It’s a Sick New World. Why not celebrate in Vegas April 2025?

Whelp, nothing we can do about the election now, no matter what side of the political fence you reside on. Politics aside, one positive entity that the future of this country holds is Sick New World Fest, returning to downtown Las Vegas on April 12th, 2025. Being held again at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds, […]

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 […]

Red Rosamond: soul, stories & stardom on debut album ‘WIP’

Rising soul-pop artist Red Rosamond is making waves with her debut album WIP and its lead single, “Tell Me the Truth”, released on October 18th. Red beautifully blends a timeless soul sound reminiscent of Aretha Franklin and Dinah Washington with a modern pop edge, capturing the attention of music lovers and critics alike. Her powerful […]

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, […]

Jordan Lindley tells Top Shelf ‘Maybe, It’ll All Work Out’

Nashville up-and-coming artist Jordan Lindley is ready to level it up and bring his music to the masses! A charismatic alternative-indie artist known for his voracious creative style, Lindley works diligently to explode his career upward and onward. We wanted to know more about Lindley — a bit of his story, his songwriting process, and […]

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 […]

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, […]

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. […]

Jelly Roll spreads hope, healing & love to Sacramento

Jelly Roll came to Sacramento at the Golden 1 Center on his Beautifully Broken Tour on Wednesday, September 4th. The sold-out show was incredible, with a few surprises! The night began with Alexandra Kay from Waterloo, Illinois.  Her heartfelt songs and beautiful voice got the audience amped up and excited for the night, opening with her […]

Joe Boyd to release ‘And The Roots Of Rhythm Remain: A Journey Through Global Music’

If there is anyone who knows music, it’s Joe Boyd. With a career spanning 60-plus years, Boyd is an indisputable legend; he’s has been there, done that, and seen it all. A Harvard grad, Boyd got his start in the music industry tour managing Muddy Waters, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Sonny Rollins, and Stan Getz, and […]

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 […]