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After the After Show: Graham Epstein
After , comprised of Justine Dorsey and Graham Epstein , played the House of Blues in Downtown San Diego last weekend. We went to the show and it was awesome. The pair played all the tracks from their latest projects After EP and its follow-up After EP 2 , plus a few more. After listening to these songs for much of 2025, we were eager to see the duo perform live, and it's safe to say it was well worth the trek from Hollywood. This was not a show that people stumbled into, n


For Benny Bellson, The Time is Nigh
Benny Bellson is on the cusp. The 23 year old released his inaugural EP "Posters" a few months ago, and it has undoubtedly become one of our favorite projects of 2024. An intoxicating miscellany of indie, alt., hiphop, and rock influences, Benny Bellson has evidently carved out a piece for himself in Los Angeles's underground music realm. Over the course of 5 songs, this EP trudges through the complex layers of what it's like to be a young person, living life, on a mission


Daiela: In Illuminating Conversation
Luxurient harmony stacks, sonic panoramas that teem with infectious grooves, and a voice delivered directly from the Cosmos. Such is...


Trophy Wife Asks The Hardest Question
Brooklyn based alt. indie rock band Trophy Wife has released "Keep It" , the first single since their 2022 EP Voyeur . Listen here. ...


Fake Dad: From East To West
Fake Dad ( aka Andrea de Verona & Josh Ford ) are a dynamic indie rock meets synth pop duo, known for crafting uniquely compelling songs that keenly meander through the in-betweens of genre and complex human experiences. Originally materialized in The Big Apple, Fake Dad has made their defining leap to the Southland. Their latest project " Yerba Mala " , bathed in synthesizers, guitars, and infectious melodies, is a culmination of self growth and clarifying realizations. Cr


Hotel Decor: Reviving 2000s Alternative Indie Rock
Pookie chats with rising Canadian artist Hotel Decor aka Csaba Laszlo about his latest record "LOANSTAR", and explores the influences...


Christopher Normann Peels Back the Layers
December 2, 2023 Christopher Normann , a California raised & Boston-based sonic wonder, discusses with us his latest EP "It's About Me,...


The Ascension Of Adetola
Adetola is purely multi-dimensional. Her creative prowess knows no bounds, and with her upcoming project out this Friday, July 14th, she...


POOKIE PROFILE: Jeffrey Ofomata
Introducing, Jeffrey Ofomata. Born & raised in Southern California, 23 year-old Jeffrey's artistry is awesomely multi-faceted. Rotating...


POOKIE PROFILE: trash girl
It's been a long time coming. Today, we are very proud and ecstatic to feature our dear friend and collaborator, trash girl! Originally...


Sugar Pit Riles Up UCLA House Show
Two Friday nights ago, on May 26th in UCLA's Student Housing Neighborhood, Los Angeles rising artist Sugar Pit performed a headlining set...


POOKIE PROFILE: Richie Rizo
Meet Richie Rizo! California born and Vegas raised, this 27 year old mega-creative is one of the dopest individuals in the Southland. A...


Madewell x T. Camaro: A Look Into The Capsule Collection
American Denim company Madewell and Los Angeles based artist Tony Camaro, the newest member of The Madewell Assembly, have collaborated...


King Isis Channels The Serpent In Debut EP “scales”
Oakland native King Isis has released their debut EP "scales", comprising of 6 impressive genre ambiguous tracks that bridge together...


mynameisntjmack’s “Leak” Is Another Drop In The Golden Bucket
mynameisntjmack is next up. Yesterday, the 24 year old artist released his latest and greatest work, titled “Leak”, and it definitely...


POOKIE PROFILE: Sarah Aziz
If there’s anyone who knows how to dream big, it’s Sarah Aziz. The Egyptian-American LA-based entrepreneur is a long time cannabis...


Paco's Debut EP "CUATRO": Song By Song
Paco has ascended. The Los Angeles based musician released his debut EP “CUATRO” three days ago, and now that Pookie has fully digested...


POOKIE PROFILE: Marissa Kastelic
What's up Los Angeles? Today is a good day. We're thrilled to highlight Marissa Kastelic for this week's Pookie Profile. Marissa is...


POOKIE PROFILE: HenHouse
This week, Pookie Los Angeles is honored to highlight none the exceptionally talented HenHouse. A close friend of Pookie, HenHouse is...


Lance Redeker Releases First Heat of 2023 via "No Sense"
Lance Redeker, a 20-something year old artist from NorCal, continues his artistic ascension with his latest release "No Sense", an...
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