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Author Archives: Matt King

Matt King is a freelance writer for the Coachella Valley Independent. A creative at heart, his love for music thrust him into the world of journalism at 17 years old, and he hasn't looked back. Before he joined the Independent as a writer, the newspaper’s readers selected him as the Best Musician in the Best of Coachella Valley readers’ poll. Matt also spends his time writing, recording and performing music, as well as teaching theater to students in a local after-school program.

The Lucky 13: Stevie Jane Lee, Frontwoman of Grins and Lies

by Matt King October 22nd, 2020December 16th, 2020

Stevie Jane Lee may very well be one of the desert music scene’s secret weapons. While some may know her from a few shows with Nick Hales, she recently started a new band, Grins and Lies, which only played a few shows before the shutdown. In that handful of shows, the band proved that its […]

The Lucky 13: Emanuel Cazares, Guitarist for Slipping Into Darkness, Which Just Released New Album ‘Second Wind for Our Love’

by Matt King October 19th, 2020December 16th, 2020

Blazing Their Trail: The Members of L.A. Witch Discuss Their Coachella Valley Ties, the Pandemic Lockdown and Their New Album, ‘Play With Fire’

by Matt King October 12th, 2020December 16th, 2020

The Lucky 13: David Morales, Guitarist for Black Water Gospel and Eevaan Tré

by Matt King September 22nd, 2020December 16th, 2020

Constant Creation: The Osees Bring Live Music Back to the Desert, Sort Of, With a Filmed Set at Pappy and Harriet’s

by Matt King September 21st, 2020December 16th, 2020

A Constant Challenge: The Alibi Palm Springs Looks for Ways to Keep the Music Playing During the Pandemic

by Matt King September 18th, 2020December 16th, 2020

The Lucky 13: Luke Sonderman, Co-Owner of Sondy Studios

by Matt King September 17th, 2020December 16th, 2020

Shifting Roles: Joshua Tree’s Esjay Jones Uses Her Connections as a Producer on Her New Genre-Fusing Project, (We Are) PIGS

by Matt King September 7th, 2020December 16th, 2020

Genre Journey: Out From Under Releases a Lo-Fi Three-Track Demo to Get the Band’s Sound Out

by Matt King August 28th, 2020December 16th, 2020

Drive-In Musical: The Brand-New North Star Theatre Company Plans to Launch in October With an Outdoor Performance of ‘West Side Story’

by Matt King August 27th, 2020December 16th, 2020

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