Dirty Projectors then took over the stage with their distinctive eclectic sound. With six members, the band has the opportunity to experiment with unique instruments, such as the harmonica. No two songs that they played sounded even remotely similar to each other, yet the show was very cohesive, with brilliant transitions. Dirty Projectors creates beautifully calming tunes that also forces listeners to subconsciously tap their foot along to the beat. The band is releasing their album Lamp Lit Prose on July 13.
Read MorePOND is a four piece outfit hailing from western Australia, and has often shared some of its members with Tame Impala. The band currently consists of Nick Allbrook, Jay Watson (who is currently a full time member of Tame Impala), Joe Ryan, Jamie Terry, and James Ireland.
Read MoreFans were not disappointed as the band took to the stage with dramatic flair to perform for their Evolve World Tour at the Xfinity Center, Mansfield, MA. The band appeared together surrounded by drums, bright lights, and loud sounds. They immediately moved to their places on stage and gave an entertaining, high-energy performance to one of their first hit songs "Radioactive." Imagine Dragons played to a full arena. Parents came with their children, and adults’ of all ages showed up to see them, showing just how diverse their fan base is. By the third song Dan Reynolds was shirtless and owned the stage. Imagine Dragons know how to put on a good show; streams of confetti fell from the ceiling and filled up the stage. They switched instruments, from drums to piano. They all perform. The vibe and atmosphere was electric.
Read MoreSummer can’t really start until you spend a night at a Dirty Heads show! Thankfully, a rainy day in Raleigh, NC turned into a sunny afternoon and the fans showed up to dance all night long. With a killer lineup, The Dirty Heads were joined by Pacific Dub, The Movement and Iration at the Red Hat Amphitheater. Each band’s set radiated nothing but good vibes and created a night that the crowd never wanted to end.
Read MoreAll kinds of emotions flood in as the day draws in closer and closer to June 5th, the release date of SWIMM’s first full length album ‘Sentimental Porno’! This brand spankin’ new album will feature SWIMM’s most freshly favorited tracks ‘True Romance’ and ‘Kim K’. The entire arrangement brings to light topics of individuality, sexuality, social media, and of course life in Los Angeles.
Read MoreIf you didn’t know who the band Cold War Kids were, you did after leaving The Music Farm this Wednesday night. This indie rock band from Long Beach, California, sold the venue out which could hold up to 800 music listeners.
Read MoreOn Wednesday night at Houston’s Toyota Center, Justin Timberlake a.k.a. the “Man of the Woods,” put on the performance-of-a-lifetime for a stadium packed with fans of all ages. Though touring in promotion of his latest album “Man of the Woods,” released earlier this year, Timberlake’s performance included hits from his entire repertoire of successful albums and singles
Read MoreTeri Gender Bender (born Teresa Suárez Cosío) is a Mexican powerhouse enigma of a musician. She leads Mexican garage punk group Le Butcherettes, who have incredulously teamed with Talking Heads/ Modern Lovers famed Jerry Harrison on their latest three-song EP, “struggle/STRUGGLE."
Read MoreOn a quiet Sunday night in Brooklyn’s Greenpoint neighborhood, Saint Vitus was the complete opposite. Brimming with local punks, the venue was more lively than its neighborhood as hometown band Husbandry were about to kick off the night. Touring bands, Teenage Halloween, Kali Masi, and Such Gold were also on the bill and ever ready to play their eclectic and inclusive styles of punk to an eager crowd.
Read MoreFor some people it was a usual Tuesday night, but for us it was a night that we have been waiting for a long time! A show that combined the New Jersey based Toothgrinder along with Trivium and, of course, the one and only, Bullet For My Valentine! Yes, you heard right! All these bands got together for this unbelievable show at the Wellmont Theater in Montclair, New Jersey. And we didn’t expect anything less than what we witnessed; metal vibes, numerous mosh pits and these three amazing bands rocking this night out!
Read MorePanda Bear’s latest music breaks experimental and sound barriers. Those who went to the last show of his tour at Atlanta’s Variety Playhouse experienced a musical event like no other; Geologist’s opening set was filled with strange noises that entranced the crowd with eyes closed in a daze, and Panda Bear’s performance of electronic experimental pop paired perfectly with Danny Perez’s colorful and weird-as-hell visuals. ‘Panda Bear Plays Buoy’.
Read MorePitbull, Mr. "Worldwide", born Armando Christian Perez, is a Cuban American rapper from Miami. He arrived on stage at the Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas, full of energy, good vibes, and dressed to impress.
Read MoreDream Wife consists of lead vocals Rakel Mjöll, Alice Go on guitar, and Bella Podpadec on the bass. The three met at art school in the UK, although ironically none of them were studying music. The band formed when they made themselves a “fake girl band” for a gallery exhibition, and it stuck. They later began recording, touring, and got signed to Lucky Number.
Read MoreLo Moon brings a tragically uplifting feel to the music they create, with heartbreaking lyric content, that are most prevalent in the songs "Real Love," "This Is It," "Thrones," and "The Right Thing." But the trio of Sam Stewart, Cristanta Baker, and Matt Lowell bring a vivid light by contrasting the lyrics with pop instrumentals that produce a beautiful balance.
Read MoreZ-Ro, also The Mo City Don – a nod to the Houston suburb in which he was raised, Missouri City – graced the stage at White Oak Music Hall on Friday night for a unique performance. In contrast to the largely popular DJ + Rapper stage production, seen with many notable rappers today, Z-Ro chose to venture off the trodden path and perform an “unplugged” set for his “day 1 fans.” Though not technically unplugged, Z-Ro chose to perform with the help of award winning production team and instrumentalists, “Beanz & Kornbread,” in lieu of a DJ.
Read MoreFleet Foxes took the stage at Revention Music Center here in downtown Houston. An iconic venue that has embraced several name changes over the years, Revention Music Center provided the perfect setting for the American indie folk group from Seattle, Washington. While there is certainly something special about witnessing performances in small, intimate spaces, the grandiose nature of Revention Music Center provided an open atmosphere for people to experience the show at various levels.
Read MoreFormer Black Crowes lead singer, Chris Robinson is the front man for the newly formed band "As the Crow Flies", along with former Crowes guitarist Audley Freed, bassist Andy Hess, and keyboardist Adam McDougall. Their Las Vegas show at the Brooklyn Bowl on May 8th drew a rockin crowd.
Read MoreFor someone who has never been to a country music show, let alone even listened to the genre, the Colter Wall, Paul Cauthen, and Joshua Hedley concert was quite a culture shock. I had never seen so many cowboy hats and boots in my entire life. Nonetheless, the people were unexpectedly hospitable, making it an amazing experience overall.
Read MoreHoundmouth and Frederick the Younger brought their soulful swing and lively presence to the heart of Louisiana’s capitol city, Baton Rouge on April 26th at the Varsity Theater. College students and mature concert-goers alike were treated to the Americana tunes that filled the packed theater. The intimate performances surely brought a feeling of hometown love among those at the show. Hailing from New Albany, Indiana, Houndmouth released their sophomore album Little Neon Limelight a little over three years ago in 2015.
Read MoreRock and Rollers' The Weeks packed Atlanta’s favorite indie-grunge bar venue, The Earl. The energy of the band gave a performance more well-suited for a much larger stage. With a voice reminiscent of Kings of Leon’s Caleb Followill, the four piece outfit filled the venue with their own brand of southern indie-rock.
Read MoreThe Black Angels and Black Lips fans collided when the two bands hit South Florida’s Revolution Live on their “Birds & The Bees Tour” in support of albums both bands released last year.
Read MoreLong time rockers Foreigner, known for their hits “ I Want To Know What Love Is” and “Cold as Ice” brought their ‘80s legacy to South Florida venue Au-Rene Theater. Led and founded by Mick Jones, the British-American band performed their famous catalog with a high-energy act that will have you forgetting that the band formed in 1976.
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