Jay Buchanan’s European debut with his solo project at Stereo Convent Garden in London was a night of revelation and musical enchantment. Known primarily as the frontman of the Long Beach rock band Rival Sons, Buchanan stepped into the spotlight with a new band to showcase his upcoming solo album Locust and Wild Honey. The […]
On the second day of Pitchfork Music Festival 2024, the party was in full swing! The park was packed with fans waiting to sing their hearts out to their favorite artists. It was even hard to walk between stages because if someone wasn’t standing in the crowd, they were sitting down towards the back for […]
Pitchfork Music Fest started its 18th year at Chicago’s Union Park with a bang. The sun was shining, not a single rain cloud was present, and smiles were plastered proudly on attendees faces. This year’s festivities brought promise that anyone and everyone was sure to have a great time, with artists from multiple genres being […]
Walking back to the train after Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds show at Alexandra Palace Park, I overheard a question that encapsulates the ongoing debate among fans: “Was it better than Liam?” This question, though inevitable, is shortsighted. You simply can’t compare the two. Both Gallagher brothers are phenomenal talents in their own right, but […]
It was a nostalgic night of punk, reggae, and silliness as The Aquabats stopped at the Fillmore Silver Spring Monday night on their latest tour, Finally! The Album Tour. Left Alone got the Monday night festivities started with an enjoyable 30-minute set. A California-based punk rock band, it formed back in 1996 by lead vocalist […]
The Rolling Stones delivered a masterclass in rock ‘n’ roll at SoFi Stadium on night one of a two-night visit to Southern California supporting their 2024 Hackney Diamonds release. From the moment Mick Jagger strutted onto the stage, clad in an eye-catching sequined jacket, to the first strains of “Satisfaction,” the band captivated a multi-generational […]
PHOENIX, AZ | Cage The Elephant is back on the road with support from Young The Giant, touring coast to coast this summer. Starting off in Salt Lake City, the Neon Pill tour made its way down to Phoenix, Arizona on the 4th of July weekend. Bringing some fireworks of their own, the show is […]
CHATAUQUA, NY | Wilco played their final show of the summer this past Friday at the historic Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater with opener Cut Worms. It was their Chautauqua debut and a special treat for the historic educational and recreational community celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Of all the venues I’ve seen Wilco perform at […]
Body Count tore through the Kentish Town Forum last week in London, leaving a moshpit-ravaged landscape in their wake. Their Merciless Tour stop was a potent display of the band’s enduring power, effortlessly weaving together crossover thrash anthems, blistering social commentary, and a taste of upcoming brutality. The night erupted with the pulverizing one-two punch […]
Pride month went out with a “Stampede” in Washington, DC Sunday as country singer Orville Peck made a stop at The Anthem on his current tour. Goldie Boutilier and The War and Treaty round out the bill on the Stampede tour. Goldie Boutilier kicked off the night, taking the Anthem stage before a still-gathering crowd […]
The recent sold-out concert featuring Foreigner, Styx, and John Waite at the Honda Center in Anaheim was a night to remember, a true celebration of classic rock that brought together fans from all walks of life. The evening was filled with legendary hits, epic performances, and unforgettable moments as each band took to the stage […]
Last Wednesday at the O2 Kentish Town Forum, Underoath delivered a show that was more than just a nostalgia trip for fans clinging to their teenage angst. It was a defiant middle finger to the critics who once pigeonholed metalcore as a genre of fleeting trends and guttural screams. This wasn’t your typical mosh pit […]
NOBLESVILLE, IN | Attending Tyler Childers’ sold-out concert on June 27th, 2024, at the Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville, Indiana, was quite the experience—it felt like a celebration of inclusivity and community. As a gay country music fan, it was heartwarming to witness an atmosphere that embraced diversity and acceptance, a testament to how the […]
On June 21st, metal-heads from all over the Southern California gathered at the Honda Center for The OC Hair Metal Meltdown. It was a dazzling spectacle that transported fans back to the golden era of ’80s hair metal (if we can call it that). This one-off show featured powerhouse performances by Great White, Quiet Riot, […]
The intimate, subterranean confines of Washington, DC’s Union Stage played host to night of heavy music Sunday, as Baroness made a stop on the band’s current tour. Ruby the Hatchet and Filth is Eternal played supporting roles for a handful of dates and rounded out the night of heavy music in DC. Filth is Eternal […]
