SECOS: On the Run Tour

By: Karla Mendoza-Ochoa From the blinding lights of Sin City to the vibrant landscapes of the Golden State, SECOS and Los Emptys packed their instruments and set forth on an unforgettable journey—the On the Run tour. This dynamic duo brought the desert heat to California’s stages with their unbridled passion, unbounded energy, and exceptional talent. […]

Scrutiny, Alienation, and Jay-Z: An Interview with Jacodie Big Mountain

By Evelyn Flores & Erika Nunez, Photos By Gabrielle Davila Ortiz “Weed, struggle, and riffs,” says Jacodie of Scrutiny when asked to describe the band’s music in three words. No explanation necessary. Scrutiny’s no-skip, self-titled EP was released on Spotify last year on 9/11, the name inspired by the band’s surrounding environment when they formed […]

Francia Releases Next to You

By Erika Nunez On July 14 at The Space, Francia (formerly Eclipse) held their album release show for Next to You. The lineup was stacked with performances from The Red Sea, Jonetsu, Ugly Boy, The Musket Vine, and Laguna. While an instrumental band, the entirety of the album carries an intricate, yet smooth kind of […]

Close Combat Forever: A Conversation with John Vanacore

By: Erika Nunez, Photos: Gaby Davila Ortiz On Monday night, local hardcore band, Close Combat, held their last show alongside Jivebomb, End It, and Angel Du$t. The sold-out show had Eagle Aerie Hall packed, the venue’s air thick from the late-spring heat. A few weeks earlier, we spoke to John Vanacore (musician, booker, graphic designer, […]

Water Boys Strike Out – A Conversation with Pure Sport on their Latest Music Video

Distinct with business professional attire and HR-demandant eroticism, Pure Sport LLC has increased their market share in the Las Vegas music market over the past four quarters. Pure Sport consists of Jared Scott (bass and vox), Justin Tejada (guitar), and Gage Walker (drums) with their fans making up the entirety of their company’s unpaid employees. […]

The World Sticks To You: An Interview with Clementine Was Right

Vegas was recently graced with the self-described “bootgaze” sounds of Clementine Was Right when they played at Soulbelly BBQ on April 29th. Hailing originally from Denver, Colorado, Clementine Was Right was kind enough to close out their west coast tour here, making this their third time performing in this neon oasis of a town. At […]

Ode to the Free Spirit: An Interview with Ha Vay

Described by the creative mind behind Ha Vay as a “hyperactive dream state,” San Francisco-based duo stopped by The Griffin last week for their first Vegas show. The project, a pandemic baby, was born amidst the shutdown while Ha Vay (vocalist/writer) and Elliott (guitarist/producer) quarantined together: “We started producing some of my solo songwriting projects […]

An Interview with Rose Levee

Rose Levee is a four-piece band made up of Daniel Hernandez on lead guitar, Charlotte Leon on vocals, Jo Avila on bass, and Carlos Herrera on drums. Rose Levee refuses to be boxed into a single genre. They derive their unique sound from a plethora of influences ranging from their distinct tastes in music and […]

Inside The Mind Of A Whiskey Girl | An Interview With Marni

In late September of 2022, my friend Eunice and I sat down in her living room with our friend Nic Lara AKA Marni to discuss the release of his latest EP, Whiskey Girl. Whiskey Girl was released less than a month before, and we were eager to know all about it. The plan was to […]

Mom Cars: A Return to the Idyllic 2010s

Hailing from San Francisco, Mom Cars is a recent addition to the area’s indie-rock scene. Consisting of Brendon Le (lead vox/ rhythm guitar), AJ Derise (vox/bass), Cole Winters (lead guitar), and Jacob Thrasher (drums), Mom Cars is prepping for the release of their new record with their recent singles “Sweaters” and “Artificial,” while also playing […]