Taking Back Sunday: A Changing Soundtrack
The internet has not been particularly kind to Taking Back Sunday in recent years.
Leading up to this show, social media was flooded with videos, clips, and memes dissecting every missed lyric, every imperfect note, every performance that didn't quite measure up to memories from twenty years ago. The criticism felt inevitable. After all, more than two decades have passed since Taking Back Sunday became one of the defining voices of a generation. Lineup changes happened. Life happened. Time happened.
Shakey Graves Proves Less Is More at a Sold-Out United Theatre
Friday night's sold-out show at The United Theatre in Westerly felt like a special show for both Shakey Graves and the diehard fans who showed up. The space itself is worth a mention. A nonprofit that runs multiple movie screens, a concert hall, and a local music school all under one roof, it's a community institution that the town is truly lucky to have.
Violet Grohl Brings Debut Tour to Washington DC, Sells Out The Atlantis
As a promising talent with a familiar name, Violet Grohl has all eyes on her as she releases her debut album, Be Sweet to Me, and embarks on her first tour across North America. Her initial release has been met with overwhelming support and excitement for what’s still to come.
The Courage to Try: Tash Sultana Turns Manifestation Into a Two-Hour Masterclass at MGM Music Hall
Saturday night at MGM Music Hall was a milestone as much as it was a great concert. Tash Sultana remarked from the stage that this was the biggest venue they'd ever played in Boston. The room, filled with a crowd that had clearly been waiting for exactly this, felt the weight of that moment.
Prince Daddy & the Hyena Make the Crowd the Star in Chicago
On May 29, Prince Daddy & the Hyena transformed Chicago’s Lincoln Hall into your buddy Derek’s basement. Alongside openers Leisure Hour, Rat Tally, and Remo Drive, the punk rock group brought all the chaos and crowdsurfing you could want on a Friday night.
Hello, Hello, Hello Austin! Yungblud brings IDOLS WORLD Tour to Moody Amphitheater with The warning and Hometown rocker Emily Wolfe
A good concert opener can become your next favorite band. That was the case with Emily Wolfe, Austin’s own guitar powerhouse. She stepped on stage with her white double-neck guitar and immediately grabbed everyone’s attention. Her set mixed rock and blues, both modern and nostalgic.
Duunes delivers a Larger-Than-Life Performance in Asbury Park
Led by singer, songwriter, and guitarist Harrison Cohen, Duunes has steadily built a reputation as one of New York City's most exciting rising alt-rock acts. The project exploded online after a cover of "Ain't No Rest for the Wicked" amassed more than 40 million views across TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. Since then, Duunes has appeared at SXSW, opened for Joe P at Racket NYC, and sold out headline shows in New York and Boston.
High Fade Brings Their Scottish Funk Rock Charm To Massachusetts
As an American, when I think of Scottish music, I ashamedly only think of bag pipes on a mountain side, and not a vibrant and bustling music scene (fun fact, did you know indie rock band Franz Ferdinand is from Scotland?). High Fade has made me reconsider this ignorant train of thought I didn’t realize I had.
Cab Ellis brought pure chaos to a Brooklyn boxing ring
On Friday Night, Cab Ellis turned an old boxing gym in Brooklyn into something that felt less like a concert and more like an underground ritual.
Austin Psych Festival Delivered an Eclectic Showcase of Veteran and Emerging Bands For a Full-Spectrum Psychedelic Experience
In early May, the South Austin backyard bar The Far Out Lounge was transformed into a confetti-frosted party for the annual Spring Austin Psych Fest. The 3-day festival featured two stages with alternating sets of psych, indie, garage rock, shoegaze, and cumbia. Austin’s unpredictable weather led to some early sets being canceled or shortened, but the festival still delivered a full experience with colorful visuals, streamers, bright strobes, and giant balloons. Headliners included psych rock legends The Flaming Lips, festival founders The Black Angels, and the retro soul group Thee Sacred Souls.