Approximately 10 years ago, while living in central New York, I discovered a band called Lake Street Dive through friends who typically attended jam band shows. These friends were the type who would have followed the Grateful Dead if they had the time. They enthusiastically recommended that I check out Lake Street Dive and I […]
Cage The Elephant — formed in 2006 out of Bowling Green, Kentucky — has carved out a unique niche in rock music with their eclectic blend of garage rock, punk, and blues influences. Flames, flashing LEDs, and lasers were in full force throughout their energetic set at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco. English […]
Melanie Martinez’s Trilogy Tour has been a tremendous success, selling out arenas throughout North America. On June 27th, it was brought back to SoCal once again, giving fans at the Honda Center in Anaheim a chance to witness Martinez’s expansive creativity, expressed in a way she has never done before. A tour featuring her three […]
It was Night One of two for Bleachers at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. The pews were filled with people of all ages, all ready to jam with the six-piece band. However, the evening began with a hypnotic performance by Samia. The opener graced the stage with her ethereal energy and commenced the evening with “Pool” […]
The year was 2016 and I was sipping an espresso in a small Italian cafe. There wasn’t anything particularly special about this establishment: the food was basic and unassuming, the coffee was okay. Suddenly, over the mediocre sound system came a song that immediately made me panic to find the shazam button on my iPhone. […]
You know summer has arrived when you walk in the gates of BeachLife Festival in Redondo Beach, always taking place the first weekend of May and always right on the water. Attendees were able to sleep in a bit or even take an early Friday morning shift, with this year kicking off at a convenient […]
Over the last few years, rising indie pop artist Blake Rose has been steadily making his mark across the world. A gifted vocalist hailing from Perth, Australia (now residing in Los Angeles, California), Rose constructs compositions around his emotionally empowering lyrics, using combinations of synthesized and acoustic orchestrations alongside a myriad of self-produced melodic soundscapes […]
The college town of San Luis Obispo was set to dance into the weekend when the Australian pop rock band Lime Cordiale brought the party to SLO Brewing on Thursday night. Lime Cordiale started their set with their hits “Imposter” and “Money”, followed by “Naturally”. SLO Brews is an awesome venue with a disco ball, […]
Fear not, indie pop lovers — Vampire Weekend is back and better than ever. The renowned rockers recently released three singles, “Capricorn”, “Gen-X Cops”, and “Classical” from their upcoming album Only God Was Above Us. The 10-track album is set to hit shelves and streaming sites on April 5th, 2024 (that’s right — only a […]
Kacey Musgraves’ latest album, Deeper Well, is a heartfelt exploration of life’s beauty and the depths found in everyday moments. Released on March 15th, 2024 through Interscope/MCA Nashville, this album marks Musgraves’ fifth studio release and sees her reuniting with producers Ian Fitchuk and Daniel Tashian. From the opening chords of “Cardinal”, Deeper Well invites […]
Half Hour Late, a San Diego-based band, paints a vibrant, sonic canvas with their latest track, “Gloomy Days”. This upbeat anthem is a breath of fresh air, injecting positivity into the listener’s soul with its infectious energy and laidback vibes. The lyrics — simple, yet evocative — capture the essence of lazy days… when the […]
Goldenvoice has revealed yet another unforgettable musical journey with the return of Just Like Heaven Fest for its fourth installment! This year promises an incredible lineup, taking place once again at Pasadena’s Brookside at the Rose Bowl on May 18th, embracing the vibrant spirit of late spring while smack-dab in the middle of a festival […]
Indie-pop sensation, Jeremy Zucker graced the stage and brought an electric wave of emotion at The Warfield Theater in San Francisco as part of his Is Nothing Sacred? tour. The stage was set with two large screens on either side of a circular platform. As the lights dimmed, the screens illuminated with light visuals that […]
On the evening of November 22, 2023, San Francisco became the epicenter of a musical journey that traversed indie electronica, high-energy shoe-shaking, and the infectious charm of We Are Scientists in the intimate venue, The Independent. The night kicked off with a hometown welcome for New Diplomat, San Francisco natives who have recently made waves […]
If you ask anyone to think about a great summer memory, vivid flashes of laughter with friends and the warm glow of the summer sun will spill out to form stories that they remember fondly. Growing up in the Midwest, a lot of my fondest summer memories revolve around a lake– kayaking, hiking, boating, lake […]
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