Album Review: Lord Huron – Vide Noir

May 21, 2018 | Archive

By Ellen Chapman   Los Angeles-based indie folk band, Lord Huron, released their third LP Vide Noir on April 20. Not unlike the welcoming story-telling melodies of Strange Trails, Vide Noir tackles their signature folky/indie rock and imaginative sound in a new...
Tennis Brings their A-Game to the Constellation Room

Tennis Brings their A-Game to the Constellation Room

Dec 12, 2017 | Archive

By Claire Epting “I feel so badly that you’re stuck out in the hallway. Here, we’ll play this one for you.” When Alaina Riley, the female half of the dream-like dream pop duo Tennis addressed the few unfortunate souls unable to worm their way into a sardine-packed...
Old Friends and New Friends: Pinegrove at the Observatory

Old Friends and New Friends: Pinegrove at the Observatory

Oct 20, 2017 | Archive

By Claire Epting On a warm Indian summer night in early October, the Observatory OC, in Santa Ana, CA, was filled with EDM fans for a group called Hippie Sabotage. Meanwhile, tucked in the Constellation Room, a smaller crowd of youths sipped on PBR and chatted amongst...

Wallows Illuminates the Constellation Room

Jul 11, 2017 | Archive

By Reese Ravner Fresh to the alternative scene, Los Angeles-born indie rock band Wallows recently headlined the Observatory Orange County’s humble but treasured Constellation Room venue. Giant fluorescent palm trees and Christmas lights adorned the stage, and the room...

Cat Power is Back with Less Wattage and More Heart

Jul 10, 2017 | Archive

By Claire Epting By now, Cat Power’s reputation precedes her. Charlyn Marie Marshall has been making music under the moniker since the 1990’s. She’s collaborated with musicians such as Dave Grohl and Eddie Vedder, and has dabbled in fashion (known for her trademark...