Ariana Grande keeps fans cozy with ‘Christmas & Chill’ EP

‘Tis the season to Christmas and chill. It’s that time of year again for families to come together, feast on holiday meals, exchange gifts, and volunteer in the community—all while listening to the best holiday tunes. In my family,…

Artist Spotlight: Netta Brielle

Over the past few years, artists hailing from the Bay Area have continuously made waves in the music industry. Oakland native Netta Brielle may not be a household name just yet, but she's well on her way as she continues to create her own lane…

The Internet kick-off Ego Death Tour in L.A.

Soul band The Internet released their third studio album Ego Death earlier this summer to critically acclaimed reviews. The album featuring artists such as Janelle Monae, Vic Mensa, James Fauntleroy, and Tyler, The Creator has easily become…

The Melody Mention: Alessia Cara's Four Pink Walls

The young star with a powerful voice is finally making her mark in the alternative pop world. It was only a couple months ago when I came across a feature in The Fader about newcomer Alessia Cara. I was so inspired by her story that I had to…

KING and Mara Hruby kick-off the 2015 FIGat7th Fest

Third times the charm as Arts Brookfield presents the third annual FIGat7th Downtown Festival in Downtown Los Angeles. The free outdoor concert occurs every Friday starting July 10 and ending August 28. This past Friday, soulful group KING…

The Roots, Erykah Badu, and more honor J. Dilla’s legacy

The final day of headlining concerts at the BET Experience was centered on the love of hip-hop. While acts such as Kendrick Lamar, Ice Cube, and Snoop Dogg were holding a West Coast takeover at Staples Center, The Roots and Erykah Badu had a…

D’Angelo Wows Los Angeles as a Master of Funk

Fans were elated when soulful singer D’Angelo and his electrifying band The Vanguard released their Black Messiah album back in late 2014. Many were beginning to wonder if the crooner would surface back into the industry, especially since…

‘You Should Be Here’ for Kehlani’s Breakout Year

In late 2014, 20-year-old singer Kehlani was one of the artists I predicted to soon become a household name. Once I saw her perform last year at Oakland’s annual Hiero Day festival, I knew she would bring a fresh flare to the R&B world.…

The Melody Mention: DJ Skee Presents Rich Cole’s “The Rich Tape”

For decades, hip-hop music in the Bay Area has coasted through mainstream thanks to heavy-hitting veterans such as Too $hort and E-40. However, when people think of rappers who hail from Northern California, those veterans are typically the…

Melody’s Spring Fever Playlist

As we move into the third week of spring, artists continue to bring fans feel-good songs perfect for the season. Springtime is great for new adventures, from newfound love, to day parties, to road trips, to celebrations, and music speaks to…