The Lobero Theatre historical building in downtown Santa Barbara hosted blues rock artist ZZ Ward, along with country soul rock singer Angel White on Saturday, November 23rd. On a somewhat rainy night, people headed indoors to a small theater to enjoy some live music. Texas native Angel White opened up the show; I wasn’t aware […]
Election night 2024. Tensions were running high across the United States. Kamala vs. Trump butted heads over who will control the future of our country. You could feel everyone’s stress hanging in the air everywhere you went in the city — except one place. Politics don’t exist once you set foot inside The Pageant. The […]
Snapdragon Stadium’s Thrive Park became a pulsating hub of punk rock energy on November 16th as Punk in the Park made its return to San Diego. This single but all-day festival brought together seasoned punk icons and fresh talent for a raucous celebration of music and camaraderie, capped off with plenty of craft beer. From […]
When an explosive lineup of four alternative punk rock bands from the Real Friends: Forever and Ever and Ever tour stopped in San Diego on Tuesday night, it created an intensely animated atmosphere of community, camaraderie, and sanctuary among musicians and crowd members alike. As the night progressed, a sense of safe haven within the […]
Rising soul-pop artist Red Rosamond is making waves with her debut album WIP and its lead single, “Tell Me the Truth”, released on October 18th. Red beautifully blends a timeless soul sound reminiscent of Aretha Franklin and Dinah Washington with a modern pop edge, capturing the attention of music lovers and critics alike. Her powerful […]
Closing out the Don’t Forget Me era, Maggie Rogers brought the penultimate stop of her Don’t Forget Me Tour to San Francisco’s Chase Center. Maggie Rogers has always been a dynamic and passionate performer, and this show was no exception. The trailer for the album played over the speakers, flashing clips shot on Super 8 […]
It was another packed house at Delmar Hall in St. Louis and Philadelphia indie rock band Mannequin Pussy were the ones responsible for the sold-out show this night. They were accompanied by the Mexico-based rock group Margaritas Podridas. Both bands played to a roaring crowd of 750 enthusiastic fans, all crammed into the small venue. […]
Power pop-meets-post punk band The Meringues have officially dropped their salivatory second album, Pavlova’s Dog. Consisting of Amanda Pants and Ted Evans at the core, the eccentric Canadian duo layer raspy, pelting vocals over pop-friendly riffs and melodies provided by Jackson Baird on bass and Alastair Morrison on drums — a contrast vast, complex, yet […]
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 […]
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 […]
Nashville up-and-coming artist Jordan Lindley is ready to level it up and bring his music to the masses! A charismatic alternative-indie artist known for his voracious creative style, Lindley works diligently to explode his career upward and onward. We wanted to know more about Lindley — a bit of his story, his songwriting process, and […]
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 […]
As Katastro fans continue to process the tragic and untimely passing of frontman Andy Chaves back in May 2022, the band released their final album Until the End of Time, two years later on October 4th, 2024. This record marks the band’s farewell, with powerful messages of love, loss, and reflection woven into its tracks […]
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