Soccer Mommy’s Clean was one of 2018’s musical triumphs, an introspective meditation on romance that is at times, a melancholy soul-crushing punch delivered straight to the gut— “Checked the window […]
By Sam Drezner I was unsure what to expect when Preoccupations walked on stage to begin their set. Throughout their short history, the Calgary-based band has had many identities. They […]
By Jonas Gerken Pond is the beautiful psychedelic rock band of the 80s that never was. Featuring members of the touring version of Tame Impala, Pond’s synthy and rhythmic grooves, […]
By Ethan Lam There’s a certain formula to a high school talent show. There will always be a magician, a hip-hop dance troupe, and someone who can juggle, potentially in […]
I’ll be the first one to admit that I usually frequent tiny venues where concerts feel intimate and personal, but every so often a band comes along that befits a […]
By Evan Zigmond I discovered Joey Dosik in 2016, in the midst of an obsessive Vulfpeck listening binge. From the very first listen, I deeply appreciated Dosik’s songwriting ability, his […]
Jonathan Richman is an unparalleled musical icon. It’s not very often that an artist emerges with a wholly unique musical sound, persona, and worldview. In fact, it’s rarely happened as […]
After a short hiatus, Swearin’ sounds better than ever. Allison Crutchfield and Kyle Gilbride still lead the same Philadelphia band that wants to draw you in with gleaming melodies while […]
These British upstarts are anything but abashed. Their music is boldly in your face, their somewhat standoffish interviews are endlessly quotable, and their performances are fiery. Exploding out of the […]
There’s really nothing quite like a great rock concert. With the right band and the right crowd, opposing energies mingle in a way to create a completely cohesive environment, an […]
