This weekend, the live music scene is owned by Burgerama. Thrashing through The Observatory in Santa Ana for its fourth year around, this year’s Burgerama will include Weezer, Gang of Four, FILDAR, Ty Segall, Jacco Gardner, and many more usual suspects. If you haven’t bought your tickets yet, what the hell are you waiting for?! […]

Photo by Tamea Agle Gritty rock goddess duo Deap Vally exude all things badass, sexy, and hands down rock ‘n’ roll. Their wall of sound and forthright, unforgiving attitude serves as a pillar of strength for the admiring listener (or soon to be fans and converts). We’ve covered them countless times since their debut, from […]

Last year we caught Dead Sara absolutely tearing it up at The Echo with a show that left me breathless and relieved. It was a clear reminder that rock n’ roll remains far from dead. The band gave us a sneak peak at some of the new songs at the show but now the true […]

At South By Southwest (SXSW), thousands of musicians from all over the world travel to take part in the most expansive festival around. It only makes sense that the best up-and-coming talents from Los Angeles would take part — and here we’ve got the creme de la creme of southern California headed to Austin. Words: […]

Were you like me and decided way late in the game to pull the trigger on attending this year’s South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin? Fear not. We’ve got a list of some of the best showcases that are open to non-SXSW badgeholders (usually with an RSVP). But remember to get there early kids because […]

*We’re updating this very popular post for 2019 and including 30 more inspiring women in music! This will round out the list to 50! We’d love your input. Leave a comment with your favorite woman in music! This March we continue celebrating Women’s History Month by honoring women in music. Whether it be sending shivers down our […]

March is Women’s History Month and what better way to celebrate than to honor the female musicians and artists, from past to present, who have enriched our lives and inspired us. Here in Los Angeles, online and via alternative media, there are several opportunities to further explore and learn about how women, across generations, have […]

If you’re looking for the best things to do and sights to see in Lima, Peru—look no further! While on a recent three-week stay in Peru, five days of which were spent in Lima—my fiancé and I had a blast exploring all that Lima has to offer. From culinary explorations to sight seeing and activities, there […]

If you’re limited on time while visiting Lima, Peru and can’t decide where to go, what to do, where to stay—I got you! This past December I traveled Peru for three weeks and spent four of those days in Lima, Peru. My trip to Lima included a lot of drinking and dining, urban hikes and […]

As we noted in our 20 Hottest Men in Indie Music feature last month, it’s hard not to fall in love with a talented musician when they’re on stage giving you a memorable performance. Now it’s time to give the accomplished ladies their shine. From their extraordinary talents, to the way they own the stage, and […]