Ticket Giveaway: Declan McKenna (8/15) Kat Muraviyova August 9, 2017 Featured, Giveaway Often called the voice of his generation, 18-year-old Declan McKenna writes indie pop songs that touch on the social issues of that generation, such as police brutality and misrepresentation of trans teenagers...
Interview: Izzy Bizu Knar Bedian August 1, 2017 Featured, Interview British singer songwriter Izzy Bizu has gotten comparisons to many soul greats—including Amy Winehouse and Sam Cook. We had a chance to chat with her, before this week’s performance, when she’ll hit the...
8.6One To Watch Declan McKenna Makes a Stateside Splash Knar Bedian November 2, 2016 Concert Reviews, Featured, Reviews 10/18/16 - The Orpheum Earlier on his tour, British singer songwriter Declan McKenna had tweeted a recent purchase: a giant roll of duct tape splattered with an American flag pattern. Apparently, the band...
Interview: Honne Knar Bedian October 6, 2016 Featured, Interview British electric soul act Honne have been building quite a name for themselves this year, with performances at major festivals like SXSW and Austin City Limits. (The moniker is a Japanese word with no...
8.7Solid as a Rock Show Solid as a Rock Show: The Wombats Anna Marketti December 16, 2015 Concert Reviews, Featured, Reviews 11/23/15 - House Of Blues The Wombats live at the intersection of dance music and rock. They had just finished touring Europe in support of their newest album, Glitterbug, and their first night in the...
7.7 Painted Faces & Fantastic Pipes: James Bay Knar Bedian November 13, 2014 Concert Reviews, Featured, Reviews 10/31/14 - Paradise Rock Club Under the shadow of a black brimmed hat was a face, half-covered with white paint, long dark hair tucked behind the ears. A smattering of similar Dia-de-los-Muertos-style...
Interview: Temples Jenna Buckle November 20, 2013 Featured, Interview 1 Comment It's been quite a year for Temples. Although the English psych-rock band has only released a handful of songs since they formed in 2012, their '60s-inspired, mind-warping tunes have already earned them opening...