Miki Berenyi began her career as a recording artist in 1989, as co-founder of the band Lush, releasing a series of EPs (Scar, Mad Love and Black Spring compiled as Gala) and LPs (Spooky, Split and Lovelife) on the iconic 4AD label. The band toured extensively, many times in the US — with Ride, Babes in Toyland, Jane's Addiction, Flaming Lips, Weezer […]
Kicking off , acclaimed podcast Vibe Check returns to The Ford stage to explore the poetry and politics of the genre and more. Described as your “favorite group chat come to life,” the weekly podcast, hosted by audio-journalist Sam Sanders, poet Saeed Jones, and theater producer Zach Stafford, takes on the news and culture of […]
Shintaro Sakamoto is a highly influential Japanese musician, singer, and producer, first gaining renown as the frontman and creative force behind the legendary psychedelic rock band Yura Yura Teikoku, which was active from 1989 until its amicable disbandment in 2010. Following the end of the band, Sakamoto launched a solo career that saw him evolve […]
Dijon is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer known for his raw, emotionally resonant, and genre-defying music. His sound blends elements of alternative R&B, neo-soul, Americana, and indie-folk, often characterized by a distinctive lo-fi, "bedroom" production style that emphasizes vocal vulnerability, acoustic instrumentation, and spontaneous, jam-like performances. After gaining recognition as half of the alternative […]
Peces Raros is an Argentinian duo from La Plata, Buenos Aires, known for pioneering a unique and compelling fusion of electronic music and rock, often described as electronic rock or indie-pop. Led by Lucio Consolo (vocals) and Marco Viera, the band is defined by its pulsing, dance-driven sound that heavily utilizes synthesizers, electronic textures, and […]
The Pacific Jazz Orchestra (PJO), led by seven-time Grammy-nominated conductor Chris Walden, is Los Angeles' premier 40-piece ensemble, known for pioneering a hybrid sound that merges a jazz big band with a lush string orchestra to perform an expansive repertoire across genres from swing to Brazilian jazz. When featuring special guest vocalist Jane Monheit, a […]
Noga Erez is an acclaimed Israeli singer-songwriter and producer known for her bold, genre-bending electronic music. Born in Tel Aviv in 1989, her sound is a vibrant fusion of electro-pop, alternative pop, and sample-based hip-hop, often characterized by punchy, experimental beats and sharp, witty lyrics. Erez gained international recognition with her 2017 debut album, Off […]
The Pacific Jazz Orchestra (PJO), led by seven-time Grammy-nominated conductor Chris Walden, is Los Angeles' premier 40-piece ensemble, known for pioneering a hybrid sound that merges a jazz big band with a lush string orchestra to perform an expansive repertoire across genres from swing to Brazilian jazz. When featuring special guest vocalist Jane Monheit, a […]
To commemorate the band's 60th anniversary, Doors guitarist Robby Krieger headlined "A 60th Anniversary Doors Celebration," which served as the grand finale to a series of special shows throughout the year. The one-night-only event, held at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, featured Krieger and his band—including his son Waylon on vocals—performing a special homage […]
Based in Vancouver, Canada, Xana is an emerging pop powerhouse. Her command of pop music keeps her songwriting enthralling, as her blissful vocals glide across the most intimate storytelling and worldbuilding. It’s her intoxicating vibrance that sets Xana apart, as she encompasses themes of LGBTQ romance and female empowerment through her own experiences across her […]
