Khruangbin‘s A La Sala Tour grooved on into The Rady Shell on April 16th, creating an insanely unique experience of psychedelic rock on the water, settled along the beautiful skyline of downtown San Diego. The trio — consisting of Laura Lee Ochoa, Mark Speer, and DJ Johnson — delivered two unforgettable sets. The band started […]
Top Shelf has never had the pleasure of attending the catalyst of all Goldenvoice festivals… until this year. Of course, we’re talking the alpha, the omega, COACHELLA! Spanning two weekends in the sun-soaked Empire Polo Club grounds just south of Palm Springs, Coachella has become synonymous with the quintessential festival experience — the Maserati of […]
Earlier this month on April 5, 2024, Vampire Weekend released their fifth studio album Only God Was Above Us. This new album effortlessly blends different musical influences and genres such as punk and jazz with the classic Vampire Weekend sound that we all know and love. The tight ten-track album certainly displays a departure in […]
On a rare drizzly San Diego evening, the city’s popular outdoor venue Quartyard was packed to capacity for Good Kid’s sold-out show on their This Can’t Be The End tour on April 5th, 2024. Despite the intermittent drizzle, the vibes were anything but dampened as fans came together for singalongs, beyblades (accompanied with beyblades cover […]
Sir Chloe played a show recently at Delmar Hall in St. Louis’ Loop neighborhood that proved to be a packed house of extremely energetic fans. The show was previously slated to take place at the Duck Room at Blueberry Hill, but had been moved across the street to Delmar Hall, a bigger room, in order […]
It’s here — another two glorious weekends at Coachella! While Weekend One-ers are gearing up for the great unveiling of the 2024 installment, let’s look at a few not-so-obvious thrill spots and chill spots that await attendees of both weekends. Sure, the music’s great. But what else? Between the iconic ferris wheel and the controlled […]
The Kooks were out in the streets of Oakland on Friday, March 22nd in honor of the 15th anniversary of their debut album, Inside In/Inside Out. The British pop rock band closed out their US tour with a bang at Oakland’s beautiful Fox Theater with fellow UK band The Vaccines, plus special guest Daisy the […]
Fear not, indie pop lovers — Vampire Weekend is back and better than ever. The renowned rockers recently released three singles, “Capricorn”, “Gen-X Cops”, and “Classical” from their upcoming album Only God Was Above Us. The 10-track album is set to hit shelves and streaming sites on April 5th, 2024 (that’s right — only a […]
The energy around the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles was buzzing on Thursday, March 21st. The room was full of eager indie rock fans from the moment the doors opened, with many filing straight to the barricade to hold their spots. The crowd was already nearly full when the first band of the night, Daisy […]
There have been few rock geniuses since the genre’s inception — and we can argue all day who in fact qualifies within this elite 1%. But I’m sure most would agree that David Bowie places somewhere near the top. Although this musician has left this planet for his next transmission, his legacy lives on through […]
Kacey Musgraves’ latest album, Deeper Well, is a heartfelt exploration of life’s beauty and the depths found in everyday moments. Released on March 15th, 2024 through Interscope/MCA Nashville, this album marks Musgraves’ fifth studio release and sees her reuniting with producers Ian Fitchuk and Daniel Tashian. From the opening chords of “Cardinal”, Deeper Well invites […]
Weezer is set to embark on the Voyage to the Blue Planet Tour in celebration of the 30th anniversary of their iconic Blue Album. Shut up! You know you love Weezer and can sing every song from the Blue Album! It’s damn near everyone’s guilty pleasure! The tour promises to be a journey through time, […]
Half Hour Late, a San Diego-based band, paints a vibrant, sonic canvas with their latest track, “Gloomy Days”. This upbeat anthem is a breath of fresh air, injecting positivity into the listener’s soul with its infectious energy and laidback vibes. The lyrics — simple, yet evocative — capture the essence of lazy days… when the […]
Blonde Redhead, for me, is one of those bands that I have known about for a very long time, but have never seemed to figure out a way to make it to one of their shows. Thinking back on how much time I have invested listening to them, it’s almost a fact that I am embarrassed […]
Experience the wonder of Wonderfront Festival 2024, a three-day extravaganza set against the stunning backdrop of the San Diego waterfront from May 10th through the 12th. This year, Wonderfront promises an immersive celebration of music, art, and culture, featuring over 80 bands across 7+ stages, yacht parties, and a plethora of engaging experiences. At the […]
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