Actor and musician Finn Wolfhard released his long-awaited debut album “Happy Birthday” last week. The album has an overall lighthearted,…
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PHOTO REVIEW: BANKS Slays SF Show 06/06/2025
“Off With Her Head” is the latest album from BANKS that was released in February to much critical acclaim. The…
PHOTO REVIEW: Pierce the Veil’s World Tour Ignites Mansfield, MA with a Sold-Out Show 05/31/2025
Pierce the Veil is celebrating 18 years together with a massive world tour, joined by longtime friends and tourmates Sleeping…
PHOTO REVIEW: Lightning in A Bottle 2025 Created Chill Community Vibes, Soundtracked By Top Tier Electronic Acts
The 2025 edition of Lightning in A Bottle brought together like-minded people from all over the world, bonded by openness,…
PHOTO REVIEW: Stagecoach 2025 Makes Memories In Its Biggest Year Yet
From the moment the lineup was announced, Stagecoach was set up for a weekend of great music and unique experiences,…
PHOTO REVIEW: Fontaines D.C. in Dallas, TX 04/24/2025
On Thursday, April 24, Fontaines D.C. owned the stage at the Bomb Factory in Dallas, TX, and gave an incredible…
ALBUM REVIEW: SYML – Nobody Lives Here
On his new record, Nobody Lives Here, Brian Fennell, known better through his music project, SYML, shows us less is…
ALBUM REVIEW: Momma – Welcome to My Blue Sky
In Welcome to My Blue Sky, Brooklyn based alternative rock band Momma successfully resurrects the spirit of 90’s angst. Bringing…
ALBUM REVIEW: Japanese Breakfast – For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women)
In a greatly anticipated return, Michelle Zauner’s fourth record as Japanese Breakfast, For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women) does not…
PHOTOS: Dermot Kennedy Brings His Brand New Misneach Festival to Boston, MA 03/19/2025
There’s no better place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day festivities than in Boston. With the iconic South Boston parade drawing…
PHOTOS: Abby Holliday + Imani Graham – Dallas, TX 02/22/2025
Part two of indie singer-songwriter Abby Holliday’s Crack A Smile, Stay A While tour reached Club Dada in Dallas, TX on…
PHOTOS: almost monday + Adrian Lyles – Dallas, TX 02/14/2025
On a cold, rainy Valentine’s night, indie-pop band almost monday performed a lively and bright sold-out show at Club Dada…
PHOTO REVIEW: Billie Eilish Balances Hard and Soft in San Jose, CA Show 12/10/2024
Billie Eilish finally landed in California in San Jose Tuesday night, to perform in support of her latest album ‘Hit…
TOP 24 Albums of 2024
2024 was an incredible year for albums, which should encourage artists of all genres to continue to look at the…
PHOTOS: Camp Flog Gnaw 2024 – Tyler, the Creator, Doechii, Blood Orange, wisp Shine Throughout The Weekend
The 10th anniversary of Camp Flog Gnaw took place amidst great sunny weather over the weekend November 16-17 at Dodger…
PHOTOS: Kaytranada – Berkeley, CA 11/01/2024
Kaytranada is currently on tour in support of his latest album ‘Timeless’ and performing to numerous sold-out shows. The rainy…
PHOTO REVIEW: Austin City Limits 2024 Weekend One Delivers “Only-In-Austin” Experience
Home to the “biggest Whole Foods” Tyler, The Creator has ever seen and where Dua Lipa performed over 10+ shows…
PHOTO REVIEW: Portola Music Festival 2024 Highlighted By Infectious Energy + Passion
The 2024 edition of the Portola Music Festival returned to for its third year amidst high expectations of the stacked…
PHOTO REVIEW: The Dare – Oakland, CA 09/26/2024
The Dare returned to the Bay Area Thursday night for a sold-out show at the New Parish in Oakland, CA.…
PHOTO REVIEW: Green Day Commemorate Classic Albums During Special Show In San Francisco, CA 09/20/2024 – “We Are East Bay For Life”
Green Day triumphantly returned to San Francisco Friday night to commemorate their landmark albums, ‘Dookie’ and ‘American Idiot’, that were…
PHOTO REVIEW: SOFIA ISELLA – San Francisco, CA 09/08/2024
SOFIA ISELLA just dropped her debut EP, ‘I Can Be Your Mother’ this past Friday September 6th to much anticipation.…
LIVE REVIEW: Wallows & BENEE – Dallas, TX 08/16/2024
On Friday August 16th, Wallows held an energetic show at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas. The…
PHOTO REVIEW: Outside Lands 2024 still going strong with incredible performances and dedicated music fans
The “sweet sixteen” birthday celebration of Outside Lands turned in a successful weekend of music and excitement, showcasing a diverse…
PHOTO REVIEW: Olivia Rodrigo – San Francisco, CA 08/02/2024
The ‘GUTS World Tour’ with Olivia Rodrigo landed in her home state of California Friday night with the first of…
REVIEW: The The Marías – Oakland, CA 07/17/2024
With two sold-out nights at the Fox Theater in Oakland, CA The Marías gave fans a memorable experience. Set against…
PHOTOS: The Decemberists – Oakland, CA 07/13/2024
The Decemberists are on the road in support of their critically acclaimed ninth studio double-album ‘As It Ever Was, So…
ALBUM REVIEW: Griff – Vertigo Exudes Pop-Perfection Highlighted By Dreamy Lyricism, Elegant Production
Following her debut mixtape One Foot in Front of the Other (2021) and her BRITs Rising Star Award win in…
ALBUM REVIEW: Cigarettes After Sex – X’s
Dream-ambient pop band Cigarettes After Sex (Greg Gonzalez, Randall Miller, and Jacob Tomsky) return with their third studio album, X’s, under…
PHOTOS: Lucky Daye + Fana Hues – San Francisco, CA 07/12/2024
Lucky Daye kicked off his “The Algorithm Tour’ in San Francisco, CA Thursday night to a sold-out crowd at the…
PHOTOS: Infinity Song – San Francisco, CA 07/10/2024
Infinity Song kicked off their headlining tour in San Francisco, CA on Wednesday 7/10/24 to a sold-out audience that lined…
PHOTO REVIEW – Levitate Music and Arts Festival 2024 Brings The Chill Vibes To The Independence Day Holiday
The eleventh annual edition of the Levitate Music and Arts Festival took place this past Fourth of July weekend in…
ALBUM REVIEW: Omar Apollo – GOD SAID NO
Born Omar Velasco, the singer-songwriter has been creating a unique blend of alternative R&B, soul, latin music, and pop under…
ALBUM REVIEW: Towa Bird – American Hero
British-Filipino musician Towa Bird went viral on TikTok in 2020 for her guitar covers of artists such as The 1975,…
ALBUM REVIEW: Gracie Abrams – The Secret of Us
Known for her soft, whispery vocals, indie-pop singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams returns with her second studio album, The Secret of Us, released…
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