Los Angeles – If it seems like Shakey Graves (nee Alejandro Rose-Garcia) has a familiar face, that’s probably because he does. Getting his entertainment career started as an actor in film and television, he has transitioned to a rough-around-the-edges Americana singer-songwriter over the last few years. This has proven to be a smart decision for
Chicago – When I last wrote about Meg Myers, I praised her up and down: “Every once and awhile you watch a sensational act, capable of sending a chill down your spine, and in that instant you know the artist is destined for fame. That is exactly what happened when I saw Meg Myers.” My admiration
Los Angeles – Fueled By Ramen recording group Twenty One Pilots will be returning to the U.S. this summer for a massive headline tour. The “EMØTIØNAL RØADSHØW” tour will see the band bringing their explosive live show to arenas and amphitheaters across the country and is set to kick off on May 31st at Cincinnati, OH’s
Los Angeles – Those that have followed garage-punk savant Ty Segall over the years may have noticed a recent trend in his live performances. His summer festival circuit stardom has brought with it a wave of Jonny-come-lately “scenester” fans who were perhaps a little too focused on his huge, retro-garage-pop choruses (“Girlfriend”, “Thank God For
New York – Singer-songwriter Trixie Whitley will be releasing her new record Porta Bohemica onFebruary 5, 2016. The follow up to her critically acclaimed debut Fourth Corner, Whitley’s prismatic artistry reflects electronica, R&B, the vulnerable ethos of singer-songwriters, and the unapologetic individuality of punk rock. Although her previous effort reflects her broad tastes, it is with her new record
Los Angeles – “You just have to see them live to appreciate them” is an ever-common prerequisite when introducing a friend/relative/stranger to a band you love. It serves as slight insurance, a safety-valve if you will, in case said person quickly dismisses the tunes emanating from the speakers. For some artists, a strong live show
Milwaukee – Do you like to Cha Cha? So does D.R.A.M. and Wisconsin. The Virginia hip hop artist had fans dancing hard in the Eagles Ballroom at the Rave in Milwaukee, to his irresistible single “Cha Cha,” off the mixtape #1EpicSummer. D.R.A.M. – which stands for “Does Real Ass Music” – was born Shelley Massenburg-Smith in Germany. Though his military mother
San Francisco – Sunday at Treasure Island 2015 started out much sunnier than the previous day, but the wind was constantly blowing throughout the day. It was a much stronger breeze than Saturday’s, so much so that I could’ve sworn I felt the mushy foundation of the man-made island buckle a little with each push of
San Francisco – Ah, Treasure Island Music Festival. It’s such a glorious event: beautiful weather, no overlapping sets, minimal panic-inducing crowd swarms. The annual two-day event is a great festival for locals, due to its conveniently close-to-everything location smack dab in the middle of the bay between San Francisco and Oakland, and the price is
Los Angeles – As is expected with any all-ages show with a mainstream bent, Albert Hammond Jr.’s Wednesday night set was a little more wacky and wild than the typical show at Los Angeles’ Teragram Ballroom. While the sometimes-Strokes guitarist’s performance was a strong-if-standard performance for an artist of his stature, the audience was really