Articles by Courtney Conners

Jetliner: A rock band for the masses.

Splash introduces you to Jetliner, a Queen inspired rock band for the new millennium.

Bowling for Power Pop-Rock at HOB

Check out the most laid back, beer lovin' boys from Texas and their band, Bowling for Soup. Splash sat down with the band before their packed show at the House of Blues last Thursday, and we stuck around for the power pop-rock lineup afterward. Find out when the tour antics are going to start, the new word they invented to describe their producer, and how you can score a foot rub if you come to their next gig.

Meet Pretty Sneaky Sis: A Shining Star in the LA Music Scene

Tired of hearing the same old phony, contrived, boring bands? Ready for a breath of fresh air in the music scene? Then get ready for Pretty Sneaky Sis. Songs charged with strength, overflowing with emotion, and bleeding passion define this band. They play real, beautiful music, and if you haven't heard them yet, you're missing out on one of the best bands in LA.

Vinyl Candy: "Just a Southern California Rock Band"

Are you tired of this cold weather? Well, warm up with the sweet summer sounds of Vinyl Candy, one of the classiest Pop/Rock bands in Los Angeles. Get ready to unwrap this candy and taste the sweetness.

Donovan Lyman: The Raggedstar rising fast in the LA Music Scene

Splash sits down with one of the jewels of the LA Music scene, none other than Donovan Lyman of Blue Meridian. He's one of those artists that if you're not listening to now, you need to be.

Who is Butch Walker?

Splash talks with singer/songwriter/producer Butch Walker about his new record, his tour, and everything else you need to know about the guy. If you don't know who he is, you should read this article, and if you do know who he is, you should definitely read this article.

Butch Walker vs. American Hi-Fi: Who won the show at the Roxy?

Butch Walker vs. American Hi-Fi: Clash of the Heavyweights tour came to an end at the Roxy in Hollywood, but what an ending it was. Rocking guitars, powerful vocals, and groovy songs filled the evening along with plenty of satisfied show-goers.

Romeo and Juliet Brought to Life with the Universal Ballet

Amidst the gorgeous costumers, elaborate set, and graceful movements on stage at the Kodak Theatre last night, the timeless tail of William Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers was brought to life through the magic of ballet.

Get Your Electronica on: Grammy Party at the Avalon

It's about time the recording academy recognized the dance/ electronica genre of music, and to celebrate, they threw an amazing bash in Hollywood at the always fabulous Avalon. Performances by The Crystal Method, Paul Oakenfold, Tom "Junkie XL" Holkenborg, and artist Brian "BT" Transeau made for one stellar evening in the trance music circuit.

Just Play Games Fest: Everybody needs to Play

Budding company Aesthetic Science is attempting something quite different and unique this summer: A festival for the 21st century. Combining the very latest technology in computer games with some cool music acts of today; they attempt to create a great day of play that anybody can enjoy.

Music Connection Presents Industry Night at Club Lingerie

If you want to kick back at a cool Hollywood club and check out the local music scene, Industry night at Club Lingerie is the place. Every Tuesday night you'll find yourself exposed to a variety of sounds; everything from hard rock, to industrial metal, to coffeehouse pop.