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 […]
On Friday night, August 7th, Jack Harlow’s Monica Tour rolled through The Fillmore Minneapolis. As the second night of the tour following a four-year break, it was hard to imagine what Harlow had up his sleeve for the night. The release of Monica in March 2026 marked a clear shift in sound for Harlow and […]
The Mummfest Tour put together three bands across three genres… I wasn’t sure how it was going to work, yet it managed to make sense in the end! The first band onstage at St. Andrews Hall in Detroit stop was Platinum Moon. This group of five is young, but definitely have old souls with overt […]
R&B is back… although it never really left. On the third stop of GIVĒON’s Dear Beloved Tour, nearly 8,500 San Francisco fans lined up around the block, eagerly awaiting to make it inside to Bill Graham Civic Auditorium for the sold-out show. GIVĒON walked onto stage in a fur coat with a sleek black suit […]
On a warm Orange County night, The Observatory in Santa Ana turned into a listening party of soul and lowrider oldies. Fans from across southern California got to see the queen of modern soul herself, Trish Toledo, in a show that was like a Friday night cruise. SoCal group The Charities opened up the night. […]
Teddy Swims is an old-school, old-soul charmer. The Atlanta-bred singer-songwriter brought vulnerability and his powerhouse vocals to a sold-out crowd at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley, CA. Swims rose to prominence in 2023 with the release of hit single, “Lose Control”, a track that reached the top 10 charts in several countries and led to […]
If you like a good groove full of soul, then you’ve got to know Austin-based singer-songwriter Lew Apollo. His vocals — layered with reverb and echo — melt like butter over smooth basslines, keys, and acoustic guitar. A mixture of R&B with a funk twist, Apollo has quickly risen in his local markets, now ready […]
The onset of the Millennium brought forth great years in hip hop history. Latent from the mid-90s — basically 1996… the last year hip hop held its head high before a dizzying amount of pop groups held an industry stranglehold — came the resurgence of hip hop greatness with Dre, Snoop, Lil Kim, Jay-Z, Eminem, […]
I’ve been a fan of Tash Sultana’s music for years and regretted missing their last nationwide tour! For that reason, attending their live show this year at The Rady Shell in San Diego was a truly special experience. Tash Sultana is not just a musician; they are a vibrant ecosystem of sound all on their […]
On May 17th, Pappy + Harriet’s in Pioneertown became a heartfelt haven as Los Angeles’ finest, The Altons and Thee Sinseers, brought their Club Heartache Tour to the high desert, with a backdrop against the Joshua trees and dusky rays. Both bands, which are side-projects of one another for some members, brought in a new […]
On a humid Nashville night, Toro y Moi transformed Marathon Music Works into a lush, pulsating dreamscape… a sensory playground where smooth electronica, soulful funk, and shimmering synths melted into one hypnotic live experience. Opening with a surprise set featuring Panda Bear, the evening kicked off at full-throttle. Psychedelic visuals bloomed across giant LED screens […]
So, I’ve found over the years that there are two types of concerts. OK, sure, there are probably more, but just go with it for a minute, alright? There are the kinds of shows that leave you wishing you had just stayed home, gotten some snacks, and watched the season finale of Severance and then […]
Released on March 7th, 2025, Kat Hall’s latest single, “You Choose,” is a vibrant, soul-soothing song that delivers more than just good vibes — it’s a call to personal empowerment through intentional living. Known for her fusion of soul, reggae, R&B, and a deep-rooted passion for conscious lyricism, Hall brings her signature authenticity and positivity […]
Rod Wave recently crashed the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, with a star-studded lineup of hip hop and R&B artists. The show lasted well into the night, with six different performers taking the stage throughout the course of the concert. It seems like no coincidence that the last person to play this stadium was Jelly […]
In a music landscape driven by innovation, one name stands out as the collaborator artists are clamoring to work with — Kaytranada. The Haitian-Canadian producer has built a reputation for crafting beats that are incredibly versatile, blending elements of house, funk, R&B, and hip hop. He’s become a go-to producer for artists seeking to elevate […]
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