Brooklyn – Bahamas is the moniker of Canadian singer-songwriter Afie Jurvanen, a musician whose styling floats above the rest and resonates in an exceptionally calming manner. Earlier this week, Bahamas broke the seal on the band’s much-anticipated third LP. With several tracks already leaked, the stage was set for greatness, as fans expectantly awaited the
Chicago – If you haven’t heard, Chicagoans love a good street festival. There’s nothing better than taking in some people watching over a nice cold beer while listening to some of your favorite local bands just blocks from your home. This past weekend in Rogers Park, two up and coming Chicago bands played the Glenwood
Portland – The second day of MusicFest Northwest turned out to be just as satisfying as the first, and not just because I had a delicious grilled cheese and pesto sandwich for lunch. Maybe I was just happy that Fucked Up singer Damian Abraham posed with me for a sweaty, shirtless selfie during his band’s
Chicago – Between Kongos’ phenomenal stage presence and their outstanding debut album Lunatic, it is no surprise the single “Come With Me Now” went platinum. Hands down, Kongos put on one the strongest sets at Lollapalooza this year! From Dylan jumping around the stage bare foot while playing his bass to Johnny wowing the crowd
New York – For longtime fans of Harlem Shakes, the group’s disbandment in 2009 was devastating. But the psychoacoustics of that beloved band live on in the work of guitarist and former Shakes member Todd Goldstein, who now performs under the moniker ARMS. Friday night at Manhattan’s Mercury Lounge showcased all the magic that Goldstein
New York - Zola Jesus unveils a transcendent remix of “Dangerous Days” from Northampton based musician (and Mute label-mate) James Chapman aka Maps. The original track received critical acclaim, being lauded as “an elegant synth-pop banger” by Spin, receiving Best New Track on Pitchfork, and cracking the Top 20 in Billboard’s Twitter Emerging Artists Chart. Maps takes this modern masterpiece to
New York – Field Report is excited to share forthcoming album Marigolden’s lead single – the Traveling Willburys-esque ”Home (Leave The Lights On)”. This surprisingly catchy radio single finds Porterfield grappling with his new life as a touring musician, hoping the home, wife, dog, and life he left behind in Milwaukee will still be there upon his return. “Leave the
Los Angeles – The Gaslight Anthem’s highly anticipated new album Get Hurt (Island) is out today. Get Hurt was recorded at the legendary Blackbird Studios in Nashville with producer Mike Crossey (The 1975, Arctic Monkeys and Jake Bugg). With this new album, The Gaslight Anthem has chosen to push their music farther than ever before, not via extra instrumentation or
Nashville - 12th and Porter was packed on the night of Monday, March 10. Three bands were set to play, but it’s as if the entire crowd had shown up for the second group in the lineup. Displaying a name that is questionable in terms of pronunciation, Oberhofer marched onto the stage looking like a rag tag
Chicago – After the critical success of Civilized Man, the Nashville band Daniel Ellsworth and The Great Lakes are back with an exceptional and dynamic sophomore album. Kid Tiger is filled with playful piano scores, stellar drumming, fantastic guitar riffs, and of course, Ellsworth’s exquisite and powerful voice. The indie-pop album was tracked live and