Los Angeles – The Head and the Heart have tirelessly toured the world in support of their lauded sophomore effort, Let’s Be Still, since its release in late 2013 on Sub Pop Records. The band is set to play at festivals suchas Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Bumbershoot, as well as headlining shows at the legendary Hollywood Bowl,
London – After revealing the “jumper-pumping” video to current single ‘Reflective Skull’ late last week, Brisbane thrash-pop duo DZ Deathrays are pleased to announce their return to the UK this year with a string of live dates. The band with play at the prestigious Reading & Leeds festivals, while hitting the road with Band of
San Francisco – Not every day is a good day. Sometimes, there are unpleasant experiences that can gnaw at us, like being late in line at the post office or persistent nausea on the bus. Though they are often quite temporary, these mild instances of discomfort can feel like the world is ending. Yet these
Chicago – Karen Marie Ørsted had THE hottest ticket around Chicago this past week. Okay, maybe Blackhawks playoff tickets actually took the title, but Karen Marie Ørsted for sure came in a close second. Karen, better known as MØ, quickly sold out Schubas, so the gig was moved to its larger sister venue: Lincoln Hall. The
New York – Bridget Battle’s last band might have been a high school choir, but the 21-year-old singer for Cincinnati’s Tweens is no goody two shoes. Look no further for proof than their forthcoming Self-Titled LP, the punk-tinged debut from the trash-pop trio—Battle on vocals and guitar, Peyton Copes on bass and Jerri Queen on drums—that showcases
Los Angeles — For anyone in need of losing their mind, these Brooklynites can mash the brain up just right. Fresh off the release of their debut album, Manhattan, there is no doubt Skaters come from the streets of Brooklyn, New York with songs about endless nights of debauchery in The City That Never Sleeps. Still,
Los Angeles — I’ve developed an obsession with Midnight Faces album, The Fire Is Gone. The music is so textured and layered, that I couldn’t quite unriddle the meaning or why it’s so addictive. So I listened to the compilation over and over and over again, never able to solve the mystery behind Matthew Doty’s
George, WA. – Memorial Day Weekend in Washington means more than just a three-day weekend – it’s the time for the premiere music festival in the Pacific Northwest. This year, more than 27,000 festival goers have come from every state in the country and every province in Canada to see the 100 acts, including big-name
Austin – Their name is not a Bratmobile reference and though they are four female musicians who subscribe to feminist ideals, they don’t lump themselves in with the Riot Grrrl movement of the 90’s. Guitarist and vocalist Abby Weems, bassist Ally Einbinder, drummer Victoria Mandanas, and newest member, guitarist Ali Donahue came together from various
San Francisco – Free events often bring with them a sense of dread, as they can present a series of problems: overcrowded-ness, misinformation, and guest list-related confusion to name a few. I’ve had a tattered past with FILTER parties—having been scorned by the first two I tried to attend—so when I received an invite to