NEIL FRANCES by Day, CLUB NF by Night Photos by Ava London The evolution of a househead [househead: someone who greatly enjoys house music] unfolds in distinct stages. It begins with a gentle introduction to artists such as Fred Again or John Summit—universally adored, their tracks offering familiar rhythms with dynamic rises and falls. As…
Photos by Amanda Romankiw I’m addicted to the rush I feel whenever I step foot inside a concert and seeing Oddly Satisfying at the Vermont Hollywood was no exception. Oddly Satisfying, comprised of Ky Newman and atlgrandma, kicked off their World Tour in Los Angeles with special guests Drew Phillips and Dorian Electra. Newman, a…
Oh, how I’ve missed this feeling—the rush of getting my ticket scanned, stepping into a venue, the pure thrill of a concert I’ve been waiting for all week. After spending a few months away from Los Angeles, returning to the city’s live music scene felt like coming home.
For a Monday evening fresh out of midterms season, the UCLA Nimoy Theater was beaming with energy. UCLA Radio teamed up with UCLA’s Student Committee for the Arts (SCA) for the second time to spotlight student artists and the notable, LA based, Keni Titus.
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Orion’s Belte took the stage in Highland Park’s Lodge Room on Friday. The Norwegian group blends psychedelic blues with rock to create an eclectic instrumental sound. The trio is made up of Øyvind Blomstrøm on guitar, Chris Holm on bass, and Kim Åge Furuhaug on drums.
Photos by Ava London & Dylan Simmons Peachy San Diego is a love letter to all of SoCal and its unique, flourishing alternative music scene that sometimes takes a backseat to the dominant, mainstream music industry of Los Angeles. The annual, one-day mini-festival highlights San Diegoan artists and local alternative bands, hosted by the iconic…
Cover photo by Chloe Gonzales i am waiting at the footsteps the darkness of the room takes you somewhere the flashing of the lights guides you and your eyes i am waiting at the footsteps, step step step onto the stage, a girl is behind you black and white, posterized (we made it here) tunes…
Best known as the frontman of the eclectic, classic rock influenced, alt-country band Geese, his voice is immediately recognizable as transcendent and virtuosic. His vocal depth is unheralded, and he can hit unexpected notes preternaturally, at the drop of a hat.
Photos by Dylan Simmons & Ava London Singer-songwriter, orchestra kid, Trump impersonator… in the span of a Friday evening, the mononymous Jordana proved herself a jack of all trades. Jordana Nye’s sugary bedroom pop sound is on full display in 2024’s Lively Premonition, her fourth studio album which traverses theatrical to orchestral to comedic overtones.…