King Dream is the new project from Bay Area songwriter and musician Jeremy Lyon (vocals/guitar). The band also includes Graham Patzner (keys/violin/vocals/guitar), Debbie Neigher (keys/vocals), Scott Padden (bass/vocals) and Cody Rhodes (drums). Inspired by Jim James, Blake Mills, and Jonathon Wilson, Lyon spent 5 years touring the country with Tumbleweed Continue Reading
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Dysplay release new single “Dream”
Today sees the release of 80’s Pop duo Dysplay’s new single “Dream”. “Dream” is the equivalent of a sun-kissed, convertible top-down drive along the infamous PCH. Breezy, fun, and filled with catchy, sing-a-long choruses, guitar licks, and poppy hooks at every turn, “Dream” is the ultimate summer single. The band Continue Reading
Cloe Wilder releases video for her new single “I Don’t Wanna”
Dark/Pop’s newest powerhouse, Cloe Wilder, is a force to be reckoned with. Armed with incredibly powerful songwriting skills, in addition to a voice beyond her years, 13-year-old songstress Cloe crafts melancholic, yet fiercely relatable songs that touch the deepest parts of the human psyche. Championing the concept of accepting one’s Continue Reading
Steve Umculo releases new single and video for “Pretty Baby”
Today sees the release of “Pretty Baby”, the new single and video from singer-songwriter Steve Umculo. Born and raised in the culturally rich and bustling city of Johannesburg. His music is a tasty blend of folk harmonies and afro-centric grooves. Steve maintains a seamless balance between sing-along melodies and dance-inducing Continue Reading
Duncan Fellows releases new EP ‘Eyelids Shut’
On Friday, Austin band Duncan Fellows released their new EP Eyelids Shut via Warner Brothers’ new distribution platform Level. The five-piece also announced a Fall co-headline tour with Sun Seeker. The music of Duncan Fellows explores multiple vibes, feelings, tempos, and perspective, often in the same song. With the new EP Eyelids Shut, Duncan Fellows explores that dynamic balance while concurrently toeing Continue Reading
Lucero – Lydia Loveless // Louisville, KY 7.25.19
Lucero with Lydia Loveless Old Forrester’s Paristown Hall Louisville, KY July 25th, 2019 Photos and words by Emily May Memphis-based country-punk/rock band Lucero has been cultivating a loyal fanbase over the past 20+ years as a band and performed recently to a packed house in Louisville, KY. The band has Continue Reading
Silent Planet // Vancouver, CA // 7.11.19
Silent Planet The Vogue Theatre Vancouver, Canada July 11th, 2019 Words and Photos by Mike Thomas The Vogue Theatre was treated to a special opening act last month. While opening for August Burns Red on the Constellations Tour, Silent Planet ushered in the night, and lets just say, I was left Continue Reading
The Pure Noise Tour // Chicago, IL // 07.25.2019
The Pure Noise Tour featuring: Stick To Your Guns, Counterparts, Terror, Year of the Knife, & Sanction Bottom Lounge Chicago, IL July 25, 2019 Words & Photos by Nina Tadic With the fall of the Vans Warped Tour, we have seen a rise in stacked tour lineups as of late, Continue Reading
Album Review: Slaughter Beach Dog “Safe and Also No Fear”
Slaughter Beach Dog release their third album Safe and Also No Fear. With the help of a full band, this album is able to expand on the organic sounds Slaughter Beach is known for. But unlike past records this sound is elevated in a way that makes it sound Continue Reading
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue – Mucca Pazza – Pilobolus -Ben Sollee // Louisville, KY 7.23.19
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue with Mucca Pazza, Pilobolus and Ben Sollee Old Forrester’s Paristown Hall Louisville, KY July 23rd, 2019 Photos and words by Emily May July 23rd was a night of celebration as Old Forrester’s Paristown Hall, Louisville’s newest music venue, had it’s opening night concert. And what Continue Reading
August Burns Red / Silverstein / Silent Planet – Chicago, IL – 07.01.2019
August Burns Red w/ Silverstein, Silent Planet House of Blues Chicago, IL July 1, 2019 Words & Photos by Nina Tadic Constellations by August Burns Red (ABR) is an album that has impacted generations of people within metalcore, and is a record that never goes out of style. Therefore, it came Continue Reading
Rilan discusses how he developed his sound, his new song and video and what’s next
Rilan Roppolo, who goes by the moniker Rilan, is a singer, dancer and actor who is well-known for his role on the final season of the popular television show Glee. A self-described “proud outsider”, he grew up in New Orleans where he studied ballet and piano and acted in his Continue Reading