How dark & dreary! Cruel World returns to Pasadena May of 2025

Goldenvoice is going gothic yet again, with another installment announced for what has come to be the annual mecca of the morose and misunderstood — Cruel World Festival. Now in its fourth year, Cruel World in Pasadena, California has welcomed post-punk and New Wave legends to the stage such as Iggy Pop, Siouxsie Sioux, Morrissey, […]

The “Kaytranada effect” coming to Desert Air Festival 2024

In a music landscape driven by innovation, one name stands out as the collaborator artists are clamoring to work with — Kaytranada. The Haitian-Canadian producer has built a reputation for crafting beats that are incredibly versatile, blending elements of house, funk, R&B, and hip hop. He’s become a go-to producer for artists seeking to elevate […]

Punk in the Park 2024 is throwing down next month in San Diego

Get ready to throw down, San Diego, because on November 16th, Punk In The Park is crashing into Thrive Park at Snapdragon Stadium with a no-holds-barred bash of killer bands and craft brews that’ll keep you buzzing from noon until the sun sets! This isn’t your grandma’s music festival. This is where punk rock legends […]

Saddle up for the 4th Annual Wild Horses Fest in San Diego

Wild Horses Festival is returning to San Diego’s Petco Park on December 30th, 2024, for the rowdiest end-of-year celebration this side of the coast has ever seen. The 4th Annual event will headline captivating sweetheart Post Malone — who just released his country debut, F-1 Trillion, after headlining this year’s Stagecoach Festival. Crossing over from […]

NOFX’s Punk In Drublic final three shows in LA: Friday- Day One

October 4th marked the kickoff of what would be the first of three incredible days of some of the best punk rock bands around, as NOFX’s Final Shows festival took over the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro. According to NOFX frontman Fat Mike, the bands playing during this weekend’s farewell celebration are their […]

Desert Air Fest is set for takeoff November 2024 in Palm Springs

Prepare yourself to dance under the desert skies! Desert Air is returning to the Palm Springs Air Museum on November 15th and 16th, 2024. This 21+ event is hosting two days of one-of-a-kind experiences, set to an electronic soundtrack of globally renowned deejays and captivating artists for music lovers seeking a weekend they won’t forget. […]

Reminiscing on Rhymefest LA 2024

The 10th Annual Rhymefest LA — held at The Torch at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum — felt like a hip hop head’s version of the When We Were Young Festival: a nostalgic homage to the underground and old-school hip hop that shaped the culture. Founded by Rafael “Scooby” Dos Santos, 2024 was a celebration of […]

Fool In Love Festival 2024

Fun fact, disco isn’t dead. Not only is it alive and well in the hearts of those who lived through the 70s, but it prospers in the younger generations (aka, products of those who lived through the 70s). And funk, soul, and R&B never went anywhere; if anything, they’ve gained momentum since their inception. After […]

Bass Camp 2024: Day Two

Bass Camp has gone through many evolutions in its decade of festivities, but the consensus with the crowd is clear that this year’s formula is the sweet spot. The festival has returned to its new home at Wingfield Park in downtown Reno, allowing for use of the refreshing Truckee River right alongside the stages of […]

Bass Camp 2024: Day One

Bass Camp celebrated its 10th installment in the popular Wingfield Park in Reno, Nevada on July 27th and 28th, 2024. With another day added, Reno now had all the more reason to make it an entire weekend affair, with immaculate pre- and post-parties around the “biggest” little city starting on Friday July 26th.   After a […]

San Diego Bayfest 2024

San Diego Bayfest brought their 5th annual installment to downtown’s beautiful Waterfront Park on July 20th, 2024. Headlining the event was Sublime, with original members Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh reunited alongside Jakob Nowell (son of late frontman Bradley Nowell). Accompanying this legendary performance was Atmosphere, Goldfinger (with an insane special guest appearance), Barrington Levy, […]