CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- There are voices that stop you in your tracks. Not with vocal fireworks or acrobatics, but with a quieter kind of power. Billianne’s voi...

 CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- Every year, the British Music Embassy is a highlight for me at SXSW—home to unforgettable performances from the likes of Jacob Collier...

CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT LUCK REUNION 2025! SPICEWOOD, TX- There are few things that get me more excited than witnessing a collaboration come to life on stage—and seeing Julien Ba...

CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- This was my second time seeing Stella Bridie during this year’s SXSW, and it couldn’t have come at a better moment. The Australian singe...

CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT MORE COVERAGE OF OUTLOUD AT WEHO PRIDE MAIN ARTICLE | SUMMERTRAMP STAGE | LIP SYNC BATTLE ROYALE | PRIDE PARADE WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA- I’ll admit it—I’ve been sleeping on Qveen He...

CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT MORE COVERAGE OF OUTLOUD AT WEHO PRIDE MAIN ARTICLE | SUMMERTRAMP STAGE | LIP SYNC BATTLE ROYALE | PRIDE PARADE WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA- Paris Hilton’s main stage set at Outloud was...

LOS ANGELES, CA — Some artists come and go. BANKS stays. Her June 7th show at The Wiltern wasn’t just another tour stop… it was a testament to an artist who has quietly and steadily cultivated a caree...

CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX — One of the most rewarding things about SXSW is stumbling into a venue, knowing nothing about the next act, and leaving completely entra...

CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- Palm Door on 6th was bustling and packed from corner to corner. The British Music Embassy showcase seemed to be on everyone’s list and w...

CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT LUCK REUNION 2025! SPICEWOOD, TX- The first time I pressed play on Ken Pomeroy’s Spotify page, the track that welcomed me in was “Wolf In Sheep’s Clothes....

CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX-  The dark interior of The 13th Floor was a welcome reprieve from Austin’s sweltering heat. I greeted the AC like an old friend as I appr...

LOS ANGELES, CA — Some voices don’t just sing—they seep into your bones. Alex Isley’s recent Tiny Desk Concertisn’t just a performance—it’s a declaration, a gentle-yet-powerful affirmation of her righ...

 LOS ANGELES, CA- I’d heard the buzz about Long Beach’s own The Anti Groupies—an all-female rock band with attitude—and finally got my chance to see them at The Venice West back in April. Live, these...

AUSTIN, TX- I had never heard of Kučka before I made my way through Austin’s mysteriously cool bar, Speakeasy, to see her perform. The Cabaret area was a lengthy walk through chatty patrons down an ex...

AUSTIN, TX – It was sometime mid-afternoon when I wandered over to the RIVIAN Stage at SXSW—still buzzing from the last set, not entirely sure what I was walking into next. But that’s part of the thri...

CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT MORE COVERAGE OF OUTLOUD AT WEHO PRIDE MAIN ARTICLE | SUMMERTRAMP STAGE | LIP SYNC BATTLE ROYALE | PRIDE PARADE WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA- Even before Kalie Shorr took the main stage ...

CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT MORE COVERAGE OF OUTLOUD AT WEHO PRIDE MAIN ARTICLE | SUMMERTRAMP STAGE | LIP SYNC BATTLE ROYALE | PRIDE PARADE WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA- There’s no mistaking Flyana Boss when they h...

CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Opening the night was a band I’d actually been trying to see for a while: Wishy. Back at SXSW this year, a few of my colleagues were urg...

CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…But before Larkin Poe took the stage, Parker Millsap opened the evening with a set that left me pleasantly floored. I’ll admit—I wasn’t ...

LOS ANGELES, CA-  I’ll admit it—walking into the Moroccan Lounge on May 24, 2025, I didn’t expect to feel quite so… generationally removed. The crowd was overwhelmingly young, mostly women, some flank...

LOS ANGELES, CA-  When I first saw Absolutely open for Banks at The Wiltern, I knew I was witnessing something special. Her performance was so captivating, I left the show and immediately picked up a ...

CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX-  At SXSW this year, one of the most unexpected joys was stumbling upon the performance of NISATIWA X NOTEP—a collaboration I hadn’t plan...

 LOS ANGELES, CA- Biffy Clyro have always been a band that straddles extremes—raw emotion and intricate musicianship, arena-ready choruses and personal lyrics that feel like journal entries. Their ne...

 LOS ANGELES, CA- If you’ve been keeping tabs on the indie pop underground, Tessa Rae should already be on your radar. A few years back, I caught her performing at a We Found New Music showcase, and ...

 LOS ANGELES, CA- Los Angeles’ own BEAUTY SCHOOL DROPOUT have been bubbling under the surface for a minute now, and with their latest single “Fever,” they’re no longer asking for your attention—they’...

 LOS ANGELES, CA- There’s something electrifying about witnessing young artists who seem to have arrived on the scene with a fully formed musical voice—and Isabella&Sebastian aren’t just knocking on ...

LOS ANGELES, CA- “Heartbeat For A Home” was my reintroduction to Clinton Kane—and it feels like I walked in on something sacred. The Platinum-certified singer-songwriter has always worn his heart wher...

kiesza · Stays In Bed LOS ANGELES, CA- I love a good comeback story—and Kiesza’s is one I’ve been rooted for over past year. From topping global charts to enduring a devastating car crash, she’s had e...