Taking Back Sunday takes back San Diego between Coachella weekends

Taking Back Sunday swung by San Diego’s newest fan-favorite venue The Sound alongside the Del Mar Racetrack in between their legendary Coachella sets recently.  San Diego was bestowed with a headliner side show with beloved elder-emo Adam Lazzara (lead vocals), John Nolan (lead guitar, piano, vocals), Shaun Cooper (bass), and Mark O’Connell (drums) on April […]

Sad Summer Fest announces emo glory for its 5th touring year

Sad Summer Festival, the ultimate haven for emos of all ages, has just dropped its fifth annual tour lineup courtesy of Journey’s and Converse, igniting anticipation and excitement across the alternative music scene in North America. Headlining this year’s tour are none other than Mayday Parade and The Maine, the dynamic duo who also graced […]

Good Kid sells out Quartyard in downtown San Diego

On a rare drizzly San Diego evening, the city’s popular outdoor venue Quartyard was packed to capacity for Good Kid’s sold-out show on their This Can’t Be The End tour on April 5th, 2024. Despite the intermittent drizzle, the vibes were anything but dampened as fans came together for singalongs, beyblades (accompanied with beyblades cover […]

Bass Camp Fest returns for round VII in Reno this summer

Bass Camp Festival is gearing up to electrify the heart of downtown Reno like never before. In its seventh installment, the festival has revealed they are expanding to two days of nonstop excitement on July 27th and 28th with an insane lineup you’ll be double taking. The festival grounds consist of three dynamic stages scattered […]

Atmosphere slays with NOFUN! and Hebl in San Diego

Atmosphere, the iconic hip hop duo comprising Slug and Ant, took center stage at the  Observatory North Park in San Diego for their headlining tour, Tour De Friends, on November 16, 2023. The night promised a unique blend of musical prowess with the inclusion of music producer/DJ Hebl and the LA-based supergroup “NOFUN!”.   The eclectic supergroup, […]

Sharpen your eyeliner before heading to Las Vegas for next years WWWY fest

In a revelation that has reverberated through the emo community, the highly anticipated When We Were Young festival is poised to make its triumphant return for its third installment on October 19, 2024. Enthusiasts of the emo genre and music aficionados alike will gather at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds in Las Vegas, NV, for […]

Reliving the past 2 decades with Story of the Year

On a crisp November evening in San Diego, music enthusiasts gathered at the Observatory North Park for a trip down memory lane with Story of The Year, as they celebrated the 20th anniversary of their breakout album Page Avenue. The highly anticipated 20 Years of Page Ave tour promised a nostalgic journey, featuring a full […]

Bela Pierce takes San Diego on evocative musical journey

Bela Pierce is a rising star in the world of music, and she recently graced the Southern California leg of Baby Jake’s Aren’t We Ever Going To Be More Than Friends Tour with her captivating presence. Top Shelf Music had the privilege of not only experiencing her live performance but also delving into the intriguing […]

Sick New World Fest 2024 is taking over DTLV in April

Get ready to unleash your inner savage at the most epic event of the year, the Sick New World Festival 2024! Set to take place on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the iconic Las Vegas Festival Fairgrounds, this festival is about to blow your mind and rock your world like never before. If you thought […]

Cigarettes After Sex wraps San Diego in a sonic embrace

Cigarettes After Sex‘s North American Tour embarked on an ethereal journey that left the audience spellbound from start to finish. The band’s standalone show was a mesmerizing experience that showcased their signature dreamy pop sound, enveloping the crowd in a sonic embrace that resonated long after the last notes faded. Led by the enigmatic Greg […]

Emo lovers unite for Yellowcard in San Diego

On August 1st, 2023, Gallagher Square at Petco Park in San Diego turned into a haven for nostalgic emo music lovers, as Yellowcard celebrated the 20th anniversary of their iconic album Ocean Avenue. The beautiful outdoor event was made even more special with the presence of talented opening acts This Wild Life, Anberlin, and Mayday […]

Bass Camp 2023 set the stage in Reno for EDM lovers

Last weekend, Reno hosted the electrifying Bass Camp VI Festival, an EDM-lover’s dream come true. From Friday, July 29, to Sunday, July 30, the city was alive with the pulsating beats of some of today’s best artists, creating an unforgettable experience for festival-goers. The festival kicked off with a bang on Friday with a series […]

Fall Out Boy sprinkles So Much For (Tour) Dust over LA

The first of two sold-out shows at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles for the So Much For (Tour) Dust Tour proved to be an unforgettable night of music and energy on July 2nd, 2023. Featuring a lineup including Fall Out Boy, Bring Me The Horizon, New Found Glory, and Royal and the Serpent, the stage […]