After a one-year hiatus and venue change. Rock the Bells came back with a vengeance in 2025.
Every year, KCON brings fans together to celebrate Korean culture, and this time, we joined the excitement in Los Angeles!
On August 2nd, Chinese artist 蔡徐坤 Cai Xu Kun, famously known as KUN, helmed his sold-out first-ever U.S. headlining show, ”KUN: ONE NIGHT ONLY” at the Henry Fonda Theater in Los Angeles, CA. We got up close and personal to view the unforgettable performance, which doubled as a celebration with fans in honor of his 27th birthday and introduced the next stage in his solo career.
Thank you again to Nina for this invitation. The Knockturnal was invited to attend the remarkable and deeply moving concert of soul and jazz singer-songwriter Karen Bernod, who has spent decades lending her voice to legends like Chaka Khan, Erykah Badu, Mary J. Blige, and Luther Vandross. Now, she returns center stage to remind us of her power and presence as a solo artist.
The 31st Annual HOT 97 Summer Jam was a night to remember, lighting up the Prudential Center on June 20th with high-energy performances, surprise tributes, and a crowd that came ready to celebrate Hip Hop in all its glory.
Last weekend, the sensational K-pop boy group Stray Kids did something quite unheard of in the industry by selling out two stadium shows at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, an experience we were delighted to be part of.
The Grammy award-winning hip-hop group ‘The Roots’ celebrates its 18th year of The Roots Picnic in Philadelphia. The festival is a Philadelphia staple that, unofficially, yet officially, kicks off summer every year at The Mann in Fairmount Park. The two-day event offers the city an impressive lineup of musical artists and vendors for attendees to enjoy.
Thank you to AEG and Janet’s incredible management and publicist, via the introduction, facilitated by Joanne Juele of AEG Presents for Resorts World Las Vegas, for the warm welcome. I had the pleasure and honor of attending the final night of Janet Jackson’s May 2025 residency on May 28th — and what a night it was.
BottleRock Napa Valley 2025 wrapped its 12th edition with all the sun-soaked elegance and sonic swagger the Bay Area has come to expect.