He Is Legend – Islander – To Speak of Wolves – Bad Seed Rising // 7.18.17 Baton Rouge, LA

He Is Legend Islander To Speak of Wolves Bad Seed Rising The Spanish Moon, Baton Rouge, LA July 18, 2017 July 18th at the Spanish Moon was a heavy hitting night for bands He Is Legend, Islander, To Speak of Wolves, and Bad Seed Rising to roll through Baton Rouge, Continue Reading

Rise Against – Deftones – Thrice – Frank Iero and the Patience // 7.7.17 Chula Vista, CA

Rise Against – Deftones – Thrice – Frank Iero and the Patience July 7, 2017 Mattress Firm Amphitheatre Chula Vista, CA Supporting their album Parachutes, Frank Iero and the Patience open the Friday night festivities. Irvine, California natives Thrice followed with their eight song set starting with “Hurricane” and included Continue Reading

Nuno Bettencourt / 6.28.17 West Hollywood, CA

Nuno Bettencourt Lucky Strike Live 6.28.17 West Hollywood, CA Lucky Strike Live in West Hollywood is known for their Wednesday night Soundcheck Live jams attended by various music notables on any given week and with the occasional guest curator that brings their own set list and special guests. Changing it Continue Reading

Interview with Alvarez Kings

The UK-based indie-electronic quartet Alvarez Kings have rapidly been building a steady buzz since they formed in 2012.  Comprising of brothers Paul (vocals/guitar) and Simon (keys/bass/backing vocals) Thompson, Richard Walker (drums/samples/pads) and Sean Parkin (guitar/keys), the band has given impressive performances at various festivals, such as Isle of Wight and Vans Continue Reading

Vans Warped Tour // Wantagh, NY 7.8.17

Vans Warped Tour Nikon at Jones Beach Theater / Wantagh, NY July 8th, 2017 Words by Morgan Sheridan Photos by Jess Williams For the past 22 years the traveling punk-rock summer camp known as the Vans Warped Tour has seen the ins and outs of America, stopping in more cities than Continue Reading

Single Review: Porn and Chicken “Zipper” and “Bread”

(Photo from Spring Awakening, courtesy of Kate Scott Daly) Chicago is synonymous with a few things: hot dogs, the Chicago Cubs, and house music. It’s been widely accepted that house music was created in Chicago in the 1980s, and since then, some of the greatest DJs and dance artists have Continue Reading

Mac Demarco – Phoenix – Lemon Twigs // Los Angeles, CA 6.15.17

Words by Emily Truong This past week I was able to catch Mac DeMarco in Los Angeles at The Hollywood Bowl. Playing at the Hollywood Bowl is a huge achievement on its own, but both Mac DeMarco and Phoenix are veterans to the stage. Originally from Canada, Mac DeMarco brought Continue Reading

K. Flay // London, UK 06.28.2017

K.Flay / Mirror Fury Camden Assembly, London, UK 28 June 2017 Photos and Words by Katie Frost K.Flay (Kristine Flaherty) is an American singer-songwriter who has had growing success on this side of the pond following tours with electro-rock singer-songwriter Lights in early 2015, and alt-rock band PVRIS in April Continue Reading