WORLD SINGLE PREMIERE: The Goodies, “Runnin”

Listen here before its released on streaming platforms! San Diego duo, The Goodies, are set to release their new single, “Runnin,” is a musical journey that encapsulates the spirit of overcoming challenges and embracing a fresh start. The track narrates the story of Zan, a young individual who, like many at 18, found herself ensnared […]

Atmosphere slays with NOFUN! and Hebl in San Diego

Atmosphere, the iconic hip hop duo comprising Slug and Ant, took center stage at the  Observatory North Park in San Diego for their headlining tour, Tour De Friends, on November 16, 2023. The night promised a unique blend of musical prowess with the inclusion of music producer/DJ Hebl and the LA-based supergroup “NOFUN!”.   The eclectic supergroup, […]

Devon Thompson gives LA a night of darkwave magic

When Devon Thompson graced the stage at LA’s The Paramount, it was an instant immersion into her captivating style. Sporting Doc Marten boots adorned with pink ribbons and a white dress that exuded Jennifer’s Body vibes, Devon’s aesthetic immediately caught the eye and set the tone for a night of dark wave magic. The timing […]

Rising band, LakeDub,crafts harmony in the reggae community with debut LP

The West Coast boasts a distinctive musical tapestry across various genres, and California’s reggae scene stands out with a wealth of top-notch bands continuously featured in prominent reggae festivals. Today, let me introduce you to LakeDub, a group of Long Beach natives whose self-titled debut album has recently hit the streaming platforms, brimming with positive […]

SEMA Fest 2023: Day Two

As the sun dipped below the horizon on day two of SEMA Fest 2023, the festival grounds buzzed with anticipation for another night of musical magic. The small stage continued to be a breeding ground for emerging talent, while the main stage welcomed a lineup that promised to elevate the energy to new heights. Day […]

Seventeen months in the making: The story behind Katastro’s “Good Time”

It’s been a little over two weeks since Katastro dropped their first release since Sucker, a single memorializing Andy Chaves’ legacy using vocals he recorded days before his untimely death. The sanguine “Good Time” took almost a year and a half from start to finish– a journey punctuated by intense emotional reprieve and completed through […]

R.E.M. celebrates 25 years of ‘Up’ with deluxe album re-release

1998… oh, what a year in music. While bubblegum pop ramps up for the teeny-boppers, alt rock is at an all-time high on the airwaves, dominating the Top 40 for the most part. Among the heavy-hitters of the genre, really titans of the entire rock industry, was R.E.M. — a band that need no introduction. […]

Sick New World Fest 2024 is taking over DTLV in April

Get ready to unleash your inner savage at the most epic event of the year, the Sick New World Festival 2024! Set to take place on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the iconic Las Vegas Festival Fairgrounds, this festival is about to blow your mind and rock your world like never before. If you thought […]

KISS brings decades of debauchery to the Hollywood Bowl

A legendary rock band at an iconic venue on a Friday night in Los Angeles. Talk about a wild ride — one you simply couldn’t miss if you were in the area. Now, I’ve been to the Hollywood Bowl quite a few times, for shows purportedly ‘sold out’… but this one takes the cake. You […]

Oceans Calling 2023: Day Three

Never miss a Sunday show. This particular Sunday will forever be etched into Ocean City, Maryland’s music history as the cherry on top of the extremely successful inaugural Oceans Calling Music and Arts Festival weekend. Music lovers from around the world flocked to the shore of the Delmarva Peninsula to once again dance in the […]

Reggae Rise Up – Las Vegas 2023: Day Three

The third and final day of Reggae Rise Up illuminated the Downtown Las Vegas Event Center with a scorching sun, and an even hotter musical lineup. Despite temperatures hovering in the low 90s, the positive vibrations and infectious energy remained at an all-time high. Let us journey through the day, from the opening tunes of […]

The healing of the (KATASTRO) nation

“Good Time”, the highly anticipated single from Katastro, dropped today and features Jared Watson and Duddy B, using vocals Andy Chaves recorded at the Dirty Heads studio in Orange County just days before his untimely death on May 12th last year. The first music of any kind released by Katastro since Sucker in 2021, the […]