Chappell Roan shows Nashville why she’s ‘Feminominon’ of the year

Chappell Roan is a phenomenon — or more fittingly, a Feminominon — who has captured many hearts and headlines in 2024. When I got the chance to photograph and review her Nashville show, I jumped at the opportunity! As an artist myself, watching Chappell’s meteoric rise has been nothing short of inspiring. After some recent […]

Rising pop star Lola Young packs Nashville’s Exit/In

As a dedicated music fan, I firmly believe that the UK is home to some of the greatest music in the world. Year after year, I discover bands and artists that seem to be pushing boundaries in ways that set them apart globally. New acts like Palace, The Mysterines, Idles, Fontaines DC, and Soft Play […]

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 […]

Pitbull & T-Pain party with St. Louis fans

The first Pitbull concert I ever attended blew my mind. It was back in 2022 and I expected the audience to be a bunch of elderly millennials and moms, all wanting to get down to Mr. Worldwide like they did back in the early 2000s. Color me shocked when I showed up to a sold-out […]

Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals gives Mountain View some ‘Malibu’

In 2016, the world was blessed by Anderson .Paak’s critically acclaimed second studio album, Malibu. Since then, he has brought on several projects, like NxWorries with producer Knxwledge, Silk Sonic with Bruno Mars, and his DJ persona Pee.Wee. .Paak has established himself as one of the most critically daring modern musicians. Even with all these […]

Quinn XCII cooks up a savory San Diego show for ‘Lunch’

Quinn XCII (pronounced “92”) brought his All You Can Eat Tour to San Diego’s Cal Coast Open Air Theater on September 20th, giving fans just a taste of new music on the horizon. The Detroit native brought singer and rapper Kyle (or “Superduper Kyle”) to start the night off right in a big way — […]

Boy George & Squeeze entertain all at the OC Fair

On August 21st, Squeeze and Boy George headlined at the Pacific Amphitheatre as part of the OC Fair Concert Series for 2024 — hosted by none other than renowned KROQ radio deejay, Richard Blade. It was great seeing Richard interacting with fans in the crowd and the interesting 80s music facts about the bands he […]

Chula Vista got ‘Slightly Dirty’ this summer

The North Island Credit Union Amphitheater in Chula Vista was the perfect setting for a night that celebrated the best of Southern California’s reggae-rock scene on August 24th. The “Slightly Dirty” tour, featuring co-headliners Slightly Stoopid and Dirty Heads, brought together a stellar lineup that included The Elovaters and Common Kings as support. This particular […]

Over the moon with The Marías in Oakland

How do you describe a band like The Marías? Billed as alt-pop, the Los Angeles bandincorporates a variety of genres, from reggaeton to jazz, bedroom pop, and more. However you describe it, one thing for sure is that The Marías offer listeners an escape into dream worlds. Known their soft blend of jazzy percussion by […]

New Kids On The Block brings the 80s back to Wheatland, CA

Tuesday, July 2nd was a very, VERY HOT day in Wheatland, CA at the Toyota Amphitheatre. With the temperature soaring around 110 degrees, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Paula Abdul, and New Kids On The Block pressed onward with the Magic Summer Tour, ready to transport the packed house back to the days of their youth. Only this […]