Run the Tapes

By Karla Mendoza-Ochoa, Cover Photo By Daniel Vivolo On November 17, 2023, Gang Tapes and Pharmacy Boardshop premiered their full-length skateboarding video Run the Tapes at The Beverly Theater located in downtown Las Vegas. Featuring over 25 skaters, this collective brought their gnarly tricks from the pavement to the big screen capturing the essence of […]

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. […]

The Boy In Las Vegas

By Tharynn Olson August 2nd, 2023: Never before has there been more love, acceptance, and respect between the fans and the artist than there was at Yungblud’s show at Brooklyn Bowl on August 2nd. Yungblud, also known as Dominic Harrison, is a pop-punk artist from the UK who got his start in 2018 when he […]

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 […]

Transcending Earthly Planes: Dama Vicke’s Latest Single

Released in early February, Dama Vicke collaborated for the first time in her career with local band, Post NC, to deliver a captivating and dreamy single titled “Space Lovers.” Tomorrow night, “under dreamy moonlight,” you can find Vicke performing this tune among other works in her flourishing discography at The Beverly Theatre. “Space Lovers” takes […]

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 […]

Slow Simmer of Bliss: Post NC Release “Egress (Second Hall)”

As the Las Vegas music scene booms with new post-quarantine acts, there is one name that gets brought up repeatedly amongst several circles: Post NC. This trio consists of Leo Bagel on keys, Samuel Ramirez on guitar, and Marcus Flippen on drums. These three have made their claim in the local scene with an aptitude […]

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 […]

Ha Vay, Elevated Undergrounds, and Madison Deaver at the Griffin

Chaotic winds and dust storms didn’t stop the show from going on at the Griffin this past Tuesday night on February 21st. Touring band Hay Vay from San Francisco joined local bands Elevated Undergrounds and Madison Deaver. The crowd was decently sized considering the weather conditions. Outside, Fremont street was nearly empty, everyone inside avoiding […]

The Red Sea Release “Gate Of Tears”

The Red Sea is a 5-piece band from Las Vegas, Nevada. They find their space to exist between their love for the abrasive, ominous sounds of post punk and the pristine, beautiful precision found in the R&B of the past and present. Guitarist and vocalist Isaac Hagos started the band in 2021 with long time […]