One of the best parts about writing music reviews is that no one can judge you for obsessively playing the same song or album over and over again. Thankfully, I had this excuse when listening to Bumpin Uglies’ acoustic album, Underdog: The Acoustic Sessions. I may have even listened to the original track sandwiched between the […]
Hardesty does it again! The Annapolis native has gifted us music lovers with another single off the upcoming Bumpin Uglies album, Underdog: The Acoustic Sessions, which was recorded live in studio by frontman Brandon Hardesty and is set to drop later this summer on September 8th. “Spinning Plates” is listed as the eighth track but […]
Brandon Hardesty, the talented singer-songwriter behind Bumpin Uglies, has graced us with a captivating new acoustic single that shines brightly as a true gem. Some lucky fans had the privilege of hearing “Underdog” while attending a Meet & Greet VIP Session during the Bumpin Uglies Mid-Atlantic Dub Tour, the rest of us had to wait […]
Nashville based indie folk artist Kendall Bowser doesn’t believe in destiny, rather she chooses to be more intentional with her choices as she so emphatically states in the first verse of her latest single “Got Away”. The song, which is the first story from her upcoming and aptly named EP Sober Truths, which tells of […]
Dropkick Murphys is such a unique and great punk rock band that whenever I have the opportunity to review a new Murphys’ song, album or concert, I drop what I am doing and jump at the chance. The blending of traditional Irish folk music with old-school punk rock creates a distinct and recognizable sound that […]
As DeathbyRomy gets sent off to her first ever tour featuring Pierce the Veil and The Used. What better way to to say goodbye than to host an intimate show. DeathbyRomy hosted a fundraiser on May 3rd at an unknown location in Encino, CA to help fund her way on the tour. Fans had the […]
Element 7 is a rock band based out of Cocoa Beach, Florida. Lead singer, Joshua Dean, has been doing festivals and shows all over Florida and is considered a staple of the local music scene, touring with his acoustic harmonies fused with rock, metal, folk and opera. Joshua has been writing and playing music since […]
St. Louis, Missouri is known for their musical diversity and rich in culture. Thriving artists exploding from their very well in doubt music scene. One band that comes to mind is the band Inimical Drive, from the land of the artists and musicians of all genres and then some into the music industry realm. Wait […]
I hit the photojournalistic jackpot! What started as a simple photo pass request to shoot the final west coast show on the Bumpin Uglies’ Mid-Atlantic Dub Tour resulted in an exclusive interview with frontman, Brandon Hardesty, access to the VIP meet and greet (including a B-Hard acoustic set), plus all access– meaning they allowed me […]
The first show of punk legend New Found Glory’s “Make the Most of It” Acoustic Tour kicked off at Delmar Hall in St. Louis, Missouri on January 28th. The show sold out fast, with a crowd ranging in ages from pre-teens to teenagers to people in their late thirties and early forties. St. Louis has […]
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 […]
Raging since 1995, BALLYHOO! has become the music OG’s not missing a beat. Staying true to its own vibes and style, BALLYHOO! creates unforgettable and mind scrambling blends of ska, punk, reggae and even metal. If you have never seen these bad boys, you’ve got to add them to your list. Unstoppable hits one after […]
My dad, Shane, and I go to a lot of shows and work together as a team to do reviews here at Top Shelf Music. We have seen some of the biggest performers in the world and countless new bands in dimly lit clubs that barely fit 50 people. Some shows are fun, some shows […]
On July 11th, Dan Kelly from Fortunate Youth and Zeb from Tribal Seeds played a couple acoustic sets at Sealegs at the Beach. The sun was warm and the crowd was filled with friends and family with their feet in the sand, waiting to spend the day dancing and having a good time. The guys played […]
Swedish acclaimed singer-songwriter Andreas Moe delivers another taste of his forthcoming EP with “Hey Lulu”, premiering only on Top Shelf Music today ahead of its public release April 9th! The five-time Platinum-certified artist has had a hand in writing songs for the likes of Cheat Codes, Sabrina Carpenter, Tïesto, Tinie Tempah, Omi, Boyzone; has toured […]
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