Movements "RUCKUS!" Review
California emo outfit Movements make a triumphant return with RUCKUS!, a ten-track collection that perfectly embodies all the trademark properties of the band while simultaneously leaping forward into thrilling new territories. Produced by the band’s longtime collaborator Will Yip, whom the band openly and graciously refer to as its fifth member, this songwriting team proves once again why Movements is a powerhouse of the genre. The band leans back into its post-hardcore roots, with several tracks honing in on the aggression present in their earliest works, delivers classic sing-along emo anthems the band is renowned for, and also taps into a softer, more contemporary-feeling sonic space that has largely been left unexplored by the band prior to this album.
Maisie Peters | Chicago, IL
Maisie Peters got to warm up for her first-ever American festival performance with her Lollapalooza after-show at House Of Blues in Chicago, IL on August 5th.
Glaive | Atlanta, GA
On August 4th, Glaive, Origami Angel, and Polo Perks stopped by Terminal West in Atlanta, GA for the I Care So Much That I Don’t Care At All Tour. The tour was in celebration of Glaive’s new album which released July 14th.
Hail The Sun "Divine Inner Tension" Review
“Are we ever really in control of our destiny?”
A difficult, impossible to answer question that people wrestle with every day, and that Hail the Sun decide to tackle in their new album *Divine Inner Tension*. How does one decide when to take control and when to let go?
Cavetown | Cleveland, OH
On August 1st, Cavetown’s Bittersweet Daze Tour stopped at Jacobs Pavilion in Cleveland, Ohio. Joining Cavetown for the Cleveland show was Australian-born Grent Perez, Ricky Montgomery, and mxmtoon. A dollar from each ticket was given to the This Is Home Project, founded by Cavetown’s own Robin Skinner in support of LGBTQ+ youth in need.
Tessa Violet | Nashville, TN
Tessa Violet’s My God! Tour completed its first week in Nashville on Thursday. Fans of all ages, backgrounds, and fashion styles piled into The Basement East to see what extravagant outfit Tessa would bestow upon them that evening.
Lime Cordiale | Portland, OR
Lime Cordiale made a visit for the first time as a headliner in Portland, Oregon at the Wonder Ballroom. Their visit was the last of 4 shows for their US/Canadian tour. The Australian band’s last visit was opening for Tones and I in early 2020. With them, they brought along Teenage Dads, another band from Australia that complemented the night’s indie lineup.
Teenage Wrist "Still Love" Review
With Still Love, Teenage Wrist have once again captured lightning in a bottle. Doubling down on what worked in the past and pushing forward into several new directions at the same time, the band has created a record that is ambitious and exciting, but also one that feels familiar in all of the best ways.