Superorganism @ Echoplex 3/19/2018
If you combined the collaborative energy of a jam session with the youthful exuberance of pretending to be a rockstar in front of your bedroom mirror, it would feel a lot like seeing Superorganism in concert.
Charli XCX Brings Pop 2 to the El Rey, 3/15/18
Pop 2 marked the sixth time I’ve caught Charli XCX in concert, and this time she brought along all her (numerous) friends. With her companions at her side, she feels more fun and more realized than ever.
MUNA @ The Fonda 10/18/17
The ladies of MUNA appeared a bit emotional on Wednesday night as they took to the Fonda stage in Hollywood.
A Conversation With Sammus For Pretty Much Amazing
The incisive and talented rapper and Cornell PhD candidate on her craft, internet celebrity, academia, and—our favorite subject—Beyoncé.
A Conversation with Sammus for Pretty Much Amazing
Check out my interview with rapper, PhD candidate, and arm cannon-wielder Sammus before her show at Junior High for Pretty Much Amazing.
Swet Shop Boys @ The Echoplex 4/20/17
I cannot recommend the Swet Shop Boys enough, and last night’s Echoplex performance only solidified their importance in the current era. Comprised of Riz Ahmed (Riz MC), Himanshu Kumar Suri (Heems), and Tom Calvert (Redinho), the boys brought politics to the party, ripping into racial profiling, capitalism, xenophobia, and the hypocrisy of western consumerism. Each MC …