UPDATE: As expected, hints are being dropped that Olivia Rodrigo will be announcing her 2024 GUTS tour on Wednesday, Sept. 13th. The hint was dropped via the KIA Forum in Los Angeles via an Instagram post. Read all about it! Olivia Rodrigo, the chart-topping sensation, has captured the hearts of fans worldwide with her soulful […]

Pluma recently became the first artist to dominate the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global 200 Excl. U.S. simultaneously. Additionally, he broke Bad Bunny’s record on the Hot Latin Songs Chart with 25 simultaneous titles on the ranking. In such a short amount of time and with a nearly sold-out arena and theater tour, Peso Pluma’s accomplishments are nothing short of extraordinary.

Without a doubt, music festivals in Southern California are legit the best. There are so many reasons why people flock to this region of the country for festivals, but perhaps the biggest reason is the sheer variety of events that take place here in our home of SoCal. From Just Like Heaven to Ohana, and […]

Quietly enchanting, the music of Jordan Oschman radiates with the sonorous acoustics of folk and her tenderhearted lyricism. Her debut album Duality of a Man arrived last week, a collection of eight songs that span the breadth of all that makes the singer/songwriter such a compelling listen. From a tangle of guitar twanging ballads that […]

The uphill climb can be daunting when beginning a career in music, whether as a solo act or with a group of like-minded artists. For Mississippi rapper and singer Laeland, he knew he wanted to create music but didn’t know which direction to take it. After dropping his debut album, Heavily Edited Heart Vol. 1, […]

For the last five years, Soltera — the moniker of Granada Hills-raised artist Tania Ordoñez — has been not so quietly establishing herself as a producer of fiercely kinetic dance music. She’s released two exceptional EPs to date: her debut Sin Compromiso, and the newly unveiled Todo O Nada Vol. 1. But it’s not just […]

If you like Lana Del Rey, you will love these singers and music artists who in their own way are similar to Lana Del Rey, or exude a likeminded vibe. From breathy and sultry vocals, to dark tones that can get switched up real quick to a playful vibe, all these women singers and performers […]

There is a palpable longevity to the songs that populate Steady Holiday’s new album Newfound Oxygen, one that’s owed in no small part to Dre Babinski’s attempt to kindle within (and outside) herself a sort of self-sustaining optimism. Arriving on the heels of Take the Corners Gently — her cautionary appeal for empathy and connection […]

With sun shining just about every day, Southern California is the music festival capital of the world. Home to Coachella, the biggest and most popular music festival in California, there is basically a festival popping off every month in Southern California, especially in or around our great city of Los Angeles. If you’re looking for […]

Disrupting the indie music scene with their unique and impressionable flavors of music, we’ve handpicked some of our favorite Black Women and Non-Binary indie music artists that you need to add to your hot lists. While we’ve featured these up-and-comers numerous times, in honor of Black History Month we wanted to shine more light on […]

Every year, the birthday and national holiday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is imbued with new meaning in relation to the constant flare-ups of racism against people of color in the United States. From police brutality to consistent institutionalized neglect and disregard for Black bodies in places like Flint, Michigan and Ferguson, Missouri. The […]

IT’S HERE! GET ALL THE DETAILS ON SCORING PRESALE TICKETS TO COACHELLA! We’re all getting impatient of asking the same question now, where the hell is the Coachella 2023 lineup? All those Goldenvoice and Bowery clues have gone dry. Fans want to know, and those of us who work in music media just want to […]

It’s a testament to the brilliance of David Bowie and his music that he’s constantly being covered by other artists. Whatever your favorite track might be — there’s a good chance there are already multiple covers of it. For those who have such a special place in their heart for Bowie’s iconic song “The Man […]

It’s that time of year again where we release our annual forecast of music artists and bands to watch in 2023. One of the many things the pandemic taught us, is that there are so many talented and unique artists out there that the whole world needs to hear. Through our new song submission playlist, […]

With so many options for free entertainment and events, it’s time again to dive into the best free summer concerts in Los Angeles. Featuring diverse acts of world class standards, as well as rising stars and local gems, this summer is packed with free shows and festivals well worth braving the LA heat and traffic […]

During his decades-long career, Afro-Mexican drummer and band leader Foreststorn “Chico” Hamilton would become incredibly influential in the ever changing and growing genre of jazz music. A subtle, yet creative drummer, he is best remembered for the series of quintents he led throughout 1955-1965. During that time, he and his jazz bands would play such […]

Starting out as the Dreamers, The Blossoms were probably one of the first girl groups ever to form, coming together in the 1950s before the “girl group sound” would explode later in the 1960s with bands such as The Chiffons, the Dixie Cups, the Ronettes and more. Formed when original band members Fanita James, sisters […]

After two years of the world being closed due to the pandemic, summer music  festivals are back and better than ever! We’ve compiled a complete guide to the best summer music festivals in Southern California. From San Diego to Los Angeles and all the way to the desert, Southern Californian music festivals are without a […]

Formed out of a desire to bring Caribbean music to the forefront of the world music stage, Island Wave — a Caribbean collective of artists — aims not only to highlight and support Caribbean music and the artists who create it, but also make impactful strides toward better mental health care and awareness within the […]

Celebrating Black freedom in the U.S. and honoring Los Angeles’ Black culture and community, we present you with the best Juneteenth live music events in Los Angeles! While you’re out there enjoying the festivities, and this especially goes for all non-Black folx, make sure you’re supporting Black culture in America in every way on this […]

Teaming up with Songbird Sessions to create Sister Rhythm, a womxn-centered musical event and workshop, artist BIIANCO is extremely proud to help spearhead the electro / house music showcase while also reinvigorating their own journey as an artist through community and collaboration. Kicking off with artist Bri Giger, Sister Rhythm will take place on April […]

Latinx, non-binary artist, Nas Bogado has made their NFT debut with the release of an enticing NFT photography series, DIY Crypto Punk. Capturing “unique beings and environment inspired by technology,” the first set of the series features musician American Teeth. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Nas Bogado is known for their vibrant work with […]

Keeley Bumford knows what it’s like to gather your courage and face fear head-on. Her EP Terror Nights / Terror Days describes the very anxieties that have made her falter in years past, yet the release has a triumphant end. The Los Angeles musician and producer also known as Dresage begins the release with “Who […]

Easy one of the best music festivals, Outside Lands has made its post-pandemic return to Golden Gate Park. Today, the independent music festival shares single day tickets sales as well as well as the daily lineups for Outside Lands 2021. The Strokes and Tyler, The Creator on Friday night, Lizzo and Vampire Weekend on Saturday […]

With lush vocals that warm your heart and fill you soul, Jessica Rotter‘s voice has been echoed all over with her modern folk band JEMS, as well as across multiple platforms including: movies, TV shows and commercials to backing vocals and collaborations with other artists—in addition to her original songs. She has worked with notable […]