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Live Review: Gentle Temper at Great Scott in Allston, MA
Material: Referring to themselves as an “ocean folk duo,” guitarist Ryan Meier and bassist Marion Earley traverse hipster alternative root territory alongside a refreshing burst ... -
Live Review: Sawduzt at The Whisky a Go-Go in West Hollywood, CA
Material: Sawduzt is a metal trio with solid grooves, catchy hooks and melodic lyrics. Their opener, “I’d Love to Change the World,” is a typical ... -
Live Review: Def.Sound at Que Sera in Long Beach, CA
Material: Def.sound emerged as an emcee in South Central Los Angeles in 2007. Instead of conforming to the highly influential culture of gangsta rap, he ... -
Live Review: FRND at The Dock in Los Angeles, CA
Material: After success in his very own pop- punk band, Andrew Goldstein started creating hits for other artists, from massive pop acts like Britney Spears ... -
Live Review: Blame It On Whitman at O’Brien’s Pub in Allston, MA
Material: Humor-oriented pop punk with an emphasis on the punk, Blame It On Whitman is a fledgling act with passion to match. Their loud ‘n ... -
Live Review: Amber & Smoke at The Canyon in Santa Clarita, CA
Material: With an earthy feel and soulful vocals, Ventura-based Amber & Smoke (Amber Olive and Bill Rotella) delivers a pleasing musical conversation that ranges from old-school ... -
Live Review: Shawn Atkins at The Viper Room in West Hollywood, CA
Material: According to Shawn Atkins, his solo career officially began in 2011 when he dared himself to become more than just a “roadie” for touring ... -
Live Review: S U M at Rockwood Music Hall in New York, NY
Material: It might be relevant to know what’s behind their name before delving into their music. Pronounced “Soom,” a Latin word meaning “To Be,” encourages ... -
Elton John at the Forum in Los Angeles, CA
Of the past five decades of music, few artists have changed the industry the way Sir Elton John has. His legendary performances, wild stage costumes, ... -
Stormhouse at Alex's Bar in Long Beach, CA
Material: Punk rock can sometimes appear to be fighting its own internal battle. On one hand, the genre can offer up some of the most inventive, eclectic music ...
