With each passing year, the music continues to change and discover new sounds. 2021 has been no different, and artists continue to leverage popular social media platforms to their advantage, including the trendy app TikTok. A long list of artists has made waves over the 12 months, but these 10Read More →
Award-winning South African musical artist Rhandzu Lucretia US-based singer-songwriter and producer Will Diehl in concert Award-winning South African musical artist Rhandzu Lucretia South African and American musical artists meet for a virtual collaboration between World, Pop, Jazz – Xitsonga and English – for songwriting during the pandemic. Working remotely withRead More →
Monogem, the project of Los Angeles musician Jen Hirsh, has undergone something of a drastic change over the past few years. From the moment she released her first album 100% in 2017, it was known that Monogem would become a dynamic sound on the city’s indie scene. Songs like “Realize”Read More →
Los Angeles newcomer Tolliver wears a decade of tribulation on his sleeve, his ravishing and soulful songs distilling all that pain into funky self-acceptance. Chicago-born Tolliver – a self-proclaimed “broke, gay, super-hot musician” – struggled growing up in the shadow of the church his father sang in the choir for.Read More →
Los Angeles duo SPELLES are gearing up to release their debut album, making it the perfect time to freshen up the two soulful EPs they’ve released so far. A fusion of the talents of musicians Kathryn Baar and Luc Laurent, SPELLES exudes a haunting melodic grandiosity from their songs. TheirRead More →
Photo by Kayko Tamaki Like many artists during the pandemic facing quarantine, Los Angeles-based Torii Wolf has found the energy quite prolific. Over the course of 2020, they released 20 stunning singles/tracks which increasingly revealed the eclectic talents behind the singer/songwriter’s genre songs. But it’s Wolf’s apathetic collaborative spirit thatRead More →
Los Angeles phenom Esty learned fairly quickly in her burgeoning career as a musician that authenticity and truth to herself were central to her self-expression. A first-generation Dominican-American, Esty began releasing music as early as 2013 through 2017 in the form of a handful of singles and a debut EPRead More →
Capturing their teenage angst and undeniable talent as a burgeoning band, The Linda Lindas, an aspiring ensemble of surprisingly young band members, crashed into 2021 like a glass ceiling, releasing a slew of singles and fun and avant-garde clips, all punctuated by a youthful revolt and a fresh look. WhileRead More →
If Los Angeles singer / songwriter Ryan LeVine isn’t on your radar just yet, he’s about to be. A haunting crooner and heartache punter, LeVine’s debut EP Good things to remember has just been released and offers a hard look at the wreckage of the last years of the artist’sRead More →
Photo by Lindsey Byrnes The Los Angeles Agender Quartet cooks up the kind of ravishing, choppy post-punk that’s not for the faint of heart. Describing themselves as creators of “schizo, synth, paranoid” music, their songs juggle feelings of existential terror with a powerful “fetish for femininity”. Originally the solo projectRead More →
As a project of Australian-born and Michigan-raised artist Chioma Ai Bendors Ilozor, Ai Bendr, who is now based in Los Angeles, has spent the past two years cultivating a growing following in love with her. touching pop ballads. His first single, heartbreaking and moving “Love me low” Helped fuel theRead More →
Photo by Jing Feng With the release of his new album public storage, musical artist and songwriter Hana Vu ended 2021 on an electrifying note. Armed with a voice of disarming dexterity and an incisive ability to extract poetic wonder from life, Vu bundles her captivating lyricism around a vibrant,Read More →
Photo by Julian Broad Gabriels may only have two EPs under his belt, but they are undoubtedly one of the most breathtaking groups to release music in 2021. Sporting the talents of a delightful gospel singer and a choir director Jacob Lusk and his two co-producers – the musician /Read More →
With a sensual voice that carefully articulates every syllable of wisdom stitched into her lyrics, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Jensen McRae creates deeply sentimental music that blossomed this year with the release of her debut EP, Who hurt you?. Her propensity to write and sing is also illustrated in her latestRead More →
Every once in a while, a disguised music fan launches the disconnected lament that “rock is dead.” After giving them the biggest eye-roll possible, be sure to steer them towards the unruly rockers Jagged Baptist Club and their two jaw-dropping albums – two powerful examples of rock at its peak.Read More →
Young and full of musical prowess, 17-year-old Kali Flanagan, known by her stage name KALI, is unapologetic in her music and has a lot to say about her youth and her navigating the world at large. Writing about the pangs of youth and how confusing it is to grow old,Read More →
Los Angeles handyman Wallice has had a prolific year. She released her stellar debut EP Off the tracks, a six-song collection of indie-pop leaning bops that introduced fans to his self-deprecating, incisive songwriting. But the 22-year-old has also hit some milestones in live shows, performing at her first music festivalRead More →
While Edmonton musicians and concert hall operators are optimistic about touring in the New Year, they are less certain for the next three or four months. Over the past 20 months, Lauren Gillis, who goes by name Lucette, has only played 20 to 30 times. She has performed in backyardsRead More →
“Don’t Say,†Kellian and Company’s latest recording celebrates the diversity of Hawaii’s music community, featuring artists of Hawaiian, Latin, African, Caucasian and Asian descent. The catchy and catchy dance song was written, produced and performed by Kailua-Kona songwriter and songwriter Dennis Lee Foster. “Don’t Say,†Kellian and Company’s latest recordingRead More →
SXSW 2019, photo by Adam Kissick There has been a lot of “back to normal†as 2021 progresses, but in the last sign of some semblance of true and true normalcy, this is SXSW’s official announcement of the first round of its season. musical programming for next year. Almost onRead More →
Welcome to Seven in Seven, where each week we usually take a look at upcoming concerts in the area. With most shows on hold due to the pandemic, here’s a look at seven of the best albums released on September 3. Liz Cooper – “Hot Sass” Acclaimed singer, songwriter andRead More →
Singer-songwriter Tanya Maksood and writer-musician Scott Hutchison collaborate at Harwelden Mansion. Singer-songwriter Tanya Maksood and songwriter Scott Hutchison have a jam session while working on material at Harwelden Mansion. Writer-musician Scott Hutchison and singer-songwriter Tanya Maksood, featured at Harwelden Mansion, have collaborated on several albums. Singer-songwriter Tanya Maksood and writer-musicianRead More →
After the latest setback in Britney Spears’ explosive conservation battle, the #FreeBritney movement has turned into a true crusade. With legions of supporters appearing to be growing by the second, the movement is not afraid to stick together with a justice system they deem to be bad. Their staunch supportRead More →
The versatility of Latin music is unmatched – from Mexican ballads and contemporary bachata to Colombian salsa and Latin pop, the catch-all genre has evolved over time with immense change and growth. Each year the industry continues to grow with emerging talents bringing even more enthusiasm to the Latin musicRead More →
2019 turned out to be the year of the self-taught artist. We started the decade with pop stars that seemed to come out of a factory and ended it with a creative bang. Of by Lizzo DNA test for Billie Eilish Turning 18 and keeping her clothes on, the artistsRead More →
Each December brings another deluge of new, if not necessarily fresh, interpretations of ‘It’s starting to look a lot like Christmas’, ‘White Christmas’ and ‘The Christmas Song (Chestnuts roasting over an open fire)’. Here are this year’s notable holiday albums that deserve special attention between revisits of the perennial collectionsRead More →
Morrissey has once again upset many of his devoted fans in a recent attempt to keep the paychecks in circulation. During the former Smiths frontman’s show at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on Saturday, a shocked spectator shared a photo of the merchandise stand highlighting a unique and expensiveRead More →
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NBC’s “The Voice†will star Cee Lo Green, Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton as celebrity mentors. HIGHLIGHTS OF HISTORY There is a new crop of singing competition shows vying for the success of “American Idol” TV producer says viewers want a helping hand picking the next big starRead More →
Prize song ?? Are singing competitions a way to reach the top? by Joseph So/ May 14, 2005 French version … Although Canada has produced many wonderful singers who have reached the top, their success stories represent only a small portion of those with the potential for important careers. AnRead More →