Song Spotlight: Makenna Lilly's the bleachers (a night at Hotel Ziggy)

Makenna Lilly (aka Makenna Lilly Medeiros) brought a throwback attitude to a WFNM showcase at Hotel Ziggy. Her Spotify bio mentions that her music is inspired by Letters to Cleo, The Breeders, Alanis Morissette, and Radiohead. I've covered two of those bands for music blog sites. Back in 2022, I covered Letters to Cleo for Buzzbands (you can read that article here). A few weeks back I covered The Breeders at The Palladium. Due to unanticipated outstanding issues, that review hasn't been published yet. Hopefully, in the near future. Those music bonds is definitely a reason why I was immediately drawn to her music. 

Makenna Lilly at Hotel Ziggy

Song Spotlight: Girlfriend, Wife's Focus (a night at Zebulon)

It was a Pretty But Wicked showcase night at Zebulon that featured dream pop duo Girlfriend, Wife (a collaboration between Kacy Hill and Tessa DeNicola). Kacy Hill has been releasing music for around a decade. This new duo continues her artistic expression. 

Girlfriend, Wife at Zebulon

Photo Review: Tommy Newport at The Bellwether

A couple weeks back I got to photograph Tommy Newport at The Bellwether. I was there covering Pond for US Rocker Music. You can read my article here. I got to capture a photo that I think is a rather cool shot of the singer.

Tommy Newport at The Bellwether

Song Spotlight: The Natural Supernatural's Dreamland (a night at Harvard & Stone)

The Natural Supernatural, fronted by Sean Fortier, closed out a Swyndle Monday night showcase at Harvard & Stone. I first came across the band in 2021 at a WFNM showcase night at Bar Lubitsch. I've got to say that was a good night of music as the line-up included Beck Pete, Carli Storms, and Young Rising Sons. I did a Q&A with the band at the time that is tucked way back in 2021 on my Instagram account. Here's a small snippet:

The Natural Supernatural at Harvard & Stone

Song Spotlight: Emma Smalley's Too Far Gone (a night at Hotel Ziggy)

Emma Smalley stepped up to the microphone at Hotel Ziggy for a WFNM showcase with her acoustic guitar. It was her second time in Los Angeles. She's a native to South Carolina, currently living in Nashville. Is this one of the last times people in Los Angeles will be able to catch her in such an intimate setting? 

Emma Smalley at Hotel Ziggy

Notes from Vivace Show Alerts (Los Angeles): Oct 18th - Oct 24th

A Handful of Show Alerts

Sunday, Oct 18th: Anna Ash at Zebulon. Doors at 7 p.m.
In 2025, I wrote a review of the Murder Ballads & Dark Songs event that she took part in, which you can read here.

Sunday, Oct 18th: Agender and Dagger Polyester at Oblivion. Doors at 7 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for Agender's "Damaged Girls" back in 2025, which you can read here. 

In 2023, I covered Dagger Polyesterday for Buzzbands, which you can read here.

Monday, Oct 19th: Small Shake and Sugarmill Slim at Zebulon. Doors at 8 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for Small Shake's "Toxic" back in August, which you can read here.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for Sugarmill Slim's "Family Affair" back in August, which you can read here. 

Tuesday, Oct 20th: Linus Hablot at The Fable. Doors at 8 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for his song "Say Yes" earlier this month, which you can read here.

Thursday, Oct 22nd: Addie Addie Addie, Cuffed Up and Family Cash at Permanent Records Roadhouse. Doors at 6 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for Addie Addie Addie's "Industry" back in 2025, which you can read here.

In 2022, I covered Cuffed Up for US Rocker Music, which you can read here.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for Family Cash's "Funny" back in September, which you can read here.

Thursday, Oct 22nd: Neta at Bar Lubtisch. Doors at 7 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for his song "Blood and Ink" back in September, which you can read here.

Thursday, Oct 22nd: The Sleeperz at Permanent Records Roadhouse. Doors at 9 p.m.

In 2024, I listed the band as one of my favorite new finds of the year, which you can read about here.

Friday, Oct 23rd: The Anti Groupies at Permanent Records Roadhouse. Doors at 9 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for their song "Nice is Not an Invite" back in April, which you can read here.

Friday, Oct 23rd: Grace Kay at Permanent Records Roadhouse. Doors at 6 p.m.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for her song "When You Wanted" back in 2025, which you can read here.

Friday, Oct 23rd: Fartbarf and Jesika Von Rabbit at The Redwood Bar. Doors at 8 p.m.

In 2013, I wrote a review of Fartbarf, which you can read here.

I wrote a Song Spotlight for Jesika Von Rabbit's "Psychic Spcie" back in 2024, which you can read here. 

Friday, Oct 23rd: Starling at The Roxy. Doors at 7 p.m.

Earlier this year, I wrote a review of their set, which you can read here.

Saturday, Oct 24th: Bardo at The Haven. Doors at 7 p.m.

In 2025, I wrote a review of his set, which you can read here.

Song Spotlight: Dylan Andrews' One Beer (a night at Hotel Ziggy)

Trucker country stole the show at the WFNM showcase at Hotel Ziggy. Dylan Andrews was playing his third WFNM showcase night. If I understood correctly, this was the first of those three sets where the majority of the songs were his own. No matter if I heard correctly or not, I was caught up in his country charm from the start. He's putting together a catalog of songs that are just waiting to get released in a debut EP or album.

Dylan Andrews at Hotel Ziggy