Amber Run have released “Neon Circus,” the band’s third single from Philophobia (out September 27). The three-and-half-minute cautionary tale balances carefully controlled chaos with a beautifully-crafted wall of sound structure. The song is a call to action to live within the moments that help create human interaction and shelve the distractions Continue Reading
Justin Lacy premieres new song and video for “Weeds”
Guitarist Justin Lacy has been composing and performing original music in and around Wilmington, NC since 2007, most recently with The Swimming Machine, a nine-piece ensemble utilizing horns, strings, big drums and layered vocals to bring orchestral elements and a hip-hop sensibility to Lacy’s folksy songs. Not your typical singer-songwriter, Lacy is Continue Reading
Gracie Nash premieres new single and video for “Better Off”
Gracie Nash is a singer/songwriter based in New York City. Gracie was raised on Classic Rock radio and has been in love with the golden eras of the ‘60s and ‘70s ever since. By tying together poetic lyrics, enchanting harmonies, lush orchestrations, and catchy melodies Gracie weaves musical stories through Continue Reading
Album Review: Of Monsters and Men “Fever Dream”
Review by Kim Chambers Of Monsters and Men releases Fever Dream as their third studio album challenging what would be expected of them from their previous music. Best known for “Little Talks” from their debut album in 2011, this Icelandic indie folk/pop band is expanding themselves with a variety of Continue Reading
P-Nut of 311 discusses upcoming Texas shows, new album and creative processes
Interview by Ky Kasselman 311, a genre-defying band that has been together for nearly 30 years, is currently on the road co-headlining with Dirty Heads this summer. 311 will be coming to Texas at the beginning of August playing at White Oak Music Hall Outdoors in Houston, TX on the Continue Reading
Silversun Pickups // Stroudsburg, PA – 7.19.19
Silversun Pickups with I Don’t Know How But They Found Me Sherman Theater Stroudsburg, PA June 19th, 2019 Photos and Words by Kyle Mahaney Silversun Pickups rolled into Stroudsburg on Friday night hot off the release of their fifth studio album Widow’s Weeds which presented a new more Continue Reading
Beats Antique release video of “Sage”- Live at Red Rocks
Oakland-based experimental world fusion and electronic music group Beats Antique are hard to pinpoint to a single genre. They have perfected the ability to blend many different kinds of music into their own vibrant, distinctive sound. Comprised on Zoe Jakes, David Satori and Tommy “Sidecar” Cappel, the band formed Continue Reading
Rockstar Disrupt Festival // Denver, CO 7.17.19
Rockstar Disrupt Festival Fiddler’s Green Amphitheater Denver, CO July 17th, 2019 Words and Photos by Alexis Springer The day that I was waiting for finally arrived. The Rockstar Disrupt Festival swung through the Mile-High City. The unique part about this tour is that every act has their own set times. Continue Reading
Clairo – Khalid // Dallas, TX 7.14.19
Khalid with Clairo American Airlines Center Dallas, TX July 14th, 2019 Words and Photos by Ky Kasselman On Sunday, July 14, Khalid brought the Free Spirit Tour to Dallas, TX at American Airlines Center. Clairo, an upcoming bedroom pop artist, opened the show for him and sang songs including her Continue Reading
PRETTYMUCH – WMJ // Houston, TX 7.13.19
PRETTYMUCH with WMJ Revention Music Center Houston, TX July 13th, 2019 Words and Photos by Ky Kasselman PRETTYMUCH, a boy band from Los Angeles, is taking the world by storm. With the release of their second EP, Phases, the five boys took off on the FOMO tour. Their second show Continue Reading
Inkcarceration Festival // Mansfield, OH // July 12-14 2019
INKCARCERATION FESTIVAL Ohio State Reformatory, Mansfield, OH July 12th-14th 2019 Last week Ohio was treated to an almost sold-out INKCARCERATION Music and Tattoo Festival at the historic Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield. Outside, in the 90-degree weather, a great line-up of bands entertained the crowd, while inside over 70 local Continue Reading
Forecastle Festival 2019 // Louisville, KY 7.12-7.14
Forecastle Festival Waterfront Park Louisville, KY July 12th-14th Photos and words by Emily May Summertime is an exciting time of year for many people, but for music lovers it means festival season. With a variety of festivals scattered across the US, one that more and more people flock to every Continue Reading