Los Angeles – Besides having an amazing writer (Tony Hardy) on the ground at Glastonbury, we were lucky enough to have access to the work of two truly wonderful concert photographers, Nathan Dainty (Very Creative) and Maja Smiejkowska. (Top photo: Chemical Brothers by Maja Smiejkowska). Here is some of their work: Alabama Shakes by Nathan Dainty We first
Somerset, UK – There are music festivals, and there are music festivals. It hardly matters how many times you’ve been here as nothing quite prepares you for Glastonbury. The Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts, to give its right and proper title, is now in its 45th year. If you have yet to experience first-hand
New York – London production duo Snakehips, consisting of Oliver Lee and James Carter, played two back to back NYC shows including a date at Music Hall of Williamsburg. They have already amassed extensive press and acclaim for both their original tracks and remixes featuring the likes of Bondax and The Weeknd. The duo are
New York – Montreal ambient pop trio Seoul played a show at Elvis Guesthouse on June 24th, celebrating the release of their debut LP I Become A Shade, out now on Grand Jury. Band members Julian Flavin, Dexter Garcia and Nigel Ward have been playing music together since 2010, culminating in this rich debut towing the line
Portland – Portland was introduced to Shady Elders Monday night at the industrial district’s Rotture. It being their second stint in Portland, they were noticeably excited to be playing again. The four-piece border indie rock while managing to maintain an array of dark dream pop and shoegaze. Fox Rodemich sets their gloomier tone with her
Los Angeles – Those that arrived early to The Troubadour for last week’s Surfer Blood-headlining show were treated to the guitar-driven rock and roll of Edmonton’s own Alex Calder (though he now resides in Montreal). Although his band’s opening performance was not particularly long, it was packed full of some of the best tracks from
Portland – The Wonder Ballroom’s floor was covered with empty, trampled cups, discarded white t-shirts and plenty of sweat Friday night when Joey Bada$$ arrived to a sold-out Portland crowd. The 19-year-old has made his affinity for classic hip-hop artists very clear, both in his music and outside of it, but his presence solidifies it.
London – With a few days until the gates open at the UK’s premier festival, Glastonbury goers are dusting off their tent pegs, checking the wellies don’t leak and consulting that marvelous donations-please resource, www.clashfinder.com. The latter may be a pre-requisite for the informed fan, yet faced with a bewildering choice of live music spread
New York – Brooklyn-based chamber pop sextet Friend Roulette played a gig at Palisades, premiering much of the new material, recently released via sophomore LP I See You. Your Eyes Are Red, out on Goodnight Records. Comprised of Julia Tepper (violin and vocals), Matthew Meade (guitar and vocals), John Stanesco (bass clarinet and EWI), Tlacael
New York – Nashville outfit Bully, fronted by Alicia Bognanno alongside fellow bandmates and friends Stewart Copeland, Clayton Parker and Reece Lazarus, have quickly developed a reputation as one of the most talked-about bands of 2015 with their brand of brutally honest lyricism and punchy, guitar-laden songs that are sure to engage listeners with the