The countdown is on for Warped Tour Long Beach 2026

It’s time to dust off your studded belt. In just a few short weeks, Vans Warped Tour returns to southern California on July 25th and 26th, bringing two days of pop punk, metalcore, emo, ska, hardcore, alternative, reggae rock, and everything in between to the Shoreline Waterfront in Long Beach. With the recently released daily […]

DAYSEEKER brings a metalcore-fueled night to West Des Moines

On Sunday, midwestern sad rock loyalists came out in droves to the sold-out Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines, Iowa for DAYSEEKER’s The Pale Moonlight Tour. Supported by Northlane, Wind Walkers, and sace6, the night was full of sick riffs and crying while dancing. Families dotted the crowd, proving there really is no better […]

Pantera unleashes fire & ferocity on St. Louis, with all-star backing

The night of Pantera in St. Louis started off with Aussie grindcore sensations King Parrot. Named after the similarly Australian bird, King Parrot were a colorful bunch. They opened the night with an aggressive, screaming, hair-flipping set that left the already sweaty crowd drenched by the end of it. Lead vocalist Matt Young — shirtless […]

Circle Jerks causes massive circle-pits in San Diego

Sometimes, the stars align just right. September 5th was one of those nights, when everything clicked: the venue, the bands, and the crowd all came together for something truly special at The Observatory in North Park, San Diego. If you’ve never been to The Observatory, you’re missing out. This place gets it right in every […]

Attending San Diego’s Summer of Loud Fest 2025

When it was announced, Summer of Loud Festival was destined to be special, but when the details of San Diego’s stop being July 2nd at the beautiful Gallagher Square emerged, I knew it was going to be the best on the whole tour. Since its inception, the festival has taken on a whole new meaning, […]

When We Were Young Fest ready to wreak chaos in Vegas this fall

Calling all elder emos! Start stretching and book those chiropractor appointments, because Sin City is back at it again with yet another epic weekend of throwback anthems. That’s right, When We Were Young returns to the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on October 18th and 19th! Is Vegas shifting from the EDM capital of the country […]

Mayhem Fest 2024

Mayhem Fest made its iconic return to Southern California this year on Saturday, October 12th, nestled at the well-known Glen Helen Amphitheater. The one-day, one-stop festival (unlike previous years’ touring renditions) was headlined by none other than Bad Omens after a decade of performance hiatus.  On the organizational front, the festival excelled, with well-placed stages […]

It’s a Sick New World. Why not celebrate in Vegas April 2025?

**UPDATE: As of November 30th, 2024, Sick New World has announced its cancellation for April 2025. If you want to read about how awesome it would’ve been, see below and pray for better days.** Whelp, nothing we can do about the election now, no matter what side of the political fence you reside on. Politics […]

Tech N9ne’s ‘Class of Strange Music’ is now in session

Get ready for a summer banger! Rap pioneer Tech N9ne brings us fresh ear stimulation that will shake your world upside down and rock your soul! Tech has earned his status as one of the world’s most legendary rappers, with chart-topping multi-platinum success in the hip hop, rock, and metal industries! Tech has no boundaries […]

Bass Camp Reno founder says 2024 fest is better & bassier than ever

Attention, Bass Campers! The time is almost here for us to report to camp and ignite Reno in EDM perfection. Bass Camp is returning to its beloved home at Wingfield Park NEXT WEEK, spanning July 27th and 28th. This year’s installment features a stellar lineup of world-renowned deejays alongside tomorrow’s headliners, directly reflecting the vibrant […]

Bass heads gather for Wooli’s insane Incinerate LA

SoCal bass heads were in for a night full of heavy-hitters at “Wooli Presents Incinerate” at The Torch within the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. With a lineup that guaranteed nonstop bass and unlimited energy, the night was destined to be an unforgettable gathering for fans of dubstep and riddim. Wooli, whose real name is Adam […]

Experiencing the earth-shaking Welcome to Rockville 2024

Welcome to Rockville Fest conquered Florida once again this year! It has become Top Shelf’s annual trip to the NASCAR International Speedway by the shores of Daytona Beach. This festival is produced by the one and only Danny Wimmer Presents: one of the most riveting and largest independent producers of destination music festivals in America.   […]