hee Commons, Hanni El Khatib, and progressive headliners Chicano Batman share the stage to celebrate the end of a year and beginning of a new one. Away from crowded bars full of strangers you probably have nothing in common with and music you probably wouldn’t ever listen to, This was definitely a New Years Eve night unlike any other.
Read MoreWith New Year’s Eve on the horizon, it’s easy for great shows to slip through your fingers. If you were lucky, you made it to Hollywood for Cherry Glazerr at The Fonda. Anyone who found themselves at this Goldenvoice event was treated to an evening of *great* artists with female leads illuminating the stage. What better way to end a year full of Weinsteins than with some strong women rising in music!
Read MoreWhat better way to close out 2017 than with 80’s inspired synth magic, and lasers . . . lots of lasers. Last weekend, both Houston and Austin had an opportunity to experience just that as locals rang in the new year with frigid temperatures – a bittersweet miracle for Texans who rarely experience a “real winter” and groovy music. On the night before New Years Eve, the state of Texas showcased its musical diversity and prowess with Houston-Austin Duo, Night Drive, and Austin residents, Ghostland Observatory, taking the stage at White Oak Music Hall in front of a packed crowd.
Read MoreEmerge yourself in a legendary commemoration and wave nostalgia to the music of your past and be apart of the unapologetic passionate roars of your favorite throwback songs and artist with Emo Night Brooklyn at The Orpheum in Tampa, Florida.
Read MoreRap Caviar, a dynamic official playlist run by the streaming service, has amassed more than 8 million followers, and has become a breakout and spotlight opportunity for new hits and up-and-coming rappers in the streaming world. Partnering with Live Nation, Spotify was able to create a circuit of promotional venues.
Read MoreTwo nights and three great artists came together on one stage for an excellent cause at The Teragram Ballroom in Los Angeles, California. Shannon Lay, Ty Segall, and OCS all put on mellow performances that felt more like a private show than anything else. They combined forces to bring support to L.A. Kitchen’s mission in providing meals to the Los Angeles homeless. L.A. Kitchen not only focuses on feeding the city and ensuring that food never goes to waste, but also provides job training, volunteering, and strengthening the communities within Los Angeles. With both nights sold out, it was a successful and memorable event
Read MoreOn August 25, 2017, Hurricane Harvey made landfall with the Gulf Coast and began to wreak havoc across Texas with its torrential downpours, high winds, and resulting floods. One such city that was inundated by days of relentless rain was Houston. Within 48 hours, homes were under water, streets un-drivable, even un-walkable, and lives changed forever. Though it may appear that the city has already “rebuilt” itself, with downtown commuters back in their normal office routines, restaurants open and serving happy patrons, and some lives tuned back into normalcy, the reality is that many Houstonians are still suffering nearly four months after the horrendous natural disaster and the city has a long way to regaining normalcy for all of its citizens.
Read MoreDuring December, of Montreal performed in various cities during their Florida tour such as Gainesville, Tampa, Orlando, and West Palm Beach. The band also performed the anticipated music festival Day for Night in Houston, Texas which was headlined by Nine Inch Nails and Thom Yorke. For the tenth anniversary of "Hissing Fauna, Are You The Destroyer?" a deluxe vinyl was released to commemorate the album.
Read MoreArt Basel saturated and soared through the beautiful streets of Miami, Florida with its passionate roars filled with artistic expression, individualism, and culture this past month.
Read MoreCheap Trick, Sebastian Bach, and Joan Jett bring the perfect balance of classic rock-n-roll to their music by providing their own fierce and unique edge to their music that makes them memorable and iconic in the industry.
Read MoreBilled as the "Celtic Coachella", the Get Shamrocked Irish Festival 2017 wowed us again! Going on their 5th year, with a 15 band line up over a 2 day festival, this event in September was one not to be missed. Located in Murrieta Ca at the Town Square Park, bands including headliners Gaelic Storm, Flatfoot 56, The Rumjacks, Enter The Haggis, The Fighting Jamesons plus Mickey Rickshaw, 1916, Hoist the Colors, Quel Bordel, Brick Top Blaggers, Craic Haus, ONOFF, The McKintree Boys, Key of Whiskey & Kilmainham Boys preformed.
Read MoreThe night saw him highlight tracks that spanned all four decades of his career, but as each song bled seamlessly into the next with only the briefest pause in between, it felt as if they were meant to be played in that precise order. Combining the pulsing, electronic beats with stark, frenetic lighting, the atmosphere began to feel like a rave, an intoxicating, irresistible opportunity to become completely absorbed by the music, a feeling from which the band wasn't exempt.
Read MoreThe influential Icelandic pop artist Björk alas made her Florida debut, performing a DJ set as part of an Art Basel event at Mana Wynwood. Organized by iii Points, the show also featured acclaimed experimental electronic DJ/producer Oneohtrix Point Never as the closing act.
Read MoreThe Drums seem to have perfectly crafted the balance between the pure and sinister forces of sound that emerge to surface full force with their record, Abysmal Thoughts.
Read MoreCheck out a listing of free and ticketed events for Art Basel 2017 in Miami, Wynwood, and Miami Beach
Read MoreThat the face of country music has changed over the last fifteen years is undeniable. The advent of “bro country” and the proliferation of party songs have left little room on mainstream radio for the thoughtful storytelling and haunting harmonies that had been associated with country in years past.
Read MoreWorking with renowned producer and DJ David Holmes, Gallagher’s newest release wanders through a dream-like landscape of exhilarating high peaks and more austere, melancholy turns. The opening track, a funky instrumental called “Fort Knox,” sounds the literal and metaphoric alarm for this new page in Gallagher’s book, before launching into one of his best songs in years, the celebratory dance number (featuring a full brass section) “Holy Mountain.”
Read MoreRingo Starr and his All-Star band performed two nights at the Parker Playhouse in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The elegant venue was filled with adamant fans of the musical legends.
Read MoreMusic lovers gathered at Virginia Key Beach, Florida for a weekend of diverse musical acts at the House of Creatives Festival. The festival lineup included an array of musical genres ranging from Latin Rock, Jazz, Indie Rock, Experimental, Psychedelic Rock, Folk Rock, and Electronic music.
Read MoreSouth Florida locals flocked to the highly visual and interactive music festival, III Points, in the heart of the Miami Design District at Mana Wynwood. The acclaimed music festival catches the attention of concert lovers in Florida and all across the United States.
Read MoreThe name may be new but the tradition is still very much alive. The Growlers have given us a sixth festival in a row despite all the setbacks. They’ve committed themselves to carrying on something that many fans look forward to come Halloween. Lineups often include punk throwbacks like The Adicts and The Dickies, old-school respected rap artists like GZA and Del the Funky Homosapien, and classic 90’s throwbacks like The Violet Femmes and TLC. The legendary acts and good times continue to remain, while leaving behind the concerns of Beach Goths in the past.
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