Metalcore is one of the most common subgenres of heavy metal and it’s arguably the most popular. Combining the best elements of extreme metal and hardcore punk, metalcore is brimming with aggressive breakdowns and mosh inducing hooks. Advents, a rising metalcore band from the outskirts of NYC are working tirelessly to ensure they bring innovation […]
Venezuelan vocalist, Jessica Pons has come far to start a new life, and becoming what she was meant to be, a musician. Tampa’s Red Calling is one serious metal band. I came across them on facebook and was pleasantly surprised to see a fierce woman on the front lines. It’s not that common to see […]
Did you know that only 1% of the top songs in music have only female writers? Did you also know that 2.6% of all music producers are female and over the last 9 years only 13.6% of artists nominated for Grammy awards were female? Even as a female musician, I had no idea the statistics […]
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 […]
2022 ushered in what many considered the first full year of music without restriction since the pandemic began. This year, the photojournalists and writers of Top Shelf Music have had the privilege of covering some pretty amazing shows! In true end of year fashion we have compiled a list of some of our favorite live […]
Hang in there Paramore fans! The wait is almost over. After 5 years, Paramore is following up its album After Laughter with the release of the highly anticipated 6th studio album, This is Why. Set to drop on February 10, 2023, vocalist Hayley Williams, Taylor York (guitar), and Zac Farro (drums) have graciously eased the […]
COVID-19 ended live shows, diminished studio sessions and new album releases, put countless crew members on hiatus and it ruthlessly harmed one of the things so many of us love. No band nor venue was spared. But through it all, and many other life challenges over the years, Monique Powell, the radiant, charismatic, strong, and […]
It was day three at Wonderfront Festival and the grounds were busier early in the day, full of festival goers shopping around at any of the incredible vendor booths that were filled with one-of-a-kind art, clothing, jewelry and all the other festival accessories of your dreams. Over on the grounds on Embarcardo North, a stationary […]
The kings of indie rock Death Cab for Cutie are back again for another tour in 2023, but this one is different.. this is HUGE! Co-headlining the tour is Death Cab’s frontman Ben Gibbard’s long lost project The Postal Service. Thats’s right, for the first time in a decade, Jimmy Tamborello and Jenny Lewis will […]
As Wonderfronters gathered for day 2 of bliss in sunny San Diego, the festival vibe was in full affect. Cue the cute festival outfits, sun hats, selfie stations, and even a ball pit. That’s right, a ball pit! Wonderfront is a festival that you come to for the incredibly stacked lineup, but you could also […]
If you’re feeling those winter blues, there’s nothing like planning out your summer festival schedule to warm you up inside. Thanks to Hangout Festival’s 2023 lineup announcement, I’m literally beaming with sunshine. Top billed artists for the beachfront festival include Red Hot Chili Peppers, SZA, and Calvin Harris, taking place from May 19th to the […]
CENTRAL FLORIDA’S southern rock, blues and outlaw country band is blowing up like a storm on the east coast as we speak. Their sound is like a cool summer night with guitars, drums and harmonicas filling up the air with so much music one could literally forget their problems. I got to sit down with these gents […]
Welcome to WeishFest, a night of inspirational hope, giving, and unforgettable music. For those of you who are unfamiliar with WeishFest, imagine a night where a ticket can buy you more than live music. WeishFest welcomes you into a special family and community by sharing the story of a beloved son, brother and leader, Andrew […]
The long-anticipated return of GRAMMY Award nominated rock band BUSH has released their ninth full length album The Art Of Survival. The name says it all! Pioneers to the grunge rock scene, they’ve been around for at least a quarter of a century and they’re still killing it. Beyond 1 billion streams and 20 million […]
This past Friday, Nashville’s Brooklyn bowl played host to one of the craziest annual parties in the city, Space Prom. What began as an idea in the mind of one of Nashville’s most creative and musical minds, Nordista Freeze, the event has evolved into one of the wildest and largest events around. I walked into […]
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