A bit over a year ago, Echosmith was just an unknown rock and indie pop band of four siblings who just debuted their first album, "Talking Dreams". Now, 18-year-old Sydney Sierota and her three brothers are platinum-selling artists who recently finished up their first...
"Lively, extraterrestrial, and incredible," were the words 17-year-old Jonathan Roensch used to describe Shamir Bailey's sold out concert at the El Rey Theatre on Sept. 26. With electrifying beats and playful lyrics,...
It is said that actions speak louder than words. For a man who can only communicate with his daughter through actions, this saying holds true. Through actions, emotions, and music he is able to salvage a relationship that could have been destroyed with the diagnosis...
Expressive, alternative musicians are beginning to take over the music industry in which creates a new predominance in the rock scene. Avi Zahner-Isenberg is an accomplice to this emerging popularity of slow strums and metaphorical lyrics. You may know...
Self-described punk band, The Regrettes, sold out their first show at The Echo on Sunset Boulevard, celebrating the release of their debut album, “Feel Your Feelings Fool!” On a Friday the 13th in February, they decorated the venue to feel like a celebration, giving...
As a sixth grader, now senior Sofia Piedrafita-Ortiz was drawn to the clarinet’s “smooth and beautiful tone,” compelling her to learn the instrument. Four years later after having taken numerous private lessons, practiced for hours and attended other regional honor...
Just a day before the release of their first album, the boys of the Orange County pop/funk band, Candid!, gathered together on a musty brown couch to discuss their music. Two members wore hats stitched with a small banana, a symbol that ties to their four-song EP...
"One life, one story to tell Life is short; I wanna live it well And you're the one I'm living for Awaken all my soul Every breath that you take is a miracle Life is short; I wanna live it well" —Switchfoot's “Live It Well” The first notes… a guitar strum… a piano...
On the outskirts of Hollywood Boulevard, Canadian indie-rock band Calpurnia played a sold out headlining show at the Fonda Theatre, a mere eight days following the release of their debut EP "Scout.” The band, composed of Netflix original series "Stranger Things" star...
The Marías, a psychedelic soul band launched their latest musical talent on Sept. 28, an EP titled “Superclean Vol II,” the continuation to “Superclean Vol I.” The release, comprised of six songs include the likings of, “Cariño,” “Ruthless” and “ABQ.” The band,...
