Taking part in the brilliance of Gem & Jam 2026

For three days in early February, a stretch of desert outside Tucson transforms into one of the most vibrant creative gatherings in the independent festival circuit. From February 6th through the 8th, the 2026 edition of Gem & Jam Festival once again demonstrated how a smaller, thoughtfully curated event can deliver an experience that rivals […]

Spaceface sends you to outer space in ‘Lunar Manor’

Three, two, one — BLAST OFF. All aboard the Spaceface craft, next stop, Lunar Manor. For fans of nouveaux psychedelia, melt-your-mind melodies, and existential-yet-audible metamorphosis, Spaceface is your kinda of vibe. Founded in 2012 by Jake Ingalls (formerly of Flaming Lips) and Eric Martin, the neo-psychedelic LA-based band returns with another sonic journey (as much […]

Glass Beams shrouds Santa Ana in mystique at Observatory OC

Melbourne’s enigmatic trio Glass Beams brought their distinctive mix of Eastern and Western sounds to the Observatory OC in Santa Ana, California, headlining a show that indulged fans in their psychedelic universe. Touring in support of their latest album Mahal, the three-piece band presented a set that blurred the lines between synth, funk, and instrumentals […]

Electric Forest 2023: Day One

I wasn’t even supposed to be at Electric Forest this year. I had already spent four days in the desert back in April for Coachella and was in the process of packing my gear for Bonnaroo when fellow photographer and homie Kenny Jusino asked if I could cover Electric Forest for him. He had originally […]