Catharsis & clove cigarettes at Cruel World 2023

Goldenvoice delivered another dose of poetic depth and darkwave to the apathetically inclined, in the form of the second annual Cruel World Festival in Pasadena, California. From near and far, New Wave-lovers, old-school punks, and all-out goths got together to celebrate the best synthy hits the 80s had to offer. Walking into the Rose Bowl, […]

The queen of country pop, Shania Twain, is back and selling out tour

The queen of country pop, Shania Twain, brought her Queen of Me tour to Mountain View’s Shoreline Amphitheater in California for a sold-out show on Sunday, May 26th. Everyone in attendance was excited and ready to party outfitted with cowboy boots and hats. Some even had bedazzled jean jackets with the infamous Shania Twain quote, […]

blink-182 takes on the world one concert at a time

As part of their eagerly awaited global tour, the incredibly gifted and multi-platinum award-winning band blink-182 gave their fans an incredible experience last night as they finished two consecutive sold-out shows at Chicago’s iconic United Center. The band’s outstanding performance was complemented with mind-blowing stage production, featuring the legendary drummer’s breath-taking flying riser, in addition […]

Flume celebrates 10 year anniversary with iconic Inglewood performance

Australian EDM legend Flume celebrated 10 years of artistry this weekend with a euphoric spectacle few will forget at the iconic Kia Forum in Inglewood, California on May 5th. Fans were captivated with an array of dazzling lasers and lights, guest artists galore, and over two hours of nonstop music. Harley Streten, also known by […]

Adelitas Way slays sold out crowd in Michigan

For four rock bands that are still up-and-coming, they sure had the energy and passion of a sold out heavy metal arena show! For me, I believe that artists, no matter the genre, put on the best shows when they keep moving and interacting with the crowd. The production means nothing without the correct stage […]

Lewis Capaldi sells out Greek Theatre in Berkeley

Sunday April 30th, Lewis Capaldi, the self proclaimed “Scottish Beyonce”, brought the Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent tour to Berkeley’s William Randolph Hearst Greek Theatre in California for a sold out seated show. The historic venue which opened back in 1903 was packed by the time Lewis Capaldi started at 8pm with all […]

Giovannie & The Hired Guns pack the house in Fresno, CA

April 30, 2023 was a history making night at Strummers in Fresno, California. Music lovers were invited to see an amazing band roll through town; Giovannie & The Hired Guns rocked the house! Texas based country-rock band had the house packed and had attendees eager to experience the outstanding live show the band has come […]

Dallas Reggae Festival: Day Three

The Dallas Reggae Festival in Addison, Texas continued on to its third and final installment on a picturesque Easter Sunday. Fully expected, the ticket-holders were a lot slower to gather, presumably at services and family gatherings (Easter eggs don’t find themselves, you know). Nevertheless, there was still an impressive number of people that decided to […]

Sacramento has electrifying night with Rauw Alejandro

Rauw Alejandro took the stage at the Golden One Center in Sacramento, CA on his world tour promoting his latest album Saturno, which was released in November. The concert drew in over 10,000 fans, all eagerly anticipating the mix of reggaeton and pop that Rauw Alejandro has become known for. The show was an electrifying […]

Tennis takes hold of San Diego’s Humphrey’s By the Bay

A beautiful albeit slightly chill spring evening was hosted by mellow alternative pop sensation Tennis, with support from Canadian opening band Loving. Upon entrance to Humphrey’s, it was quickly apparent that this was ‘date night’, with couples casually swaying in the grassy gathering area or lining the sidewalk to the merch booth with libation in […]

A stellar night of Bumpin Uglies

I hit the photojournalistic jackpot! What started as a simple photo pass request to shoot the final west coast show on the Bumpin Uglies’ Mid-Atlantic Dub Tour resulted in an exclusive interview with frontman, Brandon Hardesty, access to the VIP meet and greet (including a B-Hard acoustic set), plus all access– meaning they allowed me […]