40 years of a man-eating plant — and the world still isn’t satiated. That’s right, the 1986 film The Little Shop of Horrors is celebrating its quadragennial (a fun term for four decades) by hitting the road starting next week to screen in select cities through the New Year, live with Ellen Greene! This is […]
There are music festivals… and then there are gatherings built for a community that speaks the same language. This October, Neverender Festival arrives at the Observatory Festival Grounds in Santa Ana for a two-day celebration of post-hardcore, emo, punk, indie, and progressive rock. It’s a rundown crafted with intention, an entity increasingly rare in today’s […]
A small Michigan town is about to become one of the hottest destinations in live music. If you’ve never heard of Ionia, Michigan — don’t worry. Most people haven’t. Tucked between Grand Rapids and Lansing, it’s a town you could drive through without giving it a second thought. But in late August, that will change. […]
On Saturday night, fans came in droves to the newly constructed Mystic Lake Amphitheater in Shakopee, Minnesota to watch Hilary Duff perform a mix of her early 2000s anthems and current pop releases. A heat advisory was in effect, but the threat of high temperatures and humidity couldn’t keep midwestern fans from this Millennial icon. […]
When summer begins its final stretch, one of Northern California’s most beloved boutique music gatherings prepares to welcome festival-goers back beneath the towering redwoods at Camp Navarro. Known as Camp Redwoods, the festival returns to Camp Navarro this August 21st through the 23rd, bringing together an eclectic lineup of feel-good artists, immersive camping experiences, and […]
The onset of summer in San Diego is marked by a few things. The dissipation of June Gloom (#IYKYK). Warmer temperatures. Traffic around the SeaWorld, beach, and ballpark areas. And the onset of the San Diego County Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Formerly the “Del Mar Fair”, the San Diego County Fair has a […]
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 […]
Lost Lands fest is once again preparing to transform Legend Valley, Ohio into the epicenter of bass music and the newly dropped 2026 lineup suggests the festival’s ninth edition could be one of its biggest yet! Curated by visual-master Excision, this prehistoric-themed weekend event returns September 18th through the 20th, with a jurassic roster stacked […]
San Diego in summertime… the ocean sparkles, the weather warms, and the vibes are higher than ever. Add in a late-night EDM festival on the shoreline and what more can you ask for? The horizon is calling! From the renowned rave curators at Insomniac comes yet another weekend fest you don’t want to miss — […]
Entertainment venues usually stay in their own lane — concerts for music halls, standup at comedy clubs. But there are some venues that branch out, as in the case of San Diego’s Belly Up Tavern. Positioned a stone’s throw away from the shoreline in Solana Beach, the Belly Up has played host to countless musical […]
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 […]
Sick New World was back! Not to be cliché, but it truly was bigger than ever this year at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds. April 25th, 2026 turned the grounds into a full-day collision course of sound, sweat, and spectacle. There were four stages. 50+ bands to see. No downtime. From the second gates opened, it […]
For three days in early February, a stretch of desert outside Tucson transforms into one of the most vibrant creative gatherings in the independent festival circuit. From February 6th through the 8th, the 2026 edition of Gem & Jam Festival once again demonstrated how a smaller, thoughtfully curated event can deliver an experience that rivals […]
A quarter century has passed since the Coen brothers’ blockbuster O Brother, Where Art Thou? hit theaters — and, like the epic itself, the soundtrack stays timeless. Certified 8x Platinum in 2007 and named the #1 soundtrack of the decade by Billboard, it seems the world still can’t get enough of The Soggy Bottom Boys, […]
Over my last five years here, Nashville has often felt like a giant pot of musical soup. The dominant flavors are familiar — country, pop, indie rock are the sounds that define the “Music City”. But every so often, an artist rises to the surface that makes you stop and listen, with a sound that’s […]
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