SIDEPIECE, the dynamic DJ duo comprised of Party Favor (Dylan Ragland) and NITTI (Ricky Mears), has been making waves in the electronic dance music scene since their formation in 2019. Known for their infectious beats and innovative sound, SIDEPIECE quickly captured the attention of EDM enthusiasts and industry professionals alike. Their unique blend of house…
Photos by Ella Gibson After an hour-long bus ride down Santa Monica Boulevard, in a brown leather jacket and chunky Dr. Martens, I found myself at a cemetery (literally). “Hollywood Forever: Funeral Home. Cemetery. Cremation.” Lining up next to a row of tombstones was definitely not how I envisioned my Wednesday night to begin, but…
I’ve heard that living in New York makes you too hard and living in Los Angeles makes you too soft. Three years after moving across the country for school, I’ll admit it- I’m soft. But on Thursday April 25th, Jes and I headed to the El Rey Theatre in West Hollywood to see Quarters of…
I don’t usually enjoy getting duped by TikToks implying that Steve Lacy is dropping unreleased music but Malcolm Todd’s are an exception. I first heard snippets of his hit song “Roommates” last year on my For You feed and shared the same sentiment as thousands of commenters on his post: release it now! Since then,…
Turning the corner onto Santa Monica Boulevard, I found myself in a sea of teens and twenty-something year olds in gold belts, long skirts, and silver nose rings waiting eagerly for the clock to strike. The doors opened promptly at 7:00, the 500-person venue filling by the minute. Eliza McLamb’s name was spelled out on…
Photos by BELIFT LAB While it is seemingly impossible for the average person to sing, dance, and engage thousands for almost 3 hours straight, Enhypen accomplished exactly that and more during their Fate Plus World Tour at the Honda Center. Enhypen’s members and music embody the essence of a K-pop group, characterized by stunning visual…
“If someone talked to you / The way you do to you / I’d put their teeth through / Love yourself!” IDLES- “Television” Photos by Keifer Lamberth Over the course of their fifteen year career, British rock band IDLES have earned their reputation as one of the most brutal live acts in the world. But…
Sunset cruises, interactive art installations, beer gardens and… yacht parties? Spring has sprung and San Diego’s largest music festival was in full swing last weekend! From May 10-12th, Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival made its third appearance and exceeded beyond what I thought was possible. Located right on the waterfront, the festival grounds lay in…
After its inauguration in the Spring of 2014, Shabang festival has returned this year for its highly anticipated 10 year anniversary. A celebration of the art and culture of San Luis Obispo and the California coast, Shabang featured a star-studded lineup accompanied by a wide array of local artists and vendors. While renowned for its…
Mannequin Pussy was unbridled sacrilege, defiant and rugged, teasing and contemplative. They took their audience to church, whipped them into a climactic frenzy, and left them on their knees.