Layton Giordani x Green Velvet light up Framework event in LA

Los Angeles witnessed one of its most unforgettable techno nights as Layton Giordani x Green Velvet sold out The Shrine Expo Hall. Hosted by Goldenvoice and Framework, the night was a collision of high-level production, world-renowned DJs, and a crowd that was ready to party all night! Framework, founded in 2013 in Los Angeles, has […]

Dirtwire flows into The Floozies at The Sound in San Diego

Walking up to The Sound a the Del Mar Racetrack in San Diego was quite a scene. You could already tell it was about to be a funky, monkey, crunchy night. Folks with feathered wide-brimmed felt hats walked in alongside flashy people rocking sequined pants and animal ears. The guy with alien figurines hanging from […]

OMD absolutely slays sold-out Anaheim show

Walking into the House of Blues in Anaheim on November 9th, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. It had been decades since I’d last seen Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark; the last time was back in 1988 at the Rose Bowl when they opened for Depeche Mode during the Concert for the Masses. I […]

Mission Bayfest 2025: Day Three

Whoa, fam! We really killed it at Mission Bayfest 2025! The last day of the event was more insane than ever on Sunday, with vibes at their highest. This year, we were spoiled yet again with a lineup that delivered utter bliss and sunshine all day, every day, reminding us why this festival stands out […]

Mission Bayfest 2025: Day Two

You could feel it in the air: it was that perfect, sun-kissed October day, one that wasn’t too hot, but just right. Day Two of Mission Bayfest 2025 in Mariner’s Point Park in the Mission Bay area of San Diego wasn’t just another day of music following a highly successful Day One; it was an […]

Mission Bayfest 2025: Day One

Mission Bayfest 2025 was finally here! Day One started on Friday, October 17th with perfect energy. The classic warm San Diego breeze filled Mariners Point Park and everyone showed up for the fall festival comeback. It felt like the whole city was there. Once the gates opened and the sun began to set, the park […]

A Day To Remember & Yellowcard get cinematic in San Diego

A Day To Remember returned to one of their favorite venues — Gallagher Square in San Diego, CA — as part of their Maximum Fun Tour on October 23rd, bringing their favorite co-headliner Yellowcard along for truly maximum fun. Between the waves of nostalgia, epic production, and interactive games for the audience, there was truly […]

Catching The Used in Anaheim for ‘In Love and Death’ (Night Two)

The House of Blues Anaheim was revived with the 2000s emo scene as The Used brought their 25th Anniversary Tour for three nights, celebrating their albums that helped shape the entire scene. Each show highlighted a different album: Night One brought forth their deeply personal 2002 self-titled debut, the third night was reserved for their […]

SG Lewis & friends give house heads Anemoia in Los Angeles

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 […]

GIVĒON gives San Francisco a soulful evening (with a sweet coat)

R&B is back… although it never really left. On the third stop of GIVĒON’s Dear Beloved Tour, nearly 8,500 San Francisco fans lined up around the block, eagerly awaiting to make it inside to Bill Graham Civic Auditorium for the sold-out show. GIVĒON walked onto stage in a fur coat with a sleek black suit […]

Joey Valence & Brae bring Hyperyouth energy to eager Santa Ana fans

The Observatory in Santa Ana turned into a madhouse of energy, sweat, and hyphy old-school tunes as Joey Valence & Brae brought their Hyperyouth World Tour to a completely sold-out crowd. Fans already knew they were in for the most wild night of their lives. AG Club opened the show, setting the vibe with their […]

Duckwrth turns Pomona, California into All American Freak Show

On a poppin’ Saturday evening at The Glass House in Pomona, California, the stage lit up for Duckwrth’s All American Freak Show Tour. The lineup was stacked and every artist delivered. Kicking off the night was The Last Slice, a relatively new act fused as a hard rock/hip hop powerhouse. The Los Angeles-based band, assembled […]