Swedish electronic pop group Little Dragon put on a highly captivating show for fans at the Observatory in Santa Ana. Opening for Little Dragon was r&b artist Goldlink who performed with enough enthusiasm and humor to get the crowd warmed up for the headliner. Goldlink combines hip hop, r&b, and soul with a few doses […]

In every classroom, public event, or house party in the suburbs, there is always that one distinct iconoclast in the litter that refuses to fit the mold—that one punk, burnout, weirdo, cosplayer, or goth that welcomes the cruel risks of being different for the sweet sensation of individuality. Now imagine that in Orange County, the […]

Day N Night Festival closes with action packed performances, sans Vic Mensa, who’s set was two hours late, and four songs long …   With day of Night N Day Festival behind us, and another set of hype worthy performers ripped through day two of the packed festival. The morning began by checking out member of Thestand4rd […]

Despite Organizational Fails, Day N Night Fest Makes Bangin’ Debut at Oak Canyon Park   When the lineup for Day N Night Festival dropped almost two months ago, all the young rap / hip hop fans lost their heads. With so many heavy hitters on the lineup — from Young Thug to Vic Mensa, to […]

The young and old punk rockers of Orange County came out to The Observatory this past weekend to celebrate end enjoy forty years of Buzzcocks music. The Buzzcocks rolled out an amazing performance playing some of their iconic punk anthems such as “What do I Get”, “Ever Fallen in Love”, and “Orgasm Addict” — along with […]

Los Angeles punks, No Parents have shared a cheeky new video for “Hey Grandma.” What starts off with a sweet piano ballad accented by a soft and tender-sounding choir, turns into a pop punk concierto. Armed with electric guitars instead of violins, and a dancing conductor (frontman Zoe Reign), No Parents’ video for “Hey Grandma” is something […]

With a vibrant medley of sounds ranging from indie-pop to new wave, The Drums packed The Observatory this past Sunday for a show that won’t soon be forgotten. Performing fan favorites such as “Money,” and newer songs from their 2014 release Encyclopedia, The Drums rattled the walls of The Observatory. As my first time seeing […]

Los Angeles-born outfit PAPA made its return to the Constellation Room last Sunday night, playing a sweaty and rhythmic slew of songs from their highly anticipated second album. Stripping themselves of the back-up singers that accompanied them on their short tour back in February, PAPA appeared as naked and rambunctious as ever in the raw, […]

Glam-pop prince Garrett Borns took the stage of the Observatory last Wednesday night, summoned by the inane screams and coos of his loyal subjects, and offered up to them a hypnotizing performance of his debut album Dopamine. Between the cascading bursts of blues and reds that caught the young singer’s long curly locks, Born’s slim […]

Celebrating their Menos el Oso 10th Anniversary tour and LP reissue, Minus The Bear delivered a sensational performance last week at The Observatory in Santa Ana. Their signature indie/math rock sounds took fans on a roller coaster of rhythm. From high energy songs to more toned down tracks, Minus The Bear brought the music with style and […]

In a festival that seemingly popped-up out of nowhere, downtown Santa Ana’s Observatory played its part as the location of the inaugural Outpost Fest, a new event that was curated solely by California locals Delta Spirit. The lineup, which boasted not only an impressive but eclectic bunch of indie and alternative heavy-weights, featured the likes […]

Last week at The Observatory in Santa Ana, both Best Coast and The Lovely Bad Things gave fans an epic night of music they won’t soon forget. When it comes to opening acts, The Lovely Bad Things know how to get down to chaos. From somewhere down the street in Orange County themselves, these high […]

Hear a chirp. A buzz. A cricket. Fog. Palms. Green darkness. Erie. This is the jungle. Hear the roar. It’s the roar of the crowd for Glass Animals. Last night English indie psych-pop band, Glass Animals brought their infectious music to Orange County. Their single “Gooey” from last year’s release, Zabba, seems to have taken over the […]