Kaiser Chiefs followed their new album, Easy Eighth, with a spring tour, with the penultimate date taking place at London’s Troxy. What a night! The fantastic set list included older favorites with new album tracks; the crowd sang along at the top of their lungs. The energy coming from the stage was matched by the audience, […]
Trophy Eyes at O2 Academy Islington, London (Review & Photos)
Thursday night saw Australian pop-punk quartet Trophy Eyes closing out the UK leg of their tour at London’s jam-packed and intimate O2 Academy Islington. Following the release of their emotional, contemplative 2023 album Suicide and Sunshine, it was apparent why the band created the music they did as the crowd joined their voices to the chorus, converting melancholy […]
Neck Deep at Alexandra Palace, London (Review & Photos)
There was always a reason why, out of all 2010s pop-punk bands, Neck Deep lasted beyond just the viral TikTok song to skyrocket to success. It was clear from the moment they took the stage for their biggest headlining (and sold-out) show to date at London’s Alexandra Palace that they were always meant for the bigger things. […]
Chris Shiflett at Electric Ballroom, London (Review & Photos)
Chris Shiflett is best known as the lead guitarist in Foo Fighters. Unless you are a fan, you may not know that he also makes fantastic solo music. Following the release of his solo album Lost at Sea, Shiflett toured the UK with his band, Fox Fagan on bass and Robert Jolly on drums. On Mar. […]
The Gaslight Anthem at the Roundhouse, London (Review & Photos)
March 26 saw a drizzling night in London and the second sold-out show by The Gaslight Anthem for their three-day residency at the Roundhouse in Camden. Simultaneously, another reunion tour following a seven-year hiatus and promotion for their newest album and EP, History Books and History Books—Short Stories, The Gaslight Anthem ushered in a new era, though it […]
Pierce The Veil at The Factory, Chesterfield (Photos)
View the full gallery here.
Jenny Lewis + LA LOM at Ventura Music Hall, Ventura (Review + Photos)
Ventura Music Hall looks like just another storefront on the street but hides one of the city’s favorite music venues inside. Jenny Lewis opened her short West Coast Joy’all Ball Tour there, and her fans were ready for it. Opening for Lewis was the Los Angeles trio, LA LOM (Los Angeles League of Musicians.) They rocked the house with […]
Beach Fossils, Turnover + Provoker at the House of Blues, Anaheim (Review + Photos)
On Sunday, Nov. 5, chill indie rock pervaded Anaheim’s House of Blues and brought a relaxing end to the weekend for Beach Fossils’ sold-out show promoting their newest album, Bunny. Priming the crowd first was Provoker, who mingled a prominent bass and beat rhythm with electronic synths and the smooth vocal verses reminiscent of R&B. Often […]
Briston Maroney at Le Trabendo, Paris (Review + Photos)
Briston Maroney live at Le Trabendo, Paris on Nov. 10, 2023. View the full gallery here.
Nick Cave at The Orpheum Theater, Los Angeles (Review + Photos)
It is not easy to sell out the Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles, let alone sell it for three nights on a weekend when the city is overflowing with Halloween and Dia de los Muertos celebrations. Nick Cave effortlessly accomplished this remarkable feat. Cave filled this beautiful historic theater with an eclectic ensemble of fans […]