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 […]

A roadtrip to catch Justice & Kaytranada in Chicago

Everyone has at least one band they dream about seeing perform live one day. For me, my list is just a tad longer than just one (okay, more than a tad), but I’m happy to say I have been able to check another one off of my list. I was asked, “Wanna go see Kaytranda […]

grandson & H09909 give San Diego INERTIA whiplash

It was a rainy. It was cold. It was a Tuesday night nearing the holidays. The odds were against grandson when his INERTIA Tour hit San Diego’s Observatory Theater in North Park, with H09909 in tow. Despite everything, there was still quite an adequate turnout for the metal-meets-rap-meets-EDM enigmatic singer-songwriter. But up first was another […]

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 […]

Sextile crushes intimate set at The Blue Room in Nashville

There are a few music venues in the city of Nashville where it seems as if magic consistently happens. One such place is The Blue Room, a 300-person-capacity venue owned by Jack White. The Blue Room has a tendency to put on some of the coolest shows, often feeling like an exclusive party because of […]

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 […]

CRSSD comes back full force for Fall 2025 in San Diego

It’s that time of year again! The biannual CRSSD stages are taking back over Waterfront Park in San Diego for two full days (and nights) of housey raving madness. Being the last weekend of September on the 27th and 28th, the weather is still supportive for attendees to show up in full rave regalia without […]

Justice shines funk electro energy on San Francisco

There are few live acts that can consistently deliver a masterclass in controlled chaos as impactful as Justice. After an over-the-top headlining act to San Francisco’s own Portola Music Festival last fall, the French electronic duo took their sci-fi-esque light show and production back to the Bay Area, proving that their music stretches beyond Europe’s […]

The Birthday Massacre carves out new ‘Pathways’ for goth rock

Canadian dark rock act The Birthday Massacre continues to send shockwaves around the globe, evident in their latest beast of an album, Pathways, out last month via Metropolis Records. For newer listeners, the band has captivated many fans since 1999; their gothic-meets-electronic vibe will entice you and put you under a spell, almost trance-like.   Goth, […]