Kiss End of the Road World Tour Supporting Act: David Garibaldi Cajundome Lafayette, LA October 6, 2021 Legendary rock and roll band Kiss brought their End of the Road World Tour to Lafayette, LA this week after embarking on the farewell tribute run in January of 2019. The tour has Continue Reading
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Joyce Manor – Turnover – Surf Curse – Prince Daddy & the Hyena // New York, NY // 9.30
Joyce Manor with Turnover, Surf Curse and Prince Daddy & the Hyena Central Park SummerStage New York, NY September 30th, 2021 Photos and Review by Jess Williams On September 30th, I arrived at Summerstage in the middle of New York’s Central Park, for one of the final shows of the Continue Reading
Samia – Savannah Conley // Indianapolis, IN // 9.28.21
Samia with Savannah Conley White Rabbit Cabaret Indianapolis, IN September 28th, 2021 Samia recently kicked off her first headlining tour after opening up for Sylvan Esso over the past month. She made a stop at the White Rabbit Cabaret, an intimate venue on the outskirts of downtown Indianapolis. The room Continue Reading
The High and Mighty Tour with Sublime with Rome and Dirty Heads – Brooklyn, NY – 9.24.21
Dirty Heads, Sublime with Rome and HIRIE The High and Mighty Tour Coney Island Amphitheater Brooklyn, NY September 24, 2021 Photos and Review by Jess Williams In May 2021, the High and Mighty Tour was announced. A stacked double headlining tour with Sublime with Rome and Dirty Heads, accompanied by reggae Continue Reading
People of Riot Fest
Something everyone always takes note of at music festivals is obviously none other than the people who attend the fest. Riot Fest is no different, and this year, we went out of our way to do a little people-watching. These are the People of Riot Fest, 2021.
Sleigh Bells – EU1OGY // New York, NY // 9.9.21
Sleigh Bells with EU1OGY Treats 10 Year Anniversary Show Webster Hall New York, NY September 9, 2021 Words and Photos by Jess Williams I think it’s safe to say that every older sibling has played an important role in the growth and progression of their younger siblings music taste. At Continue Reading
Black Pumas – Brooklyn, NY – 9.14.21
Black Pumas Brooklyn Steel Brooklyn, NY September 14, 2021 Photos and Review by Ken Grand-Pierre Over the years, I’ve grown to love that tangible feeling of anticipation that happens leading up to a concert. It’s a feeling that transcends music genres and actively reminds me that we all have more Continue Reading
PVRIS – Royal & the Serpent // New York, NY // 8.11.21
PVRIS with Royal & The Serpent The Use Me Tour Webster Hall New York, NY August 11, 2021 Photos and Words by Jess Williams After a year of unprecedented times, it’s hard to describe the comforting feeling of experiencing precedented times again. I’ve had 18 months to daydream about what it Continue Reading
Taylor Swift’s “evermore” feels effortlessly refined, showcases growth as an artist
For most artists, releasing new music during a pandemic would be next to impossible, and terribly daunting. For Taylor Swift, it appears a breeze, as she has now released not one, but two quarantine albums this year. Swift’s ninth album, evermore, was announced in the early hours of Thursday, December Continue Reading
Could letlive. be making a comeback?
Though soul punk band letlive. disbanded in 2017, their fanbase definitely has not. A quick Twitter search shows tons of tweets of “which band is better” with letlive. championing, along with posts about people missing the band. Clearly, fans have been doing some digging, because suddenly the r/letlive reddit has Continue Reading
flor – Winnetka Bowling League // San Antonio, TX // 2.10.2020
flor with Winnetka Bowling League Paper Tiger San Antonio, TX 2.10.2020 Reminiscent of a shoe-box, The Paper Tiger in San Antonio wasn’t all that impressive at first glance. There wasn’t much fanfare to the bare black walls and shop door, like a cross between a black-box theater and a cool Continue Reading
Saint Motel – KOLARS // Austin, TX // 1.31.2020
Saint Motel with KOLARS Emo’s Austin, TX 1.31.2020 With the venue packed like sardines, Saint Motel completely sold out Emo’s in Austin on the first leg of the Motion Picture Show tour. Opening for them was Kolars, a duo featuring vocals, guitar, minimal percussion and sporadic tap dancing. They were Continue Reading