Whenever Saxsquatch comes to town, you know you’re in for a wild night. There’s only one show where you can see a 7-foot-tall saxophone-wielding Bigfoot bring down the house with his mad deejay skills — all while wearing reflector sunglasses. In preparation for such an event, I got as furry as possible. Over-the-boot fuzzy blue […]
The Floozies were one of the first bands I ever got approved to photograph. I remember driving from Fargo to Minneapolis on my 25th birthday to shoot their show at First Avenue in 2018. It was only like my second or third photo pass and the first band I ever shot that I actually listened […]
For three days in early February, a stretch of desert outside Tucson transforms into one of the most vibrant creative gatherings in the independent festival circuit. From February 6th through the 8th, the 2026 edition of Gem & Jam Festival once again demonstrated how a smaller, thoughtfully curated event can deliver an experience that rivals […]
Many people like to spend Valentine’s Day weekend doing something romantic, like going to a candlelit dinner or cuddling up with your partner over a bottle of wine and a box of chocolates. For the EDM community in St. Louis, though, this holiday was celebrated by falling into a swirling electronic trance led by the […]
Let me preface that I’m a not a basshead. Nor am I a candy kid. I’m not a categorical anything, let alone a ‘raver’… my Spotify listed my listening age as 78 for 2025. I like a bit of everything, so when I saw INZO was coming to The Sound in Del Mar, I was […]
Los Angeles is hosting another warehouse district party for the underground dance music scene as Skyline LA returns to Ace*Mission Studios on February 28th and March 1st, hosted by none other than Insomniac’s Factory 93. Known for transforming industrial spaces into next-level, sound-forward experiences, Skyline has become one of the city’s most long-awaited boutique festivals […]
Zeds Dead recently took over the Wintrust Arena in Chicago for an entire weekend. We were lucky enough to cover the first of the two-night rager. Esseks opened up the night as the crowd slowly piled in out of the December cold. We could hear the bass rattling the building from the box office long […]
As winter settles across much of the country, the desert is coming alive with the Gem & Jam Music Festival returning to Tucson, Arizona this February 6th through the 8th. Celebrating its 17th year at the Pima County Fairgrounds, Gem & Jam continues to shine as one of the most uniquely immersive festival experiences in […]
Los Angeles witnessed one of its most unforgettable techno nights as Layton Giordani x Green Velvet sold out The Shrine Expo Hall. Hosted by Goldenvoice and Framework, the night was a collision of high-level production, world-renowned DJs, and a crowd that was ready to party all night! Framework, founded in 2013 in Los Angeles, has […]
Walking up to The Sound a the Del Mar Racetrack in San Diego was quite a scene. You could already tell it was about to be a funky, monkey, crunchy night. Folks with feathered wide-brimmed felt hats walked in alongside flashy people rocking sequined pants and animal ears. The guy with alien figurines hanging from […]
Everyone has at least one band they dream about seeing perform live one day. For me, my list is just a tad longer than just one (okay, more than a tad), but I’m happy to say I have been able to check another one off of my list. I was asked, “Wanna go see Kaytranda […]
Louis Tomlinson celebrated the fifth anniversary of his annual Away From Home Festival (AFHF) by bringing the event to the United States for the very first time. Making history as its first-ever two-day span, AFHF 2025 took place on October 4th and 5th at the scenic Brewery Ommegang in Cooperstown, New York. This location, nestled […]
The Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall vibed out to a warm energy as house heads gathered for SG Lewis’ Anemoia Tour. Known for blending disco, deep house, and soulful pop, SG Lewis has built a rep as one of the most forward-thinking producers of his generation. Yet with his latest album Anemoia, a word meaning […]
My final concert at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheater this summer turned out to be one of the best shows of the season. It was a hot night, featuring an unexpectedly cohesive lineup of Apocalyptica, Lindsey Stirling, and Halestorm. Starting first was the Finnish cello metal group, Apocalyptica, who set a bizarrely powerful tone for the […]
Festival junkies — the lineup has landed! Goldenvoice continues its legacy at the top of the weekend fest curator list with another mega reveal for Coachella 2026. Usually announced in January, long-time Chellaheads are being treated to early answers this year — and, needless to say, all minds are absolutely blown. Although a couple elements […]
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