Beach Weather // Chicago, IL // 06.20.23

Beach Weather House of Blues Chicago, IL June 20, 2023 Review and Photos by Nina Tadic Alternative indie outfit Beach Weather has got it down – their sound, their aesthetic, their energy – and it shows the second they hit the stage. Opening for Lovelytheband., on their current US tour, Continue Reading

Declan McKenna – Oracle Sisters // Louisville, KY // 6.19.23

Declan McKenna with Oracle Sisters Mercury Ballroom Louisville, KY June 19th, 2023 English singer-songwriter Declan McKena brought his The Big Return North American tour to Louisville, with this being the final night on Leg 1 of the tour! With a packed house, the energy and spirits were high, with everyone Continue Reading

Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour is Every Swiftie’s Wildest Dream

Taylor Swift The Eras Tour Ford Field Detroit, MI June 10, 2022 Words and Images by Nina Tadic* *captioned photos courtesy of TAS Rights Management Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour is something out of every Swiftie’s Wildest Dreams.    Hours before the start of every show, fans are lined up Continue Reading

Railbird Festival 2023 // Lexington, KY // 6.3.23 and 6.4.23

Railbird Festival Red Mile Lexington, KY June 3rd-4th, 2023   Spirits were high, the sky was clear, and the drinks were flowing on June 3rd for Day 1 of Railbird Festival in Lexington, KY. Although the first two years of the festival were held at beloved Lexington racetrack Keeneland, this Continue Reading

Obituary – Immolation – Blood Incantation – Ingrown // Louisville, KY // 5.28.23

Obituary with Immolation, Blood Incantation, and Ingrown Mercury Ballroom Louisville, KY May 28th, 2023   Iconic death metal band Obituary brought their Barely Alive In America Tour to Louisville, KY on May 28th to a packed house, the final stop on their tour! Metal shows are always a lot of Continue Reading

Ontario punk artist Jules Is Dead discusses their journey into music, their debut single, and what’s next

JULES IS DEAD has exploded onto the scene with their debut single “Red Is My Favorite Color”. The Ontario native has already amassed 300K followers and millions of views on TikTok and hopes to make their voice heard through their music. Being a non-binary artist of color, they are pushing Continue Reading

Liliac – Hannan – Adam Thomas – Abstract Agenda // Louisville, KY // 5.26.23

Liliac with Hannan, Adam Thomas, and Abstract Agenda Mercury Ballroom Louisville, KY May 26th, 2023   Atlanta-based hard rock/heavy metal band Liliac brought their Madness Tour 2023 to Mercury Ballroom on May 26th to a modest but energetic crowd! The 5-piece band is comprised of siblings Melody Cristea (vocals), Samuel Continue Reading

MUNA – Nova Twins // Chicago, IL // 05.16.23

MUNA with Nova Twins The Salt Shed Chicago, IL 5/16/2023 Riding the wave of rapidly rising acclaim, indie pop trio MUNA is on the road completing a full US headlining tour in support of their third studio album made in their decade of bandhood. Having released their self-titled record less Continue Reading

Slow Teeth premiere their debut single “Still You Speak”; embark on tour today with Easter Island

Slow Teeth’s debut single, out today, titled “Still You Speak,” took a remarkable journey before its release. The band’s formation and songwriting process began in Saxapahaw, North Carolina during the summer of 2021. Initially, it served as an opportunity for Robert Chamberlain (drums, synthesizers), Justin Ellis (bass, vocals, keyboards), and Continue Reading

UK singer-songwriter John Galea premieres the acoustic music video for his latest single “Don’t Wanna Die”

On April 21st, award winning singer/songwriter John Galea released his latest single “Don’t Wanna Die” featuring rapper Ironik, about being addicted to a love that isn’t right for you & you find it hard to let go of. The release follows the success of Galea’s 5 Independent EP’s starting with Continue Reading

Forest Claudette on the world of meshing R&B with Indie, growing up Australian-American, and their latest track “Motor in the Sand”

“None of this is real to me…This is just a hologram…Only getting 3D…I can’t really feel a thing…” No, that’s not lines from your notes app. That’s the pen of Forest Claudette, budding R&B star hailing from Melbourne. They’re a talent on the rise who’s already stepping into their lane Continue Reading

Singer-songwriter Mourning Coffee premieres his double single, “Capricorn” and “Cancer”

The latest combined releases from Mourning Coffee, “Cancer,” and “Capricorn,” are a captivating and stunning experience that perfectly complements the intricate and thoughtful releases that have led us to this point from the artist. The tracks are both dreamy with a dose of nostalgia, which is a rare find in the Continue Reading