Seattle – As the days are gradually getting shorter, cooler, and cloudier, Seattleites are relentlessly seeking ways to clutch on to those last days of summer. Last week, there was no perfect place to be than in Capitol Hill’s Barboza, where music lovers were treated to the breezy, atmospheric sounds of California-based band, Cayucas, on
Nashville – The charismatic qualities of Houndmouth run amok onstage at Live on the Green in Nashville on this beautiful Thursday night. All smiles, as band members Matt Meyers, Katie Toupin, Zak Appleby, and Shane Cody begin to play their first song. First act of the night, Houndmouth was thrilled that the Nashville crowd did
Chicago – Despite being a Tuesday and a school night, U.K. rockers The Vaccines packed Lincoln Hall, selling out the venue, filling it with excited fans young and old, for the English Graffiti Tour, bringing their fantastic mix of indie, garage rock, and punk. The foursome recently released their third album, English Graffiti, hence the
Los Angeles – After an intense Saturday at FYF Fest that saw an unprecedented headliner as well as a slew of top-quality acts from the indie, electronic, dance, and punk scenes, festival goers geared up for a jam-packed Sunday lineup. Morrissey headlined The Main Stage with performances from stalwarts like Thee Oh Sees and Belle
Chicago – The L.A. via Omaha band Big Harp played Lincoln Hall, along with another band started in Omaha, The Good Life. The bands have been touring together, which isn’t too surprising considering they share a member: Stefanie Drootin-Senseny. They also used to share the label Saddle Creek Records, but recently Big Harp made a change. They
Los Angeles – FYF Fest recovered from last year’s growing pains, giving festival-goers one of their most user-friendly events to date. Lines were relatively short, moving between the stages was quite a bit easier (though the walks are still a long distance), and a last-second cancellation from Frank Ocean wasn’t even an issue. While the
Los Angeles – After three years, two albums and one EP under their belts, La Luz has spent plenty of time on the road. Pounding out a combination of blistering surf rock and hazy, haunting doo-wop, the band has built a reputation as one of rock music’s must-see live bands, touring constantly and building a
Los Angeles – Adrien Reju celebrated the release of her debut LP, Strange Love and the Secret Language at Hollywood’s Hotel Café. In between songs, Reju explained to the audience that Strange Love and the Secret Language, (which is split up into one-half covers and one-half originals) may be her debut album, but she has been
Chicago – If you’re into Chicago music, chances are you know the city has a huge DIY scene. You’ve also probably heard of a little place called Treehouse Records. The recording studio has grown to become an oasis for emerging artists, providing a comfortable space to chill, create music, and build relationships within the DIY community. Treehouse
Los Angeles – Ever-growing, ever-popular, and ever-crowded, Los Angeles’ FYF Fest is now entering its 12th year in existence, and its second year at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena & Exposition Park. The 2015 edition once again features an exciting and diverse lineup of indie, punk, electronic, hip hop, and dance music. Headliners include