Chicago – Sunday was the final day of Chicago’s 2014 Riot Fest. It was also the best day to see new bands over at the Revolt Stage. The shady green that housed the stage was packed all day long and filled with wild crowds. All five of my picks played this stage, giving my feet
Los Angeles – Tennessee alt-rockers Colony House recently embarked on their first headlining tour to support their recent debut album, When I Was Younger. At The Satellite in Los Angeles, lead singer Caleb Chapman told the animated crowd that they have connected with loyal fans throughout the band’s tour. While When I Was Younger didn’t
Seattle – The Fremont Abbey paid witness to a phenomenal show last week by local group Deep Sea Diver, who were celebrating the recent release of their new EP, Always Waiting. The first of two release shows (a second was added due to the lightning speed at which the first sold-out), this performance was filled
Austin – On a sweltering summer evening in Austin, Washed Out fans hurried through the doors of Mohawk to stake out a spot at the sold-out show on a recent night. Though not particularly surprising for a Tuesday, I would have thought the heat would have deterred a few people at least. But that was
Chicago – For me, day two of Riot Fest got off to a rocky start. Between sleeping through my alarm and getting stuck in traffic, I was starting to wonder if I’d ever find my way to Humboldt Park. I missed The Picturebooks and Wavves, and as I walked towards the gates of Riot Fest,
Los Angeles — It was a night of international live premieres of two worthy new indie artists at Bardot’s School Night on Monday. Charlotte OC and Jack Garratt both performed for the first time in the U.S., and judging from their supreme sounds, it will not be their last visit. Charlotte OC is an English
New York – Tuesday was a tireless affair, a day where nearly every story on page one concerned Apple’s latest product release and the tech sect giddily ushered in the newest addition to our ‘iLives.’ Suffice it to say, ending the day with a magnanimous concert by knockout, singer-songwriter James Keogh was just what the
Chicago – For as much as Chicagoans want to hold onto summer, the first day of Riot Fest proved it is officially gone. Gloves, hats, and scarves were the accessory of the day in Humboldt Park, where rain fell all day and temps dropped to the 40s. However, Riot Fest’s tenth anniversary. We’ve ID’d four
Austin – Brooklyn chillwave quartet Small Black came through Austin on Tuesday, to play a quick set on the outdoor stage at The Mohawk. An outdoor show at the tail end of the lengthy Texas summer had the kind of mixed results most people would have predicted. Lead singer Josh Kolenik commented on the heat
Brooklyn – Even by New York standards, Brooklyn’s Baby’s All Right is a small venue. The room consists of a slightly elevated bar space that slopes downwards, stretching out towards the stage, where any band over four members has to crowd. Five is a tight fit, six is packed and yet somehow the eight members