Melatonin Feast By Syd Trip Melatonin Girls made their resurgence last year by releasing two singles and playing a string of live shows. In 2020 they are back with a new song entitled “Humanity Advances”. I had the opportunity to do a virtual interview with founding member, singer, and guitarist of the group, Jacob Mandel. […]
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Apr
Apr
I love attending art shows and markets whenever I get the chance because it’s amazing to see how others express themselves through all sorts of mediums. I attended the Renegade Craft market in LA last year where I had the pleasure of encountering Luis Zavala. Out of countless artists and vendors that I saw, he […]
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Mar
Mar
After gaining buzz off the release of his latest single “HEARTBREAK ANNIVERSARY” and stealing the spotlight on Drake’s “Chicago Freestyle,” Giveon has finally blessed us with his debut EP titled Take Time. The Long Beach native gives fans an 8-track project that features production by Sevn Thomas, Wondagurl, Boi-1da, and Giveon himself to name a few […]
Local Music Pick, Music, new drop
Giveon Releases “HEARTBREAK ANNIVERSARY” & Featured on new Drake song “Chicago Freestyle”
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Mar
Mar
R&B artist Giveon is keeping the momentum going with a new single titled “HEARTBREAK ANNIVERSARY.” Produced by Sevn Thomas and Maneesh, the emotional new track gives us a vulnerable outlook where Giveon reflects on a past breakup. The Long Beach native has been poised to be a star since he was young. At the age of […]
Concert Review, Post Show Thoughts
Post Show Thoughts: Commissary Lounge “Grand Opening” featuring Naked Aggression, The Last Gang, and Melted
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Feb
Feb
On February 6th, I was invited to the grand opening of the Commissary Lounge located in Costa Mesa, adjacent to Gunwhale Ales. The Commissary Lounge is a new 21+ concert venue being operated by Ben Clor and Efrem Schulz (Programme Skate, Death by Stereo, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Manic Hispanic) to bring local and touring acts […]
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Sep
Sep
Formerly known as Cassette Culture, Melatonin Girls is an alternative rock band reigning from Long Beach California. In their Cassette Culture days, they were known for their angsty lyrics, all-black attire, and for being unofficial royalty of Long Beach music venue, Dipiazzas. After a hiatus, Cassette Culture is back with a new sound, a new […]
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Aug
Aug
Photograph by Johnny Bell Rock ‘n’ Roll can be packaged into countless aesthetics, and styles. As long as the audience is grooving to the sound, not much else matters. The Gems, reigning from Long Beach, California, have been making Rock n Roll in all different sorts of styles since 2015. Originally a two-piece with Thurston […]
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Aug
Aug
Que Sera and GrnGld Ever so often someone will ask where I am going to catch a show this week and a majority of the time I would shoot back Que Sera. Located at 1923 E 7th St, Long Beach this space has become a place I like to call home. Though I don’t live in Long […]
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May
May
On Wednesday, May the 23rd I made my way over to the Tenants of the Trees, located in between Los Feliz and Atwater Village. The venue’s location drew in a nice blend of music lovers who were guest listed into this APAHM (Asian Pacific American Heritage month) showcase. I was not made aware of this […]
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Apr
Apr
On April 7th, Modern Color headlined a sold out show at Northside Vinyl in Long Beach along with openers I’m Glad It’s You, Quiet, Ridgeway, and SHEER. I don’t usually go to many shows in Long Beach so I was excited to check out Northside Vinyl for the first time. I didn’t know what to […]