2023 began like a whirlwind for Nashville pop/rock duo davvn (pronounced Dawn). A collaboration with punk pop greats Bowling for Soup, spotify editorial playlists, viral Tik Tok videos and a string of killer live performances have catapulted the group into the next level music industry status that so many others only dream of. Today, the […]
Hollow Crown‘s highly anticipated debut single, “Disconnect”, has finally arrived and it does not disappoint. The Buffalo-based metalcore band has managed to blend their powerful sound with emotional lyrics that tackle the difficult subject of the initial stage of trauma survival. The song’s theme of disconnection is sure to resonate with listeners who have experienced […]
Introducing Sam Kogon, a singer/songwriter with a unique and captivating vision that is showcased in his latest single “All I Wanna Do”. The single, which is part of his self-titled debut EP, explores the concept of impossible love between a mortal and a house spirit. The accompanying music video for the song is a mesmerizing […]
Anastasia Elliot’s new music video for “Bones” is a captivating and provocative piece of work that explores the darker side of love and relationships. The video’s island setting provides the perfect backdrop for the story of a cannibalistic Anastasia, who holds a group of men captive and ultimately devours them. The video for “Bones” has […]
Michael Shuman is a name that has become synonymous with rock and roll, having made his mark as the bassist for the iconic band Queens of the Stone Age. However, this versatile musician has been branching out in recent years, exploring new avenues of creativity and pushing the boundaries of his musical talents. One of […]
Charlie Anastasis, the bassist for the alternative rock band Liily, recently chatted with Top Shelf Music to discuss the band’s plans for 2023. Liily kicked off the year with an electrifying performance at Miley Cyrus‘ New Year’s Eve party, signaling a promising start to what promises to be a momentous year for the Los Angeles-based […]
Nashville-based rock artist MNERVA has just released his latest single, “Invincible,” which is also the title track of his sophomore EP. MNERVA draws inspiration from Twenty One Pilots and Linkin Park, and this single showcases his unique blend of rock and pop music. According to MNERVA, “Invincible” is his motivational stadium anthem and the focus […]
Paige Keiner‘s new music video for her single “Crying in the Drive Thru” is a playful visual representation of something almost everyone can relate to. That all too painful attempt to push through normal, everyday things like ordering fast food while trying to cope with the crushing sadness of a breakup. The video opens with […]
Nuovo Testamento hit the dance floor at full sprint in 2019 with their debut EP Exposure and then quickly followed it up with their masterpiece debut album New Earth. Since that time the synth-pop trio have amassed a wealth of followers, toured the world and have even found time to record their forthcoming album Love Lines, […]
Austin, Texas is arguably one of the greatest cities in America. Known as the live music capital of the world, it’s home to some of the best venues, coolest music festivals and hottest new bands around. The latest and greatest new band to emerge from this diverse and eclectic scene is Bridges Ablaze. The band […]
Every once and a while you are fortunate enough to meet someone who changes the entire direction of your life for the better. One moment you are completely unaware they even exist and then, suddenly, in a single unlikely meeting you are now happily stuck with a person you can’t imagine your life without. In the […]
Metalcore is one of the most common subgenres of heavy metal and it’s arguably the most popular. Combining the best elements of extreme metal and hardcore punk, metalcore is brimming with aggressive breakdowns and mosh inducing hooks. Advents, a rising metalcore band from the outskirts of NYC are working tirelessly to ensure they bring innovation […]
Did you know that only 1% of the top songs in music have only female writers? Did you also know that 2.6% of all music producers are female and over the last 9 years only 13.6% of artists nominated for Grammy awards were female? Even as a female musician, I had no idea the statistics […]
2022 ushered in what many considered the first full year of music without restriction since the pandemic began. This year, the photojournalists and writers of Top Shelf Music have had the privilege of covering some pretty amazing shows! In true end of year fashion we have compiled a list of some of our favorite live […]
This past Saturday night, The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville hosted music legends Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and drummer Tom Skinner as their latest band, The Smile rolled into town. The side project is the latest in a long list of projects for Yorke and Greenwood of Radiohead fame. After many years as a photojournalist, I could […]
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