The time has come, and we’re excited to share it with you all! Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival is returning for its 9th year and has officially released its 2023 artist lineup, live from Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on November 11th and 12th, 2023. Get ready to dive headfirst into the ultimate musical escapade of […]
Amidst the concerns of Hurricane Hilary rolling through Mexico and parts of Southern California, indie rock legends Young The Giant prepared for a heartfelt show in their hometown of Irvine, California. The air was textured with excitement and humidity as fans journeyed into FivePoint Amphitheatre, hoping that the rain would not end the night abruptly. […]
If you ask anyone to think about a great summer memory, vivid flashes of laughter with friends and the warm glow of the summer sun will spill out to form stories that they remember fondly. Growing up in the Midwest, a lot of my fondest summer memories revolve around a lake– kayaking, hiking, boating, lake […]
Australian EDM legend Flume celebrated 10 years of artistry this weekend with a euphoric spectacle few will forget at the iconic Kia Forum in Inglewood, California on May 5th. Fans were captivated with an array of dazzling lasers and lights, guest artists galore, and over two hours of nonstop music. Harley Streten, also known by […]
According to Tash Sultana’s new single ‘James Dean’, 2023 is the year of cutting out the toxicity in your life and not looking back. In the new song, released March 13, Tash favors the chill indie sound, contrasted by heavy lyricism about knowing your self worth and realizing the fake ones around you. The song […]
On February 22nd, multi Grammy Award-winning and legendary electronic-funk duo Daft Punk released a surprising statement, announcing a 10 year anniversary reissue of Random Access Memories. The extended edition features 9 songs of unreleased music with a total runtime of 35 minutes and is set to be released on May 12, 2023. Coincidentally on February […]
With his iconic red braids, signature unorthodox voice and goofy internet persona, Lil Yachty has never had trouble being impressionable. His music always favored the eccentric use of his voice and autotune with catchy hooks that are often used in internet memes: impressionable, but not sustaining any depth. With the recent unexpected release of his […]
2023 just keeps getting better for indie music fans! Just Like Heaven Festival returns to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA on May 13th, 2023 for its highly anticipated third year, hosting some of the biggest names of the new millennium indie scene. Top billings feature Yeah Yeah Yeahs, MGMT, Empire of the Sun, M83, […]
Top Shelf readers– will we see you in the Forest? Electric Forest has released its impressive 2023 lineup, returning to the Double JJ Ranch in Rothbury, Michigan from June 22-25. The beloved four-day Michigan music and arts festival celebrates its 11th year of performances, with a few familiar names returning to the stage. Unfortunately, 2023 […]
Indie fans have something MAJOR to look forward to in 2023! Kilby Block Party announced this year’s festival lineup and it is without a doubt their biggest to date. Salt Lake City is gearing up for a good time, and you have to be there! Featuring headliners like The Strokes, Pavement, and Yeah Yeah Yeahs, […]
With an eclectic collection featuring A-List acts in the rap, rock, and electronic genres, Hangout Fest dropped their stellar lineup at the end of 2022, making this their 11th year running. Hangout Fest, located on the sandy coast of Gulf Shores, Alabama, has been rapidly growing in popularity, thanks to well-known headlining acts and exuberant […]
Whitney fans have come to know the band’s unique sound and emotions that its songs evoke. Each idyllic melody is interwoven through nostalgic lyrics, inducing a deep happiness for the memories made, as well as a sadness that those moments can’t stay forever. Throughout their four albums, Chicago-based indie soul duo Whitney have mastered their […]
Audience members at Chicago’s Vic Theatre were treated to a vivacious show on Friday night. In a venue packed to capacity, British rock band Foals brought the energy to Chicago, extending past their slotted showtime and playing well into the night, to much of the audience’s delight. Opening the night was GLOVE, an electro-punk group […]
Australia is known as the birthplace of several captivating rock bands–groups such as AC/DC, INXS, Jet, The Divinyls, and Tame Impala. These artists are well-known in the land down under and internationally. Within the last decade, dozens of rock groups have aimed at filling the shoes of their Aussie predecessors, thanks to a cultural resurgence […]
It is impossible to talk about Phoenix as a group without mentioning their catalogue of influential Indie music that remains a staple within the genre throughout their more than 20 year history. Cementing themselves as masters of hook-writing and lush synth melodies, they approached a difficult paradox that many veteran groups have to face–how do […]
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