Dashboard Confessional with Beach Slang and Kississippi Brooklyn Steel March 29th, 2018 Brooklyn, NY Words by Riley McSpedon Photos by Jess Williams Some of you might roll your eyes at this and become overwhelmed with a feeling of old age, but I was just about three years old when Florida-based Continue Reading
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Matt and Kim – Cruisr – TWINKIDS // Sayerville, NJ 3.23.18
Matt and Kim with CRUISR and TWINKIDS March 23rd, 2018 Starland Ballroom Sayerville, New Jersey Words and Photos by Jess Williams After being forced into a year long hiatus after an on-stage injury in Mexico, indie-pop duo Matt and Kim returned to the stage on Friday night with a fire burning inside. Continue Reading
Bumpin Uglies’ Brandon Hardesty talks new album, staying inspired and touring plans
Over the course of a decade, Maryland ska/reggae/punk band Bumpin Uglies have risen from local Annapolis favorites to the national stage. With a heavy touring and recording schedule, the band has amassed quite a passionate fan base through DIY and grassroots efforts. With a list of musical influences that vary Continue Reading
Moose Blood – Lydia – McCafferty // New York, NY 3.15.18
Moose Blood with Lydia and McCafferty Irving Plaza New York, NY March 15th, 2018 Words and Photos by Jess Williams The first time that I had heard of Moose Blood was in 2015 when I was preparing for my very first Warped Tour at the age of 19… I was Continue Reading
Matt and Kim embark on first North American tour in over a year in support of new album “Almost Everyday”
Brooklyn-based indie pop duo Matt and Kim are back with a fierce return! The band are embarking on their first North American headlining tour in over a year, after drummer Kim Schifino tore her ACL during a performance at a festival in Mexico nearly one year ago to date! The Continue Reading
A Day To Remember – Papa Roach – Falling In Reverse – The Devil Wears Prada // New York, NY 3.12.18
A Day To Remember with Papa Roach, Falling In Reverse and The Devil Wears Prada Hammerstein Ballroom March 12th, 2018 New York, NY Words and Photo by Jess Williams It had been a while since the last time us New Yorkers got to see metalcore veterans A Day To Remember Continue Reading
Interview with Company of Thieves
Interview by Emily May Company of Thieves, after taking a hiatus, reunited last year on the heels of “Treasure”, the bands first new song in six years. They have been gaining a following at a steady momentum since then, having just finished touring as support for Walk The Moon’s Press Restart Tour. Continue Reading
Interview with Floods
Words and Cover Photo by Emily May New to the electronic/indie-pop music scene is Louisville, Kentucky based band FLOODS is taking the industry by storm. Formerly known as Mirror Eyes, the band has a new name, new sound and are ready for their new. Comprised of Emily Prather, Sam Stamper and Jake Continue Reading
Silverstein – Tonight Alive – Broadside – Picturesque // New York, NY 2.28.2018
Silverstein and Tonight Alive with Broadside and Picturesque Irving Plaza New York, NY February 28th, 2018 Words and Photos by Jess Williams There’s something about pop punk shows that I just never get tired of. Whether it’s the high energy and emotional performances from the band or the mosh pits Continue Reading
AWOLNATION – Nothing But Thieves – Irontom // New York, NY 2.22.18
AWOLNATION with Nothing But Thieves and Irontom Terminal 5 New York, NY February 22nd, 2018 Words by Riley McSpedon Photos by Jess Williams A night of rock n’ roll was about to unfold at New York City’s Terminal 5. AWOLNATION was bringing their “Here Come The Runts” tour to the Continue Reading
Sleigh Bells – Sunflower Bean // Brooklyn, NY 2.13.18
Sleigh Bells with Sunflower Bean Brooklyn Steel Brooklyn, NY February 13th, 2018 Words and Photos by Jess Williams There are very few bands, at least for me, that I listed to and become physically incapable of not dancing to their songs. Sleigh Bells is one of those bands. The band, Continue Reading
Exclusive Premiere: Vermont based indie singer/songwriter, Sofia Baer, releases new single “Flat Earther”
I first met Sofia Baer at a summer camp in upstate Pennsylvania. I was attempting to be that cool art teacher who let kids do whatever they want and she was a camper that was definitely way cooler than I was at her age. We would spend art periods on Continue Reading