Lifehouse Sound Waves / Atlantic City, NJ / April 12th ’19 The Fillmore / Silver Spring, MD / April 13th ’19 Words and Photos by Steffi Wegewitz Last weekend I was lucky enough to catch two performances of one of the best live bands out there. Lifehouse! Their last full Continue Reading
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Rebel Rampage discuss political protest, recording their album and what’s next for the band
LA-based power trio Rebel Rampage has a message for the masses. Comprised of Graham Czach (lead vocals/bass/songwriter), Dylan McGee Jones (guitar) and PunKy Balfour (drums), the band uses their music as a form of political protest and a as way to discuss the current political climate. Started by Czach in Continue Reading
SWMRS – Beach Goons // Brooklyn, NY 4.11.19
SWMRS with Beach Goons Brooklyn Steel April 11th, 2019 Brooklyn, NY Words and Photos by Jess Williams Too often in today’s society, bands are afraid to make a political statement with their music. It seems like the days of politically charged punk music are long gone, but not for SWMRS. Continue Reading
Iris releases acoustic video for debut song “Crazy”
LA-based pop artist Iris has recently embarked on a solo career and released her debut track “Crazy”, which was produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Malay (John Legend/Frank Ocean) and co-written by Josh Hendrick. “Love doesn’t make sense,” says Iris. “You seem crazy to the ones around you. The thoughts that Continue Reading
Alexander 23 releases video for debut track “Dirty AF1s”
Emerging electro-pop artist Alexander 23, whose sound is described as a cross between Lauv and the vocals of Brockhampton, is already creating a buzz and garnering a fan base with his debut track “Dirty AF1s”. Debuting this year on Interscope Records, the infectiously catchy song was written about the challenges Continue Reading
Joanne Shaw Taylor releases her latest music video for “The Best Thing”
British-born and Detroit-based Blues Rock artist Joanne Shaw Taylor recently released the music video for the track “The Best Thing” from her upcoming album Reckless Heart. The album will be released on May 17th via Silverstone/Sony Records. Inspired to write a mid-tempo soul song after seeing Chris Stapleton in concert, Joanne Continue Reading
Badflower & Tokyo Taboo // London, UK // 04.08.2019
Badflower / Tokyo Taboo The Dome, London, UK 8 April 2019 Photos & Review by Katie Frost Last Monday I headed to The Dome in North London to see Los Angeles rock band Badflower play a cracking headline show to a packed room of people. Support came from London duo Continue Reading
FRENSHIP release video for “Remind You”
Los Angeles electro-pop duo FRENSHIP have released a hilarious new video for their recent single “Remind You”. Comprised of James Sunderland and Brett Hite, the platinum selling duo will be releasing their debut full-length album Vacation on May 17th, following a series of singles that includes their 2016 global hit “Capsize” Continue Reading
A Brilliant Lie discuss their new EP, the band’s growth over the years and what’s next
Orlando, FL alternative rock band A Brilliant Lie has been steadily making a name for themselves in the scene over the past several years with their impressive catalog of songs and powerful and energetic live shows. Having formed in 2011, the band has grown a strong fanbase and has received Continue Reading
Beabadoobee releases video for “If You Want To”
Bea Kristi, who goes by the moniker Beabadoobee, has released her latest video for “If You Want To”. Recently added to the Dirty Hit Record’s roster, the 18 year old artist is making music that goes beyond her young age. Her influences include Elliot Smith, The Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel Continue Reading
Mott The Hoople ’74 // Cleveland, OH // 04.06.2019
Mott The Hoople ’74 Opener: The Dream Syndicate Masonic Auditorium, Cleveland, OH April 06th, 2019 Words and Photos by Steffi Wegewitz On Saturday night “Cleveland Rocks” with Mott The Hoople during their first US tour in 45 years. The show sold out within hours of being on sale and Continue Reading
BETWEEN FRIENDS release their debut playlist ‘we just need some time together’ and single “blushing!”
LA laptop dream pop band BETWEEN FRIENDS released their debut playlist we just need some time together, as well as the playlist’s final single “blushing!”, on March 5th. Through the lens of their DIY art collective, BETWEEN FRIENDS aims to capture the beauty and madness of young adult life in the suburbs Continue Reading