Photos by Amanda Romankiw For three nights only, Brooklyn rock band Geese took over one of Los Angeles’ most iconic landmarks, the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. The ambiance of Hollywood Forever encapsulated Geese’s inescapable presence and attractive cadence — the grounds were lined with majestic bodies of water and the spirits of Hollywood royalty loomed over…
Photos by Randall Michelson (@rmpix22 ) A small glimmer of fall weather after L.A.’s scorching heat wave accompanied Mac DeMarco’s first show in North America, with a packed audience at the Hollywood Bowl. As I sat in my terrace box at the outdoor venue, I took in the vast size of the amphitheater, DeMarco’s biggest show…
Photos by Nathan Rifkin I’ve never been to a concert quite like this one, and I’m not sure I ever will. Mon Rovîa’s music speaks to the soul, whose voice is an uplifting focal point of hope during dark times. His brilliant lyricism combined with effortless vocals and harmonious backing creates a beautiful atmosphere and…
Photos by Nathan Rifkin I’ve gotten extremely lucky with seating at the past couple of concerts I have attended. As I made my way to the floor of the Forum, I took a look around, remembering my last visit: almost a year ago, for a wonderful Lord Huron concert. Mumford & Sons came on at…
The Friday of week one found me at The Fonda. After a long schedule of class introductions and syllabi, I was ready to immerse myself in the world of Chanel Beads. I remember being drawn in by the catchy melody of “Police Scanner,” a song that quickly grabbed my attention during my first year of…
The drive from Westwood to Downtown Los Angeles at 7pm on a Wednesday is full of iconic sights. Rolling down Wilshire Avenue for nearly an hour, I spotted music landmarks, The Wiltern and El Rey Theatre, shuffling in concertgoers under big lights. The Bellwether stood in a quiet part of town, but with an equally…
Photo by Kenzi Everitt This Sunday evening was a beautiful end to the last weekend of summer. I have made my way around quite a few L.A. venues, so it is a bit shocking that this concert marked my first at the famous Hollywood Bowl. While I toured it a couple years back, I had…
Photos provided by Pitch Perfect PR and Sylvia Ansley Techno virtuoso Daniel Avery wants to transport you to a world outside your own. Forging a path between the enveloping sound of shoegaze and the never-ending groove of electronica, he aims to create an experience that bridges two worlds of musical rebellion. Originally from the UK,…
Photos by Nathan Rifkin “But tell me did the wind sweep you off your feet?Did you finally get the chance to dance along the light of dayAnd head back toward the Milky Way?” “Drops of Jupiter,” and the iconic band Train, have a special place in my heart. I grew up listening to the aforementioned…
Cover Photo by Dusana Karam, Daisy Chain Fields There were real big expectations for the first annual Daisy Chain Fields Festival, and the talented, hardworking women behind the music and magic exceeded them every step of the way. In the two short months after Grammy-winning popstar Olivia Rodrigo announced the all-women festival, Daisy Chain Fields…