The second weekend of the Austin City Limits Festival (ACL) has come to a close, leaving behind another epic chapter in the event’s legacy. Following an electrifying first weekend, music lovers were eager to return to Zilker Park, braving the relentless Texas heat once again for three more days of incredible performances, endless energy, and unforgettable moments.
Read MoreANIME EXPO is the ultimate celebration of Japanese pop culture, where lifelong anime fans like myself gather to indulge in a weekend of excitement, discovery, and unforgettable experiences. Dive into my journey from watching anime on provincial TV to reveling in the vibrant, expansive world of Anime Expo!
Read MoreJust Like Heaven 2024 brought together fans and artists for a nostalgic celebration of early 2000s indie rock at the picturesque Brookside at The Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Organized by Goldenvoice, the festival featured unforgettable performances from The Postal Service, Phoenix, Death Cab for Cutie, and more, blending past memories with present-day vibes.
Read MoreRolling Loud California: A Hip-Hop Celebration In the heart of Inglewood, California, amidst the vibrant energy of Hollywood Park, Rolling Loud California 2024 unfolded as a grand celebration of hip-hop culture.
Read MoreComplexCon 2023 unfolded a vibrant convergence of culture, fashion, art, and music along the Long Beach coastline, featuring Kanye West's PASTELLE revival, exclusive drops, and electrifying performances. From the intense Sneaker Of The Year debate to insightful ComplexConversations, the event left a lasting legacy as a global cultural phenomenon, teasing an even more immersive future with expansions planned for Hong Kong and Australia in 2024.
Read MoreLA3C, Penske Media's annual celebration of Los Angeles' rich culture and creativity, delivered an unforgettable three-day experience with a hyper-focus on music, food, and film in Downtown LA. From intimate shows by Erykah Badu and Herbie Hancock to the vibrant Black Market Flea, LA3C emerged as a dynamic urban arts festival, blending fashion, food, film, and a warm community spirit, promising growth and expansion for LA's position as a hub of creativity and culture.
Read MoreJANELLE MONAE’S Age of Pleasure Tour, which kicked off in support of her fourth studio album, creates an electric and celebratory atmosphere, seamlessly blending individuality and community in a two-hour spectacle. Monae's performance is not just a celebration but a warm, intimate, and welcoming space, leaving the audience inspired and yearning for more of the infectious energy and creative pleasure she exudes.
Read MoreSelling out The Novo is no small feat, and he accomplished it with style and substance. The night was a testament to his talent, charisma, and ability to captivate a diverse audience.
Read MoreThis is Mt Joy: A Night in Photos. Mt. Joy is one of those bands that makes me feel truly alive and completely present. Their music has a way of staying with me; I often find myself humming a refrain or two over and over again like a meditation, or prayer.
Read MoreHighlights and gallery of 88 Rising’s Head in the Clouds music festival held at he iconic Brookside at the ROse Bowl in Pasadena, California
Read MorePhoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker are the unfathomably sexy trio that make up the band boygenius, and they are on a mission to steal all of our hearts. Or at least, that is what it feels like they are trying to do because once you listen to their album, they will have you on your knees laughing and sobbing, frantically searching for when their next live show near you is coming up and praying the tickets aren’t sold out yet. Listening to boygenius feels like working through and healing trauma. It feels like High School Musical’s Troy and Chad doing a choreographed number in a faux junkyard because the boys are back. It is pure unadulterated friendship, and it is coming to a town near you.
Read MoreJust Like Heaven Is A Gen X And Millennial’s dream music festival. Most of the artists performing came to the scene in the naughts, which means the music you’ll hear are the soundtrack to your high school or college years if you were born in the 70s or 80s.
Read MoreWith Festival season kicking in and ushering waves of new and returning audiophiles, curious party-goers, fashionistas, influencers, celebrities, and more, the A BOOK OF team braved the scorching heat and the hovering veil of dust to share our editors’ personal thoughts and inputs regarding their experiences at the recent 2023 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club on April 14-16, 2023 in Indio, California.
Read MoreVance Joy serenades audience in Los Angeles during his 2023 tour at the YouTube theatre in Inglewood, California
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