San Francisco – The ninth annual Outside Lands Music Festival kicked off this Friday in the misty glens of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. The sparse early afternoon crowds swiftly grew to massive proportions as the day progressed, and the areas around the festival’s four stages quickly filled with attendees keen to catch some of the most renowned acts
San Francisco – This weekend marks the ninth Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival, held annually in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. The first edition was held back in 2008, boasting acts like Radiohead, Beck, Tom Petty, and Jack Johnson. This year marks the triumphant return of Radiohead to OSL—as well as headlining sets from LCD Soundsystem, Lionel Richie,
Chicago – People in Chicago often joke that the city is one of the few places where you can experience all four seasons in one day. The weather here can change at any given moment. So when it comes to summer festivals, like Pitchfork, you never know what you’re going get… though, you can be
Chicago – Have you ever encountered someone and instantly knew they were something special? That’s precisely what happened when Sima Cunningham heard Macie Stewart sing at a high school play. Cunningham immediately told her brother Liam, who was at the time forming a band, that he needed to make music with Stewart. And he did.
Chicago – While for most people July triggers images of fireworks, American flags, grilling, and BBQ, for music festival junkees, this wonderful month ushers in thoughts of relaxing with a nice Goose Island beer, on the baseball field in Chicago’s Union Park, while listening to some of the best new bands around, at one of
Manchester, TN – The sun rose on the second day on the Farm hot and strong, beaming with promise of a new day at ‘Roo. The second day of Bonnaroo saw the first shows at the venue’s main stage and a dynamite headlining set by LCD Soundsystem, but we went out to check out some of the
Chicago – Ah, yes, festival season is in full swing! And for many, the mecca of music festivals is fast approaching. That would be Bonnaroo, of course. The four-day long camping festival in Manchester, Tennessee has long been a favorite among music lovers, who travel from all over the world to get down on the farm.
Chicago – On a brisk, spring night, indie band Wild Nothing managed to pack Thalia Hall… on a Tuesday! Fans sifted into the beautiful, historic Pilsen venue, despite knowing it would be a late night, making for a rough hump day, the following morning, but Wild Nothing proved to be worth the loss of sleep
Los Angeles - This past February, Wild Nothing – a.k.a L.A. based indie musician Jake Tatum – released Life of Pause, his third studio album and much anticipated follow up to 2012’s Nocturne, via Captured Tracks (US) / Bella Union (UK). Tomorrow Wild Nothing embarks on a North American tour, that includes support from Whitney and label-mate Charlie Hilton, in support of Life
Chicago – If you’re into Chicago music, chances are you know the city has a huge DIY scene. You’ve also probably heard of a little place called Treehouse Records. The recording studio has grown to become an oasis for emerging artists, providing a comfortable space to chill, create music, and build relationships within the DIY community. Treehouse