The Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall vibed out to a warm energy as house heads gathered for SG Lewis’ Anemoia Tour. Known for blending disco, deep house, and soulful pop, SG Lewis has built a rep as one of the most forward-thinking producers of his generation. Yet with his latest album Anemoia, a word meaning […]
As a music fan, I have sometimes waited years to see certain bands in my city. I have known music fans who’ve waited almost a lifetime to see their favorite bands. I have even traveled to different countries to see bands on my must-see list and I’ve always had an amazing experience doing so. I […]
On a warm Orange County night, The Observatory in Santa Ana turned into a listening party of soul and lowrider oldies. Fans from across southern California got to see the queen of modern soul herself, Trish Toledo, in a show that was like a Friday night cruise. SoCal group The Charities opened up the night. […]
London-based singer-songwriter Luke Marzec is nothing short of soul’s greatest rising star. Reminiscent of the days of Armstrong and Ellington, the bassy vocalist brings together elements of jazz, R&B, funk, and pop to create a modern soul sound worth savoring. After debuting with the EP Chances in 2018, Marzec pushes forth his first full-length with […]
Festival junkies — the lineup has landed! Goldenvoice continues its legacy at the top of the weekend fest curator list with another mega reveal for Coachella 2026. Usually announced in January, long-time Chellaheads are being treated to early answers this year — and, needless to say, all minds are absolutely blown. Although a couple elements […]
A festival set in Saint Charles, Iowa is probably not at the top of many people’s festival bucket lists, but after experiencing Hinterland Music Festival a few weeks ago, I’m here to tell you — it should be.This three-day event was the perfect summer escape from reality. From August 1st through 3rd, the small town […]
The onset of the Millennium brought forth great years in hip hop history. Latent from the mid-90s — basically 1996… the last year hip hop held its head high before a dizzying amount of pop groups held an industry stranglehold — came the resurgence of hip hop greatness with Dre, Snoop, Lil Kim, Jay-Z, Eminem, […]
This past week in Nashville was my first chance shooting at an NFL stadium. Last year, I photographed Green Day at GEODIS Park in Nashville, but that stadium only has a capacity of around 25,000. This past Tuesday, I shot at Nissan Stadium — home to the Tennessee Titans — which holds around 70,000. It’s […]
The Crane Wives, a band I haven’t really had much of an opportunity to get to know until I was asked to cover their Nashville tour date, dropped into Nashville’s Brooklyn Bowl on an overly humid Nashville summer night. A quick Google search let me know the band is renowned for their evolution from folk‑pop […]
A 10xTANTRUM, on the surface, sounds like something no person would ever want to experience, but when it comes to this fun genre-defying new alt pop supergroup, it sounds absolutely heavenly. 10xTANTRUM is a brand new, fun, edgy, and sexy alt-pop supergroup formed by four standout creatives: multidisciplinary artist and musician Eli Romanova, actress and […]
There is a noticeable lack of male pop stars in today’s music industry that are capable of putting on a flashy, yet fabulous performance. Abel Tesfaye, better known as The Weeknd, is an artist able to do just that. The After Hours Til Dawn Tour made its way to the Bay Area for two sold-out […]
There’s nothing quite like Day 1 of Cali Vibes — the energy is fresh, the stages are spotless, and everyone’s walking in with a sense of anticipation that only Long Beach can deliver. This year, the festival opened with Emily Brimlow, and honestly, it couldn’t have been a better call. Her set was breezy and […]
Hinterland Music Festival — a lowkey, folk-centered festival in small town Iowa — returns for its celebratory 10th year on August 1st through 3rd, 2025. With a stacked lineup of mainstream headliners, as well as a powerful indie-folk undercard that the festival is known for, this three-day is once again drawing thousands to St. Charles, […]
Billy. Fucking. Idol. There is just something about him. The dramatic and glam rock stars of the 80s were the soundtrack of my childhood and shaped the artist I would eventually become. Billy Idol, in particular, had a massive impact on my life. His music, his presence, his attitude. It all lit a fire in […]
If you’ve ever spent a hazy summer afternoon on the shores of Ocean City, Maryland, sipping a citrusy Orange Crush with sand between your toes and no plans past sunset, Bumpin Uglies just dropped your new favorite song. Their latest single, “Orange Crush,” featuring Logan Rex of Artikal Sound System, is a tipsy love letter […]
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