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Live Review: Arlington at Amplyfi in Los Angeles, CA
Material: If you ever wanted to know what the musical love child of British indie pop and the All-American Rejects would sound like, it’s Arlington, ... -
Live Review: Justin Levinson at The Hotel Café in Los Angeles, CA
Material: Justin Levinson's songs are pop oriented. They ooze preteen and teen, with melodies that take the listener back to the Mickey Mouse Club. The ... -
Live Review: Inobe at The Mint in Los Angeles, CA
Material: It is hard not to draw comparisons to Erykah Badu here, but Inobe differentiates herself with a spunky persona as she declares, “We’ve got ... -
Signing Story: Cheat Codes
Electronic music trio Cheat Codes initially refused to succumb to stifling “major label” standards—until renowned industry executive Lyor Cohen vehemently expressed support for their “no ... -
Talib Kweli and DJ Hi-Tek Light Up Belasco
Reflection Eternal (Talib Kweli and DJ Hi-Tek) performed classic cuts to an amped crowd at Belascos in Downtown Los Angeles. Pictures by Xxposure Photography. -
Live Review: Cold Blue Water at The Mint in Los Angeles, CA
Material: Cold Blue Water is a jam band that performs covers and original numbers like “Blue Rain,” which has a Grateful Dead feel. The lyrics ... -
V Bozeman Brings Love N' Soul to LA
Singing sensation V Bozeman, from platinum producer Timbaland's Mosley Music Group, pleased a moderate crowd on her Love N' Soul Experience Tour at Club Nokia ... -
The Record Parlour Named L.A.'s No. 1 Record Store for Artists and Fans
The Record Parlour–a one-of-a-kind vintage vinyl shop and lifestyle store–invited the music media and entertainment industry out to celebrate their 2015 award of “No. 1 Record Store ... -
West Coast Feast IV at Club Nokia
West Coast Feast IV made its way to Club Nokia in Los Angeles with an impressive roster of artists in tow, including Bone-Thugz-N-Harmony, Tha Dogg ... -
Water District at Silverlake Lounge in Los Angeles, CA
Material: There’s an edginess to the indie and surf-rock sounds of Water District. Delayed guitar riffs, echoing over upbeat verses, emote with lyrics about love ... -
Live Review: The Terpsichords at Cafe Fais Do Do
Material: Unique to the Los Angeles music scene, The Terpsichords deliver old-school, New Orleans style funk that would feel right at home on stage at ... -
Live Review: TOSH at the House of Blues
Material: TOSH pens her own original dance-pop with catchy melodies and stories. She exhibits a vulnerability beyond her years. The artist’s most radio-friendly song is ... -
Live Review: Evan Roth at The Mint
Material: Combining elements of piano rock, indie rock and R&B, Evan Roth has found a unique sound reminiscent of Coldplay. His vocal melodies, which travel ... -
Live Review: ART OF SHOCK at Loaded
Material: ART OF SHOCK’s lyric concepts are typical for metal music genres, though they carry a poetic element that adds color. “Living Like the Devil” ... -
DIY Spotlight: Valley Shine
A cat photo on Instagram inspired the formation of this DIY band. Merging in a most uncommon way, Jenna Blake and Sam Sobelam met after ... -
Post Malone Signs with Republic Records
Rapper, singer, producer and guitarist Post Malone has officially signed to Republic Records. The Dallas-born, Los Angeles-based hip-hop artist clocked over 21 million SoundCloud plays ... -
DIY Spotlight: Valley Shine
A cat photo on Instagram inspired the formation of this DIY band. Merging in a most uncommon way, Jenna Blake and Sam Sobelam met after ... -
Live Review: Native June at The Viper Room
Material: Native June’s energetic and sometimes gritty material infuses elements of surf rock, but also harkens back to the classic rock era. Choruses explode with ... -
Live Review: The Fontaines at Harvard & Stone
Material: The self-described “new-wop” group—imagine vintage doo-wop crossed with alternative pop—writes catchy songs that showcase powerful dynamics. Verses transition seamlessly to poppy choruses or staccato ... -
Elle King Celebrates Birthday at Troubadour
Elle King brought down the house at the Los Angeles Troubadour. Her fantastic voice was complemented by her ball-busting sense of humor that carried throughout ...
