Book Review: ‘Crying In H Mart’ by Michelle Zauner
I interviewed Michelle years ago when she was releasing her next album after Psychopomp, and she said that she wanted to travel to Korea and write a book someday… and […]
Category Archives: Music
Kacey Musgraves takes us into a deeper well of her catalogue at her “Deeper Well World Tour”
Kacey Musgraves has been one of country music’s most enchanting artists, known for her ability to be real, vulnerable and speak her mind. As an artist, Musgraves isn’t afraid to […]
Jungle’s memorable house-soul sound and striking visuals set the Hollywood Bowl ablaze
You may have heard Jungle’s feel good dance song “Back on 74” throughout the past year when their infamous one-shot dance video went viral last summer for its stellar choreography, […]
Feeling the Chappell Roan-ia at Outside Lands 2024
From her stellar, strong and powerful vocals that fluctuate from soft whispers to direct chants to the crowd to country-laden yodels and powerhouse vocals from the head to the chest, […]
Kacey Musgraves goes deep with “Deeper Well” and new album announcement
I wasn’t expecting to feel so emotional this morning. Country artist Kacey Musgraves just dropped the titular track “Deeper Well” to her upcoming album of the same name, due March […]
‘Flora and Son’ Review: Eve Hewson, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and John Carney Show us the Love and Joy Music Can Bring, Once Again
“This is a gift you can take to your grave, and you can use it however you want,” the distraught yet overly optimistic Jeff (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) says in his video […]
Quirky in Albuquerque: A Solo Trip to the Desert with Incubus
Sometimes being in a place on your own attracts like souls like you — and I’m so grateful. I made a quick 3-day trip out to Albuquerque, New Mexico this […]
Mandy Moore and running into two fan girls like me at “The Talent Show with Sam Jones” at the Hotel Cafe
Sometimes, it’s those special kind of nights that make you grateful to hear about another’s personal, creative and very grounded journey of growing up that makes you reflect on your […]
‘FANNY: The Right to Rock’ reveals the untold story of two Filipina-American sisters who pioneered a rock band in 60s California
I had the opportunity to watch this documentary back in August of 2021. The documentary is set to premiere on May 22nd on PBS. FANNY: The Right to Rock is […]
Reflections Backstage with Incubus at the “Stellar” Yaamava Theater
I’d like to thank my friends in Incubus for the stellar opportunity to preview the opening night and first kickoff show of their summer US tour at the new Yaamava […]
Bob Marley ‘One Love Experience’ celebrates the legacy the reggae legend left behind
The Bob Marley “One Love Experience” is a chilled-out celebration of the late great reggae icon. “Why drink and drive if I can smoke and fly?” Bob Marley once said. […]
Miley Cyrus Announces ‘Endless Summer’ Album and Celebrates Milestone 30
If there’s one thing to re-ignite my excitement for something new to arrive this year, it’s new Miley. On Thursday, Miley took to Instagram to announce her eighth studio album […]
Rozzi celebrates ‘Berry’ release at the Moroccan Lounge
It’s truly something else when an artist can play their original music and have it sound even better live. I’ve been a long-time fan of singer-songwriter and recording artist Rozzi, who […]
Automatic’s fresh post-punk energy excites at KCRW’s Apogee Studio session
Los Angeles-based Automatic, born out of the L.A. DIY scene, brings all their post-punk feminine energy to the Apogee Studio stage, fresh off the release of their new album Excess. […]
Dreamy pop duo HOAX meditates on the essence of life and being in debut album ‘b?’
In the titular track to their debut album b?, an album that has been in the works for more than four years for the Houston-based pop duo, HOAX sings: “And […]
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