Memphis May Fire bring a night of metalcore to Michigan

There was a reason I love watching metalcore shows; you can feel the energy of each song when you listen it, radiating off each musician onstage as they slam on their instruments. All four bands during the Shapeshifter Tour brought this energy to Grand Rapids, Michigan… and it turned out to be one of the […]

My Morning Jacket stops in St. Louis to wrap up first tour wave

My Morning Jacket recently wrapped up the first half of their Is Tour. We caught up with them at the second-to-last stop at The Pageant in St. Louis to see what the Louisville band was up to. The last time I saw My Morning Jacket was on the backend of a three-hour set that they […]

Toro y Moi crafts ethereal EDM escape for Nashville

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 […]

Babe Haven blows the doors off Nashville’s Blue Room

Born out of the vibrant Boone, North Carolina music scene, Babe Haven has quickly established themselves as one of the most compelling new forces in modern metal. Yet, at their core, the band’s inception was refreshingly simple — there was a desire to “just play”. Guitarist Naomi Poesel recalled during our sit-down conversation that she […]

G-Eazy gets West Des Moines fans in a frenzy

G-Eazy lit up the stage at the Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines as part of his Helium Tour, delivering a high-energy performance that captivated the intimate crowd. The evening featured supporting acts Marc E. Bassy and Goody Grace, each bringing their unique flair to Iowa. Goody Grace kicked off the night with just […]

Bright Eyes serenades St. Louis with Hurray for the Riff Raff

Can you remember the first song you ever listened to of a band? We all have one… that one song that opened the musical doors in your mind. Something about it clicks with you; you can’t explain it. For whatever reason, it just feels right. The first time I heard Bright Eyes, I was 16 […]

Lime Cordiale lets loose with wrestling & kazoos in San Diego

Australian alt group Lime Cordiale brought the energy to San Diego for the tail-end of their Enough of the Sweet Talk Tour at the Observatory North Park on Tuesday night. Supported by opener Foxtide, the two bands created a jam-packed evening of vibrant and animated fun. Formed right here in San Diego, indie surf rock […]

Marc Broussard & Kendra Morris bring sweet soul music to St. Louis

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 […]

Poppy packs House of Blues Chicago with pop metal

On Friday, March 21st, the House of Blues in Chicago became a haven for fans of metal, pop, and everything in-between as Poppy performed for a sold-out crowd. With her seamless blending of genres, Poppy’s They’re All Around Us Tour was a captivating ride through her multifaceted sound and stage presence. All of the recent […]

Night One of two with The Wood Brothers in San Diego

On Wednesday night, The Wood Brothers opened the west coast leg of their tour at the Belly Up Tavern in San Diego’s Solana Beach. During the first of two consecutive nights at this venue, The Wood Brothers — along with opener Griffin William Sherry — provided the audience a show of dynamic storytelling, laced with […]

A night with Role Model in Nashville

Tucker Pillsbury, better known as Role Model, summoned a sold-out crowd at Nashville’s Marathon Music Works on a Saturday night. Nashville holds a special place in Pillsbury’s heart, and he was sure to show his gratitude. According to the postcards he writes to each city he performs for, Nashville was “one of [his] two escapes […]