Joe Samba’s third full-length album, Lifeline, is a testament to his evolving artistry and personal growth, blending reggae rock with diverse musical influences to create an album that is both introspective and sonically expansive. Released in September 2024, Lifeline offers a deep dive into Samba’s life, reflecting on fatherhood, relationships, and the struggles of life […]
Goldenvoice presented the third annual Cruel World Fest once again in Pasadena, California on Saturday May 11th, 2024 — with more agreeable weather this time around! Despite slightly cooler temperatures (and no sign of lightning like last year, thank god), it still was hot enough for attendees to be seeking shade and lots of lemonade […]
Get ready for another black rose superbloom in Pasadena this May! It’s the royal return of Cruel World Festival to the Rose Bowl on May 11th, presented by Goldenvoice. In similar darkwave style, this third installment is chock full of apathetic bands spanning from the early days of post punk all the way to today. […]
In many ways, this year has felt like a massive trip down memory lane for me. I am not ashamed to admit that I am a child of the ’80s, and while I may have been too young to completely remember the music of that era, I am still a massive fan. Thinking back to […]
Three days, three nights and all the music you can dream of! BottleRock Fest is the best jam you’ve ever witnessed located in California’s Napa Valley. Music in paradise! BottleRock originated in 2013 as an idea from three friends who wanted to create a unique experience that celebrates all aspects of culture and entertainment. Since […]
It was a soggy southern California summer evening after a weeks-long record-breaking heatwave as Hurricane Kay swept across the southland. The usual Friday night traffic, made worse by the rains, made for a two-hour and 45-minute trek to the historic Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles for my teen heartthrobs, Duran Duran. As I crept my […]
KAABOO Del Mar started Day Three 2019 with a big public announcement — this is the last KAABOO Del Mar day EVER! Never to fear: KAABOO is simply relocating due south to downtown’s Petco Park, rebranding in the process to KAABOO San Diego from here on out. With that in mind, attendees made the most […]
There is always a rush of nervous energy lining the gates of KAABOO Del Mar, waiting to get in Day One alongside other early birds at the festival entrance. The fest superseding all other mainstream California festivals might span three days, but there is simply no time to waste. Every moment is spent with intention. […]
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