inji electrifies washington, dc

About 2 years ago, I had the amazing opportunity to photograph rising pop-star Inji at The Atlantis in Washington, DC. About 2 weeks ago, I had the same amazing opportunity to photograph her at the 9:30 Club; Atlantis' larger sister venue. Both performances blew my expectations out of the water - the ecstatic energy Inji brought to the stage flowed throughout the audience who returned it right back to her. Singing, dancing, laughing, yelling, and everything in-between flooded

Young the Giant Started off June in The Florida Leg of Their Victory Garden Tour, With cold War Kids and Almost Monday

It was such a pleasure at the beginning of this month catching Young the Giant again in South Florida. While I covered them a few years ago in Miami, this time around was a bit further north in Fort Lauderdale at the War Memorial Auditorium, a beautiful relatively new venue (that happens to be right next door to where I'm living now)! Young the Giant is currently on their US Victory Garden tour, showcasing their newest album that was released on May 1st this year. Playing the

fightmaster in la

E.R. Fightmaster kicked off their All or Nothing Tour with a sold out hometown performance at El Cid in Los Angeles, marking it as the first stop of the tour to sell out. Throughout the night, they balanced the set with fan favorites, newer releases, and first-ever live performances of unreleased songs from their upcoming album, including “Minotaur,” “Glide,” and another song jokingly referred to as “the one for divorcees.” Between songs, Fightmaster admitted they hadn’t prep

jeff draco - a look into excess

A few weeks ago, I sat down (on the internet) with Jeff Draco to discuss the release of his latest album Excess, the modern-age yearning for community, and the worlds largest chest of drawers. Residing in the Washington, DC area since 2018, Jeff has become a staple within the capital's indie-pop music scene. With his unforgettable live performances across the DMV area at iconic venues such as the 9:30 Club, as well as touring cross-country with artists such as The Thing With

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Blondshell (Deluxe Edition)

Earlier this year, I was listening to my discover weekly on Spotify when I first heard the song “Kiss City.” I was absolutely rattled and in pure awe and could not remember the last time that I was this gobsmacked by a song. This was the best first impression that Blondshell could have ever given me. Blondshell (Sabrina Teitelbaum) released her self-titled debut album on April 7th which skyrocketed to world-wide critical acclaim in no time. On October 6th, we were given the a

Flaws in Our Design - EP

Pop in the cassette tape, we are heading to dreamland and nostalgic indie summer, Flaws in Our Design really said. If I had to liken this euphonic EP to a physical object, it would no doubt be a tastefully gaudy Memphis Style house. Think terrazzo floors, funky furniture, and plastered pastel paint, but as a synaesthetic song with shimmering synths, breathy vocals, and hypnotic drum beats. By nature of its arrangement, Flaws in Our Design exudes breezy, ebullient fun; but as

A love letter to Sunburn

Dominic Fike ’s music first found me when I was 16. I am now 21 and my love and appreciation for him and his art still continues to grow. Being able to witness his journey and growth as an artist throughout my teenage years and now into my twenties has been the greatest privilege, he’s an artist that puts so much heart and soul into everything he does and is just such a rare talent that should be celebrated for years and years. I feel as though I will never be able to properl

Juleser is Shy

Creating music that is inspired by and melds together multiple different genres, New Orleans based artist Juleser has just released his debut EP,Juleser Is Shy, which is a project full of creativity and all around good vibes. Starting off strong with the opening track “Oami,” Juleser instantly captures the attention of listeners and sets the tone for the rest of the EP. This song embodies Juleser’s ability to blend genres and color outside the lines, offering unique wordplay

“Numb it Out” and “Good/Bad” by Fleure

Fleure is a newly formed grunge/punk trio that has just graced today’s music sphere with two debut singles “Numb it Out” and “Good/Bad.” Based out of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Fleure is a band that is bursting with talent and bestowing a fresh new sound upon the grunge/punk scene. With just their first two singles, Fleure proves that they are a force to be reckoned with. Fleure makes a grand entrance with their first track “Numb it Out,” the first ten seconds alone demanding your atte

Under Tongues by James Ivy

Jimmy Butler aka James Ivy is back with his latest single "Under Tongues" being his first solo release since last June's "Peace Sounds" which was premiered on Zane Lowe's Apple Music 1 radio show. "Under Tongues" shows another side of James, filled with vulnerable lyrics and shoe gazing guitar, he continues to show us the never ending range in his artistry. Whereas "Peace Sounds"was a much more ambient piano loop. James has said that “Under Tongues’ is made up of bits and p

Out Of My Mind by Little Image

Emerging into public view is the up-and-coming three-piece band—Little Image. As an alt-pop/rock trio, Little Image is setting the Indie music scene with their spry, rhythmic, and dreamy music. Who are they? Imagine Chase Atlantic, but with more funk and fervor. Imagine The Neighborhood but with a little less Cali, bummer summer, and amorous croons. If COIN were a C Major key, Little Image would be their relative A minor. Drawing inspiration from likeminded musical trios such

Cadillac by Sun Room

Springing out of sunny Southern California, Sun Room is a rapidly growing four piece that combines the talents of Luke Asgian (lead vocals and guitar), Ashton Minnich (guitar), Max Pinamonti (bass), and Gibby Anderson (drums). From playing surf community house shows to touring with the likes of Louis Tomlinson and Inhaler, Sun Room is a band that is certainly making a name for themselves. Only 11 days into the new year, Sun Room takes off running with the release of their ele

Talk Pretty by Juleser

New Orleans based singer/songwriter Juleser might have just released one of the catchiest tunes of the century. He originally started creating music in the hip hop realm but is now finding his sound through genre blending. “Talk Pretty” is a track that began as a late night recording session in his bedroom studio, but was quickly transformed into something extraordinary. Juleser’s roommates made contributions to the song by playing live bass and drums on it. “Talk Pretty” is

Green by Avonlea

Avonlea presents us with “Green,” a track that is here to perfectly capture the heartbreak and jealousy that we encounter in our lives. The 22 year old independent artist composed the song within the walls of her bedroom in just 30 minutes. The song has a delicate and vulnerable background surrounding it, including record label conflicts and the devastating death of her beloved manager, Damian Hodge, just months before its release. Despite these hardships, Avonlea bravely mar

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