My eyes were barely open as I stretched to reach my phone. Bad habits develop when your phone and your alarm are one in the same — bad habits like spending 30 minutes scrolling through Instagram before even getting out of bed in the morning. I didn’t make it to Instagram that morning, though. Instead, […]
On Monday, October 24th, 2022, I made my way up to San Francisco for night two of MUNA’s back to back sold-out shows at The Fillmore, where the Los Angeles trio packed the historic venue. I had never seen The Fillmore this full before. I’ve also never felt the ground shake as it did while […]
Big Wild brought his Efferusphere Tour to the beautiful Shrine Theater in Los Angeles, California for a night of BIGs (featuring Biig Piig) and, boy, was it a treat! This EDM singer-songwriter-producer (born Jackson Stell) has been gaining lots of traction since his debut full-length album, Superdream. In his highly anticipated follow-up, The Efferusphere, the […]
After all that was happening in the entertainment industry over the last couple years, we are finally able to attend all the postponed shows that got pushed back by COVID. There is a special feeling when you hold your tickets for almost three years and the day finally arrives. To see not just a band […]
Los Angeles-based rocker Nadu returns with the first song off of his upcoming album 16, due out in February 2023. Top Shelf Music is proud to host the official premiere of the rising star’s “Good To Me” single ahead of its official release on October 21st, 2022. “Good To Me” is a lo-fi/garage punk hit […]
Nothing More played a killer show at The Wiltern in Los Angeles on October 12th, 2022. And, boy, do I mean it. From start to finish, the band hooked the audience with their impressive sound and stage presence — no one was left idly standing by! Opening up with classics mixed with new jams, Nothing […]
UK hardcore legends Bring Me the Horizon brought their Post Human World Tour to the Kia Forum in LA, alongside Knocked Loose, grandson and siiickbrain. With a lineup like this, I knew it was going to be a show to go early to and prepare myself. All these guys are known for their rowdy (although […]
Goldenvoice is bringing Cali Vibes back to Long Beach, California! The three-day reggae festival graced Marina Green Park for the first time with a new name (changed from One Love Cali Reggae Fest) in February 2022 and will be returning again this February 17th through 19th, 2023. The SoCal music festival is one of the most […]
On October 1st, Jack Johnson and two openers took the stage at The Hollywood Bowl, ready to entertain a packed house of fans. The night started out with a groovy and soulful performance from Ron Artis II and Thunderstorm Artis. Hailing from Hawaii, Artis set the tone of a music-filled night of swaying and getting […]
I don’t usually spend much time at cemeteries at night. However, unlike most burial grounds, the Hollywood Forever Cemetery is a vibrant and beautiful setting for an equally energetic and delightful concert. On September 28th, Fred Again… played the first night of his three-day sold-out concert series. The British musician and producer truly brought some […]
There are times when you are introduced to music that makes you feel as though you are floating while you listen. It’s just pure goodness to your soul…and makes you feel so damn good! Since 2010, Arise Roots from Los Angeles, California has brought true reggae into a genre (and a country) that is constantly […]
On September 9th, 2022, The Pretty Reckless headlined a show at a historic 90-year-old venue called The Wiltern in Los Angeles. They were supported by rocker Ayron Jones. I was really excited to have the opportunity to shoot at The Wiltern; I’d never seen or shot show here, so it was a cool new experience. The Wiltern and […]
Built in 1936 and in the Miracle Mile of Los Angeles stands the historic El Rey Theatre. There, on September 10th, you would have found fans lined up under a colorful illuminated marquee, patiently waiting to enter to the venue for the Continued 2022 World Tour. The tour is a double-feature consisting of R&B, soul, […]
It was a soggy southern California summer evening after a weeks-long record-breaking heatwave as Hurricane Kay swept across the southland. The usual Friday night traffic, made worse by the rains, made for a two-hour and 45-minute trek to the historic Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles for my teen heartthrobs, Duran Duran. As I crept my […]
If there’s anyone that can bring the goths out in 100-degree heat, it’s She Wants Revenge. Ending their final dates of their west coast dates for their Disappear Tour, She Wants Revenge gave Los Angeles a special two-night performance, selling out The Fonda on both August 31st and September 1st. Reviving and reliving the youths […]
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