PINS Play A Late Show At Rough Trade

PINS

New York – Manchester quintet PINS played a late show at Rough Trade as part of label Bella Union’s Northside festival showcase on June 13th.  The show marked the first date of the band’s current North American tour in support of sophomore full-length Wild Nights, which saw its official release June 8th after being recorded

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4 New Bands at Bonnaroo: Day 4

MO at Bonnaroo by Sarah Hess

Manchester Tennessee – The final day of Bonnaroo was a slow, hot one. People moved at a snail’s pace. The sun burnt shoulders, arms, and noses. Dust blew in every direction. But despite it all, good vibes and happiness seemed to spread through Centeroo, especially over at the waterslide. Bonnarooians soaked up all they could,

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Braids Bring an Early Dose of Summer

Braids live by Sarah Hess

Chicago – Monday night marked the last show till the end of summer at The Riviera Theatre. The humidity seeped through the ornate walls. Sweat dripped down faces. But the heat didn’t seem to bother fans one bit. Flocks of Chicagoans, dressed like they were ready for Coachella, were excited to see Canadian electronic art-rock

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LIVE 105 FM’s BFD Festival

BFD 105 Fest by Corey Bell

San Francisco – This past weekend, throngs of Bay Area youth migrated to the South Bay to gather at this year’s installment of LIVE 105 FM’s BFD (acronym for Big Fucking Day) festival.  Celebrating its 21st edition, this festival is put on by the local alternative rock station LIVE 105, at the Shoreline Amphitheater in

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