Category: Review
Thundercat’s In Yo Girl’s City Tour Brings Whimsical Charm
Thundercat’s bubbly, loving, passionate, and whimsical manner makes him a reliably enjoyable act to witness. On October 19, he played to a sold-out crowd at The Anthem in D.C. and was warmly welcomed to the stage by a crowd singing happy birthday to him. It set the stage for a beautiful night, where Thundercat’s launches into six-string bass hyperspace were complemented by his playful falsetto … Continue reading Thundercat’s In Yo Girl’s City Tour Brings Whimsical Charm
Little Simz Tour Brings Empathetic Sharpness to Fillmore Silver Spring
Coming all the way from North London, Little Simz showed the DMV what American fans have been waiting on for years. Her beaming smile, quick-witted persona, and knack for tasteful drama had fans on their toes all night long. Performing to a sold out crowd, Simz thanked her fans for sticking with her after her 2022 US tour was canceled due to financial stresses. Little … Continue reading Little Simz Tour Brings Empathetic Sharpness to Fillmore Silver Spring
Concert Review: Larry June Does Numbers in San Diego
The SOMA venue in San Diego was charged with a laid-back yet palpable excitement on the evening of July 15, as fans eagerly awaited the arrival of Larry June on stage. As the clock struck 9:20, the crowd erupted into thunderous applause, signaling the beginning of an unforgettable night. Larry June, a rising star known for his smooth and soulful Bay Area sound, wasted no … Continue reading Concert Review: Larry June Does Numbers in San Diego
Sid Sriram Brings Therapeutic Love & Support to NYC [Concert Review]
Sid Sriram, born Sidarth Sriram, is an up-and-coming artist (in the United States – he’s already garnered fame in India) who blends new age pop and alternative hypno-rock with a foundation of Carnatic Indian classical training. Born in India and raised in Fremont, California in the Bay Area, Sid has worked through many versions of himself. If you have ever had an identity crisis or … Continue reading Sid Sriram Brings Therapeutic Love & Support to NYC [Concert Review]
Album Review: ‘Cracker Island’ by Gorillaz
Across two solid decades in the game, Gorillaz the British four-piece have been consistent with their genre-bending pieces. Cracker Island, their most recent release, is no exception. The album, similar to prior releases, incites excitement to hop from track to track, by not evolving their sound beyond prior projects there is a sense that Damon Alban and the gang have played it safe with this … Continue reading Album Review: ‘Cracker Island’ by Gorillaz
Let It Shine with Kotic Couture: An Interview about Transcendent and Late to the Party
Donate HERE! Kotic Couture is a brilliant artist that triumphantly embraces her story and unapologetically presents her best self to the world with music. Through her sound, Kotic recounts her experience as a transgender person of color, highlighting both the trauma and beauty associated with her identity. Above all, Couture aims to write music that is a pure reflection of herself, acting as a time … Continue reading Let It Shine with Kotic Couture: An Interview about Transcendent and Late to the Party
Thundercat and Khruangbin Bring Cool Breeze to Austin
I feel bad for the people at the Khruangbin show that weren’t Thundercat fans. I feel bad in part, of course, because they aren’t Thundercat fans. That’s just a questionable life choice. But I mostly feel bad for them because he never introduced himself by his stage name; he opted only to call himself by his government name, Stephen Bruner. How would they be able … Continue reading Thundercat and Khruangbin Bring Cool Breeze to Austin
Pinegrove Brings Intimate Folk-Rock to the Big City Beach
A hotel venue, a rooftop bar, a DSA table booth, a view of the Atlantic Ocean, the Manhattan skyline, and the A train line. Not your average NYC gig, and Evan Stephens Hall and the rest of his Pinegrove made it uniquely energetic and communal. The show focused on deep album cuts for the long-time fans sprinkled in with their hits for the fans destined … Continue reading Pinegrove Brings Intimate Folk-Rock to the Big City Beach
Waking Windows 2022: Headliners Deliver, Local Talent Shines
Day One: Friday the 13th. A morning walk through Burlington shows you why folks endure six months of coarse Vermont winters for this first summer weekend. Seventy and sunny, a tender May breeze rolls from Lake Champlain through the busheling greens which outline the paint chipped Victorian houses. About a mile and half down the road, just over the Winooski falls, Waking Windows volunteers bustle … Continue reading Waking Windows 2022: Headliners Deliver, Local Talent Shines
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