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A Conversation with KROQ’s MEGAN HOLIDAY August 18, 2024 by Jimmy Alvarez In our ongoing Industry Report series, we turn back to the legends of radio broadcasting, The World Famous KROQ. In our last visit to this iconic radio station, we covered where they’ve been and their re-trajectory. Program Director Kevin Weatherly is redefining theirContinue reading “THE INDUSTRY REPORT # 21 | A CONVERSATION WITH KROQ’s MEGAN HOLIDAY”

“One More Time….Part-2” August 22, 2024 by Kevin Gomez If you’re discussing the biggest tours this year in terms of attendance, hype, and media coverage, I think blink-182 is right there behind Taylor Swift and Chappell Roan. Since the band announced the return of founding member Tom DeLonge two years ago, the San Diego trio’sContinue reading “BLINK-182 | ONE MORE TIME… PART-2”

Live at Pacific Amphitheatre August 21, 2024 Review by Todd Markel The term “legend” is often overused, but in the realm of rock ‘n’ roll, Alice Cooper unquestionably earns the title. For decades, Cooper has captivated millions, once terrifying parents and thrilling fans with his theatrical, groundbreaking performances. My own introduction to his music wasContinue reading “ALICE COPPER LIVE AT PACIFIC AMPHITHEATRE”

Jane’s Addiction | Love and Rockets Live at YouTube Theater August 20, 2024 Review by Shane Pase Nestled within the grand and massive architecture of SoFi Stadium, the YouTube Theater is a venue that provides an expansive, yet intimate setting for a great night of music. There is not a bad seat in the houseContinue reading “JANE’S ADDICTION | LOVE AND ROCKETS LIVE AT YOUTUBE THEATRE”

Live at US Open of Surfing August 17, 2024 Review by John Gilhooley After a day of qualifying runs at the surf stadium in Huntington Beach, US Open of Surfing fans were treated to the first in a series of concerts. Presented on the sand at the Hurley Stage, Sublime and Makua Rothman were preppedContinue reading “SUBLIME LIVE AT US OPEN OF SURFING”

Live at House of Blues Anaheim August 17, 2024 Review by Todd Markel Amidst his current tour as opening act for Foo Fighters, Pennsylvania’s “Lo-Fi” experimental genius, singer/songwriter Alex G managed to squeeze in two back-to-back sold-out performances at Anaheim’s House of Blues. Just moments after the clock struck 8:00 p.m., the lights dimmed, andContinue reading “ALEX G LIVE IN ANAHEIM”

Lost 80’s Live 22nd Anniversary Tour Comes to SoCal August 14, 2024 by Shane Pase On August 24th, the Lost 80’s Live 22nd Anniversary Tour arrives in Los Angeles, bringing a wave of ‘80s nostalgia to the iconic Peacock Theater. This highly-anticipated event promises a night filled with the unforgettable sounds of the new waveContinue reading “LOST 80’s LIVE COMES TO SOCAL”

Jane’s Addiction – Love and Rockets Live at Gallagher Square at Petco Park August 14, 2024 Review by Fatima Kelley There is the old saying, “Double the pleasure, double the fun,” but it was a triple delight as Crawlers, Love and Rockets, and Jane’s Addiction delivered a mind-blowing, four-hour long experience of epic proportions inContinue reading “JANE’S ADDICTION – LOVE AND ROCKETS LIVE IN SAN DIEGO”

S.E.R.P.E.N.T. TOUR KOKA BOOTH AMPHITHEATRE NC August 14, 2024 Review by Jed Gammon While outer bands of a weakened Hurricane Debby produced sporadic showers to the area, Slash’s S.E.R.P.E.N.T. festival provided stellar blues for the fans in attendance at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary, NC. Robert Randolf, ZZ Ward, Larkin Poe, and Slash’s BluesContinue reading “SLASH | S.E.R.P.E.N.T. TOUR LIVE AT KOKA BOOTH AMPHITHEATRE”

Live in Nashville | Marathon Music Works August 13, 2024 Review by Traci Turner There has been a high level of excitement in the air recently. Whether it be the temperatures starting to ease, the incredible scenes of camaraderie – and memes – at the Olympics, or politics finally having some positivity, the world doesContinue reading “DIRTY HEADS LIVE IN NASHVILLE”