Interpol @ Open Air Theater

People thought rock was dead; Interpol showed us otherwise. Legendary post-punk band Interpol came to shred underneath the disco ball at the CalCoast Credit Union Open Air Theater, just one of many stops on their North American tour promoting their sixth studio album, Marauder. Completing the night’s bill were indie-rock trio Sunflower Bean and punk […]

88Rising Music & Arts Festival at Los Angeles State Historic Park

This year marks the very first ever 88Rising Music Festival: “Head in the Clouds”. With an attendance of 2,500 or so, 88Rising does not match up with the big dogs such as Coachella or Lollapalooza whose attendance ranges in the hundreds of thousands; but this is not to say that it was not filled with as much talent and passion. More importantly, this is the very first Asian-American music festival in North America EVER.

Florence + The Machine at Viejas

  To simply call Florence + The Machine’s performance unforgettable is an understatement. Kicking off their “High as Hope” tour, the band brought to old fans and new fans alike a raw and riveting show, all at the Viejas Arena. The concert was opened by Kasami Washington and his crew, immersing the audience into the night […]