Mat Kearney with Eli Teplin Kent Stage Kent, OH October 20th, 2019 Mat Kearney brought his highly anticipated City of Black & White Revisited Tour to The Kent Stage on Sunday night. In celebration of the 10th anniversary of this album, Mat and two musicians performed stripped-down versions of some Continue Reading
BRING ME THE HORIZON // Portland, Oregon 10.14.19
BRING ME THE HORIZON Portland, Oregon October 14th, 2019 There is an old adage “Good things come to those who wait”. It was my 3rd attempt at photographing BRING ME THE HORIZON. The first time, I was simply denied credentials. The second, Oli ruptured a vocal cord, and the show Continue Reading
Iris premieres music video for her new single “Stars”
Channeling Stevie Nicks, Rock/Pop’s newest weapon, Iris, has been creating a buzz in 2019. Raised in New Jersey with an Icelandic heritage, this prolific singer and songwriter pens music that strikes listeners in the heart – specifically ones going through heartbreak, and ones going through the journey of finding happiness. Continue Reading
Donovan Woods // Columbus, OH // 10.19.2019
Donovan Woods A&R Music Bar Columbus, OH October 19th, 2019 Donovan Woods is a Canadian folk and country singer-songwriter and I first saw him opening up for Alan Doyle a few years ago. When it was announced that he’d play at the A&R Music Bar in Columbus, I simply Continue Reading
The Faim // Portland Oregon 10.13.19
The Faim Peters Room @ Roseland Theater Portland Oregon October 13th, 2019 If you’re reading this and you’re asking yourself “who are The Faim?” I did the exact same thing a few weeks ago. I was surprised, I had never heard of this group, and suddenly I see they are Continue Reading
PVRIS offer taste of new direction with atmospheric EP “Hallucinations”
“It was a whirlwind of a year off. But at the same time, it was good. As busy and as hectic as it was, I feel like I was able to tap into some calmness. It felt good to recharge.” PVRIS lead vocalist, Lynn Gunn, told Upset Magazine back in Continue Reading
BOY HARSHER // CHICAGO, IL // 10.09.19
BOY HARSHER Metro Chicago Chicago, IL 10.09.19 Last week, Boy Harsher passed through Metro Chicago, igniting a dark, erotic party of rhythm, touch, and movement. The duo onstage, singer Jae Matthews and synth player Gus Muller had met one another while attending film school in Georgia, and it’s no Continue Reading
Hippie Sabotage-Sebastian Paul // Austin, TX//10.03.2019
Hippie Sabotage with Sebastian Paul Emo’s Austin Austin, TX October 3rd, 2019 On the night of October 3rd Hippie Sabotage electrified the crowd with their live performance. Opener Sebastian Paul had all the ladies going crazy. Sebastian Paul is an opener for Hippie Sabotage. Sebastian has a sound that Continue Reading
First Austin City Limits
Getting There Let’s talk about my weekend at Austin City Limits festival. While crowds of people walked towards Zilker Park in anticipation of the festivities about take place. I was trying to calm myself. This was my first year attending ACL. Reaching downtown was as easy as calling an uber Continue Reading
Fickle Friends are back with new single “Amateurs”
Sparkling indie-pop darlings Fickle Friends are back with their newest single, “Amateurs,” their first release out on Cooking Vinyl since signing to the label last month. “The song is about being in a relationship for which you feel unequipped, then realizing it isn’t worth sticking it out for the sake of not being “alone” in a society that Continue Reading
The Captain’s Son release new single “Will It Last?” ahead of upcoming debut album
The Captain’s Son is Paige Byrd (guitar/vocals), Jarred Hayden (drums) and William Hopkins (bass/vocals), who together they have the ability to blend catchy warm guitar melodies, laid-back harmonizing vocals and upbeat drum rhythms, reminiscent of early California surf pop. Living in Long Beach, California, the band formed after Byrd and Hayden started playing together as teens. Continue Reading
Hitha premieres new single “Got Me Liking You”
Alluring sonic waves surround the backdrop of Hitha’s enchanting, tenderhearted timbre; encountering her sound not only satisfies the ears, but the soul. This young singer and multi-instrumentalist blends her familiar classical Indian milieu with American pop creating a sound seldom heard. But this singer isn’t just saccharine bubblegum pop. Hitha Continue Reading