Author: Matt Torres

INTERVIEW: Ilan Bluestone talks Debut Album + Anjunabeats

Scars will be out soon on Anjunabeats Records Ilan Bluestone has been an unstoppable force since first joining Anjunabeats in 2011. In a handful of years, the London-based producer has notched 10 #1 singles on the Beatport Trance charts, joined epic international tours, and has played some of the largest stages in the world – including…
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October 13, 2017
PREMIERE: Stine Bramsen returns with L.A.C.K.!

There must be something in the water because Scandinavia continues to produce some of the best female artists in the world. Over the past few years, we’ve seen artists like MØ, Tove Lo, Sigrid, and Astrid S catapult to dizzying stardom — leaving a scorching and unrivaled path behind them. Now, we bring you the next big…
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October 13, 2017
REVIEW: VÉRITÉ at Rock & Roll Hotel – 09/21/17 [PHOTOS]

Being an independent artist in the current and ever-changing music world cannot be easy – but we’re inclined to believe it’s one of the best industry decisions VÉRITÉ has made thus far. In the few years since unapologetically splashing onto the pop scene, the Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter has been an untouchable musical force, charging full speed ahead and…
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September 25, 2017
‘All Things Go’ this October!

ATG Fall Classic returns on October 6-8: TICKETS If you made it to All Things Go Fall Classic 2016 — you already know you caught one of the best music events in DC last year. Empire of the Sun, Passion Pit and Sylvan Esso were just a few of the artists to light up the Yards…
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September 15, 2017
Moonrise Interview: PLS&TY

PLS&TY is set on making 2017 his best year yet, and we’re convinced he’s easily getting it done. In two short years, the rising future bass producer has amassed over 30 million streams, released tracks under OWSLA and Dim Mak, and has been featured on BBC Radio 1 and Diplo & Friends. With those major accomplishments…
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September 14, 2017
REVIEW: Allie X @ Songbyrd DC – 08/31/17 [PHOTOS]

Allie X is one of the best pop acts to surface in recent history – and even that feels like an understatement. In the two years since the release of her debut EP, CollXtion I – the Canadian songwriter has been meticulously crafting her sophomore effort, often sharing radio-ready non-album singles, demos, and visual teasers for fans to…
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September 5, 2017
Review: Music Prevails at Moonrise Festival 2017

Check out our entire photo album on Facebook Moonrise Festival returned to Pimlico Race Course for it’s 4th year on August 12 & 13. In the months leading up to that glorious weekend, various jaw-dropping lineup announcements were made — spanning across multiple genres and drawing the attention of an equally diverse crowd. Even when…
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August 28, 2017
REVIEW: Little Dragon at 9:30 Club – 08/08/17 [PHOTOS]

Season High is out via Loma Vista Records They say too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. For Little Dragon, that is certainly not the case. Though a lot of discussions have been thrown around regarding the group being featured on massive tracks and the potential dilution of their unique sound, Little…
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August 10, 2017
Bully Announce New Album, Release Track “Feel the Same”

Bully’s sophomore album Losing is out October 20 via Sub Pop For Bully fans everywhere, it Feels Like it’s been the longest two years since the band’s massive debut release. The wait for a new album, however, will soon be over! The Nashville band have announced their sophomore LP Losing, which will be released via Sub Pop Records on October…
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August 1, 2017
REVIEW: Jagwar Ma @ Rock & Roll Hotel – 07/27/17 [PHOTOS]

Every Now & Then is out now via Mom + Pop Days before their last U.S. tour stop at Panorama Festival on Saturday (07/29), Australian indie trio Jagwar Ma delivered a high-energy performance at Rock & Roll Hotel in DC. The band is currently on tour in support of their latest album Every Now & Then! The follow-up to their highly-celebrated…
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July 29, 2017