Jesse Ray Smith – Back To Yesterday

Jesse Ray Smith – Back To Yesterday

Having been raised in Marin County, CA, Jesse Ray Smith claims that he started pursuing music as early as ten years old, hoping to obtain the same musicality his heroes also established for themselves. One of his recent live performances, held at the Belly Up Tavern inside Solana Beach, alongside Anna Ballew and Justin Froese, […]

Inside the Shell with Judy Collins and Madeleine Peyroux

Inside the Shell with Judy Collins and Madeleine Peyroux

The masterpiece that is The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park cannot be understated. Attendees will feel welcomed by kind management, ushers, waiters, and employees at your immediate beck and call. The atmosphere of the venue is jovial. The night of Collin’s show, everyone was chatting with anticipation. The distant sound of symphony members tuning their […]

The Brotherhood of Balto

The Brotherhood of Balto

Located off El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, Soda Bar is an intimate, yet humbling establishment. When first entering, visitors can see booths lining the left-hand side of the building, with a stage tucked in the corner. The bar offered quality drinks, a disco-ball hung overhead, and vintage-styled posters were placed along the walls. The venue […]

The Brilliancy and Warmth Behind Beharie’s Music

The Brilliancy and Warmth Behind Beharie’s Music

Twenty-nine year old musician, Christian Beharie is an artist making soulful, R&B music. He elaborates that his Jamaican heritage, of which he inherited from his father, has been an integral influence on his own work. He grew up inside a musical home, it played constantly within the walls of their house. He participated in choir, […]

The Otherworldly Sound of Jai Wolf

The Otherworldly Sound of Jai Wolf

Sajeeb Saha, otherwise known as Jai Wolf, is an electronic music producer, known for remixes, mashups, and an all-original album titled “The Cure For Loneliness.” Having recently played Del Mar’s live music venue, The Sound, Saha’s live shows create an immersive experience for those who gravitate to his work. The faint blue lights overhead dimmed, […]

An analytical approach to IronWrath’s debut album Master Storyteller

An analytical approach to IronWrath’s debut album Master Storyteller

IronWrath pride themselves on being the Cinematic Masters of Metal, predominantly known for the imaginative and powerful sound they produce. Their album “Master Storyteller” was released earlier this year. The band’s musicians include vocalist Anton Petrenko, Sean Silas as leading guitarist, Steve Bell on rhythm guitar, bassist Johnny Blackout, and C.G. Ryche as drummer and […]

Moon Walker – Truth to Power

Moon Walker – Truth to Power

Spearheaded by musician Harry Springer, alternative rock band Moon Walker held an electrifying performance at The Moroccan Lounge in Los Angeles. A show that also marked their west coast debut. Springer was born and raised in Colorado, and began playing the guitar at ten years old. This naturally evolved into a love for writing music. […]

Annabel Lee – Cooking Some Music

Annabel Lee – Cooking Some Music

Rock artist Annabel Lee recently performed at Los Angeles’ The Moroccan Lounge, alongside her band members of 5 years. Lee, and musicians Zac Pannell, Sherome Petty, and Dylan Cooper Hayden, all came together to deliver a head-bobbing show, one where she commanded the room with ease. The venue was filled with a receptive audience, who […]

Shakra – Invincible

Shakra – Invincible

Switzerland-based band, Shakra, prides itself on creating a sound that mixes hard rock and metal, resulting in something in-between, yet still impossible to define. Initially founded in 1995, their lead singer Mark Fox joined in 2003, when he was twenty-one years old. As of today, he’s been with them for twenty years. Since joining the […]