERAGE! LOS ANGELES, CA- There were a lot of impressive local acts at Broke L.A., but one that particularly stood out for me was Ms. Jen Awad. Backed by a 10 piece band, this firecracker of a performer…
Jay Park Parked It Right In Los Angeles For Identity LA
FOR OUR COMPLETE IDENTITY LA 2018 COVERAGE CLICK HERE! LOS ANGELES, CA- Two unnamed backup dancers took to the stage as fans watched in suspense. One of the most infamous intros in K-hip hop history, “I need a Cha Cha beat boy” blasted from the speakers….
MILCK Was Anything But Quiet At Identity LA; She Was A One Woman Riot
FOR OUR COMPLETE IDENTITY LA 2018 COVERAGE CLICK HERE! LOS ANGELES, CA- Connie Lim, who writes and records under the name MILCK, has been in the game for more than a decade, but, it was her single “Quiet,” a song she released three days prior to…
Miguel Woos All The Hearts At Powerhouse 2018
CLICK HERE FOR MORE POWERHOUSE 2018 COVERAGE! SAN BERNARDINO, CA- “… Miguel. I’ve been a fan of Miguel’s for quite some time now and was really looking forward to seeing him perform for the first time live. The first thing I always check when I…
Musicians By Day, Moonchild By Night; Soul Overtakes The El Rey
LOS ANGELES, CA- Moonchild is a Jazz trio who met studying music at USC. Amber Navran, is the lead singer, flute and sax player. The two guys, Max Bryk and Andris Mattson, both on keyboard also leverage sax and trumpet, complete the package, and that package…
Deva Mahal’s Emotions “Run Deep” At Antone’s For The Miles Davis House
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…
Bastards of Soul’s Fierce One-Two Punch At Old 97’s County Fair Was Irresistible
CLICK HERE FOR MORE OLD 97’S COUNTY FAIR COVERAGE! DALLAS, TX- “The day started at noon with Bastards of Soul, who delivered a fierce one-two punch of Chadwick Murray’s soulful vocals and the irresistible energy of a band rounded out by a horn section (check…