Asha Mone Jackson

3 weeks ago | grimygoods.com | Asha Mone Jackson

As temperatures soared into the high 80s over the weekend, the Heads in the Clouds (HITC) Festival emerged as the ultimate destination to kick off summer festivities and showcase some of Asia’s most iconic performers. However, the celebration of its 10th anniversary received mixed reactions from fans. Despite several challenges, my two-day experience at the festival was undoubtedly memorable. Here are five things I loved about Head In The Clouds 2025 and five things that needed improvement.

4 weeks ago | grimygoods.com | Asha Mone Jackson

The first words that greeted me as I stepped into Jensen McRae‘s concert at the El Rey on Wednesday night were, “Would you like a mask?” Clusters of black N95 masks were handed out by workers as eager concert-goers streamed into the storied Los Angeles music venue, excited to hear the folk alternative pop singer with the hauntingly soft yet gritty alto voice and forget about their worries. Inside, the temperature felt 10 degrees cooler than outside on Wilshire Blvd.

1 month ago | grimygoods.com | Asha Mone Jackson

If I know one thing to be true, it’s that a butterfly loses its wings every time someone breaks Amelia Moore‘s heart, and after seeing her perform on a vibrant Tuesday night at The Echo in Los Angeles, the crowd confirmed that her feelings are protected. If not, she will write an infectious, soulful pop song about your wrongdoings.

1 month ago | grimygoods.com | Asha Mone Jackson

An unforgettable night erupted at the Moroccan Lounge this past Thursday. The venue was packed to the brim for chlothegod, and the 20-foot stage barely contained the energy of the Fayetteville curly girl as she dropped into the crowd and became one with all the crazy, cooky people that sold out her I Feel Different Every Day Tour stop in Los Angeles.

1 month ago | grimygoods.com | Asha Mone Jackson

“Lovely Day” by Bill Withers played softly as voices chattered and people filled the seats in the terracotta and butterscotch-colored amphitheater, home to the Walt Disney Concert Hall. It was Friday night, and the main attraction was multi-platinum-selling singer, songwriter, composer, producer, music director, and world-class jazz pianist Patrice Rushen. “Dorothy from the ‘Wizard of Oz’ was right: there’s no place like home,” Patrice exclaimed.