Ethel Cain is a brilliant storyteller. The way she translates the world she has built around her is effortless, leaving no detail amongst her plot untouched. Her work is rooted in her personal history of growing up Southern Baptist in Florida, and the exploration of the impact that has taken on not only herself, but the community around her. Exploring themes of religious and generational trauma, romantic relationships, self discovery, and exploitation, she is able to connect with a wide range of listeners, specifically centered around the queer community (earning her the title of “Mother Cain”).

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Hailing all the way from Sydney, Australia, Dope Lemon (AKA Angus Stone) rolled into Portland’s Crystal Ballroom on Saturday night. Fresh off his latest album, “Kimosabè” released this past September, Stone brought a full band, laidback tunes and a perfect show for a weekend vibe across the pacific.

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In the heart of Los Angeles, a star-studded night at the iconic El Rey Theater transformed into a neon-soaked dreamscape, as Alan Palomo, the electronic maestro who used to go by Neon Indian, took the stage under his own name. The evening was an electrifying journey through his musical evolution, drawing in an exuberant crowd that was ready to dance the night away.

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Kesha danced the night away and sang hits from each of her beloved albums October 20th at Hard Rock Live in Orlando, Florida. The crowd was full of her die hard fans who traveled from near and far to sing every word. The theme for the tour is love, which is clearly represented through dance and Kesha’s own theatricality. Her live performances seem to be getting more elaborate with time. Not only does she have captivating dancers on stage with her doing multiple dance styles and tricks, but they also participated in her various costume changes.

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“Who here is on their period” asks Slow Pulp guitarist and vocalist Emily Massey right before beginning Cramps, a crowd favorite from the indie rock band’s brand new album, Yard. As a 30 year old man, I can assure you that I was not on my period, but I was still able to relate heavily to the exclamatory lament of “I’ll take anything that you wanna give, but I want everything.”

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The Breeders made waves with their return to Los Angeles this week. In honor of the rerelease of their breakthrough sophomore album, Last Splash, The Breeders have embarked on a worldwide tour in celebration of the album that led the group to their rise to international fame.

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Upon first look, Christian French seems like such a friendly individual. The artist wore many friendship bracelets from fans he has met on tour, sang happy birthday to a fan, and made sure that the audience was doing alright. Though this may seem simple to others, how close he got to the audience and his facial expressions upon interactions with individuals said it all.

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Right off the bat, Leah Kate brought an immense amount of energy to the small stage of Kilby Court. She basically owned the venue as she danced, jumped, and sang with the crowd enough to say that performing at Kilby Court was basically a workout because of the amount of times she would be stepping onto the platform or boxes on the stage. 

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For the penultimate night of her North American tour, Maisie Peters wowed the crowd at the Fillmore Philadelphia. Coming to the end of The Good Witch Takes North America tour, Maisie proves that she has the stage presence, fan base and star power that proves she deserves a place amongst the great pop stars of our generation.

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On a crisp fall night, the ethereal sounds of shoegaze legends Slowdive descended upon The Bellwether in Los Angeles. As the crowd gathered, anticipation filled the air, knowing that we were about to witness a spectacle of grand proportions. Slowdive did not disappoint; they delivered a mesmerizing performance that will surely be etched into the memories of all who were lucky enough to attend.

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We’ve seen a lot of shows here in LA but the Yves Tumor show on Thursday night at The Wiltern was one of the most interesting shows we’ve ever seen.  Everything from the general uniform of the fans to their performance was unlike anything we have seen before. 

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On the night of October 9th, music lovers in Los Angeles gathered and were treated to an unforgettable performance by the immensely talented and soulful Jessie Ware at the iconic Hollywood Palladium. With a powerful voice, a magnetic stage presence, and a host of incredible musicians and dancers, Ware delivered a show that will be etched into the memories of all fortunate enough to be in attendance.

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On a memorable evening at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, MisterWives took the stage by storm, delivering an electrifying performance that had fans dancing and singing along throughout the night. The venue buzzed with anticipation as the crowd eagerly awaited the beloved indie-pop band's appearance, and they did not disappoint.

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On Saturday night, Shakey Graves rolled his Movie of the Week tour into Portland, Oregon. With support from Flipturn opening the show with a killer and enthusiastic set, the crowd was primed and ready for a night of some amazing country/rock and roll music. 

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311 has lived up to their name with their performance at Wave in Wichita, KS on September 30th. While their set stands on its own, the show’s entire lineup was rounded out well with two opening bands that complimented the headliner. 

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On a crisp Los Angeles evening, the iconic Greek Theater played host to a musical event that can only be described as an electrifying spectacle. Thundercat, the virtuoso bassist and singer, graced the stage, and what followed was an unforgettable night of music, camaraderie, and pure sonic bliss.

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When Weyes Blood took the stage at the Greek Theater, it was a spellbinding evening of ethereal vocals and a commanding stage presence. The iconic venue provided the perfect backdrop for a night filled with enchanting melodies and a crowd that was eager to be transported by the artist's otherworldly sound.

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“The Queen of Techno”. Read the flag raised behind one of modern technos biggest DJs by the hands of fans in the boiler roomesque set up around Charlotte’s DJ set up. The Belgian DJ, Record Producer, and Label Owner swung thru California for her last US dates of 2023 for some special events CRSSD down in San Diego and Portola up in San Francisco between the two was an incredibly special event for electronic music fans.

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When Avenged Sevenfold rolled into the Tacoma Dome, it was clear that the City of Destiny was in for a night to remember. The iconic venue served as the perfect backdrop for a band that's known for delivering epic performances, and they did not disappoint. From the moment the first note reverberated through the arena to the closing chords of the encore, Avenged Sevenfold proved why they're considered one of the titans of modern rock.

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Through the night, some thought of their engagement with Apollo and Boywithuke's sets as a therapy session. The audience was told to scream as loud as they could at some points, crack their knuckles as loud in unison, and stick their middle fingers in the air mimicking their anger towards someone given the situations described in the songs performed. Some of these forms of audience engagement are common, but the frequency caught me off guard, in a positive way. 

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