Get ready, gearheads and music enthusiasts, because the city of sin is ready to rock! The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), the masterminds behind the legendary SEMA Show, are rolling into Las Vegas to celebrate their 56th anniversary in the most spectacular way imaginable. Ladies and gentlemen, brace yourselves for the automotive and music extravaganza […]
It has been a whole half century since David Bowie released his seventh full-length album Pin Ups on October 19th, 1973… and little did he know at the time the best was yet to come. David Bowie, a legend of alternative in his own right, struck gold with Pin Ups: a collection of cover songs, […]
Sound On Sound day two kicked off with bright skies, and even brighter spirits. While the previous day’s cloudiness did nothing to dull the experience, having the sun shining and the bright blue of the sky beam down helped refresh the energy of the returning attendees. The mud dried up and the fans swapped rain […]
Though day one of the Sound On Sound music festival in Bridgeport, Connecticut might have been delayed by a few hours due to rain – that did nothing to dull the spirits of its almost 35,000 attendees. Lining up all around Seaside Park was a sea of rain jackets and Red Hot Chili Peppers merchandising, […]
Sunday Funday kicked off in grand fashion with Gasolina, the world’s largest touring reggaeton party, showcasing the best sounds in classic and current reggaeton, dembow, dancehall and beyond hosted in Cocktail Magic. Droves of fans twerked their way to Lindley Meadow to celebrate Gasolina, whose mission is to create a community within the reggaeton and […]
Day two kicked off with Bay Area synth-pop-indie-rock sensation, Mike Deni better known as Geographer, who played back to back sets while admittedly under the weather. There’s something very rock n roll about Geographer’s show must go on mentality. We caught his second performance at the Music Den presented by Toyota. Deni’s infectious personality, and […]
There are few who deny that what Danny Elfman does, he is the best. A singer-songwriter, a film composer, a keyboardist, percussionist, an 80s icon… by 2023, what hasn’t Danny Elfman tried his hand at? Turns out, he’s not finished. What started as a pre-pandemic inkling has turned into the most eye-capturing, enveloping experience the […]
Greetings and salutations faithful Top Shelf readers and welcome to this month’s Women in Music feature. Today we have the pleasure of chatting with Gabriela Prisciandaro, who is the director of talent at Vevo. Vevo, for those of you who might live under rocks, is the premier hosting service for music videos. It’s an important […]
The icons that make up the Foo Fighters don’t require much of an introduction, given their history as one of the most acclaimed bands in the world. They suffered sorrow this previous year, when longtime drummer Taylor Hawkins tragically passed in South America. Due to his tribute concerts’ popularity, the news that the band will […]
Ladies and gentlemen, get ready for an electrifying experience as Lollapalooza 2023 descends upon downtown Chicago for its 18th year at Grant Park! From Thursday, August 3rd to Sunday, August 6th, prepare to be immersed in a musical extravaganza like no other. We are thrilled to announce the incredible lineup of 170+ artists from around […]
As an independent artist, music conferences have become one of my secret weapons. As the independent artist’s job grows increasingly more difficult by the day and the noise gets louder and harder to break through, attending these concentrated days of industry exposure and learning is in my opinion, essential. An independent artist in 2023 has […]
The queen of country pop, Shania Twain, brought her Queen of Me tour to Mountain View’s Shoreline Amphitheater in California for a sold-out show on Sunday, May 26th. Everyone in attendance was excited and ready to party outfitted with cowboy boots and hats. Some even had bedazzled jean jackets with the infamous Shania Twain quote, […]
With the fourth annual BeachLife Festival in Redondo Beach a recent success, the country-meets-Cali sister edition has been announced officially for the Fall! For those unaware of the growing BeachLife movement in the South Bay of Los Angeles, what used to be a beachy, backyard three-day event has turned into a cultured lifestyle. All is […]
I have been a devoted fan of the Red Hot Chili Peppers for as long as I can remember. Their music carried me through countless ups and downs, providing solace and inspiration in equal measure. Yet, I had never had the opportunity to witness the magic of their live performance. That all changed on May […]
On May 16th, the 27-year-old rapper and entertainer known to fans worldwide as, Post Malone, announced his USA tour via Instagram. “I love y’all so very much, and I’m so excited to get out and do some more shows for y’all. Help me put a baby through college, and come on out.” Malone became a […]
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