Inside Sunset Boulevard’s iconic Viper Room, Velvettica delivered an authentic, sonically unique performance to the Los Angeles music scene last Friday night. Emily Krueger, the creator and singer behind Velvettica, contributed to The Viper Room’s iconic history of hosting rising stars in the rock and alternative music space. Krueger’s smooth vocals and raw lyrics balanced the venue’s edgier nature, resulting in an empowering yet vulnerable performance.
Photo from @riovaz by Kayla Menze Five years after TikTok hit “Prom Night” launched Riovaz into stardom, the 21-year-old stands in constant innovation — each release a bold reinvention of his distinct sound. Impossible to tie down, Riovaz melds house, Jersey-club, dance tracks, and even alt-rock influences, creating his own space in the music scene…
Photos by Dylan Simmons While on tour opening for beabadoobee, alt rock band Pretty Sick took a detour to play three solo shows in California while their headliner was off performing at Coachella. Pretty Sick was founded over a decade ago by frontwoman Sabrina Fuentes (vocals, bass) alongside her friends Eva Kaufman (drums) and Benjamin…
ECHO 006, the latest in the UCLA music club’s experimental performance series, is not an attempt to create a diluted simulacrum of a warehouse, nor a junior rave for students who hesitate to journey downtown. Instead, the club is working within the school’s official spaces to create atmospheres where expression and experimentation can thrive.
Photos by Chloe Gonzales Alice Phoebe Lou’s socks were tie-dyed. Sprightly and balletic, they brazenly traced the Lodge Room’s stage; if Alice Phoebe Lou can be deemed anything, it’s whimsical. Light on the balls of her feet, Lou radiated merriment in an earnest, almost child-like way, her small movements and bashful smile permanent fixtures throughout…
Photos by Julia Steinhouse The two girls you saw at Barney’s karaoke last Thursday night absolutely nailing the harmonies to Teenage Dirtbag? Yeah, that was us. And last Friday we took our talents to the big stage (or rather, below the stage) at The Echo, where Wheatus played their debut 1999 album in full- including…
Photos by Dylan Simmons Last week, I had the pleasure of attending Cryogeyser’s show at the Lodge Room featuring a stacked lineup of artists. The concert was Cryogeyser’s second show of a month-long tour celebrating their self-titled album, which released February 14. They performed alongside opener Starling and special guest Wednesday, as frontwoman Karly Hartzman…
Photo by Priscilla Rodriguez @ priscillapple / Rolling Loud One of the world’s largest and most culturally-defining hip-hop festivals returned to Inglewood this weekend — and it did not disappoint. Rolling Loud occupied Hollywood Park on March 15-16, 2025 to celebrate its 10th year, and the festival cemented its legacy with performances from headliners A$AP…
Photos by Oli McCormack Despite performing thousands of miles from their hometown of Byron Bay, Australia, Skegss’ performance drew a crowd with an energy similar to that of coastal New South Wales. The duo’s music blends mellow instrumentals with more intense vocals and guitar solos. Their sound combines rhythmic rock with more intense, punk-adjacent music.…
Watching Flipturn’s performance at the Novo last Friday, it would be challenging to imagine the band’s start as three high school students. Dillon Basse, Tristan Duncan, and Madeline Jarman formed the band their senior year of high school in Fernandina Beach, a small town in northern Florida.