It’s time for Day Two of Hinterland! I think Friday might have been one of my favorite lineup days; it was an incredibly strong selection of female artists from the beginning to the very end of the day. When I think back to this day, the first thought that comes to mind is, “This one […]
Two weeks ago, I found myself in Iowa. I know I’ve driven through Iowa a number of times, but never anticipated ever spending more than a brief moment there. Not that there is anything wrong with Iowa; I’ve just been a Midwestern girl for my whole life and coming from my own experience… we’re kinda […]
Australian indie-folk duo Luluc has dropped their sixth full-length album, Sweet Thief, as of today — and it’s just the mellow soundtrack you want on cool summer nights. The project — comprised of singer-songwriter Zoë Randell and multi-instrumentalist Steve Hassett — has had many acclaimed releases since their start in 2009, like 2018’s Sculptor, 2023’s […]
Day Two of Warm Love Cool Dreams fest had huge shoes to fill hot on the heels of a stacked Day One. The Chicago sky was clear and the weather was perfect for the indoor/outdoor event that took over The Salt Shed‘s massive compound. Starting the day off was Tobacco City, a homegrown chill band […]
Iowa’s best kept secret, the Hinterland music festival, is back for 2026! The four-day camping event — hosted at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in St. Charles, Iowa, just outside of Des Moine — is showcasing its most exciting lineup to date, with massive names attached like KATSEYE, Lorde, Mumford & Sons, and Kali […]
On the evening of May 27th, alt rock band The Last Dinner Party brought their From The Pyre Tour to The Fox Theater in Oakland. From The Pyre is the sophomore album from the London-based quintet, hot off the heels from their debut album Prelude to Ecstacy, featuring their breakout single “Nothing Matters”. Chances are, if you listened to […]
Chicago’s summer festival calendar is heating up, with a notable one happening over Memorial Day Weekend. Titled Warm Love Cool Dreams Music and Arts Festival, this carefully curated two-day event promises merriment for indie music-lovers in the Windy City, taking over Chicago’s iconic Salt Shed on May 23th and 24th. Presented by the team behind […]
What’s better than a world-class indie rock and dance fest in May? A world-class indie rock and dance fest moved over to the summertime. That’s right — Just Like Heaven Fest is returning to Pasadena’s Rose Bowl… but just a bit later in the year than before. With Goldenvoice staying silent through the winter months, […]
If you know me at all, you know I’m basically a fixture at Nashville venues. Any given week, you’ll find me somewhere like the East Room, The Basement, Exit/In — wherever catching whoever’s playing. It’s just kind of what I do. I’ve seen a lot of bands. Which is exactly why it’s kind of a big […]
The Sound in Del Mar is always a fun venue; it’s spacious, accommodating, a little bougey with the food offerings including bao buns and street tacos. But I’ve never seen The Sound so packed as I did this past Saturday night for St. Paul & The Broken Bones! Attracting an older crowd, at least the […]
Few British rock bands have carved a transatlantic identity quite like Band of Skulls, the Southampton-born group that improbably broke into the United States mainstream before their own homeland ever knew what hit it. Needless to say, Top Shelf Music was very stoked to have an exclusive interview with the band as they prepared to […]
Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival is excited to confirm the return of its internationally celebrated camping festival, taking place this June 11th through the 14th, on the 700-acre Bonnaroo Farm in Manchester, Tennessee — just 60 miles southeast of Nashville. Bonnaroo 2026 will once again deliver nonstop entertainment with a full roster of world-class performers […]
Want some fun in the sun? We know you do. The dead of winter might be the coldest months of the year, but it’s also when spring festivals start heating up — one just happening to be the ultimate beachfront party you’ll ever experience. On the sands of Redondo Beach, indie folk and reggae lovers […]
It was a packed house of screaming fans at The Pageant for the King Princess show, with the night starting off with Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter spill tab (aka, Claire Chicha). Singing in both English and French, Chicha’s performance felt energetic and cozy at the same time. Even though they’ve only been releasing music since 2020 […]
In a year when national tension has seeped into nearly every corner of American life, the arts have felt an especially heavy strain. Even the Kennedy Center in Washington DC — long considered a pillar of arts and culture in the U.S. — has faced a noticeable dip in attendance and revenue, a rare drought […]
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