The Federal Empire release “I Never Liked Your Friends”

The Federal Empire, a band made up of Chad Wolf of the multi-platinum-selling band Carolina Liar  and Grammy nominated songwriter McKay Stevens, have released a video for “I Never Liked Your Friends,” which features BooBoo Stewart of Twilight and the adorable Lindsey Stirling .  The duo that would become The Federal Empire came together to write songs for other bands, but decided the pairing was to Continue Reading

Boy In Space releases a remix version of “7UP” with Tiger Tom

Stripping back his lush melodies and atmospheric attention to details, pop artist Robin Lundbäck aka Boy In Space has released a remix version of “7UP” with Tiger Tom.  This release follows Lundbäck’s previous acoustic rendition of “7UP”.  Accompanied by the gentleness of an acoustic guitar, stirring vocals illustrates the ideas of being in a state of in-between, the Continue Reading

The Get Up Kids – Great Grandpa // Louisville, KY 7.11.19

The Get Up Kids with Great Grandpa Mercury Ballroom Louisville, KY July 11th, 2019 Photos and words by Emily May   Beloved punk rock band The Get Up Kids, who are in the midst of touring in support of their new album Problems, made a stop recently in Louisville, KY.  Performing Continue Reading

Beabadoobee releases Loveworm: Bedroom Sessions EP

Literally giving her fans, who’ve coined her a “bedroom popstar”, what they wanted, London-based songwriter Bea Kristi, better known as Beabadoobee, has adapted the tracks on her latest EP, Loveworm into Loveworm: Bedroom Sessions.  The emotional, acoustic rollercoaster was recorded live to tape from her childhood bedroom.  Influenced heavily by songwriters Continue Reading

Jagwar Twin to release series of remixes for “Long Time Coming”

Musician Roy English, who goes by the moniker Jagwar Twin, has released a hard-hitting remix of single “Long Time Coming.” Reimagined by Whyel, the remix dials up the song with an adrenaline-infused beat, driving electronic flourishes and soaring vocals. On 7/26, Jagwar Twin will release the second remix from the Continue Reading

The Japanese House releases live session video for “Everybody Hates Me”

British pop musician Amber Bain, better known as The Japanese House, has released a live session video for “Everybody Hates Me”, which can originally be heard on her debut album, Good at Falling, out now on Dirty Hit/Interscope Records. Along with the video’s release, The Japanese House has announced the Continue Reading

Candlebox // Columbus, OH // 07.11.2019

Candlebox Opener: RADATTACK The Bluestone, Columbus, OH July 11th 2019   Words by Tracy Pinter Photos by Steffi Wegewitz Candlebox headlined The Bluestone in Columbus Thursday night with local support from RADATTACK.  Candlebox was in town to continue the 25th-anniversary celebration of their four-times platinum, self-titled debut album.   The Bluestone, Continue Reading

Shinedown // Pittsburgh, PA // 07.10.2019

Shinedown Openers: Broken Hands, Dinosaur Pile-Up and Badflower Keybank Pavilion, Pittsburgh, PA July 10th 2019 Wednesday evening Shinedown brought their highly anticipated ATTENTION ATTENTION Tour to the Keybank Pavilion in Pittsburgh. Along for the ride were Broken Hands, Dinosaur Pile-Up and Los Angeles based rockers, Badflower. Dinosaur Pile-Up, an English alternative Continue Reading

Sarah Potenza announces 2 upcoming shows

Critically acclaimed vocal powerhouse Sarah Potenza has announced two new shows at Seven Steps Up in Spring Lake (Grand Rapids), MI on July 26 (get tickets HERE) and at SPACE in Evanston, IL on July 30th (get tickets HERE). Known to millions as a semi-finalist on season 8 of The Voice, Continue Reading

Jackie Paladino premieres her cover of Blondie’s “Call Me”

Born in New York and raised in central New Jersey, Jackie Paladino is a singer-songwriter whose voice has been compared to the likes of Corinne Bailey Rae, Billie Holiday, and Adele.  She was introduced to the piano at the age of six and developed her understanding of storytelling and performance through off-Broadway theatre, Continue Reading

New Found Glory – Real Friends – Early November – Doll Skin // Houston, Texas 7.10.19

What started out as a really small crowd for the main room of the Houston House of Blues quickly turned into a packed house. The From Your Screen To Your Hometown tour was the most fun you could have had this summer. For the small crowd that got there early, Continue Reading