Photo courtesy of The California Honeydrops Team Before traveling away for spring break, I had the pleasure of attending The California Honeydrops — a soul and blues band who got their start near my hometown, busking at BART stations around the Bay Area. Since then, they have grown to perform at a multitude of places…
For the past couple of weeks, the words “Ooheeah lalo, faroosee mneykro” have been stuck in my head — words Buck Meek created for his song “Gasoline” off his latest album, The Mirror. After experiencing that genius song for the first time, I had no doubt the rest of the album could only follow suit,…
Photos by Ava Bozic In the midst of dazzling disco lights and reflections from chandeliers, I could feel the palpable excitement as I made my way to the photo pit. The buzz of fans alongside gorgeous red stage curtains had adrenaline coursing through me. Having discovered Jordan Ward’s music through tracks “CHERIMOYA” and “FAMJAM4000” had…
Photos by Jordyn Feenberg Everyone keeps saying, “Bring back 2016.” Seeing Cherub at the Teragram Ballroom did exactly that. Widely recognized for their breakout hit “Doses and Mimosas,” the musical duo Jordan Kelley and Jason Huber’s discography is deeper than their viral anthem. They are pioneers of the early-2010s electropop festival sounds. Over a decade…
Photos by Ava Bozic Say She She embodies fabulousness — pairing space-age glamour with perfectly polished vocals and impeccably layered harmonies. Formed by classically trained singers — Piya Malik, Sabrina Cunningham, and Nya Brown — in Brooklyn, New York, they exude an excellence and passion for their craft that you don’t often encounter. My love…
Photos by Brooke Ortiz Everything old is new again. It’s an adage we hear thrown around when discussing vintage clothing finds, mid-century modern décor, retro gaming consoles — hell, even flip phones are making a comeback. But when it comes to classic rock, nobody embodies this sentiment better than The Lemon Twigs. As I shuffled…
Photos by Dylan Simmons The last time I was in proximity to the Foo Fighters was when my pregnant mother went to their acoustic set two decades ago. A couple months later, a forever fan was born. While I may not have formed any lasting memories of that show, I can confidently say I will…
Photos by Dylan Simmons For angsty Orange County youths seeking refuge from some of California’s reddest towns, The Garden has become a household name. The band of OC natives — composed of twin brothers Wyatt and Fletcher Shears — is as idiosyncratic as the county itself: a strangely conservative bubble wedged between the progressive urban…
Photos by Lauren Kim I was nervous to start 2026 in a new city. I had just discarded the familiarity of Los Angeles — 80-degree winters and a social circle of artists and microinfluencers — for Washington D.C., where the trees are barren and the people lead introductions with their job title. At least the…
Reviewed by Jake Maricich Photos by Amanda Romankiw Writing for a concert like this one feels daunting. That’s the best way I can describe attempting to engage with Cameron Winter’s solo performance at the Palace Theatre: daunting. How do I capture the presence of a man, no more than a silhouette against the backdrop of…