L.S. Dunes | Milwaukee, WI
Fans were lined up outside of The Rave in Milwaukee Wisconsin on July 24th to see post-hardcore supergroup L.S. Dunes.
Megan Black Interview
Award-winning singer-songwriter Megan Black channels the spirit of ‘70s female rock artists with an inspirational anthem of women empowerment “MOTHER. SISTER. LOVER”. This new track aims to honor the experiences of female-identifying and non-binary individuals who have had to navigate the burden of society's unrealistic standards and the pressure the patriarchal system has placed on women.
We got to speak with the artist about her new song, her impressive career, and her commitment to helping minorities.
Young the Giant | Nashville, TN
Young The Giant’s 2023 summer tour with Milky Chance and Rosa Linn passed through Nashville. Despite sweltering temperatures and threats of rain, the tour left positive memories on the lawn of Ascend Amphitheater.
Izzy Mahoubi Interview
18-year-old American singer-songwriter Izzy Mahoubi has been capturing the world around her writing songs, poetry and creating melodies of unique authenticity conveying relatable storytelling. At her young age, she already has a long history in the music industry and just released a brand new EP ‘How To Run’. Izzy’s projects have been depicted as indie-pop and folk in the style of personal singer-songwriting and we couldn’t agree more.
We got to speak with her about the inspiration behind the EP, her songwriting process, inspirations, and memorable experiences..
Restraining Order "Locked in Time" Review
With Locked In Time, Restraining Order have once again created an immediately gratifying hardcore punk record without a dull moment in sight. Angry, forward-thinking, and utterly enjoyable at every turn; this is the sound of a band finding what makes them different while celebrating everything that has led them to this point.
Yellowcard "Childhood Eyes" Review
It’s hard to imagine the 2000s pop-punk scene without Yellowcard’s foundational influence upon the genre, and Childhood Eyes has proven that the band is still in touch with their roots while adding a fresh new spin on their classic sound for audiences everywhere.
Pug Fest | Michigan
During the weekend of July 7-9, 2023, DIY production agency Pleasant Underground brought Pug Fest to the people of Michigan. Spanning the festival over Detroit, Pontiac, Ferndale, and Berkley, people from all over the country came to enjoy the insane three-night festival. For this report, bands from Friday and Saturday will be recorded.
Tears For Fears | Franklin, TN
On July 11th 2023, FirstBank Amphitheater was filled with people of all ages, all of them equally excited to experience the magic of Tears for Fears and Cold War Kids. The English duo have been touring the U.S. promoting their newest album The Tipping Point and the night in Franklin, TN couldn’t have been more perfect.
Yellowcard | Baltimore, MD
The sweat was thick, but the nostalgia was thicker as bands took the stage on the first night of what is now being coined as the “elder emo tour.” Fans of all ages indulged in new music and the deep cuts from our teen years that turned out to be anything but a phase.