EMELINE’s “Emotional Virgin” Is a Bold Pop Anthem About the Sexiness of Vulnerability
LOS ANGELES, CA- EMELINE’s new single “Emotional Virgin” arrives with a neon shimmer and a heavy pulse, a synth-pop belter produced by Peter Thomas (Selena Gomez, Pink) that combines the glamour of ABBA and Madonna with a deeply personal narrative. It’s playful on the…
Bonnie McKee Elevates The Midnight’s “Runaways” Into a Synth-Pop Anthem
LOS ANGELES, CA- With their new album Syndicate set to arrive October 3 on Ultra Records, The Midnight have been steadily building anticipation with a string of singles. The latest, “Runaways,” stands out not only for its widescreen synth-pop grandeur but because it features, and…
Alisa Xayalith Mesmerizes with Dreamy Solo Set and ‘Slow Crush’ Intimacy at The Troubadour
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “… Next up was Alisa Xayalith, known for being the lead singer of alt-pop giants The Naked and Famous, I wasn’t aware that she was performing at this show It caught me quite…
No Money, No Gimmicks: GRACEY Strips Pop to Its Essentials on Shimmering New Single
LOS ANGELES, CA- There’s a moment in GRACEY’s new single “Gimmicks” that sticks with you—not because of some massive beat drop or glossy vocal run, but because of its honesty: “No money, no gimmicks / just you and I / and this is more…
Mallrat Creates a Sacred Space in Austin on Her Light Hit My Face Like a Straight Right Tour
LOS ANGELES, CA- There’s something curiously gentle, even sacred, about the way Mallrat approaches the stage. On the second stop of her North American tour in support of her latest album Light Hit My Face Like a Straight Right, the Australian singer-songwriter turned a packed…
Caroline Kingsbury’s “Shock Treatment” Is an Electrifying Queer Anthem Drenched in Retro-Futurist Joy
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ve been rooting for Caroline Kingsbury for years now. She’s one of those rare artists who can channel unmistakable throwback vibes—think shimmering ’80s synths and glam-pop drama—while still making it all feel distinctly modern. Watching her artistry evolve has been a…
From CHVRCHES to ‘Vicious Creature’: Lauren Mayberry Shines Solo in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA- Lauren Mayberry, renowned as the lead vocalist of the Scottish synth-pop band CHVRCHES, embarked on her solo journey with the release of her debut album, Vicious Creature, on December 6, 2024. This album signifies a notable departure from CHVRCHES’ signature sound, allowing…
Two Door Cinema Club Delivers Electrifying Performance at YouTube Theater
LOS ANGELES, CA- The late 2000s to early 2010s marked the golden age of indie rock, where post-punk revival met alt-rock, creating a wave of iconic bands like Phoenix, The Killers, and Vampire Weekend. During this time, indie rock solidified itself as a cultural force,…
A Night of Symphonic Splendor with Ellie Goulding at the Walt Disney Concert Hall
LOS ANGELES, CA- Ellie Goulding’s orchestral adventure at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, in collaboration with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, was less a concert and more a revelation. For an artist synonymous with dance anthems such as “Lights,” “Anything Could Happen,” and the Max Martin-produced “Love…
Synth-Pop Icons Ladytron Shine Bright in Austin with Danz CM
AUSTIN, TX- On a crisp November night in Austin, the legendary Mohawk venue played host to a mesmerizing evening of music, headlined by the iconic Liverpool band, Ladytron. This night was a celebration of female-fronted acts that left the crowd captivated and eager for more. As…
