Three years ago, a devoted love for composing brought Joris Hoogsteder from the Netherlands to Orange County. He has completely immersed himself in his passion, earning his masters in Composition and Theory from Cal State Fullerton, working at Moonwalk Audio with the renowned composer Adam Gubman, and freelancing. Since living in OC, he has composed/arranged […]
Ginger Root Went From Recording Music in His Car to Rocking the Stage
If you’re tuned into medicinal herbs, then you know ginger root has plenty of feel-good benefits. The same can be said for the indie soul project that shares the name. Cameron Lew, the mastermind behind Ginger Root, is completing his senior year of school as a film production major. While he is preoccupied with the […]
Memory Den Integrate Their Love for Sci-Fi with Experimental Music
Every video game aficionado will immediately recognize Memory Den as a location in Fallout 4 in which players can retrieve memories. For OC and LA residents, they’ll recognize it as one of the most inimitable, otherworldly sounding groups to recently emerge from the area. Memory Den is an experimental band that consists of members Isles […]
See Jane Go Reluctantly Puts the Brakes on Its Women-Driven Ride-Hailing Service
After operating for more than a year, See Jane Go announced it would halt its services as of Jan. 9 because of a lack of funding. See Jane Go was started by William Jordan, and his daughter, Savannah Jordan, who were eager to offer a safer ride-hail alternative solely to women. The company was the […]
Watch The May Company’s New Video Inspired By Dungeons and Dragons
The May Company’s music is the kind that sends you spiraling into a psychedelic daze without the aid of hallucinogens. The three-piece group entices listeners through releasing material that is nothing but fresh and original in content, never failing to keep the topic of discussion interesting. Do you know any other band that has a […]
WILLAM Takes the Stage for World Fabulous Drag Brunch at House of Blues Anaheim
Willam Belli is no stranger to performing, as he has been the embodiment of glitz and glamour since he was a teenager. “I first started drag at 13 with Rocky Horror Picture Show. Before that, I’d always just put on as many loud colors and shiny things as possible. Not much has changed,” Belli tells […]
Soul Kitchen Becomes OC’s Newest ’60s Rock ‘N’ Roll Dance Party
Southern California is known as one of the primary hubs for the evolution of revolutionary music in the 1960s, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that groups like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Jefferson Airplane, The Byrds, Grateful Dead, and especially, The Doors, among many others have left their mark on LA and OC. […]
Long Beach Zine Fest is the Epitome of Independent and DIY Culture
Self-publishing artists have given themselves a voice and a chance to be heard (err, read…) loud and proud at the Long Beach Zine Fest this Sunday, August 6. The LBZF will make its third annual return to the Museum of Latin American Art and will be jam-packed with all sorts of entertainment. Guests can expect […]
Queer Prom 2017 Creates Empowering and Enjoyable Atmosphere for Teens
Last Saturday, Santa Ana’s LGBT Center on 4th St. welcomed adolescents of all sexualities and identities to boogie the night away at Queer Prom. It had the fundamentals of a typical prom – tasty food, a poppin’ photo booth, and a DJ playing only the best throwback hits, but there were a few elements that […]
The Doll Hut and Fitzgerald’s Irish Pub Host Benefit Shows for Punk Rocker Zeb Reynolds
Friends and family of Zeb Reynolds have organized two punk rock benefit shows that will take place this Saturday, July 8. They hope to raise enough money to cover the medical costs due to his recent motorcycle accident that has left him in a coma since May 22. Reynolds is battling severe, life threatening injuries. […]
Fatal Jamz Residency at Constellation Room Captivates OC Fans
Fatal Jamz can simply be described as rock-‘n-roll aficionados who make “songs for wild bitches”. This band embodies glitz and glamour, heavenly vocals, and romantic yet rugged instrumentation reminiscent of the ‘80s. It’s the kind of music you listen to cruising down the freeway as the sun sets. This band is so LA, and we […]
The Taco Truck Exemplifies Millennial Prog
Four teenagers are bringing back indie prog rock with an unstoppable drive and kick-ass tunes. Their technicality and attention to detail separate them from being your typical cookie cutter high school band. Don’t let their ages fool you – these kids can shred harder than you’d expect. The Taco Truck started in 2013 when longtime […]
Pomona Calling Makes Harmony out of a Clash of Talented Local Bands
Get ready to hear some good ol’ rock ‘n’ roll from OC and LA bands at the first-ever Pomona Calling this Saturday. Downtown Pomona will be jam packed with music from 10 venues with their own diverse lineup ranging from psychedelic rock and indie pop, to punk, acoustic, and even electronic. Pomona Calling is an […]
Lockout Music Studios Is Finally Ready to Turn Up The Volume in Santa Ana
For the last five years, Lockout Music Studios has provided musicians with one of, if not the, most hospitable rehearsal and recording experience Southern California has to offer. Owner, Dave Leon, has made his impression on the OC music scene since the ‘90s as a member in punk/ska band, Vitamin L. Two decades later, he’s […]
Missouri Band The Captain's Son Set Sail to OC and Don't Look Back
No one would suspect that the three small-town rockers in the The Captain's Son weren’t from sunny SoCal with their long locks, frequent trips to the beach, and love for The Growlers and The Beach Boys. These good ol’ Springfield, Missouri boys have made themselves right at home in OC while on a mission to […]
Midnight Mass 2 Draws In Massive Crowd, Including Tyler the Creator
Midnight Mass II The Packard 12/10/16 Astro Lizard Records and Freak Style Booking put on an all-day garage/punk/surf rock festival on Saturday Dec. 10 at a hole-in-the-wall warehouse in Long Beach called The Packard. The lineup was packed with highly recognized bands in the OC/LA music scene featuring The Garden, The Spits, The Buttertones, Audacity, […]
Distinctive Duo Adds Jazzy Twist to Your Favorite Video Game Music
It's not uncommon to stumble onto a YouTube video of a classic video game theme song cover some by a musician jamming in their mom's basement. But in the realm of musical gamer tributes, BD Jazz Duo is definitely on some next-level shit. Started by Adam Bellotto and Robby Delosier, the duo has made a […]
The Masterminds Behind Midnight Mass 2 Bring Life to Long Beach Music Scene
After throwing a successful all-day garage rock/punk music festival last year known as Midnight Mass, Freak Style Booking and Astro Lizard Records have decided to provide Long Beach locals with another chance to see a plethora of their favorite LA and OC bands live. This time, the event will bigger and better. Midnight Mass has […]
Paperplanes Frontman, Micah Panzich, Releases Debut Solo Album
For nearly two decades, Micah Panzich has combined three winning components – passion, country, and good ol’ rock ‘n’ roll. Since 1999, he's made a name for himself as the front-man/guitarist in Long Beach alt-country band Paperplanes. As of Oct. 2016, he released his debut album Something for Someone as a solo artist. It isn’t a […]
The Best Holiday Themed Concerts in OC
Ho-ho-holiday concerts are here! ‘Tis the season that is all about cheer, joy, and giving. Our gift to you: a list of concerts that you’ll find yourself having a great time and rockin’ around at. A good number of shows going on this month are also collecting donations and putting on toy drives to ensure […]
Long Beach Sculptress Brings Your Favorite Pop Culture Trends To Life
In the last 12 months, most can agree we’ve heard maybe one too many things about Stranger Things, Pokémon Go, Suicide Squad, DJ Khaled, Kim K and Kanye, Game of Thrones and that damn Daniel. But the trends of 2016 have also given artists an idea of what to make and sell – Long Beach […]
