Catchy, Raw, and Bilingual: The Sols Deliver Solid Set at Echo Park Rising
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT ALL OF THE ARTISTS WE CAUGHT AT ECHO PARK RISING ECHO PARK, CA- The annual Echo Park Rising festival has always been a breeding ground for discovering fresh, raw talent. This year was no exception, and amidst the usual sonic…
Starling at Echo Park Rising: A Hypnotic Blend of Fuzz and Melody
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT ALL OF THE ARTISTS WE CAUGHT AT ECHO PARK RISING WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA- Starling’s set at Echo Park Rising was a captivating display of a band finding its stride. With Kasha Lee at the helm, they delivered a sound both…
Softcult: Amplifying Voices and Sparking Change at the Echoplex
LOS ANGELES, CA- In a world where music often skirts around uncomfortable truths, Softcult stands as a beacon of fearless expression and potent social commentary. The Echoplex was the battleground on a recent evening, upgraded from The Echo due to a quick sell-out—a testament to…
Present Opens For Softcult At The Echoplex
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “… Opening for Softcult was Present, another formidable act led by a powerhouse female vocalist. Present set the tone for the night with a riveting performance that showcased their musical prowess and lyrical…
Aural Pleasure Abound At Love You Down Fest 2019
[DAY 1] | [HOMEPAGE] | [DAY 2] LOS ANGELES, CA- This was the third year I’ve attended Love You Down Fest, and I can easily say that the fellas of SWIMM easily impressed me with not only the spectacular line-up they curated, but also the…
Swimm and Warpaint Shut Down The Echoplex For The Conclusion of Love You Down III
[DAY 1] | [HOMEPAGE] | [DAY 2] EDITOR’S NOTE: THIS ENTRY WAS CO-WRITTEN BY DERRICK K. LEE AND RACHEL ANN CAUILAN LOS ANGELES, CA- To kick off the week before Valentine’s Day, Los Angeles-based band SWIMM and musician/bassist Jennylee of Warpaint threw on the Love…
TT Takes Intimacy To Another Level At Love You Down
[DAY 1] | [HOMEPAGE] | [DAY 2] LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Last year, Warpaint Theresa Wayman (“TT”), released her solo album “Love Laws”. For Warpaint fans, “Love Laws” is a relatively natural extension of the band’s aesthetic, if not more revealing on an emotional level. Drenched…
Andy Clockwise Oozed Charisma At Love You Down
[DAY 1] | [HOMEPAGE] | [DAY 2] LOS ANGELES, CA- “Andy Clockwise is great fun live. Though this was my first time catching his live performance, I had heard about his magnetic charisma from friends who had witnessed this Aussie native perform on stage. I…
VS Colour Got Funky At Love You Down Fest
[DAY 1] | [HOMEPAGE] | [DAY 2] LOS ANGELES, CA- “…VS Colour is an Echo Park based band and their performance was a ton of fun. A band that melds various musical genres like funk, disco, psychedelia and rock, their’s was a basically a musical…
The Dreamy Mysteriousness of Rose of the West Is Captivating
[DAY 1] | [HOMEPAGE] | [DAY 2] LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Another band that was new to me that really left a favorable impression was Rose of the West. One of the few bands that came to Los Angeles from another state to perform at Love…