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Interview: Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness talks Weezer tour, new music, and pre-show rituals

By: Josh Terzino – Andrew McMahon has been through a lot in 32 years: like all of us, he has lived joy, pain, accident, and illness; unlike most he’s also dealt with the vagaries of the music business, the strains of tour; he has battled cancer and witnessed the birth of his first child. Life has changed and so … Continue reading

Interview: Atlas Genius talks pre-show rituals, music festivals, and favourite concert outfits

By: Josh Terzino – Atlas Genius, which features brothers Keith and Michael Jeffery, are back with their new album, Inanimate Objects – the follow-up to their breakthrough debut, When It Was Now, which is out now. Atlas Genius‘ 2013 full-length debut, When It Was Now, featured the Gold-certified hit single “Trojans”, and after first being discovered by a slew of blogs, the track gained momentum online and on radio, and … Continue reading

Interview: Fantastic Negrito talks “The Last Days of Oakland”, Prince, and advice for musicians

By: Josh Terzino – Fantastic Negrito is a man’s truth told in the form of black roots music. Each song the true story of a musician from Oakland who experienced the highs of a million dollar record deal, the lows of a near fatal car accident that put him in a coma, and is now in … Continue reading

6 Must-See Artists at We Are FSTVL 2016

By: Kristen Fisher – As We Are FSTVL reaches new heights, it reflects dance music at its apex, in a host of classic and current talent including Fatboy Slim, Steve Angello, Armand Van Helden, Henrik Schwarz, Maya Jane Coles, and more! The festival betters itself further on return to Upminster, Greater London the weekend of May 28-29 by building 5 … Continue reading

5 Must-See Artists at Movement Festival 2016

By: Kristen Fisher – The Movement Electronic Music Festival takes place every Memorial Day weekend inside Hart Plaza – Detroit’s legendary riverfront destination. The festival features six technologically-rich outdoor stages; more than 120 artists; a posh VIP setting located behind the main stage; dozens of official afterparties; an interactive technology center featuring the hottest gear in the industry; and several … Continue reading

5 Must-See Artists at Boston Calling 2016

By: Kristen Fisher – The Boston Calling Music Festival is set to take over City Hall Plaza in downtown Boston from May 27th to 29th with a lineup that includes Sia, Disclosure, Robyn, Odesza, Sufjan Stevens, Haim, Miike Snow, Janelle Monae, City and Colour, Courtney Barnett, Elle King, and more. With over 24 artists performing over … Continue reading

5 Must-See Artists at Electric Daisy Carnival New York 2016

By: Kristen Fisher – Electric Daisy Festival is an astounding stomping ground for all electronic musicians from each corner of the world to come together for two days and expand the minds of the audience surrounding them. Although the original birthplace of EDC was in Las Vegas, Nevada. The “carnival” has outgrown its stationed place and … Continue reading

5 Must-See Bands at Rock Allegiance 2016

By: Staff – The Rock Allegiance Music Festival is  set to take over Chester, PA’s Talen Energy Stadium from September 17th to 18th with a line-up that includes Avenged Sevenfold, Alice in Chains, Slayer, The Offspring, Breaking Benjamin, Volbeat, Chevelle, The Cult, The Pretty Reckless, Pierce the Veil, Of Mice & Men, Ghost, Killswitch Engage, Anthrax, and more. Early bird tickets go on-sale on May 10 at 12pm ET, … Continue reading

10 Must-See Bands at Summerfest 2016

By: Katie Kuropas –  Summerfest comes back to Milwaukee from June 29th-July 3rd and July 5th-10th with hundreds of bands on the bill. Quoted as being “the world’s largest music festival,” spanning 11 days and over 800 acts, it is not only home to tons of live music but also vendors selling everything under the sun, a variety … Continue reading

9 Must-See Artists at Sasquatch 2016

By: Kristen Fisher, & Staff – Now in its 15th year, the Sasquatch Music Festival consistently sells out with a rock solid roster of past performers that reads like a history of alternative and indie music: Arcade Fire, Beastie Boys, Beck, Bjork, The Black Keys, Coldplay, Foo Fighters, Jack White, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, LCD Soundsystem, Mumford … Continue reading