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REVIEW: The Drums @ Black Cat DC – 05/11/19 [PHOTOS]
Brutalism is out now on Anti Records Brooklyn’s beloved indie pop band, The Drums graced the stage at Black Cat in Washington, D.C. on and boy, was it a treat. The venue was packed all the way to the entrance and as soon as lead singer, Jonny Pierce hopped on stage, the building came alive.…
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‘Mañana Será Bonito’ Ranked: See Our Favorites by KAROL G
Mañana Será Bonito is out now via Universal Latino Today, Colombian megastar KAROL G unveils her stunning fourth album, Mañana Será Bonito, fueled by a star-studded cast of producers, co-writers, and features. Her most cohesive and powerful release yet, the album truly has no skips and will have fans dancing, singing, and deep in their…
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KAROL G Is A Cultural Phenomenon & Colombia’s New It-Girl
Mañana Será Bonito is out now via Universal Music Latin Last year, multi-talented Colombian artist KAROL G launched her most ambitious North American run yet on the $trip Love Tour, which I was lucky to catch on opening night at Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois. As a Colombian who once felt astonished by seeing Shakira crossover…
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New Music Friday 007: RAYE, Lojay, Tink, and More
See all future NMF posts: HERE Read New Music Friday 007 featuring twelve releases you need to hear today: 1. RAYE – My 21st Century Blues RAYE releases her highly-anticipated debut album, My 21st Century Blues. Produced by Mike Sabath, the album features 13 tracks that touch on experiences RAYE has faced as a young female woman…
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Firefly 2021 Day 2 Recap: KennyHoopla, Arlo Parks, and The Killers
See Firefly Festival 2021 coverage here. Firefly Festival 2021’s first full day brought an eclectic lineup with headliners The Killers, Wiz Khalifa, and Cage The Elephant leading a jam-packed day highlighted by indie and electronic acts like Aluna, Surf Mesa, Peach Pit, Sylvan Esso, Rezz, and Chris Lake. See Friday highlights in our Firefly 2021 Day…
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Lollapalooza 2021 Was A Total Dream: Review
See more coverage of Lollapalooza 2021 HERE Attending Lollapalooza 2021 was exactly what I needed after nearly two years without festivals and live music. Grant Park is one of the most beautiful outdoor spaces, and it’s right in the heart of downtown Chicago. So seeing over eight stages, countless show-stopping surprises, and headliners Foo Fighters,…
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Little Dragon — “New Me, Same Us” — Album Review
New Me, Same Us is out now via Ninja Tune Today, Swedish four-piece Little Dragon is sharing their sixth studio album, New Me, Same Us, and the results are simply divine. For a band constantly evolving, their follow-up to 2017s Season High and 2018s Lover Chanting finds a group more self-aware of their unique driving…
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REVIEW: SACHI @ U Street Music Hall – 11/06/19 [PHOTOS]
Nights With Ruby out via Casablanca Records Earlier this month, New Zealand’s SACHI played their debut D.C. show for a packed U Street Music Hall. The duo, comprised of longtime friends and collaborators Will Thomas and Nick Chrisp, were on the east coast opening for Phantoms on the heels of their latest EP, Nights With Ruby. …
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REVIEW: Bayonne @ Songbyrd Music House — 04/20/19 [PHOTOS]
Drastic Measures is out now on Mom + Pop Records This past Saturday, April 20th, Austin’s own electronic musician, Bayonne aka Roger Sellers performed at the Songbyrd in Washington, D.C. The one-man band was accompanied by Palm Daze’s drummer, Ryan Heath for the evening but even so, Bayonne stole the show and took control of…
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Maryland band Never Ending Fall releases album “American Disco”
Making something nostalgic feel brand new, indie-rock band Never Ending Fall today releases their new record, American Disco, via Create Music Group. A stark genre pivot from their 2020 debut album Space City, the new music feels almost like a different band altogether. But in reality, it’s a group of best friends since a fated…
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