Windy City Smokeout Festival drops 2023 lineup

Chicago is gearing up to rock with its Windy City Smokeout Festival coming to the United Center from July 13-16th, 2023. The four days of festival-style outdoor cooking and music will feature headlining acts from some of the biggest names in country music including Zach Bryan, Darius Rucker, Luke Bryan, and Zac Brown Band. At […]

Portland rockers Forty Feet Tall release ‘rage-fueled political’ single, “We Can’t Go Back to Normal”

Portland rockers, Forty Feet Tall, dropped the second single, “We Can’t Go Back to Normal” from the upcoming EP. Released on January 20th, 2023, “We Can’t Go Back to Normal” is a rage-fueled political statement that reflects the band’s aggressive, riff-based sound. Written amidst the 2020 social protests sweeping the nation, lead singer Cole Gann […]

Lil Yachty drops fifth album ‘Let’s Start Here’

With his iconic red braids, signature unorthodox voice and goofy internet persona, Lil Yachty has never had trouble being impressionable. His music always favored the eccentric use of his voice and autotune with catchy hooks that are often used in internet memes: impressionable, but not sustaining any depth. With the recent unexpected release of his […]

Punk in the Park is heading to Ventura in March

Punk in the Park is returns for another rager on March 25, 2023, this time at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, California. In addition to this fantastic new coastal venue, the all-ages festival will feature two new stages with LEGENDARY artists Pennywise and Suicidal Tendencies to headline alongside recently announced The Bouncing Souls. The stellar lineup […]

Nuovo Testamento drops second single from upcoming album ‘Love Lines’

Nuovo Testamento hit the dance floor at full sprint in 2019 with their debut EP Exposure and then quickly followed it up with their masterpiece debut album New Earth. Since that time the synth-pop trio have amassed a wealth of followers, toured the world and have even found time to record their forthcoming album Love Lines, […]

John Mayer announces 2023 acoustic tour

John Mayer is performing a one man show. This tour will be his first acoustic tour which will feature his acoustic guitar rhythms, electric guitar jams, and piano melodies. The 45-year-old lifelong musician will play in twenty arenas throughout the United States and Canada.  Joining Mayer will be on tour with singer-songwriters Lizzy McAlpine and Alec […]

Reckless Son tours prisons before dropping debut EP today

NYC’s groundbreaking underground artist Matt Butler dropping a most provocative collective, a tour de force. Driven by inspiration of the ones left behind, self-titled release Reckless Son is truly a masterpiece produced beautifully and executed with perfection. Reckless Son delivers notes from a man that has witness more than most as he has toured to […]

Charlotte Sands releases ‘Alright,’ first single of 2023

Charlotte Sands released her first new track of 2023, gracing us all with the reminder that it does get better. “Alright” strikes deep to anybody who has ever felt alone, stuck, or overwhelmed. This strong message paired with a powerhouse pop melody and soft piano moments creates a moment of hope and peace when you […]

First Ever HeartSupport Fest coming to Orlando in 2023

Two-time Grammy nominated singer, Jake Luhrs, of Lancaster metal band, August Burns Red and his non-profit HeartSupport foundation have announced the first-ever HeartSupport Fest. The two-day event is scheduled for February 18 and 19 at the Central Florida Fairgrounds in Orlando with doors opening at 12:00 PM EST. Rise Against and Parkway Drive will headline […]

The latest 2023 festival lineup drop feels Just Like Heaven

2023 just keeps getting better for indie music fans! Just Like Heaven Festival returns to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA on May 13th, 2023 for its highly anticipated third year, hosting some of the biggest names of the new millennium indie scene. Top billings feature Yeah Yeah Yeahs, MGMT, Empire of the Sun, M83, […]

Spellbound over Cruel World 2023 lineup

Woe to those that can’t attend the return of Cruel World! What some thought to have been a one-off from Goldenvoice just announced its sophomore lineup — and one that would make the inaugural year cry. If you missed it, the sad and ambivalent, the modern, yet indifferent descended upon the expansive grounds of the […]

Electric Forest Fest releases impressive 2023 lineup

Top Shelf readers– will we see you in the Forest? Electric Forest has released its impressive 2023 lineup, returning to the Double JJ Ranch in Rothbury, Michigan from June 22-25. The beloved four-day Michigan music and arts festival celebrates its 11th year of performances, with a few familiar names returning to the stage. Unfortunately, 2023 […]