Best and Worst of Arroyo Seco Weekend

June 26, 2017June 26, 2017Mark Ortega

Pasadena’s first-year Arroyo Seco Weekend took place this weekend and I’m here to recap the Best and Worst of the inaugural festival!

Music Festival Travel Journal — Firefly 2017

June 26, 2017June 26, 2017Mark Ortega

I’m attempting to hit 11 festivals in 11 weeks this spring and summer and am trying something different by documenting it in a travel journal. Follow along!

Jaja Bu brings ’90s R&B vibe up to date on “Sweetness”

June 22, 2017Mark Ortega

Are you a fan of Bob Moses or Basecamp? This song from new artist Jaja Bu should be right up your alley, then as it’s a fresh electro R&B cut.

CRSSD Fall 2017 lineup: RUFUS DU SOL, Chromeo headline

June 21, 2017June 21, 2017Mark Ortega

The CRSSD Fall 2017 lineup has dropped and features RUFUS DU SOL and Chromeo as their headliners. The fest returns to Waterfront Park in San Diego.

Gigs Don’t Lie: Warpaint are the most dynamic, underrated live act at it

June 21, 2017June 22, 2017Mark Ortega

Five states. Six festivals. One headline set. That’s how many times I saw Warpaint over 2 months, and they proved they are rock’s must underrated live act.

Best and Worst of Firefly 2017

June 20, 2017June 20, 2017Mark Ortega

Firefly 2017 is in the books and I’ve finished writing my Best + Worst recap from the comforts of my couch back in LA. Check in on the high and lowlights!

Dave Grohl-curated Cal Jam 17 announced for October

June 20, 2017June 20, 2017Mark Ortega

A Dave Grohl-curated Cal Jam 17 lineup has dropped and it is a DOOZY. Check out the full lineup and ticket information to the October one-day fest here.