Barcelona – Primavera isn’t exactly shy of media organisations suggesting it is one of – if not the – greatest festivals in the world. And sure, nobody could deny that seeing Radiohead, LCD Soundsystem, Sigor Ros, PJ Harvey, Air and ‘Brian Wilson performing Pet Sounds’ all together on a lineup poster is a fairly impressive
London – UK rock band Catfish and the Bottlemen is loved by fans somewhat more than by critics; which is probably the right way round if you are keen to sell out venues rather than simply bask in hype. Despite some critical coolness, there is much to like about the band’s uncomplicated approach to its resolute and riff-happy
Chicago – This summer is sure to be a sweet confection for Chef’Special. The Netherlands-based five-piece band – comprised of singer Joshua Nolet, guitarist Guido Joseph, bassist Jan Derks, keyboardist Wouter “Dub” Heeren, and drummer Wouter Jerry Prudon – is embarking on a North American tour this summer, in support of Twenty One Pilots. The EMØTIØNAL
London – Bristol three-piece IDestroy has been on the attack since the February release of debut EP, Vanity Loves Me. Regularly packing them in both at hometown venues and further afield, the young trio of singer-guitarist Bec Jevons, Becky Baldwin on bass, and backing vocals and drummer Jenn Haneef trades in short, infectious tunes with a cutting edge.
Chicago – The beauty in the punk scene is the camaraderie, and on Monday night at Bottom Lounge, there was plenty of it. Philly four-piece Beach Slang was performing for a packed house. Frontman James Alex couldn’t believe so many people showed up and filled the room. Upon first getting a glimpse during load-in, he worried
Los Angeles - Catalonia rock foursome MOURN recently announced Ha, Ha, He., the follow up to the band’s critically acclaimed self-titled debut album. Ha, Ha, He. is due out June 3rd via Captured Tracks. Mourn has already shared two tracks from the album, “Storyteller” and “Evil Dead.” Now the band unleashed a stunning, new single: “Second Sage.” Of “Second Stage,” MOURN’s Jazz
Chicago – Pioneering punk festival Riot Fest has announced its 2016 Chicago and Denver lineups. Riot Fest 2016 will take place September 2-4 in Denver and September 16-18 in Chicago. Just days earlier, news broke that the original Misfits would be reuniting to perform together at both U.S. Riot Fest dates, for the first time since the 80s. Now the initial
New York – The new album from anthemic rock trio, Augustines, is an urgent, resonant wakeup call, taking stock of where we are now and what the future holds… an open road ahead. The band’s revelatory debut single demands from its audience: Are we alive? Or are we just kidding ourselves? Two questions that Augustines
Chicago – Boy, has Cage the Elephant has come quite a long way since its early days of playing small clubs throughout the South and Midwest! I recall seeing the Kentucky rock band play the Aragon Ballroom, on New Year’s Eve, in Chicago, to ring in 2011, just before the band was set to release its sophomore
Chicago – Since forming in 2013, Philadelphia punk band Beach Slang has been riding a musical rollercoaster, speedily propelling towards success, with a few ups and downs along the way, but as frontman James Alex would say, “That’s the beauty of life, right?” The hardworking foursome – comprised of vocalist James Alex on guitar, Ed