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Live Review: Danielle Taylor at The Broadwater Theater in Los Angeles, CA
Material: Danielle Taylor knows how to write a chorus; consistently throughout her set, her choruses are powerful, focused, pop-oriented,and catchy. “Countdown,” “Queendom” and “Big House” are particularly notable, providing melodies ... -
Album Review: The Sun Will Come Up, The Seasons Will Change by Nina Nesbitt (7/10)
Nina Nesbitt’s sophomore album opens with “Sacred,” a simple, honest pop-ballad that showcases her writing chops. “The Best You Had” is an alt-pop track with Halsey sensibilities that is a ... -
Live Review: The Gatsby Affair at The Whitley in Los Angeles, CA
Material: The Gatsby Affair is charmingly familiar, almost to a fault. The songs are warm and nostalgic, lacking in some emotional depth, like some of pop-punk’s darlings in the early ... -
Live Review: FRND at The Dock in Los Angeles, CA
Material: After success in his very own pop- punk band, Andrew Goldstein started creating hits for other artists, from massive pop acts like Britney Spears to hip-hop heavyweight blackbear, further ... -
Twin XL at Sayer's Club in Hollywood, CA
Material: As each of the players has been making their name as writers and performers in various aspects for quite some time, it is no surprise that Twin XL is popping out hits. The ... -
Down North at The Viper Room, West Hollywood, CA
Material: Down North is a jam band at its core, due mainly to their expansive instrumental breaks. The passion and enthusiasm is apparent in each song, but the melodic content could be improved. Briscoe is ... -
Bevin at The Mint in Los Angeles, CA
Material: Bevin can definitely advertise some powerful, emotional songs. Notable standouts in the set were “Fade Me To Black,” “Nowhere To Build a Fire,” and “In The Name Of,” which offered poignant lyrics, strong ... -
Live Review: Stoner at Scotland Yard Pub in Canoga Park, CA
Material: Stoner draws a lot of inspiration from classic rock, and this is obvious in their material. Many of their songs are reminiscent of bands like AC/DC and George Thorogood, and while this ... -
Live Review: Love Ghost at Bootleg Theatre in Los Angeles
Material: On a first listen to Love Ghost, the songs may come across as melodically and lyrically simple. However, “24-7” showcases fairly strong structure and melody, and “Girl Pusher,” as ...
