Author: Matt Torres

REVIEW: Arctic Monkeys @ The Anthem – 07/28/18 [PHOTOS]

Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino is out now via Domino In May, Arctic Monkeys nabbed their sixth UK #1 with the release of their highly-anticipated album, Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino. The album follows their wildly successful album AM, released in 2013, but sonically and stylistically is a major departure from its predecessor. The dizzying guitar riffs, cheeky wittiness, and
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August 17, 2018
REVIEW: Father John Misty at The Anthem [PHOTOS]

God’s Favorite Customer is out now on Sub Pop / Bella Union In June, Josh Tillman released God’s Favorite Customer — his fourth studio album under the name Father John Misty. Amidst the distinctive folk melodies and witty lyrical quips, the new album finds Tillman contemplating his bleak state of affairs and seeking personal redemption for irreparable damages, his strained
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August 6, 2018
Bully @ The Anthem DC – 08/02/18 [PHOTOS]

Bully’s album Losing is out now on Sub Pop Last week, we watched Nashville punk rockers Bully annihilate their opening set at The Anthem. The band is currently on tour with Father John Misty and in support of their sophomore album, Losing, which arrived last October via Sub Pop. The album was first teased with lead single “Feel the Same” last
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August 5, 2018
Interview: Into The Super Sunset with Allie X

Allie X’s Super Sunset is out Fall 2018, stream “Not So Bad In LA” below The city of Los Angeles can be rather unforgiving, often known for chewing up and swiftly spitting out a revolving door of big-eyed hopefuls. It’s a story many of us have heard and one few have survived. That, however, could not stop Toronto-bred Allie
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July 31, 2018
Bob Moses Announces New Album and Releases “Back Down”

Bob Moses’ new album Battle Lines is out September 14 on Domino Electronic duo Bob Moses has released “Back Down,” the lead single from their forthcoming sophomore album Battle Lines. The album follows the band’s critically-acclaimed debut Days Gone By, which produced the international hit “Tearing Me Up.” The new album is noted as being inspired by the band’s time playing raves and
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July 26, 2018
Two More Weeks Until Moonrise Festival 2018

One of our favorite weekends is quickly approaching and we can not contain our excitement! Ascending upon Baltimore’s Pimlico Race Course for its fifth consecutive year is none other than Moonrise Festival. The festival, which draws 35,000+ attendees per day, promises an unforgettable weekend with upgraded production and an enhanced layout that is sure to turn
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July 23, 2018
French Rapper MHD Releases New Single with Wizkid

MHD’s sophomore album 19 is out 09/19 on Motown Records Satisfying our Francophile music needs this week is French rapper MHD. Alongside Nigerian vocalist Wizkid, the 23-year-old has released his newest single, “Bella,” and an accompanying music video. The new afro-trap track follows the previously-released single “Bodyguard” — both of which will be featured on the rising
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July 20, 2018
Allie X Announces “Super Sunset” Album

Sit down. Close the doors. Open your windows and watch the Super Sunset. Rising pop queen Allie X has been snatching wigs since early 2014, but the starry-eyed starlet is now preparing to drop her biggest pop offering yet. Arriving this fall, Super Sunset is the latest album by the Canadian singer-songwriter that delivered the dark electropop delights of CollXtions
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July 17, 2018
REVIEW: Valley Queen – Supergiant

Supergiant is out now via Roll Call Records Los Angeles-based rockers Valley Queen have released their debut album Supergiant. The album, which derives its name from our brightest and fastest-burning stars, is glimmering rock perfection and one of the best alternative releases of the year. Despite the head-rush of distorted guitars and drums that often guide the 10-track album,
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July 13, 2018
MØ Announces Sophomore Album, Releases New Single

Forever Neverland is out 10/19 via Columbia Records Danish megastar MØ returns with news we’ve all been waiting for — her sophomore album Forever Neverland is set for release on October 19! News of the new album is accompanied by the release of “Sun In Our Eyes,” the album’s lead single and the latest collaboration between MØ and Diplo. The
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July 12, 2018