Rising Artist Spotlight: Indie pop band, Co-Stanza

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 […]

Siblings Jesse & Joy sell out Ace of Spades in Sacramento

On July 14, the bustling city of Sacramento welcomed the talented sibling duo Jesse & Joy to the stage at the iconic Ace of Spades venue. The concert, which had been eagerly anticipated, did not disappoint. The sold-out show was a testament to the duo’s enduring popularity, and the energy in the air was palpable […]

WORLD SINGLE PREMIERE: StoneTribe ft. Kat Hall, “One Love”

Eclectic musicians DandeLION and Natoven of StoneTribe are throwing genres to the wind and challenging music lovers to experience the blending of a multitude of styles. The masterful duo has found a way to seamlessly blend modern reggae, hip-hop, R&B, pop and surf rock into one refreshingly rich sound.  StoneTribe is gearing up to release […]

Lightning struck twice at the Brooklyn Bowl in Nashville last week

If I’m being completely honest with anyone reading this article, my personal experience with pop music is extremely limited. Out of all the music genres I have covered during my 9 years as a journalist, pop is probably the one I have had the least experience with. It’s not that I don’t like the genre; […]

Jon Vinyl fills Los Angeles’ Moroccan Lounge

On Saturday, May 27th, Jon Vinyl — the Toronto-based singer-songwriter — made a stop in downtown east Los Angeles to perform some of his relatable and timeless love songs at the intimate Moroccan Lounge live venue, where he was joined by another Toronto-based artist, Benita.  As the chilly air rolled into Los Angeles, fans started […]

The queen of country pop, Shania Twain, is back and selling out tour

The queen of country pop, Shania Twain, brought her Queen of Me tour to Mountain View’s Shoreline Amphitheater in California for a sold-out show on Sunday, May 26th. Everyone in attendance was excited and ready to party outfitted with cowboy boots and hats. Some even had bedazzled jean jackets with the infamous Shania Twain quote, […]

Less Than Three helps hold down Seattle’s pop punk scene

Seattle-based band Less Than Three is making waves with the release of their single “Demons.” Known for their passion for pop punk music, the band recently signed a deal with Curtain Call Records and can now be heard on rockrageradio.com. Their music is a testament to their evolving creativity and love for songwriting. “Demons” captures […]

BeachLife Festival 2023: Day One

The first weekend of May had finally arrived, which, for residents of Redondo Beach and the greater South Bay only meant one thing — BeachLife is back! Friday just so happened to also fall on Cinco de Mayo for the 2023 installment of the four-year fest, adding even more excitement and a south-of-the-border flair to […]

Sacramento has electrifying night with Rauw Alejandro

Rauw Alejandro took the stage at the Golden One Center in Sacramento, CA on his world tour promoting his latest album Saturno, which was released in November. The concert drew in over 10,000 fans, all eagerly anticipating the mix of reggaeton and pop that Rauw Alejandro has become known for. The show was an electrifying […]

Tennis takes hold of San Diego’s Humphrey’s By the Bay

A beautiful albeit slightly chill spring evening was hosted by mellow alternative pop sensation Tennis, with support from Canadian opening band Loving. Upon entrance to Humphrey’s, it was quickly apparent that this was ‘date night’, with couples casually swaying in the grassy gathering area or lining the sidewalk to the merch booth with libation in […]

WORLD VIDEO PREMIERE: davvn “depressed in heaven”

2023 began like a whirlwind for Nashville pop/rock duo davvn (pronounced Dawn). A collaboration with punk pop greats Bowling for Soup, spotify editorial playlists, viral Tik Tok videos and a string of killer live performances have catapulted the group into the next level music industry status that so many others only dream of. Today, the […]