Turnpike Troubadours’ stellar album prepares fans for upcoming tour
Fans of the honky-tonk country group Turnpike Troubadours likely would have laughed at you if, back in 2019, you had told them the bluegrass band would be touring... Read more.
West 22nd’s debut album, ‘Nowhere To Be,’ has instant classic potential
It was just around a year ago when I featured the indie-rock band, West 22nd, for my “Hidden Gems” column. In March 2024, they were averaging just over 60,000... Read more.
‘Ain’t Too Proud’ brings The Temptations’ legacy to life on West Coast
The Broadway musical, “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations,” made its way to the West Coast for performances spanning from Friday, March... Read more.
Chicago’s Saba and No ID combine for a raw and unfiltered collab
The Chicago-born rapper, Saba, was once a block of marble, an untouched canvas, a clean slate. The now 30-year-old artist has spent over a decade being chiseled,... Read more.
Hidden Gems: Hans Williams
Vermont born and raised, but New Orleans inspired, Hans Williams is the newest member of the indie-soul genre and he’s climbing the ranks fast. Williams — who... Read more.
I’m one foot in, one foot out on Kendrick Lamar’s controversial halftime show performance
When it was announced in the fall of 2024 that Kendrick Lamar would headline the Super Bowl 59’s halftime show, most people had to expect there would be some discord... Read more.
Ty Myers flashes signs of stardom on ‘The Select’
It’s one thing to have a musical gift so special that it sets you apart from other artists, but it’s an entirely different thing to do that at age 17. Austin,... Read more.
Mac Miller’s “Balloonerism” is a haunting, heartfelt return to music
There is something incredibly eerie and unsettling about listening to the music of someone who is no longer with us. The late Mac Miller’s “Balloonerism” is... Read more.
Top 10 albums of 2024
It feels like every year music connaisseurs and critics alike look back on the last 12 months in awe. Artists are evolving in front of our eyes at a rapid rate,... Read more.
The 2025 Grammys is must miss TV this winter
Earlier this month, the 2025 Grammys Awards nominations were announced, and as the Arts & Entertainment editor, I thought it was only right if I gave my two... Read more.