Khruangbin, a musical trio from Houston, Texas, put St. Louis into a trance when they took the stage at The Factory, supported by Pakistani-American artist Arooj Aftab and her band. Both acts delivered slow-building sets, with songs that started off low-key, minimal on lyrics, and gradually lulled the audience into a meditative state as they […]
On October 6, the sun rose over San Pedro to greet what would be the final show ever for NOFX. The Punk in Drublic tour had come full circle, ending its run at home with a promise of 40 years, 40 cities, and 40 songs. Fans were primed for this farewell, ready to throw down […]
The Dark Sun Protocol tour was a complete success in Royal Oak, as four bands came together to connect and have fun with the crowd. The first band on stage was Kingdom of Giants, who started the night with an explosive performance. If I didn’t know any better, I would have guessed they were the […]
The seven-piece Celtic punk band Flogging Molly had Vina Robles dancing and moshing all night to their beloved hits. Formed in 1995, this Irish-American band has long stood out in their genre, remaining at the top for years and drawing fans of all ages to their shows, ready to let loose. Paso Robles welcomed Flogging […]
It was another night of what I like to call “musical mystery theater” here in Nashville, Tennessee. This time, I headed over to Brooklyn Bowl to catch rising indie rock band joan, who just so happened to be opening for MisterWives. I call it a mystery because, before attending, I hadn’t really listened to any […]
Weezer took fans on a thrilling journey through time and space on Tuesday, October 8th, at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, CA. The crowd excitedly counted down the timer—“9, 8, 7…!”—as anticipation built. Then, in a truly spectacular fashion, the band appeared on stage, arriving in a Weezer-branded spacecraft, instruments in hand. Thus began […]
Day 2 of NOFX’s final tour in San Pedro on Saturday, October 5, 2024, was everything you’d expect from a legendary punk rock sendoff: sweaty, chaotic, and an absolute dumpster fire of punk rock mayhem brought to you by Brew Ha Ha Productions, Fat Wreck Chords, and Punk in Drublic. The sun may have been […]
After almost 15 years, The Sisters of Mercy returned to Los Angeles in 2023, and this year, they surprised fans with another US tour. The Greek Theatre seemed like the perfect venue for such an atmospheric show. Being surrounded by nature while diving into another world is the exact definition of a mystical ritual. Before […]
Emo icons Dashboard Confessional brought fellow rockstars BoysLikeGirls and the newly reformed Taylor Acorn to San Diego’s legendary venue SOMA on October 4th — the house was completely packed. The tour comes at the heels of Dashboard’s and BLG’s new single “Watch the Fire”, released just last month. The crowd showed up and out, eager […]
Our sweet summer was gone when we headed to McHenry, Illinois to celebrate two of the best things in life — weed and wicked good music. Being a mini-fest, there were only three bands on the docket… and three very different bands, at that. First up was the nostalgic 90s alt rock of Everclear. Singing […]
A night of nostalgic feelings and good vibes came through Detroit on October 1st. Underoath celebrated their 20th Anniversary and brought with them bands to set the correct tone for the night. The first artist of the night was an unexpected opener, Metavari. These boys intertwine electronics, guitar, and drums to create transport you to […]
Chappell Roan is a phenomenon — or more fittingly, a Feminominon — who has captured many hearts and headlines in 2024. When I got the chance to photograph and review her Nashville show, I jumped at the opportunity! As an artist myself, watching Chappell’s meteoric rise has been nothing short of inspiring. After some recent […]
Dread and doom and chaos and revival ensued in Grand Rapids for the All My Friends Tour. Emotions ran high this night as four bands performed onstage. Archers started off the stacked lineup, with voices that would haunt you to the floor. Yes, you read that right. Lead singer Nathanael Pulley puts so much emotion […]
I recently made the cross-Missouri trek from St. Louis to the Starlight Theatre in Kansas City in order to see one of my favorite bands that I discovered in 2024 — Rainbow Kitten Surprise. Yes, I know, I am very behind the 8-ball when it comes to RKS… almost a decade behind for a band […]
As a dedicated music fan, I firmly believe that the UK is home to some of the greatest music in the world. Year after year, I discover bands and artists that seem to be pushing boundaries in ways that set them apart globally. New acts like Palace, The Mysterines, Idles, Fontaines DC, and Soft Play […]
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