CONCERT REVIEW: KROQ Weenie Roast y Fiesta 2015

KROQ Weenie Roast 2015
Featuring: Muse, Of Monsters and Men, Florence and the Machine, Death Cab For Cutie, Panic at the Disco, AWOLNATION, Cold War Kids, All Time Low, Big Data, Saint Motel, James Bay, X Ambassadors

May 16, 2015
Pacific Amphitheater
Irvine, CA

By: Nevra Azerkan

Rating: [The Breakdown]

This was my very first time attending KROQ’s Weenie Roast y Fiesta. I had always wanted to attend, but the lineups were never perfect enough for me—until this year. Even if I was sold with Muse, the addition of Panic! at the Disco, AWOLNATION, Death Cab and X Ambassadors had me really excited. I already knew that Florence and the Machine and All Time Low were great live and the other acts were all bands I wanted to hear more from.

The pre-show was a smaller stage divided into two in order to switch back and forth with little setup time in between. First up was X Ambassadors. I heard these guys when their song, “Renegade” was featured on a few commercials and since then they have been promoted everywhere. They played that track along with “When I Was Free,” “Love Songs Drug Songs,” “Unsteady,” “Naked,” and “Jungle,” which was covered by the Pitch Perfect 2 cast for an NBA playoff promo. They put on a great, but short set. They have an awesome sound, great energy and I am looking forward to the next time I can see them.

MUSIC VIDEO: Walk The Moon – “Tightrope” [@WALKTHEMOONband]

Indie band, Walk The Moon are taking over! These guys seem to be everywhere these days. During this year’s MTV VMA’s I saw them perform at two special events, they’ve been featured as MTV’s PUSH Artist of the Week and everyone is raving over “Anna Sun”. Just a few days ago they premiered their video for “Tightrope” (watch it above) and it’s another hit. If you think that’s good you need to check them out live—unbelievably A-W-E-S-O-M-E.

EVENT REVIEW: Perez Hilton’s One Night in Los Angeles 2012

Perez Hilton’s One Night In LA 2012
Featuring: Far East Movement, The Wanted, The Saturdays, Iggy Azalea, Walk The Moon, Rita Ora, Melanie Amaro, IM5
September 6, 2012
The Belasco Theater
Los Angeles, CA

By: Nevra Azerkan

The last time I went to Perez Hilton’s One Night in LA was in 2010 and it was a free show that he was able to get sponsored. This year he was charging for tickets with all proceeds going to VH1’s Save The Music Foundation. Definitely missing was a lot of the perks that were present in previous years (photo booths, popchips, etc). However, more acts were added to the lineup, so

EVENT REVIEW: 2012 MTV2 VMA Pre-Party

2012  MTV2 Video Music Awards Pre-Party
Featuring: The Wanted, Walk The Moon and Tori Kelly
September 5, 2012
Avalon Hollywood
Hollywood, CA

By: Nevra Azerkan

I attended this event in 2010 when they were still giving out the MTV VMA for LA’s Best Breakout Artist. From what I can tell they are no longer doing that. This year’s event was strictly a concert with some great acts.

The first artist to take the stage was Tori Kelly. I had never heard of her before this, but I’m sure