sngshows: When does a band “make it”? After a successful album? Upon landing a prominent sync? Some think it depends on their number of fans, or how much money the artist makes on their craft. In some ways, all of these are factors in a musician’s fame, but other times, such as in the career of LA-based Lo Moon, the sheer will of the group … Continue reading Lo Moon Pull Back Shroud at Teragram Ballroom
Lauren Ruth Ward shatters several stereotypes in her new self-care single, “Make Love To Myself.” She’ll be performing at the Galentines Day celebration at the Hi Hat in LA on 2/12! Tickets. Continue reading
sngshows: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Andrew Gomez. Aurora masterfully navigates a sparse pop landscape. Fans told her before the show that they were ready to dance, but she admitted that her songs aren’t that type of pop music. Occasionally there is uptempo percussion, but her music is really about invasive insecurities and emotional escapism. You can dance to it, sure, … Continue reading Norwegian pop songstress, Aurora charms Los Angeles fans at 30 Days In LA at the Fonda
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Andrew Gomez. Aurora masterfully navigates a sparse pop landscape. Fans told her before the show that they were ready to dance, but she admitted that her songs aren’t that type of pop music. Occasionally there is uptempo percussion, but her music is really about invasive insecurities and emotional escapism. You can dance to it, sure, but … Continue reading Norwegian pop songstress, Aurora charms Los Angeles fans at 30 Days In LA at the Fonda
sngshows: Jenny Hval and Dinner Come Together at Resident to Light Up a Dark Week Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words and cheesy photo edits by me. Without meaning to, Hval ended up addressing our recent election several times. She decided not to show us a video of zombies doing aerobics because it didn’t “feel appropriate,” then she stopped herself to apologize. “Everything I say … Continue reading
sngshows: Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Photos courtesy of Red Bull Sound Select. “Imagine if Banoffee played with Empress Of,” my roommate joked with me last summer. I had just told him that Empress Of was coming to the Echo, and around that time I had been gushing about Banoffee’s masterful second EP, Do I Make You Nervous? It clearly amused him to tease me … Continue reading Powerful Producers Empress Of and Banoffee Share Stage at Club Bahia for 30 Days in LA
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Photos courtesy of Red Bull Sound Select. “Imagine if Banoffee played with Empress Of,” my roommate joked with me last summer. I had just told him that Empress Of was coming to the Echo, and around that time I had been gushing about Banoffee’s masterful second EP, Do I Make You Nervous? It clearly amused him to tease me about … Continue reading Powerful Producers Empress Of and Banoffee Share Stage at Club Bahia for 30 Days in LA
sngshows: Originally appeared on Thrillcall. Photo above courtesy of Julian Malagon, Refined Grind. Things got complicated on day two. The start of the day may have been wet, but everything still ran as usual. 2 Live Crew threw a profane pep rally at the indoor Observatory main stage with lots of crowd engagement from the MC and of course the star duo, Fresh Kid Ice and … Continue reading Beach Goth V: A Little Rain Never Hurt Anyone
Originally appeared on Thrillcall. Photo above courtesy of Julian Malagon, Refined Grind. Things got complicated on day two. The start of the day may have been wet, but everything still ran as usual. 2 Live Crew threw a profane pep rally at the indoor Observatory main stage with lots of crowd engagement from the MC and of course the star duo, Fresh Kid Ice and Brother … Continue reading Beach Goth V: A Little Rain Never Hurt Anyone
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