Reviews

Photos and review by ALYSON CAMUS LOS ANGELES – Sharon Van Etten has taken on different incarnations over the course of her seven studio albums. At the very least, it’s clear she has moved on […]

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Miya Folick stepped onto the Lodge Room stage to celebrate the release of her third album Erotica Veronica. The front of the stage was decorated […]

Photos and review by ALYSON CAMUS LOS ANGELES – Cruel World Fest’s weather was rainy, and for several hours everyone tried to shelter from the rain with plastic ponchos and improvised raincoats. Last week, Just […]

Of Montreal, Beach Fossils and Slowdive Thrill at Fest Photos and review by ALYSON CAMUS LOS ANGELES – The 2025 edition of Just Like Heaven turned out to be extremely hot, with temperatures closer to […]

An outstanding record for people who like the music of Ten Years After and Guns N’ Roses, Guy Snowdon & The Citizens have released a rockin’ live album recorded at Corktown Tavern in Detroit, Michigan. […]

Photos and review by ALYSON CAMUS LOS ANGELES – Each year, Neil Young organizes the annual Bridge School Benefit Concert in Mountain View to support individuals with severe speech and physical impairments; meanwhile, his old […]

Photos and review by ALYSON CAMUS LOS ANGELES – “Welcome to Bernie-Chella!” Maggie Rogers told us before her set during the rally organized by Senator Bernie Sanders and Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez in front of the City […]

Review and Photos by BARRY LEVINE NEW YORK CITY — Poor Lincoln Center will never be the same. It wasn’t long into Gossip’s 20-song set before their rabid fans rushed the two aisles to get […]

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Billy Raffoul dropped by the Peppermint Club in Los Angeles on April Fools Day. The set was part of an acoustic West Coast tour to […]

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – In support of their 2024 “Gangbusters Melody Club” album release, Caravan Palace dropped by Los Angeles’ The Novo as part of their 24 date North […]

Avicii’s “Forever Yours – Tim’s 2016 Ibiza Version” single has been released in response to fans’ reactions to two Netflix documentaries: “Avicii: I’m Tim” and the concert film “Avicii: My Last Show,” which began streaming […]

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Lo Moon entered the final stretch of their “I Wish You Way More Than Luck” tour across the US with a stop in their hometown […]

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Starting at around 10:30 a.m. on January 7th in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles county witnessed the start of a series of wildfires. Later in the […]

Gilby Clarke will be joining the Alice Cooper band for shows Jan. 31 through Feb. 16, filling in for Nita Strauss, who has conflicting obligations, it was announced. Previously, guitarist Orianthi had been planning to […]

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Nadya Tolokonnikova is out to raise punk from the tomb through the re-interpretation of religion via the lens of secularism. The Honor Fraser Gallery on […]

Stephen Wilson Jr. has released a deluxe edition of his debut double album “søn of dad” via Big Loud Records. The LP features two new tracks taken from his viral “Live at the Print Shop” […]

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles is known for neighborhoods such as Little Tokyo and Little Ethiopia. On a recent Friday night, the area around The Fonda Theatre could […]

Photos and review by ALYSON CAMUS LOS ANGELES – Morrissey counting down to 2025? This sounded like a perfect idea, and judging by the crowd that had packed the Hollywood Palladium, it was an option […]

GWAR transmitted a special news dispatch regarding the unearthly group’s 40th anniversary and the news can be read here. “WRETCHED EARTHLINGS, PREPARE TO BE ANNIHILATED! The infernal legions of GWAR will lay siege to the […]

AXS TV is ringing in the New Year in style with a New Year’s Eve Concert Marathon, packed with performances from music’s most legendary artists, including Fleetwood Mac, Queen, AC/DC and more. The celebration kicks […]

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Pond concluded their “Stung!” North American Record Release Tour on a Thursday night at Los Angeles venue The Belasco. It was a 14-stop tour that […]

Photos and coverage by ALYSON CAMUS LOS ANGELES – Melissa Etheridge, Tiffany Haddish, Kathy Bates and Kevin Frazier were among those honored at The 17th National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards at the Millennium Biltmore […]

LOS ANGELES – The Brothers Becker promoted their new album, “Becker” with a record release night at The Roxy. Their SWMRS fanbase was ready to celebrate the new lineup, as Cade Becker joined brothers Cole […]

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Carlotta Cosials and Ana Perrote of Hinds came to The Paramount filled with an effervescent vibe that spread rapidly to their fan base. In fact, […]

Photos and review by JULIE ANN SHAW NAMPA, IDAHO – Boise, Idaho is not a large place. Certainly not as large as Los Angeles, where I just moved here from, but no matter how small […]