Category: Indie

Indie

American Stories: Rostam brings intimate artistry to Aladdin Theater in Portland, OR

Convening below an American flag turned upside down, Rostam Batmanglij and his live band delivered an evening of intimate artistry at the historic Aladdin Theater in Portland, Oregon. Hitting multiple cities in the PNW in support of his newest album, American Stories, the former Vampire Weekend musician also featured a special lineup of multi-instrumentalists to […]

Jun 14, 2026 Read →

Festival Coverage

Five Rad Acts Not To Miss at Levitation 2025 | Austin, TX

It’s not too late to join in for Levitation’s 2025 edition at The Palmer Events Center in Austin, Texas, from Friday, September 26th to Sunday, the 28th. Incredible pre-show billings start as early as Wednesday, and multiple night shows are slotted throughout the entire affair, allowing for many options when it comes to your platter […]

Sep 16, 2025 Read →

Festival Coverage

Still Got The Buzz – Project Pabst Settles Back into the Rose City | Portland, OR 2025

Portlands’ beloved city festival, Project Pabst, has made a roaring comeback since 2017, with locals and PNW residents coming in for the occasion. Project Pabst has an epic reputation of bringing together the perfect mix of nostalgic legends and contemporary greats, and this years’ installment did just that. Featuring Iggy Pop, Death Cab for Cutie, […]

Aug 3, 2025 Read →

Electronic

The Marías, Blink 182, Dom Dolla, Chappell Roan, Tyler the Creator and More at Austin City Limits 2024 [Review]

As a former Austin resident, Austin City Limits was always more about the week after than the festival itself, but there were oftentimes I could be swayed into attending by visiting friends just to get mixed into the scene. As one of the largest festivals that continues to grow, ACL can be a massive event […]

Oct 20, 2024 Read →

Funk

BALTHVS in Portland, Oregon: Groovy, Spaced Out Colombian Funk [Show Review + Photos]

BALTHVS in Portland, Oregon at The Get Down The Get Down has become synonymous with hosting a wide spectrum of talent, from kiki balls and community fundraisers to themed dance party nights and stand-up comics. But that doesn’t mean their live music curation is second to mind – The Get Down actually boasts the best […]

Sep 1, 2024 Read →

Electronic

The Return of Project Pabst – Portland, Oregon’s Beloved City Festival

The long awaited return of Project Pabst has officially been confirmed with an announcement drop and location reveal hitting the festivals’ socials. On July 27 and 28th, Project Pabst will invite music lovers to downtown Portland’s waterfront park to take in the sounds of diverse talents like Billy Idol, T-Pain, Big Thief, STRFKR, Shannon and the […]

Mar 11, 2024 Read →

East Coast

Festival Season 2023: The Top Fests To Set Your Sights On

With the essence of spring coming to full bloom in the northern hemisphere, the days have continued to grow increasingly brighter, longer, and warmer. These are just some of our favorite signs that awaken us to festival season distinctively striking at our door. For those who fill their live music cups and soul necessities in […]

Apr 12, 2023 Read →

Electronic

Primavera Sound LA 2022 Leaves Its Mark in the United States [Review + Photo]

The first-ever US edition of Primavera Sound took over sunny Los Angeles last weekend, marking a successful milestone for the international event. Featuring a clever and eclectic lineup containing heavyweights from across the spectrum, Primavera Sound welcomed thousands of fans to LA Historic Park for the three-day festival. We might’ve been obsessing over these five […]

Sep 27, 2022 Read →

East Coast

Calling All Hulagans: Come celebrate the 9th Year of Suwannee Hulaween!

Gather up, Hulagans! Suwannee Hulaween music festival makes its return on Thursday, October 27th through Sunday October 30th. For those who don’t know, Hulaween has absolutely been the place to be on Halloween weekend for the past 9 years. With this year’s “Horror-Disco” theme and an average attendance of 20,000 people, there is sure to […]

Sep 25, 2022 Read →

Indie

2022 SXSW Discovery: We Don’t Ride Llamas

SXSW.  Just saying it out loud after three years off is enough to send ourselves down memory lane. During past years at the conference it was common for smaller acts to be overshadowed by brand activations and big name performances, but with some effort and a little luck, you could still expect to get wrapped […]

Mar 27, 2022 Read →