Danny Elfman frights & delights the Hollywood Bowl

There is something special about seeing a show at the Hollywood Bowl, especially on a cool fall evening. On this night, the legendary musician and composer Danny Elfman performed an amazing career retrospective show, spanning nearly 50 years of his musical journey. It was an evening that mixed his amazing years with Oingo Boingo, his […]

Flatbush Zombies & The Underachievers cheer to 10 years of ‘Clockwork Indigo’ in LA

On October 16th, 2024, The Novo in Los Angeles evolved into an active epicenter of the psychedelic rap and the East Coast hip hop communities, as Flatbush Zombies and The Underachievers celebrated the tenth anniversary of their collaborative Clockwork Indigo EP. This reunion show marked a milestone for both groups, particularly for The Underachievers, who […]

Holly Randall exhibits ‘Dynasty’ photo book at START LA

START Los Angeles hosted a big public celebration of Holly Randall’s iconic career, as she launched her much-anticipated photography book Dynasty on September 22nd. Attendees were treated to an experience of Randall’s evocative and intimate work, as her best pieces from the book were displayed across the gallery in stunning fashion.  Known for shaping the […]

LAUV performs special one-night-only in Los Angeles

If you want to let loose, dance the night away, feel comfortable in your own skin, and be your true self, LAUV live shows is that type of environment. He brings an abundance of high energy, love, and passion when he’s onstage while performing hit song after hit. With his rich falsetto, soulful tones mixed […]

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 […]

Billy Morrison & Mark Weiss debut ‘A Moment in Time’ art exhibit in LA

Rock musician and fine artist Billy Morrison presented an art exhibition entitled “A Moment in Time” at Motor Cars LA last week, a collection of contemporary pieces based on photography by Mark “Weissguy” Weiss. Weiss is a world-renowned photographer who has created a huge collection through the decades, working with such legends as Van Halen, […]

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 […]

Def Leppard, Journey, & Steve Miller Band leave LA in hysterics

Who says you have to take it easy on a Sunday evening? Definitely not Steve Miller Band, Journey, or Def Leppard. Eagerness filled Inglewood Sunday evening as the surrounding streets of the Sofi Stadium began filling with traffic. The variety of people wearing every band’s merch was astonishing… it was beginning to look like an epic […]

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 […]

Bikini Kill slays Night One in LA at The Wiltern

The legendary Wiltern in Los Angeles was the perfect venue for a night of raw, feminist punk energy as Bikini Kill returned to the stage on August 15th, 2024, launching a two-night stand before embarking on a national tour. This iconic “riot grrrl” punk band, fronted by the indomitable Kathleen Hanna, took us back to […]

Metal mania with Megadeth at Los Angeles’ YouTube Theater

Intensity and electricity filled Inglewood on a Thursday night as the parking lot for the YouTube Theater quickly filled up. Upon arriving, food and merch vendors were seen hustling as doors opened, with many food and drink vendors in their respective tents and trucks selling some of the most fantastic food I have ever tried. […]

Celebrating Nujabes “Luv(sic)” series in LA, with Shing02 & OMA

The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles was the place to be for hip hop heads, as Shing02, OMA, and Spin Master A-1 delivered an unforgettable performance — all in honor of the late and great Nujabes. The Luv(sic) Hexalogy Tour celebrates Nujabes’ six-part song series, “Luv(sic)” — a tribute to love, parting, and uniting. The […]

YUNGBLUD celebrates custom Epiphone guitar release in LA

YUNGBLUD recently collaborated with Epiphone to release a new signature guitar, the Epiphone YUNGBLUD SG Junior. This stunning all-American instrument reflects the musician’s vibrant aesthetic. The meet-and-greet event, held at the Guitar Center in Hollywood, was followed by a media and industry party at the Gibson Showroom, creating an intimate atmosphere for fans, family, close […]