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There are shows where the venue says it's sold out, but you’re at the show noticing there’s still a bit of room. Then there was Thursday night at The Sinclair in Cambridge, where G Flip packed the room so tightly that any semblance of personal space went completely away. The most packed I've ever seen it, and that's before accounting for the heat.
TD Garden on Tuesday night was a study in contrasts before a note was played. Tame Impala's core fanbase (millennial, male, guitar-oriented, and here for the psychedelic deep cuts) versus Djo’s (predominantly Gen Z, women, and very dedicated). The two camps coexisted easily enough, but the demographic split was visible from the photo pit. The show was sold out either way.
Monday nights aren’t what comes to mind when you imagine your typical concert experience. But the All The Feelings Tour doesn't really operate on typical concert logic, and MGM Music Hall on July 27th was proof of that.
One year. Roughly 100 artists. Countless late nights. More ringing ears than I’d like to admit.
When I started shooting concerts, I thought it was mostly about access. Getting approved, getting in the pit, getting the shot. What I’ve learned is that it’s way more about perspective. On the music. On the craft. And most importantly, on yourself.
Nearly twenty years into their career Jukebox the Ghost are still just as whimsical, optimistic, and full of fun as ever. The indie pop band from Washington, DC released their longest album to date, Phantasmagorical Vol. 1, on Oct 10. The trio have also set out on a North American tour bringing the album and all its theatrical flair on the road.
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Thursday night was 95 degrees and the air was thick in Northern New Jersey. Crossroads in Garwood was filling up quickly in anticipation of Slow Joy. Slow Joy is the solo project of Dallas native Esteban Flores. His music blends grunge and emo with melodic lyrics and powerful guitars, so I was expecting some crowd surfing and a mosh pit or two. What we got instead was something so unexpected and beautiful that it served as a reminder of what music is all about—and gave us all a little hope for its future.