SXSW Big Sounds With Marshall
Anyone who knows Marshall knows that the brand is an iconic force in the music world synonymous with big sound, rock 'n' roll and a really good time. At this…
CRSSD Festival is here to stay
story / Jordan Blakeman photos / Eric Rippin CRSSD Festival splashed onto the scene this weekend in San Diego kicking off another year of flocking off to enjoy music in…
LIVE REVIEW: Damian Lazarus & the Ancient Moons
story + photos / Joelle White On Friday night at Mack Sennet Studios, a silent film era soundstage turned hybrid production and events space in Silver Lake, pulsing with indigo…
VIDEO PREMIERE / PLEASURES "FIRST LOVE"
We've got the first look at the debut video from the Los Angeles-based Pleasures directed by Ash Anthony and starring one of the babeliest artists around, Nouel Riel. Not much…
REMIX PREMIERE: CONTRA / "1992" LAZY VILLIANS REMIX + INTERVIEW
Words / Erica Russell It's unlikely that LA's bass pop trio Contra were old enough to party hard back in '92, but they'll be damned if their music doesn't sound…
Air and Style Festival 2015
photos / Mallory Turner Sleigh Bells Kendrick Lamar Metz Phantogram Portugal The Man Tennis System Steve Aoki The Black And The White Oystein Braaten More photos here!
Get Fierce for Pierce!
story / Jordan Blakeman photos / Sharlene Durfey If you've found yourself on a dancefloor jiving it up to some sickeningly sweet grooves, you've probably seen Whitney Fierce commanding the…
INTERVIEW WITH RAC + LADYGUNN TV ACOUSTIC SESSION
story / Jordan Blakeman photo + video / Mallory Turner You'd be hard-pressed to find a festival lineup without these three letters on the list: RAC. Short for Remix Artist…
INTERVIEW WITH GIA
Interview / Erica Russell Take a look at any music blog and there you’ll find GIA, a bright-eyed, sweet young thing making significant waves with just the three songs on her…
VIDEO PREMIERE: OF VERONA / "DARK IN MY IMAGINATION" + INTERVIEW
by / Erica Russell photo /Samm Milburn Since 2010, lo-fi Los Angeles indie-rockers of Verona have been crafting the kind of cool melodic synth-laden rock perfect for vibing out to…
Leon Bridges is bringing something back to us.
story + photos / Esther Huynh It was my first time to return to Trees in over 5 years. Coming back felt slightly daunting as the hordes of young people…
INTERVIEW WITH RUBY FROST
Interview / Erica Russell In 2012, New Zealand singer-songwriter Ruby Frost released her debut album 'Volition' to critical acclaim. Rife with glistening synth-pop gems and indie/alt sensibilities, Ruby's debut showcased…