Philadelphia has shown JD McPherson a healthy dose of brotherly love ever since he started tour in the early 2010s, having found a home with the folks at WXPN, Philly’s listener-supported radio station.
After a three and a half year absence, English indie rock darlings Elbow made their triumphant return to the U.S. this month, hitting the major cities on both coasts throughout November. The tour comes on the heels of their seventh studio release, Little Fictions, which was released in February to wild acclaim.
Avey Tare (aka Dave Portner, lead member of Animal Collective) played his fourth show of this short leg of his tour at the Bowery Ballroom in support of his recent album Eucalyptus.
Alvvays' Antisocialites Album Review "Summer is over. You just went through a gnarly break-up or maybe you’re simply just feeling a little needy. Either way it’s already Fall and you’re watching everyone get into cozy relationships and you need something you can relate to. Everyone’s been there but don’t worry because ALVVAYS has provided you with atmospheric ear-candy to reminisce, have a good cry, or just fully obsess over."
The mid-Atlantic region recently played host to Australian-bred, Los Angeles-based indie band Atlas Genius, who brought their infectious brand of synth-infused rock to Philadelphia and Washington DC as their extensive 63 Days of Love tour winds to a close. The band recently released a new single and accompanying video for the song “63 Days” and, fresh off an appearance on Conan O’Brien’s late night show, brought the promise of forthcoming new music with them.
Haute, extravagant, bold, electric, mesmerizing, unique and unforgettable are just a few adjectives that describe the annual fashion event, CITY, held at the Tampa Museum Of Art this year. Why may you ask? Because this year the museum chose"the queen of New York City nightlife", Susanne Bartsch, to showcase and celebrate.
California's premiere Celtic festival occurs in Murrieta, CA each fall. Two days filled with Celtic music, bands coming from all over the world. The festival featured performances by 1916, Enter the Haggis, Craic House, and The Fighting Jamesons.
The black backdrop that has hung from the stage during most of Frank Turner’s performances this year simply and perfectly encapsulated the artist and his backing band. Emblazoned with what has become a trademark symbol for the rock and roll singer-songwriter, taken from his days as a hardcore punk, is the letter X, each section punctuated with an initial: FTHC.
Roots rocker JD McPherson has always sought inspiration in the music of the past. He first turned heads in 2010 with his debut albumSigns and Signifiers, where he created a unique, new brand of rock and roll using sounds pulled from the early 1950s and given a twist so that they were fresh for modern ears.
If you are looking for a music festival that feeds every sort of appetite you could possibly have as a music lover, then the Hopscotch Festival was created for you. This is four days of curated shows, all different genres, all happening within hours of each other over a several block radius in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, and yes it's as great as it sounds.
This week was yet another amazing week for music in Denver, Colorado. From The Living End, to Authority Zero, to Dave Hause and the Mermaid opening for Tiger Army, and Frank Turner opening for Jason Isbell, every single night was filled with music, and hard choices to make regarding what shows to attend. Dave House and Tiger Army are wrapping up a short US run, and played Denver at the lovely Gothic Theater in Englewood.
On August 25th 2017, Gogol Bordello released their new album, Seekers and Finders -- 11 tracks of new Gogol sound magic. On August 26th the band played a fantastic hometown show at the Capitol Theater in Port Chester, New York. In a theater filled with old time charm, amazing acoustics, a ceiling light show that was stunning, and a crowd who couldn't get enough, the night was an absolute smash
Asbury Park hometown heroes, The Bouncing Souls, tore up the stage at their annual home show. Bringing in some amazing acts to support them, The Summer Stage at the Stone Pony was the absolute place to be on August 25th 2017.
What happens when a long-time punk rocker sets aside his stage-diving ways and takes up an acoustic guitar? You get Dave Hause. In the early aughts, Hause was a member of the Philadelphia punk bands Paint It Black and The Loved Ones, but has performed and recorded solo since 2009, after joining Chuck Ragan’s folk rock Revival Tour.
After an extended absence, Washed Out finally rode the “chillwave” back into Houston on August 11th, 2017 and mesmerized a sold out crowd with trippy visuals and distant sounds of albums past and present at White Oak Music Hall.
On August 4, 2017 Calgary, Alberta hosted their annual music festival "One Love" at the Max Bell Festival Grounds. The festival was packed with a wide range of artists such as local artists Chedda Chesse and Seven, along with top charting artists such as Ms Lauryn Hill, Lecrae, Blackbear and Anderson Paak.
Getaway with the norm and dive into Brighton's eclectic music festival, The Great Escape, featuring rising talent and inspiring performances. International artists premiered their musical talents at the acclaimed music festival hosted in Brighton and Hovel, England. The Great Escape features over hundreds artists in diverse settings throughout the city. Communions, LIFE, Franko Fraize, YOWL, and many artists astonished audiences with their stunning performances.
Houston's interactive music festival, Free Press Summer Festival, celebrated enticing performances. Despite harsh weather conditions, music lovers endured the weather for the festival experience. The Texas music festival featured inspiring performances by Grouplove, Post Malone, Cage the Elephant and Milky Chance.
The grand finale of Shaky Knees Music Festival was captured by performers from across the globe from Australia to France. They delighted audiences with dazzling performances, nifty synthesizers, and mesmerizing stage presence.