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Live Review: Mr. Elevator at the Echo in Los Angeles, CA
Material: Simple, short, synthetic, an ominous instrumental introduction set the tone for a night of psychedelic distortion. With a steady set-list, the rapid yet smooth track-to-track ... -
Live Review: Athena Andreadis at Hotel Café in Los Angeles, CA
Material: Many songs on her spirited yet deeply heartfelt U.S. debut Ready For The Sun allude to her move to Los Angeles from Europe (where she’s ... -
Orwells Perform Sold Out Show at the Regent
On March 30, the Orwells headlined a sold out show at the Regent in Los Angeles. This is the only show I've ever been to ... -
Live Review: Forget Forget at Plough & Stars in Boston, MA
Material: Inspired by his work with the mentally ill, songwriter Tyler DeVox formed wispy synth-pop duo, Forget Forget, with Patia Maule in 2012. Although compared to acts ... -
Live Review: Remy Block at Pangea in New York, NY
Material: Tackling another songwriter’s repertoire can be daunting, especially songs by high-profile artists. It is good to set your intention, whether it’s a unique interpretation, a ... -
Live Review: Fernando Perdomo at the Troubadour in West Hollywood, CA
Material: Fernando Perdomo and his “Band of Voyeurs” brought songs from his newest album, which was recorded live in front of an audience and appropriately ... -
Live Review: The Dirty Diamond at The Troubadour in West Hollywood, CA
Material: The Dirty Diamond deliver gritty classic rock & roll vocals laced with a psychedelic guitar-driven trip through the stars. Opening selections such as “Out ... -
Live Review: Travis Marsh at Hotel Café in Los Angeles, CA
Material: The songs of Travis Marsh fall somewhere between stark soul reminiscent of Hozier as well as some California country artists. In fact, one of ... -
Live Review: The Absurd at Silverlake Lounge in Los Angeles, CA
Material: Considering it’s a Monday night in winter, the Absurd should be commended for the fact that they dragged a healthy crowd to the Silverlake ... -
Live Review: Shiny Penny at Schubas Tavern in Chicago, IL
Material: Shiny Penny are a rock quartet from Kokomo, IN whose music is a blend of pop/ rock and alternative, but with elements of blues, ...
