Photos by Dylan Simmons Vada Vada: “total freedom of expression without boundaries or guidelines of any sort.” “Vada Vada” as a concept — first coined in 2011 by twin brothers Wyatt and Fletcher Shears of The Garden — has grown to encapsulate various hard-to-define sounds and ideas. For instance, it also refers to The Garden’s…
Photographs by Oli McCormack.
Scattered within my various daytime, autumn, and study playlists lies the artist Sarah Kinsley. Although I recognized her titles, could hum her melodies by heart, and admired her singles’ elegant artwork, I had never listened to Kinsley’s entire discography until recently. That is until the release of her first full album: Escaper. The alt pop…
I walk through downtown Nashville, past the infamous Broadway street where country fans, bachelorette parties, and bars line the sidewalks, making my way to Ryman Auditorium. However, the other attractions pale in comparison compared to the amount of indie kids waiting to see the biggest event of the night: Faye Webster. As I approach the…
The first time I heard The Last Dinner Party was after a mild breakup, driving to Laguna Beach for a day trip with my girlfriends. We proceeded to listen to “Nothing Matters” 10 times, until we could all scream the words out the window together. On August 10th, the all-female British indie-rock group blessed the…
~~~ Photos by Lily Stockton ~~~ TV Girl isn’t a fan of whole numbers. On a fateful summer night in June, this fact was proven to be true. I had the privilege of catching this so-cal based trio on the first of their three-night residency at Downtown LA’s Wiltern. The occasion? To celebrate “3 ½…
Written by Kayalani DeGrave With the U.S. tour of Bright Future beginning on June 9th, 2024, it seems only fitting to discuss Adrianne Lenker’s newest solo studio record, an album rooted in emotional intimacy, storytelling, and carefully crafted poetic lyrics. You may know the 32-year-old indie-folk artist as the lead vocalist and songwriter for the…
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…
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…
If a psychedelic drug was a town in the United States of America, it would be San Luis Obispo. Its vibrant and charming downtown, quaint architecture, laid back lifestyle, and proximity to Pismo Beach allows for those passing through to take a minute and experience a trip through the small city. So, how fitting was…