This week of marked the remainder of my wild ride at Northside Music Festival, where I saw the quirky Xenia Rubinos, the feel good jams of Sinkane, the untamed energy of Milk Music (who I still can’t get out of my head) and Merchandise. Kristen had her own whirlwind experience at Bonnaroo, conveniently broken down
Bonnaroo’s Small Stages: The Faces of The Festival
Paul McCartney, Tom Petty, Jack Johnson, we adore you – we do. You have given the listening community fulfilling tunes for decades and to you we are forever grateful. Today though, we’re taking a step back and spotlighting the new bands, the emerging musical progenies of the 21st century. All those fantastic young bands that are
Featured Artist: Local Natives
With Bonnaroo literally around the corner, there are so many awesome new bands that are playing at the extravaganza in deep in the heart of Tennessee. We’re proud to say that a fair share of site alumni are at the event, in fact way too many too list, including multiple featured artists. This week we’re
Bonnaroo365 Tour Confirmed
Superfly Presents and A.C. Entertainment are excited to announce the “Bonnaroo365 Tour Presented By Samsonite”. The tour is confirmed to begin at the Granada Theater in Lawrence, KS, on October 24th and play intimate venues in college markets across the country. Bonnaroo has historically been the launching pad for such popular artists as Kings of
Artist of the Week: Yuna
Born in the northern state of Malaysia called Kedah, 26-year-old Yuna started her musical venture back when she was still in law school. She was 19 when she picked up the guitar and started writing and performing her own compositions. A tech geek, Yuna was an all-around Miss DIY. In her bedroom (which has inspired
Malaysian Singer Yuna Is Making Her Mark In The States
Yunalis Zarai, better known as Yuna, is one busy singer/songwriter who is a relative new comer to fans in the States. Her shows are filled with appearances by celebrities like Nicole Richie, Dave Chappelle and rapper Theophilus London, unusual for 26-year-old from Malaysia. Signed to FADER’s record label, the singer is always busy. She got
Bonnaroo Day Four Wrap Up
I knew how my last day at Bonnaroo was going to begin with Black Box Revelation and end with The Staves, who we interviewed here last week. However, everything in the middle was fair game. Regardless of where I ended up, I knew I’d find awesome music at any stage. Knowing where I had to be
Bonnaroo Saturday: Gary Clark Jr, Art vs Science, LP And More
Musically, There are two things that I will cause me to basically drop whatever I’m doing and pay attention. First being anything with a banjo, and second being punk music. Put them together to get some nice folk punk and you have the beginning of my Saturday at Bonnaroo with The Devil Makes Three. Since
Bonnaroo Day Two: Sharon Jones And The Dap-Kings
Covered in a purple sequin and fringe dress, that she made sure to shake at every opportunity, Sharon Jones she sprang to life as she took the stage. This woman is not to be missed. Her energy and talent are captivating. A late starter, she didn’t enter the music industry till her forties. She certainly has made
Bonnaroo Day Two: Dawes, Ben Howard, Fitz And The Tantrums
Trying to decide who to see at my first full day at Bonnaroo was an easy selection: The Dirty Guv’nahs. Since I missed their main set yesterday, I knew I had to catch them this time and I’m glad I did. The band drew a nice crowd when you take into consideration their early set time