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5 Tours to Fill Your 2024 Calendar

Advertisements by Caitlyn Tarney The only thing better than music is live music. And there’s no better time to figure out your 2024 concert lineup. Take a look at some of the artists hitting the road next year, and don’t miss what could be your next dream show!  Olivia Rodrigo Olivia Rodrigo is a name that nobody could escape this year. The release of Rodrigo’s record-breaking sophomore album GUTS proved a successful follow-up to SOUR, which put Rodrigo on top of the charts in 2021. And starting this February, she’s bringing it to a city near you. Anyone who saw … Continue reading 5 Tours to Fill Your 2024 Calendar

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It’s Official: The Eras Tour is Coming to Theatres Near You

Advertisements -by Vivian DiSalvo It’s no secret that fans worldwide were wholeheartedly disappointed when they didn’t get tickets to Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour. Well, there’s a quick fix – Swift just announced that Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour concert film will be released in theaters on October 13. She also released a trailer for the film, writing on Instagram that “The Eras Tour has been the most meaningful, electric experience of my life so far, and I’m overjoyed to tell you that it’ll be coming to the big screen soon” [sic]. Fans suspected that a film would be coming once … Continue reading It’s Official: The Eras Tour is Coming to Theatres Near You

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The Eye Behind the Concert: Shining a Light on the Photography of Christian Sarkine

Advertisements by Caitlyn Tarney Almost as important as any concert is reflecting on it afterward. When the perfect photographer can capture the energy of a show, fans can take a free memento and a feeling frozen in the photograph. Behind every photo depicting a shining performer or beaming fan is the photographer, noticing every detail. The perfect image can let fans into a moment that would otherwise have been lost as it slipped away with the show’s adrenaline. A quick smile flashed at the audience, or an exciting piece of choreography can be revisited over and over again. While reliving … Continue reading The Eye Behind the Concert: Shining a Light on the Photography of Christian Sarkine

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Gracie Abrams: The Next Pop Princess

Advertisements “I want to do this forever,” Abrams commented about making music. Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter and daughter of film director J.J Abrams, Gracie Abrams, was primarily unknown before she got to open for Taylor Swift on The Eras Tour. In 2019, Abrams began uploading videos of her original songs and covers on social media, where she gained a following.  Because of her social media presence and heartfelt lyrics, Interscope Records took an interest in her, and she released her debut EP, Minor, in July 2020. “I Miss You, I’m Sorry,” a single off of Minor, became a fan favorite, followed … Continue reading Gracie Abrams: The Next Pop Princess

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Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is Changing the Future of Concerts

Advertisements If there was any doubt that Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour would have a lasting impact on the music industry, it was squashed by the record-breaking number of fans lined up anxiously on Ticketmaster last November, hoping to get their hands on a highly sought-after ticket. Fans of country, pop, or indie alike can find something to love in Swift’s collection. The resulting battle for a limited number of tickets had eyes on her worldwide. Immediately, the tour impacted culture in a way no other tour possibly could. Ticket sales were the first of many records broken, as multiple stadiums … Continue reading Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is Changing the Future of Concerts

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Taylor Swift May be “Cryptic and Machiavellian,” But the Swifties are Clever Too

Advertisements by Vivian DiSalvo On August 9th, Taylor Swift announced that 1989 (Taylor’s Version) would be coming on October 27th, and many fans weren’t shocked to hear it. How did Swifties know Swift was going to announce her new re-recording? From new tour outfits to hidden music video Easter eggs, here’s how fans all over the country saw it coming. The Elevator Theory The clue that first got fans speculating was featured in Taylor Swift’s “Bejeweled” music video, which premiered in October 2022. The video features a scene in which Swift rides on an elevator – an elevator in which … Continue reading Taylor Swift May be “Cryptic and Machiavellian,” But the Swifties are Clever Too

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The Courettes Kick Off Their US Tour with Boom! Dynamite

Advertisements The dynamic rock duo, The Courettes, consisting of Flavia Couri (vocals, guitar) and Martin Couri (drums), hail from Brazil and Denmark, and have been touring Europe non-stop since 2015. With their signature blend of 1960s garage rock, doo-wop, and surf, “the hardest working band in showbiz” are finally hitting the US stage starting May 5th. To celebrate their first batch of shows in the US, The Courettes will be releasing a special USA/Canada-only compilation, Boom! Dynamite (An Introduction on to the Fabulous Courettes) on May 12th 2023. The Courettes have previously released four albums on Damaged Goods Records, with … Continue reading The Courettes Kick Off Their US Tour with Boom! Dynamite

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Siouxsie Sioux to Play Cruel World Fest 2023

Advertisements Punk queen and Goth pioneer, Siouxsie Sioux (Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Creatures) is set to play Cruel World Fest 2023. The performance will be her first North American performance in 15 years. The news comes shortly after it was announced that Sioux will perform at the Latitude Festival in Henham Park, U.K. this summer. Other headliners for the 2023 Cruel World Fest include Iggy Pop, Billy Idol, Love & Rockets, The Human League, and Adam Ant.  Tickets for Cruel World Fest can be purchased on the event website. We look forward to more surprise performances from this icon. … Continue reading Siouxsie Sioux to Play Cruel World Fest 2023

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The Lemonheads Kick off Their ‘It’s a Shame About Ray’ 30th Anniversary Tour

Advertisements Fresh from a sold-out tour of the United Kingdom and Ireland where they performed It’s a Shame About Ray in its entirety for the 30th Anniversary of its release, the Lemonheads kick off their North American tour on November 17th. The tour will include special guests Rusty, The Nils (performing 11/18), Bass Drum of Death (11/25-12/9), On Being An Angel (12/7-12/18), and Juliana Hatfield (12/7-12/18). North American tour dates are as follows, get your tickets while you still can! Tour Dates: 11.17 Lititz, PA Mickey’s Black Box 11.18 Toronto, ON Phoenix Theatre 11.19 Cleveland, OH Grog Shop 11.20 Bloomington, … Continue reading The Lemonheads Kick off Their ‘It’s a Shame About Ray’ 30th Anniversary Tour

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nothing, nowhere Handles Anxiety with Grace in “MEMORY_FRACTURE”

Advertisements By Amaris Pollinger Joseph Mulherin, better known by his stage name, nothing, nowhere, started as all good things do; in the shadows. Blending elements of pop, hip hop, rap, emo, and trap beats, Mulherin sparked the hearts of fans before he ever made it into the mainstream. He released his first album as nothing, nowhere, The Nothing in 2015 on Bandcamp. By 2017, The New York Times had hailed his mainstream debut, Reaper, “the most promising album of the year,” and in 2018, Mulherin officially signed with the label Fueled By Ramen.   Released on April 19th, “MEMORY_FRACTURE” is the … Continue reading nothing, nowhere Handles Anxiety with Grace in “MEMORY_FRACTURE”